But everyone can accept Pulock's skill and potential. Surely, unless something went drastically wrong developing him, he could land top 5 on that list, if not top 3.
- JAKEw1234

Everyone could accept Pitkanen being a future Norris contender, too....you never know in a draft where you're picking 18 year old kids.

I have this sinking feeling Pulock is going to sit on the board only to fall to Dallas.
- hereticpride

I could see him going as early as 7th to Edmonton, or dropping as far as 19th to columbus.

I have this sinking feeling Pulock is going to sit on the board only to fall to Dallas.
- hereticpride

Why are you settling on Pulock? Plenty to be excited about for the draft.

I think that the position of the player we draft doesn't matter much at all. What matters is developing the player in the years after drafting/acquiring them. The Flyers have been very good at that in recent years.

By having guys like Hatcher and Laperriere working with the kids in the system, and having veterans like Timonen and Briere, along with a great coach and a savvy GM, the Flyers have been able to support the development of young players like Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Matt Read, Wayne Simmonds, Scott Laughton...

If we could just get into the habit of keeping our picks instead of trading them I think we'll see good returns on our long term investments.

I think that the position of the player we draft doesn't matter much at all. What matters is developing the player in the years after drafting/acquiring them. The Flyers have been very good at that in recent years.

By having guys like Hatcher and Laperriere working with the kids in the system, and having veterans like Timonen and Briere, along with a great coach and a savvy GM, the Flyers have been able to support the development of young players like Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Matt Read, Wayne Simmonds, Scott Laughton...

If we could just get into the habit of keeping our picks instead of trading them I think we'll see good returns on our long term investments.
- Coburns_Nose

I'm with you. A few years ago, when the talk was about how the Flyers had the best defense in the NHL, there wasn't much talk about how the defense was acquired. I don't care how it's done as long as it get's done. When Boston won the Cup, and most of their team was acquired by means other then drafting,. I'm sure their fans didn't care about that at the parade. Name of the game is to win. Just win. I don't care how you do it.

Why are you settling on Pulock? Plenty to be excited about for the draft.
- ob18

Nope, if they don't get Pulock, we might as well kill ourselves

Why are you settling on Pulock? Plenty to be excited about for the draft.
- ob18

I'm very intrigued by Shinkaruk. What is your top 11 prospect list, curious if anything has changed now.

[quote=flyav]
There's definitely a gray area to what I said and the Hamilton couturier ordeal is one that I concur with you on. I'm just saying that generally they've done a good job. They have certainly drafted some excellent forwards.

if they don't take a defenseman with the top pick the city should burn. this is a pretty deep draft for defenseman....

I'm with you. A few years ago, when the talk was about how the Flyers had the best defense in the NHL, there wasn't much talk about how the defense was acquired. I don't care how it's done as long as it get's done. When Boston won the Cup, and most of their team was acquired by means other then drafting,. I'm sure their fans didn't care about that at the parade. Name of the game is to win. Just win. I don't care how you do it.
- MJL

I think if pronged never got injured we wouldn't even be discussing this.

if they don't take a defenseman with the top pick the city should burn. this is a pretty deep draft for defenseman....
- Pelle31

They should take the best player available in the first round. Defenseman, winger, center or goalie.

If they take a defenseman, but pass up a better player, then they are morons.

if they don't take a defenseman with the top pick the city should burn. this is a pretty deep draft for defenseman....
- Pelle31

What if the dman they draft ends up being a 3-4 guy while the forward they pass on goes on to be a perrenial art Ross winner?

I think if pronged never got injured we wouldn't even be discussing this.
- JoeRussomanno

Nope. Wouldn't even be discussed, outside of getting a guy to groom as his replacement.

They should take the best player available in the first round. Defenseman, winger, center or goalie.

If they take a defenseman, but pass up a better player, then they are morons.
- Jsaquella

I find it rather interesting that there already is a sentiment that Hamilton is assured to be the better player over Coots already. I suppose the career paths of Tyler Myers and Victor Hedman should at least put doubt in the discussion.

Nope. Wouldn't even be discussed, outside of getting a guy to groom as his replacement.
- Jsaquella

Well grooming a guy for his replacement or at least Kimmo's

I find it rather interesting that there already is a sentiment that Hamilton is assured to be the better player over Coots already. I suppose the career paths of Tyler Myers and Victor Hedman should at least put doubt in the discussion.
- ravishingone

I find it rather interesting that there already is a sentiment that Hamilton is assured to be the better player over Coots already. I suppose the career paths of Tyler Myers and Victor Hedman should at least put doubt in the discussion.
- ravishingone

This is another aspect to be considered. Even tho I wish they opted for Hamilton it could very well play out that Hamilton is only a 3-4 guy while coots is perennial selke winner.

This is another aspect to be considered. Even tho I wish they opted for Hilton it could very well play out that Hamilton is only a 3-4 guy while coots is perennial selke winner.
- JoeRussomanno

Well, Hamilton saw pretty much the weakest competition among Bruins defensemen, and was outplayed by the lesser regarded Torey Krug during the playoffs.

Where is Eric Desjardins?
- LeafsNation89

Fishing in Quebec.

This is another aspect to be considered. Even tho I wish they opted for Hamilton it could very well play out that Hamilton is only a 3-4 guy while coots is perennial selke winner.
- JoeRussomanno

Also, if you look at history, the Flyers have used their first and second round picks to bolster the blueline.

With all the talk of drafting a D man I find this bizarre: There is talk of CAR buying out Pitkanen. He has only played 55 games in the past two years but has proven to still be a reliable offensive threat. He is 29 years old and makes 4.5M. Wouldn't it be intriguing if CAR buys him out to spend on Skinner and we picked him up to aid in our issue of more puck moving D? Unlikely, but it would be just how the universe works- in strange ways.

Fishing in Quebec.
- Jsaquella

This is another aspect to be considered. Even tho I wish they opted for Hamilton it could very well play out that Hamilton is only a 3-4 guy while coots is perennial selke winner.
- JoeRussomanno

It's about the situation also. I bet if Hamilton was on the Flyers, with the Season they had. The talk would be about his struggles and he's a bust from some.

With all the talk of drafting a D man I find this bizarre: There is talk of CAR buying out Pitkanen. He has only played 55 games in the past two years but has proven to still be a reliable offensive threat. He is 29 years old and makes 4.5M. Wouldn't it be intriguing if CAR buys him out to spend on Skinner and we picked him up to aid in our issue of more puck moving D? Unlikely, but it would be just how the universe works- in strange ways.
- coffee junkie

I think the entire situation is unpredictable. Who knows what's going to happen.

I think the entire situation is unpredictable. Who knows what's going to happen.
- MJL

Yep, it's going to be one exciting off season. The buyouts are a total wildcard. I mean a LECAVALIER and/or THORTON could be bought out and looking for new contracts. I'm loving it.