Someone mentioned his impressive press conference. Eakins stated the systems they play will vary due to the opponent. I liked that answer. Sounds like chip Kelly on ice. Not that he's done anything. But the guy seems adaptable and that's what I want in my coach. Not someone that lives and dies playing one type of hockey.
- Just5

he's a new waver. did a great job w/ the marlies

Pretty much every Coach has been fired everywhere he's been. Let's put the Phantoms in context. What was the talent level like on the team? If you're going to assess Murray properly as the Phantoms Coach. It is how did he improve and teach the young players the right way to play. Not by wins and losses.
- MJL

Holmgren's in charge of the Phantoms talent level, so I would say it pretty much blows.

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=674295


Nothing finalized as of this
- GirouxForTheShow

Deal is done. Just cant announce it yet.

ballard is getting bought out most likely according to several sources and my evaluation is based on that.
- isaiah520

You're evaluation is based on that? Still doesn't make a case that he's a better choice. You want him as a cheaper 3rd pair defenseman, fine. But it doesn't help the Flyers replace what they lost in Carle.

Holmgren's in charge of the Phantoms talent level, so I would say it pretty much blows.
- PLindbergh31

Stop picking on Holmgren.

Holmgren's in charge of the Phantoms talent level, so I would say it pretty much blows.
- PLindbergh31

This doesn't address what I asked you. I thought the discussion was on Murray?

This doesn't address what I asked you.
- MJL

Why would it? One out of every 75 posts is a relevant point. The rest is complaining and crying.

Deal is done. Just cant announce it yet.
- stveshdy

I guess the face flew over your head.

This doesn't address what I asked you. I thought the discussion was on Murray?
- MJL

Ok I'm bored. I'll play. You asked what was the talent level like on the Phantoms didn't you? If it was poor, who's fault is that?

I guess the face flew over your head.
- GirouxForTheShow

Was out in the sun all day. My mind is shot.

Holmgren is a genius.

Deal is done. Just cant announce it yet.
- stveshdy

Until it's signed nothing is done.

Deal is done. Just cant announce it yet.
- stveshdy

any predictions about the rest of the off season plan?

Yes, he has to clear Waivers to be sent down to start the Season with the Phantoms.
- MJL

Geez. More reason to dump Mez.

Was out in the sun all day. My mind is shot.

Holmgren is a genius.
- stveshdy

I wonder why Rask's playoff numbers are skull (frank)ing the numbers Tim Thomas put up.

I guess Chara is like Barry Bonds, he's getting better with age.

at the risk of any vitriol, how are you guys feeling/looking at the signing and potential setup for other moves. hate to be a Richard but i really dont feel like rereading the last 15 pages, and i certainly dont want to have to subject myself to the main blog

Until it's signed nothing is done.
- ob18

yea, ask matt carle

any predictions about the rest of the off season plan?
- isaiah520

They add a few minor pieces. Buyout Bryz and Briere. Make one trade to free up more space for a pick.

Get to camp and realize Mason is the bomb.

Until it's signed nothing is done.
- ob18

It's signed. Flyers have to get under the cap before announcing it. Once they buyout Briere which will be soon that contract of Streit will be on the books.

just like to point out that you guys should tell me who was the last UFA who was at the top of his class that DIDNT get overpaid?
You'd think people would (frank)ing realize these types of things...
Brad Richards was overpaid. Marian Gaborik was overpaid. Parise and Suter were overpaid, Danny was overpaid, Bryz was overpaid, every god forsaken top player at their UFA class was overpaid!!!

how have people not caught onto this yet??? If you want a top UFA YOU ARE GOING TO OVERPAY.
That simple!
- FLYERSROCK!

So what's your point? Could you elaborate?

I wonder why Rask's playoff numbers are skull (frank)ing the numbers Tim Thomas put up.

I guess Chara is like Barry Bonds, he's getting better with age.
- PLindbergh31

Steroids.

at the risk of any vitriol, how are you guys feeling/looking at the signing and potential setup for other moves. hate to be a Richard but i really dont feel like rereading the last 15 pages, and i certainly dont want to have to subject myself to the main blog
- stayinthefnnet

Briere is a goner, and depending on who one believes(Eklund, Ren Lavoie & Panaccio or Dreger & McKenzie) so is Bryzgalov. Panaccio claims that the Flyers will try to trade for a goalie before using a buy out on Bryzgalov, but if they can't he will be staying and another trade will be made to clear room.

Even if they use both CBOs, they will still likely trade a defenseman, just out of sheer numbers(they have 8 guys who are not waivers exempt once Streit is officially signed). Outside of that, it's anyone's guess.

Briere is a goner, and depending on who one believes(Eklund, Ren Lavoie & Panaccio or Dreger & McKenzie) so is Bryzgalov. Panaccio claims that the Flyers will try to trade for a goalie before using a buy out on Bryzgalov, but if they can't he will be staying and another trade will be made to clear room.

Even if they use both CBOs, they will still likely trade a defenseman, just out of sheer numbers(they have 8 guys who are not waivers exempt once Streit is officially signed). Outside of that, it's anyone's guess.
- Jsaquella

I'm pretty confident the G extension will be announced some time in July.

I'm pretty confident the G extension will be announced some time in July.
- ravishingone

They are working on it, but it will only have a minimal impact on this summer's moves.

I'm pretty confident the G extension will be announced some time in July.
- ravishingone

Holmgren will get that deal done. He knows what he has to do.

They are working on it, but it will only have a minimal impact on this summer's moves.
- Jsaquella

Probably, but with G getting paid superstar money and the uncertainity if and how much the cap will go up next summer, I gotta believe making a run at an expensive forward is pretty much out of the question. Unless, Hartnell or Simmonds is being moved out and the replacement gets slotted in. Of course, personally I don't see anyone as a free agent that much better of an option, which will be more expensive.