It's often been said (probably just by me) that the biggest reason why Coburn never became a true top pairing guy was because of his head.
- bradleyc4

the ability to get a shot on net occasionally would help him in this regard as well

It's often been said (probably just by me) that the biggest reason why Coburn never became a true top pairing guy was because of his head.
- bradleyc4

Made it hard to skate, huh?

Outside of Giroux, who has made an impact from that draft?
- Jsaquella

Outside of their first round pick in any of the last 12 drafts who has made an impact?

How'd it work out after that? I'm sure when they drafted Giroux they were thinking, "We'll get those Sabres!!!"
- mayorofangrytown

actually the point is they decided to go with small quick guys opposed to guys with size which is all fine and good but they always seem to react to the past season. I'd like to have a mix of all of course but that said, given the choice is skilled big guys vs skilled small guys, I take the guy with size if all things equal talent wise.

Briere is no worse then Iginla or Clowe?
Huh?
- Marc D

Briere has disappeared( E5)

TSN has a poll on their front page:

"The Philadelphia Flyers could really use _______ right now?"

1. Bobrovosky
2. Jagr
3. JVR


bad poll

Briere has disappeared( E5)
- edmac812

Off on another mystery line change...

Outside of their first round pick in any of the last 12 drafts who has made an impact?
- mayorofangrytown

Exactly my point, they have no patience. They change course too often.

TSN has a poll on their front page:

"The Philadelphia Flyers could really use _______ right now?"

1. Bobrovosky
2. Jagr
3. JVR


bad poll
- Marc D

Fred Shero

The solution is easy. Develop a plan, stick to that plan. Don't change it in two years when a team uses something different than NJ to eliminate you in the playoffs.

The Flyers spend too much time trying to win last year's Stanley Cup, have been for years.
- Jsaquella

Single most incisive and insightful line on HB ever.

TSN has a poll on their front page:

"The Philadelphia Flyers could really use _______ right now?"

1. Bobrovosky
2. Jagr
3. JVR


bad poll
- Marc D

Terry Murray?

actually the point is they decided to go with small quick guys opposed to guys with size which is all fine and good but they always seem to react to the past season. I'd like to have a mix of all of course but that said, given the choice is skilled big guys vs skilled small guys, I take the guy with size if all things equal talent wise.
- nastyflyergirl

They always take the best available player that's why Couturier is here instead of Hamilton. They took 10 players in 2006 and three of them are listed at 5'11" and one of those is Giroux. The rest are 6' or over. They didn't draft in 2006 because of the Sbares and the trend to take smaller players was league wide and indicative of the new rules on clutching and grabbing and not some reaction by all the teams (yes even the Flyers) to the Sabres success(?) in the 2006 season in the playoffs.

They also didn't become the Devils and they didn't become anyone else in reaction to a playoff loss.

They always take the best available player that's why Couturier is here instead of Hamilton. They took 10 players in 2006 and three of them are listed at 5'11" and one of those is Giroux. The rest are 6' or over. They didn't draft in 2006 because of the Sbares and the trend to take smaller players was league wide and indicative of the new rules on clutching and grabbing and not some reaction by all the teams (yes even the Flyers) to the Sabres success(?) in the 2006 season in the playoffs.

They also didn't become the Devils and they didn't become anyone else in reaction to a playoff loss.
- mayorofangrytown

like I said 6 foot or less. I see it differently. the Flyers have always been reactionary in my opinion

Exactly my point, they have no patience. They change course too often.
- Jsaquella

What does that have to do with their draft success or failure? How has changing course affected their drafting success? I don't even get what you're saying or how it's at all relatable.

Single most incisive and insightful line on HB ever.
- Tomahawk

Except it's almost completely inaccurate.

Fred Shero
- Jsaquella

Flyers have the most regulation losses in the NHL. That is stunning.

like I said 6 foot or less. I see it differently. the Flyers have always been reactionary in my opinion
- nastyflyergirl

So in your opinion they drafted in 2006 because of a loss to the Sabres in the playoffs?

I find that mind boggling.

Except it's almost completely inaccurate.
- mayorofangrytown

Flyers have the most regulation losses in the NHL. That is stunning.
- PLindbergh31

Not really. They're playing like crap.

Not really. They're playing like crap.
- Flyskippy

I know. I didn't think they were great, but being one of the worst teams in the league surprises me.

Flyers have the most regulation losses in the NHL. That is stunning.
- PLindbergh31

Im excited for next week when they'll be sliding down the standings on their way to a top 5 pick and I won't have the dry heaves from watching them

Flyers have the most regulation losses in the NHL. That is stunning.
- PLindbergh31

8 of their 16 losses have been by 3 or more goals. on the flip side they have only won 3 games by 3 or more

Off on another mystery line change...
- tangent_man

To his credit he wasn't on the ice when the goal was scored for once

Im excited for next week when they'll be sliding down the standings on their way to a top 5 pick and I won't have the dry heaves from watching them
- Just5

After they lose to the Devils tomorrow night, they have one game in 8 days. They will be so far buried in the standings you will need a microscope to find Coburn's nose.