I kind of like Bill's earlier idea of maybe targeting young d-men who might already be on a NHL roster right now or in the minors and haven't reached their development (much like the Luke Schenn and Coburn trades). Guys come to mind off the top of my head - Ellerby (Panthers) , Rundblad and Gormley from the Coyotes.

The price might not be as steep to acquire as a guy like Subban and still be able to acquire a top 4 d-man. With that being said, it is time for Coburn to step up and assert himself like he did in the playoffs last year. I think his game is getting better with being able to knock the rust off.
- ravishingone

Steve Eminger?

Steve Eminger?
- KATG

Been there done that no franking way

lilja's back up, everything is cool...
- isaiah520

Team is on the road for 2 games. Need to have 7 defenseman for a road trip.

Been there done that no franking way
- nonpoint22

Hello, meet my friend sarcasm.

Josh Rimer vs Sam Carchidi
- Jsaquella

Well one doesn't exactly put out stellar material so advantage........

Well one doesn't exactly put out stellar material so advantage........
- ob18

Wait for it...

Hello, meet my friend sarcasm.
- KATG

Yeah because it is so obvious you were being sarcastic

Team is on the road for 2 games. Need to have 7 defenseman for a road trip.
- MJL

absolutely

Love what Wellwood brings to the lineup. I cant understand why hes not such a good AHL player but whatever I think hes a perfect fit for the Flyers.

Love what Wellwood brings to the lineup. I cant understand why hes not such a good AHL player but whatever I think hes a perfect fit for the Flyers.
- Just5

Yeah speed is a nice in any nhl line up and he can fly

Love what Wellwood brings to the lineup. I cant understand why hes not such a good AHL player but whatever I think hes a perfect fit for the Flyers.
- Just5

For some reason, some players are better NHL players then AHL players. No idea why, but Wellwood may be one of those players.

Yeah because it is so obvious you were being sarcastic
- nonpoint22

An example of when we acquired an underperforming, formally highly touted young D-man. It obviously didn't work out.

I actually like the idea anyway, I think Phoenix's cupboard is a good place to look first.

Yeah because it is so obvious you were being sarcastic
- nonpoint22

This site really needs a sarcasm smiley.

An example of when we acquired an underperforming, formally highly touted young D-man. It obviously didn't work out.

I actually like the idea anyway, I think Phoenix's cupboard is a good place to look first.
- KATG

I agree with that but I dont know if Phoenix would give up an of there dmen...Can only hope I love OEL YAndle etc

An example of when we acquired an underperforming, formally highly touted young D-man. It obviously didn't work out.

I actually like the idea anyway, I think Phoenix's cupboard is a good place to look first.
- KATG

I agree with that but I dont know if Phoenix would give up an of there dmen...Can only hope I love OEL, Yandle, etc

Love what Wellwood brings to the lineup. I cant understand why hes not such a good AHL player but whatever I think hes a perfect fit for the Flyers.
- Just5

may be one of those guys who plays to the level of competition...that or lavi's system is a better match

in other news...

- niko p/u by EDM

- hamilton looks like a sure thing to stick w/ BOS...being compared to pietrangelo by jaffe.

i chose gamecenter online over NHL center ice. loving the all HD and choice of feeds.

Don't look now but our old friend Matt Carle just scored a PP goal for the Bolts. 3 points in 4 games or something like that for Carle so far.

i chose gamecenter online over NHL center ice. loving the all HD and choice of feeds.
- isaiah520

Only problem w/gamecenter is all the blackouts. they don't show any of the national tv games. other than that its a good deal.

Only problem w/gamecenter is all the blackouts. they don't show any of the national tv games. other than that its a good deal.
- BringBack25

guess i'm really comparing it to center ice thru the cable co

Don't look now but our old friend Matt Carle just scored a PP goal for the Bolts. 3 points in 4 games or something like that for Carle so far.
- BringBack25

He's their lead defenseman. Getting a lot of icetime. He racks up a good amount of assists regardless. Playing on a PP with St. Louis and Stamkos, he's going to get his fair share.

Don't look now but our old friend Matt Carle just scored a PP goal for the Bolts. 3 points in 4 games or something like that for Carle so far.
- BringBack25

Radar gun says the shot registered a top speed of 7 MPH. A new personal record!

He's their lead defenseman. Getting a lot of icetime. He racks up a good amount of assists regardless. Playing on a PP with St. Louis and Stamkos, he's going to get his fair share.
- MJL

I foresee quite a few 4-assist games, like he had here.

Don't look now but our old friend Matt Carle just scored a PP goal for the Bolts. 3 points in 4 games or something like that for Carle so far.
- BringBack25

Jeff Carter scored last night.

For some reason, some players are better NHL players then AHL players. No idea why, but Wellwood may be one of those players.
- MJL

Maybe he feeds off being a pest to the NHL caliber player. At least thats what it looks like which I love, just more comfortable in his role