Still dodging the issue. And the value that a versatile player like Read brings in a Cap environment that is going down significantly for next Season. And how they replace that with limited Cap space to start with. A long with the other areas of the team that they have to improve.
- MJL

I'm not dodging the answer, nor do I owe one. There are ways to fill holes, it is just a matter of doing so. Again the flyers have had plenty of holes going into this season. So if you have an answer to all the flyers problems, please, I would love to hear them.

Now what I'm saying is, I wouldn't risk Read's final season here as a flyer. I would prefer the second round pick if possible. Move him while the value is there

which one exactly? 700 or 800? the composite sticks are so bloody expensive, but the sher-wood is reasonably priced in it's category, and i love the light weight, so i'm curious to try them. used sher-woods for years...you know, when they were actually made of wood.
- hammarby31

ive had both.
either one is good, i didnt prefer one over the other

I'm not dodging the answer, nor do I owe one. There are ways to fill holes, it is just a matter of doing so. Again the flyers have had plenty of holes going into this season. So if you have an answer to all the flyers problems, please, I would love to hear them.

Now what I'm saying is, I wouldn't risk Read's final season here as a flyer. I would prefer the second round pick if possible. Move him while the value is there
- SuperSchennBros

And your reply here again shows that you are dismissing, or not considering the value that Read has of what he brings to the team, for the Cap hit he has. You need Cap space to fill holes. I'd prefer Read to the 2nd rounder. That's a no brainer.

do you like gladiator movies?
- Dkos

gladiator was pretty good.

I'm not dodging the answer, nor do I owe one. There are ways to fill holes, it is just a matter of doing so. Again the flyers have had plenty of holes going into this season. So if you have an answer to all the flyers problems, please, I would love to hear them.

Now what I'm saying is, I wouldn't risk Read's final season here as a flyer. I would prefer the second round pick if possible. Move him while the value is there
- SuperSchennBros

A 2nd round pick!

my new custom made brian's gear is being shipped today. so excited. helping me get over missing the playoffs.
- hammarby31

it's getting shipped to Coupolo's - good luck ever getting it.

it's getting shipped to Coupolo's - good luck ever getting it.
- wilsonecho91

ya' have to crap on my parade, dontcha'?

btw, just tell me the f'ng elbow pads you want and i'll get them from HM.

Bob declines to go to World's knowing he'd be Bryz's backup
good for you Bob

in the west, i'm going with vancouver. anaheim a close second.

in the east, i'm going with ottawa. i'll pick the caps as a 2nd.

these are teams i'd "like" to win...or more precisely, be "ok" with winning. the rest can go jump in the f'ng river.

Bob declines to go to World's knowing he'd be Bryz's backup
good for you Bob
- FLYERSROCK!

according to what i've read, the coach didn't pick him because he thinks he's too tired.

Bob declines to go to World's knowing he'd be Bryz's backup
good for you Bob
- FLYERSROCK!

I was kinda looking forward to the drama....

S/

in the west, i'm going with vancouver. anaheim a close second.

in the east, i'm going with ottawa. i'll pick the caps as a 2nd.

these are teams i'd "like" to win...or more precisely, be "ok" with winning. the rest can go jump in the f'ng river.
- hammarby31

which means they are all going to lose in the first round. (sorry, I had to do it).

which means they are all going to lose in the first round. (sorry, I had to do it).
- wilsonecho91

yes, you did. and yes, they will. because the hockey gods hate me.

ya' have to crap on my parade, dontcha'?

btw, just tell me the f'ng elbow pads you want and i'll get them from HM.
- hammarby31

oh, come on, lighten up madison avenue.

no worries re the elbow pads. my season just ended last night and i don't play again until the fall. hopefully i'll get out of this state for a minute and be able to get them myself.

yes, you did. and yes, they will. because the hockey gods hate me.
- hammarby31

So you're the Albatross? *grabs rock*

Bill addressed Akeson and Cousins in his blog today. He'll address the defenseman tomorrow. Watching Manning play this year, not likely.
- MJL

If only all of Manning's shot attempts could turn into broken play passes onto the stick of open teammates...

So you're the Albatross? *grabs rock*

- FlyersGrace

In AD&D, roc grabs you!

in the west, i'm going with vancouver. anaheim a close second.

in the east, i'm going with ottawa. i'll pick the caps as a 2nd.

these are teams i'd "like" to win...or more precisely, be "ok" with winning. the rest can go jump in the f'ng river.
- hammarby31

I'm in a similar boat...can't bring myself to really root for any of the Eastern teams except maybe the Isles. As for the west, it would be either Detroit or San Jose. The rest of the west can follow your instructions.

oh, come on, lighten up madison avenue.

no worries re the elbow pads. my season just ended last night and i don't play again until the fall. hopefully i'll get out of this state for a minute and be able to get them myself.
- wilsonecho91

i was busting your balls. it's light in this nape of the way.

well, if you change your mind, anything i can do to help...would be.....helpful.

apparently the league is giving out stanley cupcakes around north america today.
- hammarby31

Stan Lee cupcakes?!? EXCELSIOR!

So you're the Albatross? *grabs rock*

- FlyersGrace

for 33 years. have at it.

I'm in a similar boat...can't bring myself to really root for any of the Eastern teams except maybe the Isles. As for the west, it would be either Detroit or San Jose. The rest of the west can follow your instructions.
- BringBack25

i could get behind san jose, if not for niemi.

and the isles or red wings? no (frank)ing way jose.

Stan Lee cupcakes?!? EXCELSIOR!
- Flyskippy

And your reply here again shows that you are dismissing, or not considering the value that Read has of what he brings to the team, for the Cap hit he has. You need Cap space to fill holes. I'd prefer Read to the 2nd rounder. That's a no brainer.
- MJL

Clearly I don't have an answer, which I never denied. So I asked you what the team should do. I personally feel a decision on read should be made while he has another season. This is the time you can make choices on whether or not to extend. However is Read's agent is anything like Darrell Powe, try to find out right away.

If a decision on Matt Read was really a no brained, he wouldn't be on the fence.

i could get behind san jose, if not for niemi.

and the isles or red wings? no (frank)ing way jose.
- hammarby31

regarding Niemi, I've watched the last 3 or so games against LA and I swear that Carter still can't beat him. Glorious chance after glorious chance. In a strange way, I take pleasure in that.