There's no top defenseman in free agency. Cap space is needed, but they'll have to move assets to get one, or throw another offer sheet out
- Jsaquella

I don't pretend to have an answer on this. I'd be fine with sending a forward and high pick if we have to. They are at a premium as you say though.

Hope he's ready. One crunch from that ape lucic and he's back on the shelf. He pairs with Gus. I'm really liking Gus back there, and if we roll with those six, its not too bad IMO.
- Hextall271

The team has been giving the green light lately to players who originally were slated to be out a while longer. It seems like a dangerous path to take and reeks of desperation.

Doom and gloom
- Flyskippy

Nope, just an opportunity to be creative.

Rather than trading Sean Couturier in a package to land Pietrangelo, why not see if a lesser package can get a David Rundblad?

Sorry if its already been posted but does anyone have a link for me to watch the game on my computer? Thanks in advance

I don't pretend to have an answer on this. I'd be fine with sending a forward and high pick if we have to. They are at a premium as you say though.
- Hextall271

There's still there options out there, too


As I was just saying to Skip, maybe OEL or Pietrangelo is too expensive. Maybe the demanded price for a guy like Yandle is too high. So look at a guy like Rundblad or Ian Cole.

The team has been giving the green light lately to players who originally were slated to be out a while longer. It seems like a dangerous path to take and reeks of desperation.
- 77rams

Just because Matt Read missed 6 games instead of six weeks....

The team has been giving the green light lately to players who originally were slated to be out a while longer. It seems like a dangerous path to take and reeks of desperation.
- 77rams

I Read you loud and clear. It could be detrimental to the entire Timonen to rush players back sooner, just because staying out might show a lack of Hartnell. It could end up hurting the whole roster, resulting in another Meszaros of a season - which seems to occur time and Tye McGinn.

/puns

I Read you loud and clear. It could be detrimental to the entire Timonen to rush players back sooner, just because staying out might show a lack of Hartnell. It could end up hurting the whole roster, resulting in another Meszaros of a season - which seems to occur time and Tye McGinn.

/puns
- Flyskippy

Well done

Nope, just an opportunity to be creative.

Rather than trading Sean Couturier in a package to land Pietrangelo, why not see if a lesser package can get a David Rundblad?


- Jsaquella

I get ya, just don't have access to my sarcasm gif on my phone. All bets are off now. I'd rather have a mini season be a failure than let this languish into next year. It's mostly frustration talking, but there it is.

Last game was too much like Game 6 of 2009 for my liking.

I get ya, just don't have access to my sarcasm gif on my phone. All bets are off now. I'd rather have a mini season be a failure than let this languish into next year. It's mostly frustration talking, but there it is.

Last game was too much like Game 6 of 2009 for my liking.
- Flyskippy

Amen....Had the same damned thought.

There's still there options out there, too


As I was just saying to Skip, maybe OEL or Pietrangelo is too expensive. Maybe the demanded price for a guy like Yandle is too high. So look at a guy like Rundblad or Ian Cole.
- Jsaquella

The Flyers brass were always attracted to bright shiny objects, like moths to a flame. They take too much time too often pursuing someone out of their reach. and lose an opportunity to pick up a very capable player instead. Or worse, hit what they consider the home run and rip apart their future.

Stuck at work .... does anyone know of an internet feed for the game? Is it on nhl?

Has anybody seen username funmaster around lately?
- BulliesPhan87

Lindy Ruff...............thoughts......
- ob18

Not if he was the last (frank)ing coach left on earth.

Maybe it's the nice weather messing with my head, but I'm cautiously optimistic right now.. feeling a 3-2 flyers win.

- funmaster18

Either I'm losing my mind (likely), or you ain't been around. How it hangs?

I Read you loud and clear. It could be detrimental to the entire Timonen to rush players back sooner, just because staying out might show a lack of Hartnell. It could end up hurting the whole roster, resulting in another Meszaros of a season - which seems to occur time and Tye McGinn.

/puns
- Flyskippy

Lol. Hey. We were trying to be serious and you girouxined it!

Stuck at work .... does anyone know of an internet feed for the game? Is it on nhl?
- Keep Your Head Up

I normally watch the games on stream2watch.

I normally watch the games on stream2watch.
- Hextall271

thanks

I normally watch the games on stream2watch.
- Hextall271

I normally watch with a six pack and a bottle of Xantac.

They had the same in Ken Hitchcock. In fact, Hitch had been more successful than Laviolette.

You're asking organization questions. I have stated, several times that the Flyers biggest organization issue is that they chase other teams too often. They get beat by the Devils, they try to ape the Devils, to be physical and strong on defense. They fall to the Sabres, and they have to get faster, speedier. They lose to the Hawks and it's a sign that you can go cheap on the goalie as long as you have firepower. They lose to Boston and Boom! They need a big money goalie. Now they lose to NJ and again, they want to ape what the Devils are doing.

I want to do what the Devils do. Play a disciplined system that can be picked up and handled by any player willing to work hard and play with discipline.

The Devils never shied away from guys with reps as one way offensive players. they added guys like Mogilny, Richer, Kovalchuk and Zidlicky , but got them to buy into what they were doing and held them accountable.

The Devils have been successful with many different coaches because they only hire guys that work with the organization structure and are willing to adjust when needed, rather than make wholesale organization changes as soon as they lose a playoff round.

But as far as the coaching goes, Laviolette is so married to his system that he can't adapt.
- Jsaquella

Great comment. Got to thinking about all the teams in the league and which team presented a profile suited to Flyer personnel. The answer, for me, was Montreal. Very good speed in all zones, go hard to the net, play thre body but make it secondary to speed.

Not if he was the last (frank)ing coach left on earth.
- BringBack25

There's still there options out there, too


As I was just saying to Skip, maybe OEL or Pietrangelo is too expensive. Maybe the demanded price for a guy like Yandle is too high. So look at a guy like Rundblad or Ian Cole.
- Jsaquella

exactly the type of player i'd be going for

Great comment. Got to thinking about all the teams in the league and which team presented a profile suited to Flyer personnel. The answer, for me, was Montreal. Very good speed in all zones, go hard to the net, play threnody but make it secondary to speed.
- spatso

Sort of. The Habs have a lot more mobility on the blueline, though

I get ya, just don't have access to my sarcasm gif on my phone. All bets are off now. I'd rather have a mini season be a failure than let this languish into next year. It's mostly frustration talking, but there it is.

Last game was too much like Game 6 of 2009 for my liking.
- Flyskippy

if there was ever a season for a fail, it would be this one. in a blink it'll be over and homer gets a redo or a pink slip. no squandering young assets to get swept in 4 gms.