Perhaps, but look at the teams that have had success in the SC playoffs the past few years. They are all built on big, physical defenses who clog the lanes, block shots, retrieve pucks by winning one on one battles in the corners, and, most importantly, wear down the opposition over the course of a best of 7 series by checking them relentlessly. Now of course there is more than one way to skin a cat, but if you ask me the Flyers defense has struggled to do all of the above (which I think we can all agree is critical for a d corpse to do) since losing Pronger. Streit brings a lot to the table, but none of the above.
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- TheGreatNumber8

The Flyers, when healthy, do have big physical guys who can block shots, bang bodies, win battles and even make basic plays to get the puck out of the zone, but the forwards aren't back checking or supporting the puck enough to foster operation as a five man unit up the ice and in all zones, which negatively impacts the breakouts, transition game and offensive attack...a player like Streit can help mitigate that situation by closing the gap between the forwards and the d with his puck carrying out of the zone and skill with longer range in outlet passing...also, the Flyers don't have a D man beyond Timonen (who is near the end of his career) who can bring a consistent shot and good playmaking from the point, which can help them offensively 5 on 5 as well as the PP.

Pierre Lebrun tweets that Danny Briere has been informed he will be bought out after the Stanley Cup Final
- Jsaquella

Finally some serenity

Finally some serenity
- Just5

I'll fix that right now

Todd Cordell ‏@ToddCordell 1m

So move Coburn + 11th OV + something for Ryan? Then move Read for Bernier. Then Couturier for a top-4 D. Is that the #Flyers plan?

Dominoes!

I'll fix that right now

Todd Cordell ‏@ToddCordell 1m

So move Coburn + 11th OV + something for Ryan? Then move Read for Bernier. Then Couturier for a top-4 D. Is that the #Flyers plan?

Dominoes!
- Jsaquella

I didnt think it was possible but I think your gonna make me cry

I'll fix that right now

Todd Cordell ‏@ToddCordell 1m

So move Coburn + 11th OV + something for Ryan? Then move Read for Bernier. Then Couturier for a top-4 D. Is that the #Flyers plan?

Dominoes!
- Jsaquella

It's going to be a wild and fun time for the next month or so!

Wouldn't have changed anything. What about that don't you get? They still would have targeted Bryzgalov, and they same deal would have been made. And you do not know for a fact that nobody else would have been interested in Bryzgalov. And bid against them to drive the price up even further. That is the whole purpose of acquiring a players rights ahead of time.

They don't have to do anything. They didn't have to trade for Pronger. Or trade Richards and Carter. Or trade for Streit. All choices. That is my point that you're missing.
- MJL

i'm not missing a thing. the fact that you're bringing discordant examples like pronger/richards/carter proves my point. so drop it. stick to CBA and systems issues.

I'll fix that right now

Todd Cordell ‏@ToddCordell 1m

So move Coburn + 11th OV + something for Ryan? Then move Read for Bernier. Then Couturier for a top-4 D. Is that the #Flyers plan?

Dominoes!
- Jsaquella

haaaaaaaaaaaa Snider's can someone gif snider with powdery white substance around his nostrils along with jsaq's post?

Once you hear its from Panotch you can call it bs right there
- nonpoint22

not something like this. tim gets into trouble when he editorializes.

i'm not missing a thing. the fact that you're bringing discordant examples like pronger/richards/carter proves my point. so drop it. stick to CBA and systems issues.
- isaiah520

The Flyers make a choice and then do what they have to, to get it done. Nothing discordant about it. It's how the Flyers operate. Right or wrong. They were not interested in anyone else. They were interested in Bryzgalov. And had zero interest in Vokoun. And labeling the contract a bad deal is real easy after the fact in hindsight. Sit in the chair and make the decision without the benefit of hindsight. If there is no Recapture rule, and the results were there that the Flyers expected. Then there is nothing wrong with the contract.

@tpanotchCSN Two NHL sources tell http://bit.ly/SfLfe Flyers & ANA talking about Bobby Ryan. Among scenarios discussed: Coburn & No. 11 pick for Ryan.
- isaiah520

Not happening... what are we? Dumb?

I'll fix that right now

Todd Cordell ‏@ToddCordell 1m

So move Coburn + 11th OV + something for Ryan? Then move Read for Bernier. Then Couturier for a top-4 D. Is that the #Flyers plan?

