Just like whatever team does get #1
- ob18

I just keep re-watching that MacKinnon video and have visions of him and Simmonds next season

I just keep re-watching that MacKinnon video and have visions of him and Simmonds next season
- Jsaquella

haha don't get the hopes too high

haha don't get the hopes too high
- ob18

Imagine him with Read and Simmonds...Oh Boy!

Or Drouin with Giroux and Voracek

Draft Mackinnon

Trade G for Weber

Offersheet G when possible

Imagine him with Read and Simmonds...Oh Boy!

Or Drouin with Giroux and Voracek
- Jsaquella

I can but try not to because I don't think they'll have that bad of a finish to be in a spot to land any of the top 3.

I can but try not to because I don't think they'll have that bad of a finish to be in a spot to land any of the top 3.
- ob18

I don't either.

I have a painful thought of Homer trading that pick

The trouble is, you're just tossing out names to replace him. Nobody knows what Rundblad would do, he's never been in the NHL for a full season, so you'd have to expect ups and downs. Murray, by several accounts, is fading badly and has become inconsistent himself because a lack of speed.

It's like when I say fire Laviolette. I wouldn't do it unless I had specific names in mind to take his place.
- Jsaquella

There are risks with everything at the end of the day.

Murray is just a name. Giordano would be another. Streit could also help replace minutes. Scuderi are other names. Robidas could be on via trade. Again though, these are guys that help solidify the defense as a whole, not be a replacement for Coburn. That would fall to a lesser degree on Meszaros.

I am not saying to throw away Coburn now, however if they get a good return I send him out. Either way, I look really hard at replacing him one way or another in the summer.

I have a painful thought of Homer trading that pick
- Deasr1

SHUT UP DON'T GIVE HIM IDEAS

I can but try not to because I don't think they'll have that bad of a finish to be in a spot to land any of the top 3.
- ob18

They aren't getting in the playoffs. That would take a miracle and I don't see that in this team. I think they finish badly. These last couple weeks took it completely out of them.

They aren't getting in the playoffs. That would take a miracle and I don't see that in this team. I think they finish badly. These last couple weeks took it completely out of them.
- mayorofangrytown

I don't either but I don't think top 3 pick I think they'll end up between 6 - 10

Just like whatever team does get #1
- ob18

only if we could somehow get the Panther's 1st and keep ours

Rags vs. Debbies about to start.... Root for a 3 point game right? RIGHTTTTT??

There are risks with everything at the end of the day.

Murray is just a name. Giordano would be another. Streit could also help replace minutes. Scuderi are other names. Robidas could be on via trade. Again though, these are guys that help solidify the defense as a whole, not be a replacement for Coburn. That would fall to a lesser degree on Meszaros.

I am not saying to throw away Coburn now, however if they get a good return I send him out. Either way, I look really hard at replacing him one way or another in the summer.
- flyer_nutter

That's fine, but look at the style each plays. Giordano would be nice, because he's a mobile puck mover, who can QB a PP. Douglas Murray is in the midst of a dreadful season and he's another stay at home type. They already have Grossmann & Schenn to fill that need.

I don't either but I don't think top 3 pick I think they'll end up between 6 - 10
- ob18

Im thinking they finish 7th behind Florida, Buffalo, Colorado, Calgary, Washington, Columbus and Tampa in that order.

There are risks with everything at the end of the day.

Murray is just a name. Giordano would be another. Streit could also help replace minutes. Scuderi are other names. Robidas could be on via trade. Again though, these are guys that help solidify the defense as a whole, not be a replacement for Coburn. That would fall to a lesser degree on Meszaros.

I am not saying to throw away Coburn now, however if they get a good return I send him out. Either way, I look really hard at replacing him one way or another in the summer.
- flyer_nutter

I'm with you. Have to see what you can get for him. Could land you a monster deal at the deadline with teams fighting to get a top 4 defenseman. Look what Kubina brought back last year (hes not very good at his age).

Im thinking they finish 7th behind Florida, Buffalo, Colorado, Calgary, Washington, Columbus and Tampa in that order.
- flyer_nutter

I said last night they'd have the 7th pick.

That's fine, but look at the style each plays. Giordano would be nice, because he's a mobile puck mover, who can QB a PP. Douglas Murray is in the midst of a dreadful season and he's another stay at home type. They already have Grossmann & Schenn to fill that need.
- Jsaquella

I've seen some Shark games this season. I think if you throw Murray on that 3rd pairing to help give it some real depth, and help shield a younger guy he will do his job well, much like OD did.

Murray in the larger picture is simply a name amongst others that would get the Flyers to move on from Coburn. Its just a personal thing, but his inconsistent play, especially from a veteran and a guy making decent money who is expected to play big minutes... Has me ready to move on. In the larger picture I want to sorround whatever the young core of this team ends up being, with the right kind of players. The right attitude, and identity.

I said last night they'd have the 7th pick.
- ob18

If they get the 7th pick which one of these guys do you think they get?
Jones, MacKinnon, Drouin, Barkov, Monahan, or Ristolainen?

If they get the 7th pick which one of these guys do you think they get?
Jones, MacKinnon, Drouin, Barkov, Monahan, or Ristolainen?
- PLindbergh31

At #7 likely for me Sean Monahan, Darnell Nurse, or Nikita Zadorov

I've seen some Shark games this season. I think if you throw Murray on that 3rd pairing to help give it some real depth, and help shield a younger guy he will do his job well, much like OD did.

Murray in the larger picture is simply a name amongst others that would get the Flyers to move on from Coburn. Its just a personal thing, but his inconsistent play, especially from a veteran and a guy making decent money who is expected to play big minutes... Has me ready to move on. In the larger picture I want to sorround whatever the young core of this team ends up being, with the right kind of players. The right attitude, and identity.
- flyer_nutter

I'm OK with moving him, too. But I want a plan in place. I don't want to see him traded and then pay somebody worse $4mm per year

If they get the 7th pick which one of these guys do you think they get?
Jones, MacKinnon, Drouin, Barkov, Monahan, or Ristolainen?
- PLindbergh31

I think you have Jones, Drouin, MacKinnon, Nichuskin and Barkov go top 5.

After that I have no clue.

I'm OK with moving him, too. But I want a plan in place. I don't want to see him traded and then pay somebody worse $4mm per year
- Jsaquella

I would like to get back a younger defenseman whos ready to play on the 3rd pairing (to start his career off) who is on the cusp of the NHL. Add that with a pick and I think the Flyers would be moving in the right direction.

Make a move in the offseason to upgrade if needed. Add a vet for cheaper on a one year deal.

I'm OK with moving him, too. But I want a plan in place. I don't want to see him traded and then pay somebody worse $4mm per year
- Jsaquella

Understandable.

Im more in a mindset of trying to find a replacement instead of simply waiting to see if there is a better one.

You dont want Hainsey for 5 years at 4.5 million?

The trouble is, you're just tossing out names to replace him. Nobody knows what Rundblad would do, he's never been in the NHL for a full season, so you'd have to expect ups and downs. Murray, by several accounts, is fading badly and has become inconsistent himself because a lack of speed.

It's like when I say fire Laviolette. I wouldn't do it unless I had specific names in mind to take his place.
- Jsaquella

38 games over a couple of seasons, one goal and minus 17. The solution?