Raiders fans loved al Davis too. Nobody says he doesn't care or try his hardest
- Just5

But can we all acknowledge that he had every right to be at the draft yesterday?

I mean, seriously -- we get it. We all get it. No Stanley Cup since 1975.

Everybody gets it. Every single person gets it. WE ALL GET IT.

That doesn't mean the guy is the spawn of evil incarnate and doesn't give a crap about the team and what it means to be the owner.

When Davis got into his old age, his teams sucked. The Flyers have generally been a second tier contender, at worst, during Snider's 70's and into his 80's.
- Jsaquella

Oh--but those early 90s...

oh...those early 90s...

ughuhhgh

Oh--but those early 90s...

oh...those early 90s...

ughuhhgh
- Moose_15

During those early 1990's, Ed Snider was not involved in running the team. Jay Snider was running the show during that era. It was when Ed Snider returned that the team returned to glory.

But can we all acknowledge that he had every right to be at the draft yesterday?

I mean, seriously -- we get it. We all get it. No Stanley Cup since 1975.

Everybody gets it. Every single person gets it. WE ALL GET IT.

That doesn't mean the guy is the spawn of evil incarnate and doesn't give a crap about the team and what it means to be the owner.
- AllInForFlyers

He's at least Jerry jones. Right. RIGHT?

He's at least Jerry jones. Right. RIGHT?
- Just5

The ole Double J is the GM of the the Cowboys, for all intents and purposes.

Ed is not nearly that involved.

After reaching at # 11 and taking a project, and taking a 6th round talent in the third round, would have made more sense to package # 11 and # 72 for Schneider.

There is a reason he hired Homer right?

It is his team, but he isnt the one who should have a say on the guys they draft or trade for. Then he allows his fanaticism get in the way of business... and ends up like Al Davis.
- jak521

I agree to an extent. At the same time, If I owned the Flyers I'd be involved in every aspect of the team.

I'm ok with him being involved. In my mind he has every right to be there.

*My statements are of my own opinion only*

During those early 1990's, Ed Snider was not involved in running the team. Jay Snider was running the show during that era. It was when Ed Snider returned that the team returned to glory.
- Jsaquella

Just looked up Jay Snider. Did not know that (granted I was just a pup then)
I just remember them Flyers stinking.

http://articles.philly.co...der-ed-snider-hockey-club

He's at least Jerry jones. Right. RIGHT?
- Just5

If that's all what you need to fit the narrative you've built, then yes.

Just looked up Jay Snider. Did not know that (granted I was just a pup then)
I just remember them Flyers stinking.

http://articles.philly.co...der-ed-snider-hockey-club
- Moose_15

Fondly remember the "Jay Must Go" chant.

After reaching at # 11 and taking a project, and taking a 6th round talent in the third round, would have made more sense to package # 11 and # 72 for Schneider.
- PLindbergh31

I dont mind the first two picks.. Morin wasnt as much of a reach as some might think. for the third round and on homer gets a F/

After reaching at # 11 and taking a project, and taking a 6th round talent in the third round, would have made more sense to package # 11 and # 72 for Schneider.
- PLindbergh31

When I saw how cheap Vancouver let him go I was dumbfounded.

I still cannot believe that they think they're going with Mason as the #1 next year.

When I saw how cheap Vancouver let him go I was dumbfounded.

I still cannot believe that they think they're going with Mason as the #1 next year.
- Scoob

This is the same management that thought they could go with Leighton as #1 goalie.

When I saw how cheap Vancouver let him go I was dumbfounded.

I still cannot believe that they think they're going with Mason as the #1 next year.
- Scoob

Yup, I had the same exact reaction.

After reaching at # 11 and taking a project, and taking a 6th round talent in the third round, would have made more sense to package # 11 and # 72 for Schneider.
- PLindbergh31

How do you know Vancouver would of taken that deal. Most players taken in the first round are projects. How do you know who they took in the 3rd round is a 6th round talent? Have you seen the player actually play?

When I saw how cheap Vancouver let him go I was dumbfounded.

I still cannot believe that they think they're going with Mason as the #1 next year.
- Scoob

We haven't even hit free agency yet, it's not etched in stone that Mason will be the guy next year.

This is the same management that thought they could go with Leighton as #1 goalie.
- Flyersgod

Leighton 1A, Boucher 1B, Emery 1LTIR

What I'm wondering about this morning is Coburn's time as a Flyer over?
After all the trade rumors can they bring him back next season or are they set on moving him?

I'm glad they didn't trade him for a couple of 2nd round picks and would welcome him back in his proper role.

I think they still want to clear cap space to pick up a free agent forward.
My nightmare right now is they trade him for less then value and use his dollars on Ryan Clough or something like that.

Leighton 1A, Boucher 1B, Emery 1LTIR
- Moose_15

I would be more worried about the D...3 that are aged, concussed, oft injured

Dave Isaac ‏@davegisaac 2m

Deadline for qualifying offers is tomorrow. Expect the #Flyers to send them to Lauridsen, Gustafsson and probably Manning.

I can't see any of the other RFAs getting a QO.

What I'm wondering about this morning is Coburn's time as a Flyer over?
After all the trade rumors can they bring him back next season or are they set on moving him?

I'm glad they didn't trade him for a couple of 2nd round picks and would welcome him back in his proper role.

I think they still want to clear cap space to pick up a free agent forward.
My nightmare right now is they trade him for less then value and use his dollars on Ryan Clough or something like that.
- Marc D

turn your head and clough

We haven't even hit free agency yet, it's not etched in stone that Mason will be the guy next year.
- Jsaquella

True, but the FA pool is crap. Nothing but old dudes, backups, and guys one post-to-post move away from injury.

Imho, of course.

What I'm wondering about this morning is Coburn's time as a Flyer over?
After all the trade rumors can they bring him back next season or are they set on moving him?

I'm glad they didn't trade him for a couple of 2nd round picks and would welcome him back in his proper role.

I think they still want to clear cap space to pick up a free agent forward.
My nightmare right now is they trade him for less then value and use his dollars on Ryan Clough or something like that.
- Marc D

For whatever reason, I totally buy the Vinny Lecavalier rumors.

What I'm wondering about this morning is Coburn's time as a Flyer over?
After all the trade rumors can they bring him back next season or are they set on moving him?

I'm glad they didn't trade him for a couple of 2nd round picks and would welcome him back in his proper role.

I think they still want to clear cap space to pick up a free agent forward.
My nightmare right now is they trade him for less then value and use his dollars on Ryan Clough or something like that.
- Marc D

I'm happy that he wasn't traded for a couple of seconds, I was intrigued by the possibility of getting the 7th pick, but Coburn is a solid player. He has a fair market cap hit, he's a top 4 defenseman who can play a lot of minutes.

They have a few questions in terms of health and trading Coburn means relying more heavily on those guys.

What I'm wondering about this morning is Coburn's time as a Flyer over?
After all the trade rumors can they bring him back next season or are they set on moving him?

I'm glad they didn't trade him for a couple of 2nd round picks and would welcome him back in his proper role.

I think they still want to clear cap space to pick up a free agent forward.
My nightmare right now is they trade him for less then value and use his dollars on Ryan Clough or something like that.
- Marc D

I think if they know vinny will sign then they will trade coburn and maybe try to dump mez as well