Hawks PK operating at 98% efficiency with no defensive Dmen in the lineup.

Speed on D and the ability to move pucks as well as getting to loose pucks seems to be a growing trend rather than having hitters and shot blockers.
- Just5

Helps to have two studs on the blue line as well (Keith & Seabrook).

Exactly, and I think they may be worn out trying to compensate for all of it.
- MBFlyerfan

I think the biggest thing is that they aren't getting much from Kopitar and Brown.

I think the biggest thing is that they aren't getting much from Kopitar and Brown.
- MJL

Or anything from Carter

Or anything from Carter
- KINGKENZO

SURPRISE!

Hawks PK operating at 98% efficiency with no defensive Dmen in the lineup.

Speed on D and the ability to move pucks as well as getting to loose pucks seems to be a growing trend rather than having hitters and shot blockers.
- Just5

It's not a growing trend. It's been a key to the game for a long time. Anyone who thinks that the Flyers defense moves the puck well enough, has to question that opinion watching both of these teams play.

Or anything from Carter
- KINGKENZO

I believe that Carter has one of the highest point totals of the 2nd round. And in game 1 yesterday, The Carter/Richards/Penner line was LA's best line overall.

It's not a growing trend. It's been a key to the game for a long time. Anyone who thinks that the Flyers defense moves the puck well enough, has to question that opinion watching both of these teams play.
- MJL

Also seen plenty of great scoring chances being denied by very good goaltending.

SURPRISE!
- Giroux_Is_God

He played well vs the Sharks, so far, not so much

Yeah, and the Hawks have two, and they have already won the Stanley Cup and are close again to going to the Finals.
- ravishingone

3, I count Duncan Kieth. And don't be so quick to assume we don't already have a second one in the building. Couturier has the potential to grow into a very Toews-esque player. We just need that defenseman franchise guy imo.

I believe that Carter has one of the highest point totals of the 2nd round. And in game 1 yesterday, The Carter/Richards/Penner line was LA's best line overall.
- MJL

I teed that up hahahah you're so defensive

3, I count Duncan Kieth. And don't be so quick to assume we don't already have a second one in the building. Couturier has the potential to grow into a very Toews-esque player. We just need that defenseman franchise guy imo.
- JAKEw1234

I know Couturier is young but he has a ways offensively to be on the level of Toews who is young himself. Toews is a monster at both ends.

RED WEDDING TIME

I know Couturier is young but he has a ways offensively to be on the level of Toews who is young himself. Toews is a monster at both ends.
- stveshdy

I see Couturier more as a J. Staal than Toews. If he turns into either, I'll be happy.

I know Couturier is young but he has a ways offensively to be on the level of Toews who is young himself. Toews is a monster at both ends.
- stveshdy

And Couts still has 4-5 years to develop a great offensive game before he even reaches Toews's age. That's half a decade before he's even considered a young player on the verge of his prime. Give him time.

RED WEDDING TIME
- KINGKENZO

THE KING IN THE NORTH!!!
Oh.....poop...

I see Couturier more as a J. Staal than Toews. If he turns into either, I'll be happy.
- jmatchett383

Couturier has the leadership, work ethic, and maturity of J toews. Traits like he has help him develop better than you're everyday prospect, imo. It's why I think Lauridsen will be better than a 7th dman, which is what many consider his ceiling to be. He has the work ethic of a horse, and I think that will translate in him developing better.

And Couts still has 4-5 years to develop a great offensive game before he even reaches Toews's age. That's half a decade before he's even considered a young player on the verge of his prime. Give him time.
- JAKEw1234

I'm giving him time but he has a lot of work to do offensively to be on that level of Toews. Toews been producing numbers like that since he entered the league in 2007.

I teed that up hahahah you're so defensive
- KINGKENZO

Not defensive at all. Just stating the facts.

RED WEDDING TIME
- KINGKENZO

if I'm the Flyers I'm not trading assets to move up. If anything I'm trying to trade down and get a couple top 30-40 picks unless my guy is there at at 9 or 10 for a little extra.

I'd keep Gagne, but as many pointed out it's going to depend on what's there to spend. I take it they're not going to resign Hall?

Not defensive at all. Just stating the facts.
- MJL

Lighten up...I'm messing with you

La looks overmatched in this series. Looks like chi town in 5

3, I count Duncan Kieth. And don't be so quick to assume we don't already have a second one in the building. Couturier has the potential to grow into a very Toews-esque player. We just need that defenseman franchise guy imo.
- JAKEw1234

I'm as big of a Coots fan as anybody. My basic point is I don't think you can't collect enough elite talent. I certainly agree the Flyers need defensive help, but should the Flyers bypass potentially getting an elite forward to draft a good d-man in the first round of this year's draft because it is a need?

I couldn't tell you if Nichushkin will be a better pro then Pullock. However, if the scouting dept. believes Nichushkin can be the better player and they can acquire a higher draft pick while losing some assets, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Hypothetically, let's say it might cost Simmonds or Read plus another player plus #11 would it be worth it if Nichushkin becomes a top 10 player in the league. To me, it is worth, but it is certainly a risk and the scouting department has to be right.

RED WEDDING TIME
- KINGKENZO

Meh ill watch that drivel after the real entertainment is over.

La looks overmatched in this series. Looks like chi town in 5
- JoeRussomanno

I would have to agree with you.