A fruit fly has a longer shelf life.
- PLindbergh31

longer than what? I missed your point.

of course, it's getting late, I've been up 18 hours, and I'm as old as dirt.

Its good I got hooked on it after attempting to read a chapter of your nerd book.
- FrankDrebbin

Oh nice

Hey, I did at least have a link...

I know this board is kind of schizophrenic, but I still find it pretty ironic that people poke fun at me posting youtube links...as if providing video evidence (custom produced no less) is somehow a bad thing and worthy of ridicule, especially given the preponderance of posts made without context and/or detail.
- exlund

hey, nothing personal ... just kidding around a bit.

Why would Nashville do the Flyers a favor like that? If they put Weber on the market, there's 25+ teams that would be serious bidders.
- Jsaquella

I haven't done the math, but generally teams in the bottom 5 can't afford a $7+ salary for one player. I'll check that out.

It's official Corey Perry is a Duck for life

I should add that it doesn't have to be Weber. A lot of teams will want that top 5 pick, especially teams not close to competing for a playoff spot.

I haven't done the math, but generally teams in the bottom 5 can't afford a $7+ salary for one player. I'll check that out.
- jstross

They can when their owner is a billionaire and if trading him means a possible huge hit to revenues, especially coming off a non playoff year.

hey, nothing personal ... just kidding around a bit.
- FlyerGuy

I know, it's not a big deal...I know my efforts are appreciated by some, even if they are not around this place.

I should add that it doesn't have to be Weber. A lot of teams will want that top 5 pick, especially teams not close to competing for a playoff spot.
- jstross

Exactly. They want that top five pick because it's an exceptional draft class.

Flyers should sign Sustr, with the max contract and promise of going right into the lineup (Goodbye Gervais/Foster) as a carrot...they have little to lose by doing so. Then hope for a top 5 pick.

i have no idea of what lebron's situation is, other than he's on the heat. right now, i feel like every pro fanchise in every sport will win a title before the flyers.
- hammarby31

Unfortunately, this is probably correct. I don't see an end to the 38yr drought in sight..

The Flyers had enough in them tonight, despite the slip ups, to win...they hit 3 posts and outshot the Bolts. It was unfortunate, but honestly, I've written this season off a while back.

There were just too many challenges to overcome in this abortion of a season in terms of injuries and adjustments (or the lack thereof) and not enough time to get healthy, correct the mistakes and gel as a young, developing team. Homer should be patient... take the remainder of the season to make an assessment of the team...look at each player... his age, salary/cap hit, strengths, weaknesses, potential etc. See what the team's needs are.

Look at the coaching staff. speak with Lavy and others to see if they have an awareness of the issues and a viable plan to impart the necessary corrections and guide the young players as they develop.

Be on the lookout for a #1 D man. Until one gets here this will likely be a priority for the Flyers who, despite having numerous top 4 caliber D men when healthy, don't have a bonafide #1, especially with Timonen seemingly losing a step or two and struggling defensively. There are a number of assets that could be packaged and traded for a top defenseman. I feel a guy like Dustin Byfuglien, if he's available, would be a good fit. He would bring big production from the blueline as an offensive defenseman and be an imposing/intimidating force in the defensive zone. I don't hink WPG is moving him though. Not that he's the near term answer, but I would try like heck to sign this big College guy coming out, Sustr.



Flyers courting 6-foot-8 defenseman Andrej Sustr


POSTED: Monday, March 18, 2013, 7:49 PM



TAMPA, Fla. -- With the end of some NCAA hockey seasons last weekend, the race to ink undrafted free agents is on.

The Flyers have already begun courting Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha defenseman Andrej Sustr, who officially announced on Monday that he will not be returning to school for his senior season. He’s a player the Flyers have kept their eye on for years.

It’s easy to see why. Sustr, 22, is a 6-foot-8 physical specimen on the blue line. He is a Czech Republic native but has been playing North American hockey since 2008, when he joined Kenai River in the United States’ second-tier NAHL junior league.

The scouting report on Sustr is that he "skates fine" and he's a good puck mover, but his decision-making process could be improved.

FULL Article HERE:

http://www.philly.com/phi...-6-foot-8-defenseman.html
- exlund

The playoffs became a distinct improbability when they dropped the three straight to the Rangers, Pens and Bruins...even before that, it was an uphill climb.

Holmgren said there were 28 other teams scouting Sustr when they sent their guy out to have a peek...There's going to be some team that guarantees a NHL spot to him.

Unfortunately, this is probably correct. I don't see an end to the 38yr drought in sight..
- Hextall271

we have 40 in the bag.

Exactly. They want that top five pick because it's an exceptional draft class.
- Jsaquella

I understand why the Flyers would want the top 5 pick. I just hope that if management decides to stay put they have a 3 year window or there abouts.

Then as SMxxxx said it would be time to consider a Bryz buyout, but not until next year.

Sean Couturier, Nick Cousins, 2013 First Rounder, 2014 First Rounder, 2014 2nd Rounder
for
Shea Weber

Sean Couturier, Nick Cousins, 2013 First Rounder, 2014 First Rounder, 2014 2nd Rounder
for
Shea Weber
- Winning

make that B Schenn instead of Coots and I'm with you.

Sean Couturier, Nick Cousins, 2013 First Rounder, 2014 First Rounder, 2014 2nd Rounder
for
Shea Weber
- Winning

No, too much.

I understand why the Flyers would want the top 5 pick. I just hope that if management decides to stay put they have a 3 year window or there abouts.
- jstross

They can have a quick turnaround without trading the pick...and honestly, I think that Drouin, MacKinnon, Jones and Zadorov could probably play in the NHL next year.

Not that they should, but I'm not trading a shot at those kids or some of the others unless I get a very good, very young player in return.

make that B Schenn instead of Coots and I'm with you.
- FlyerGuy

Rather have B Schenn, with Scott Laughton coming soon

I'm sorry, but if your paying a goalie six million dollars a year. The so called goalie needs to be able to post a better save percentage than .885.

Ranked 38/46 in the NHL in goal percentage. HAHAHAHAA
- Winning

yep. this season is on bryz. he sucks.

The playoffs became a distinct improbability when they dropped the three straight to the Rangers, Pens and Bruins...even before that, it was an uphill climb.

Holmgren said there were 28 other teams scouting Sustr when they sent their guy out to have a peek...There's going to be some team that guarantees a NHL spot to him.
- Jsaquella

Now that they are out of it, they could afford to sit Gervais and let him play the third pair.. Ruin for Drouin!

I'd trade Hartnell and Briere right now if they can, bring up Wellwood, Gusty, Harry Z and anyone else with a pulse on ADK.

Season is done, lets get the best pick possible.

Also sit Bryz and bring up a young goalie to finish the last 18 games.

Getting the first overall pick is not out of reach.

yep. this season is on bryz. he sucks.
- hammarby31

For 6million a year, he sure as hell isn't helping

No, too much.
- jstross

it's a lot ... but it's also Weber.

yep. this season is on bryz. he sucks.
- hammarby31

Unless they are blood related I refuse to enter that exercise for the remainder of the season