Flyers issue public letter to their fans after playoff elimination.

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season was a lot of things for the Philadelphia Flyers but one thing that it wasn't was boring. It was an up and down year for the Flyers that culminated in an incredible run down that stretch that saw the team vastly exceed the expectations that most fans had for them coming into the year.

When it was all said and done the fans in Philadelphia showed tremendous love and appreciation for their team, treating the Flyers roster to a standing ovation and a deafening chant of "Let's Go Flyers!" in spite of the fact that they had just been swept in 4 games by the Carolina Hurricanes.

You can see footage of that incredible moment just below:

It is perhaps in part because of that beautiful ovation that on Monday the Flyers sent a message of their own back to those very same fans, doing so by issuing a public later from Flyers governor Dan Hilferty, Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones, Flyers general manager Daniel Briere and Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet. Here is that letter unedited and in full:

The past few weeks of playoff hockey have been a thrill ride and privilege to witness.

We said it when we clinched our spot in the postseason, and it remains true today: this run was made possible by the determination and belief of our players and coaches, but what made it special, and frankly gave us chills, was the unmatched commitment and atmosphere you created!

Returning to the playoffs reaffirmed what we all know - this city's hunger for Flyers hockey runs deep. It isn't just watched here, it's felt. The orange and black aren't just colors. They're part of who we are.

Throughout this stretch, we felt you with us. Every game, every shift, you were right there - lifting us, pushing us, reminding everyone what Flyers hockey means to Philadelphia.

Despite the outcome of the final game, one of our favorite moments was the standing ovation - an emotional reminder of why we do what we do. And trust us, our players and coaches took notice.

As we close out a season that defied expectations, we are energized by what lies ahead.

This season gave us a glimpse of the future - the potential of this relentless group of players, the belief inside our locker room, and the foundation we set to build a sustainable culture of excellence you deserve.

To every fan who has stood with us - no matter when your journey began - thank you for your unwavering support as we work to bring the stanley cup back to the City of Brotherly Love. What we experienced together this season is only the beginning.

Let's go Flyers!

The response has been somewhat mixed with some fans still very angry at how the team was managed by head coach Rick Tocchet this season, with some even going so far as to call for Tocchet to be fired, but those definitely have not been the majority.

What did you think of today's message from the Flyers? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.