No way Skip. When a player doesn't come with expectations, hard to make them a scapegoat.
- PLindbergh31

Explain Randy Jones

I like Meszaros, I'm hoping he stays, but he might be damaged goods. Came this far for Weber, as long as Schenn or Couturier aren't traded I will be ok with a trade. I still believe Nashville has no intention of matching.
- PLindbergh31

I just want it to be over. It's tiring not to get too pumped

Oh lord... That damned third pairing in the SCF. An equal culprit to Leighton.
- PLindbergh31

Not according to NHL Expert and known Mensa member, Daniel Carcillo.

Kind of agree. I think the intention is there, just not the means. They cannot afford it - or they'll be looking for another owner to join the ranks or another ownership group to take over.

Or, the NHL could just up and take over 10% of the teams at that point (NSH, NJD, PHX).
- Flyskippy

Precisely. Agreed. They know it doesn't make any financial sense to match, but they are weighing what the fallout will be from the media and fans.

It's like choosing water torture, or the guillotine.

I just want it to be over. It's tiring not to get too pumped
- Jsaquella

Amen. I hope the next CBA shortens the waiting period.

I just want it to be over. It's tiring not to get too pumped
- Jsaquella

Ive failed at this miserably.......thankfully my alma mater brought me back to Earth today.

Explain Randy Jones
- Jsaquella

It's R**** J****, please no cursing on here.

I just want it to be over. It's tiring not to get too pumped
- Jsaquella

I'm excited. The fanbase will love Weber. He's not a savior, but he's an elite player in his prime that will be a great player for the Flyers. Total package.

Precisely. Agreed. They know it doesn't make any financial sense to match, but they are weighing what the fallout will be from the media and fans.

It's like choosing water torture, or the guillotine.
- PLindbergh31

If they really think about it, they could come to the realization that moving the team after the fallout to a Canadian city/city that can actually support them at the gate (such as Quebec, Hamilton, etc.) would be best.

/half-joking

legit reporters.
- bodiva88

like jackie denardo from it's always sunny?

It's R**** J****, please no cursing on here.
- feelingkettle

I just wish his name were easily changed to something funny, like his predecessor, Any Elmore.

I'm excited. The fanbase will love Weber. He's not a savior, but he's an elite player in his prime that will be a great player for the Flyers. Total package.
- PLindbergh31

Schenn and Weber will give this defense a look we havent seen.

Explain Randy Jones
- Jsaquella

I never hated Jones. I didn't think he was terrible. Certainly the Flyers have had worse.

How bad was Ryan Parent? My god he was brutal for a player that had a fair amount of potential.

I have heaped praise on Shero for other moves he's made. His hands were tied with Staal, so he did the best he could, but hockey wise, not a trade the helps the Penguins at all imo.
- PLindbergh31

Howson's hands were kinda tied a bit too id say

If they really think about it, they could come to the realization that moving the team after the fallout to a Canadian city/city that can actually support them at the gate (such as Quebec, Hamilton, etc.) would be best.

/half-joking
- Flyskippy

I want to see a team back in QC. Those Nordiques/Habs series from the 80's were absolutely fantastic. Some of my favorite series to watch.

Howson's hands were kinda tied a bit too id say
- Crimsoninja

to get Nash & not give up anyone in your top 6 up front or top 4 on the back end

amazing

I just want it to be over. It's tiring not to get too pumped
- Jsaquella

Dude, I'm a huge Phillies and PSU fan. I'm in hell right now and need some good news, bad.

Dude, I'm a huge Phillies and PSU fan. I'm in hell right now and need some good news, bad.
- jstross

I would say you came to the wrong place.

Dude, I'm a huge Phillies and PSU fan. I'm in hell right now and need some good news, bad.
- jstross

I hear that and I had to put my dog down Wednesday. GIVE ME WEBER.

I hear that and I had to put my dog down Wednesday. GIVE ME WEBER.
- stveshdy

condolences.

Dude, I'm a huge Phillies and PSU fan. I'm in hell right now and need some good news, bad.
- jstross

same

Schenn and Weber will give this defense a look we havent seen.
- stveshdy

There would be some snarl on the backend for sure.

Howson's hands were kinda tied a bit too id say
- Crimsoninja

Somewhat. But he could have dealt Nash at the deadline last year and got a better return imo.

condolences.
- JoeRussomanno

Thanks man. 11 year old but she had nerve damage and couldnt really walk on her back legs anymore. It sucked to have to put her down but I didnt want her to suffer either.

Thanks man. 11 year old but she had nerve damage and couldnt really walk on her back legs anymore. It sucked to have to put her down but I didnt want her to suffer either.
- stveshdy

Hate hearing that. You definitely did the right thing. Hang in there. Never easy losing a pet. Very upsetting.