Dominoes!
- Jsaquella

a lot of this is just getting discussions heated up of course, but i sense that this summer, homer's gonna look like a guy at the craps table w/ an underwater mortgage

The Flyers make a choice and then do what they have to, to get it done. Nothing discordant about it. It's how the Flyers operate. Right or wrong. They were not interested in anyone else. They were interested in Bryzgalov. And had zero interest in Vokoun. And labeling the contract a bad deal is real easy after the fact in hindsight. Sit in the chair and make the decision without the benefit of hindsight. If there is no Recapture rule, and the results were there that the Flyers expected. Then there is nothing wrong with the contract.
- MJL

you've lost...move on...

a lot of this is just getting discussions heated up of course, but i sense that this summer, homer's gonna look like a guy at the craps table w/ an underwater mortgage
- isaiah520

Flyers have money to play with. They always spend it.

The Flyers make a choice and then do what they have to, to get it done. Nothing discordant about it. It's how the Flyers operate. Right or wrong. They were not interested in anyone else. They were interested in Bryzgalov. And had zero interest in Vokoun. And labeling the contract a bad deal is real easy after the fact in hindsight. Sit in the chair and make the decision without the benefit of hindsight. If there is no Recapture rule, and the results were there that the Flyers expected. Then there is nothing wrong with the contract.
- MJL

Yea - another team would have signed him to something similar. Maybe they'd have a better defensive system, maybe he'd have less pressure. But someone would have if it wasn't Holmgren.

The Flyers make a choice and then do what they have to, to get it done. Nothing discordant about it. It's how the Flyers operate. Right or wrong. They were not interested in anyone else. They were interested in Bryzgalov. And had zero interest in Vokoun. And labeling the contract a bad deal is real easy after the fact in hindsight. Sit in the chair and make the decision without the benefit of hindsight. If there is no Recapture rule, and the results were there that the Flyers expected. Then there is nothing wrong with the contract.
- MJL

Yea - another team would have signed him to something similar. Maybe they'd have a better defensive system, maybe he'd have less pressure. But someone would have if it wasn't Holmgren.

Tim Panaccio ‏@tpanotchCSN 12m

2 NHL sources tell CSN Flyers & ANA talking of Bobby Ryan. Among scenarios being discussed: Coburn, 11th pick for Ryan... more later


BOB RYAB WATCH!!!! GET BRIAN FANTANA TO VOORHEES RIGHT F'KING NOW
- Jsaquella

Sure can't wait for the CHL to begin their seasons

Sure can't wait for the CHL to begin their seasons
- ob18

In the Fall I presume? You're beginning to like Junior Hockey better then the NHL?

Sure can't wait for the CHL to begin their seasons
- ob18

At least you know you're losing your favourite players in 3 to 5 years. In the NHL you have to guess.

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey 1m

Rich Winter, Ilya Bryzgalov's agent has been informed by Paul Holmgren that Bryzgalov will NOT be bought out after Cup Final! #flyers

Tim Panaccio ‏@tpanotchCSN 12m

2 NHL sources tell CSN Flyers & ANA talking of Bobby Ryan. Among scenarios being discussed: Coburn, 11th pick for Ryan... more later


BOB RYAB WATCH!!!! GET BRIAN FANTANA TO VOORHEES RIGHT F'KING NOW
- Jsaquella

I'd rather Grossmann and the 11th for Ryan. Would love to see Ryan on a line with giroux and Hartsy though.

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey 1m

Rich Winter, Ilya Bryzgalov's agent has been informed by Paul Holmgren that Bryzgalov will NOT be bought out after Cup Final! #flyers
- Jsaquella

I find this shocking. That Bryz has an agent named Rich Winter.

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey 1m

Rich Winter, Ilya Bryzgalov's agent has been informed by Paul Holmgren that Bryzgalov will NOT be bought out after Cup Final! #flyers
- Jsaquella

Oh boy! Bring on the haters!

Same rumors two years in a row....

At least you know you're losing your favourite players in 3 to 5 years. In the NHL you have to guess.
- mayorofangrytown

Yup, I know turnover will happen & it won't be moving to another team within the leagues.