Despite a solid December and January, and finishing with four points more than the year before, for the most part the 2008–09 Flyers were an inconsistent unit, playing at the top of their ability one night while subpar the next.
Two pleasant surprises were the emergence of rookie center Claude Giroux and defenseman Luca Sbisa, who was drafted by the Flyers in June with the 19th overall pick acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for R. J. Umberger, the victim of a salary cap crunch.
[22] On December 20, Scott Hartnell tied the team record with three goals scored in a single period.
[29] Philadelphia's picks at the 2008 NHL entry draft, which was held at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario on June 20–21, 2008.
[79] Comcast Spectacor continued to operate the team through the conclusion of the 2008–09 AHL season and playoffs.
The Phantoms final season in Philadelphia came to an end after being swept from the first round of the playoffs by the Hershey Bears.