Kyle Calder was only -31 that year.
- NickTheKid87

Came in 3rd at the Wing Bowl that year

Came in 3rd at the Wing Bowl that year
- Jsaquella

So something good came out of that season then.

not so sure about that. i'm just wondering if they have ANY control over the situation.
- hammarby31

There was some rhetoric about the Leafs having a single vote veto on any teams moving into their territory but the was rebuked at the NHL office. They wouldn't be building a huge NHL ready stadium in Markham if they didn't have some assurances that there would be an expansion franchise available to them in the near future.

Sharp wasn't on that team (traded in 05/06), Umberger, Carter and Richards were all sophomores, Primeau didn't play that year (last year was 05/06, Nedved only played 21 games, Handzus wasn't on that team either (left in 05/06), neither was Brashear or Radivojevic. I think you're thinking of 05/06.
- NickTheKid87

I brought Carter and Richards first two seasons. You brought up 06/07 alone.

Nedved was here in 06/07. He was sent down to the minors that following season.

With as thin as we are on prsopects claiming him wouldn't have hurt. Kid has upside.
I personally guarantee he will turn into a 2nd line center for the Pens, and a consistent 60P guy. Watch
- FLYERSROCK!

would love this to happen, but there is not a chance in hell

I brought Carter and Richards first two seasons. You brought up 06/07 alone.
- SuperSchennBros

I was just pointing out that Couturier and Schenn are on a better team (by far) in their second year than Richards and Carter were.

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

Are these confirmed lines at practice or Sam just stating his opinion?

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

I like these lines. Also like Schenn back at center.

I was just pointing out that Couturier and Schenn are on a better team (by far) in their second year than Richards and Carter were.
- NickTheKid87

My apologies

Are these confirmed lines at practice or Sam just stating his opinion?
- NickTheKid87

My understanding is that these are the lines at practice. Alas, I am at work and not at the rink with a slurpee so I can't corroborate.

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

No Shelley or Sestito, so I'm good with them.

I like Schenn at center.

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

As good as any. Looks good to me on paper.

As good as any. Looks good to me on paper.
- MJL

I like Couts with Knuble..

He's a former first round pick(2008) by Carolina. 7 goals in 73 NHL games.
- Jsaquella

Had 4 points less then b schenn last year. But from what they said in carolina he was way to soft on the puck

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

Briere on LW? Simmonds is too wreckless and lacks the finess of G and Briere.. Should be Read-G-Briere IMO

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

A healthy Hartnell on the first line would make the rest look better.

Yup. Here's a roster breakdown by GP (top 4):

Center
Umberger, 81
Carter, 62
Richards, 59
Forsberg, 40

Left Wing
Gagne, 76
Eager, 63
Calder, 59
Sanderson, 58

Right Wing
Kapanen, 77
Knuble, 64
Ruzicka, 40
Upshall, 18

Defense
Hatcher, 82
Pitkanen, 77
Jones, 66
Picard, 62
Gauthier, 43
Zhitnik, 31


Then there are guys like Randy Robitaille, Ryan Potulny, Dimitry Afanasenkov, Todd Fedoruk, Freddy Meyer and Braydon Coburn who played a handful of games. Goalies were Niitty, Esche and Biron.
- NickTheKid87

eeek how Clarke thought that team was a good idea is beyond me

I like Couts with Knuble..
- jak521

thankfully read is on the other wing, otherwise the foot speed of that line would be...something.

There was some rhetoric about the Leafs having a single vote veto on any teams moving into their territory but the was rebuked at the NHL office. They wouldn't be building a huge NHL ready stadium in Markham if they didn't have some assurances that there would be an expansion franchise available to them in the near future.
- mayorofangrytown

what i meant was not in vetoing an expansion/relocation - but in the usage of "toronto" in the name.

Thoughts on these lines?

•Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers lines: Briere-G-Simmonds; Read-Couts-Knuble; McGinn-Schenn-Vor; Fed-Talb-Rinaldo.
- FlyersGrace

I just think Laviolette has to do something rather then nothing. He can throw names in a hat and create lines by pulling names out one by one but it still isn't going to make this line up anymore impressive. It isn't a coaching thing for me. We had a bad offseason, we are expecting a lot from inexperienced players and wishing for the best. We might have to talk to Kimmo about a trade if we don't find our skating legs starting tomorrow night. Bring your lunch pales and go to work.

Briere on LW? Simmonds is too wreckless and lacks the finess of G and Briere.. Should be Read-G-Briere IMO
- Trainfellow

Hartnell isn't reckless, and lacks the finesse of Giroux? You need balance on a line, not all 3 of the same type of player. Briere can play any Forward spot.

Had 4 points less then b schenn last year. But from what they said in carolina he was way to soft on the puck
- Flyersgod

Yep. Also two years older and more experienced than Schenn. Soft on puck, can be negated when the games get physical, iffy on defense.

If there was a need, well worth the risk. At best, he'd be forcing McGinn to the 4th line.

My phone won't allow me to comment on the post but Forsberg was traded for Upshall, Ryan Parent and a first that we then traded back to Nashville for the rights to Hartnell and Timonen.

9-page recap, please.