Igor Eronko ‏@IgorEronko 3m
#Flyers F Ruslan Fedotenko signed contract with #Donbass of #KHL per official release

@D_LEED: In fact, I'd even move a defenseman out, clear space and claim Russell or sign Blum. Seems smart to me.

I kind of agree with him!
- stveshdy

Russell for free? Sign me up!

Trust me he will see plenty of time on the PK. He is ready for 4th line duty. He's just ready
- Just5

Max Talbot was also a pretty damn good junior player. I would more so compare Laughton to Talbot. Max Talbot saw his junior career through while seeing time in the AHL. I feel Laughton should seek the same path. We were hurting at the dot last season, I do not wanna see a repeat.

He's a very young 31. Very young...
- mayorofangrytown

Ha ha.

Other note.

@IgorEronko: #Flyers F Ruslan Fedotenko signed contract with #Donbass of #KHL per official release

That is extremely doubtful. Unless he looks absolutely horrible in Camp. He's not going back to Juniors for a 4th Season.
- MJL

Couturier had to be extrememly effective in camp to make the team. If Laughton is only planned for the 4th line I doubt the Flyers will want to start his professional contract for 4th line duty. Now if Couts or Schenn are moved, or if they plan on playing Laughton on the 3rd line, then yes he will make the team. But I think if Couturier and Schenn stay on the team, at center, then Laughton will either be sent back to juniors or traded.

Sounds like Jonathon Blum is going to be available Nashville will let him walk in FA if they cant find a trade partner.

@D_LEED: In fact, I'd even move a defenseman out, clear space and claim Russell or sign Blum. Seems smart to me.

I kind of agree with him!
- stveshdy

Good idea.

Either have Gus or Russell/Blum in the top-4, or have a 3rd pairing of offensive-minded smurfs.

/not a good idea

Big finesse guys aren't exempt from decline... look at what time did to Yashin and Nedved.
- Tomahawk

Once you post a 50 goal 100pt plus Season. It's usually downhill from there for most players. The question really is not is he in decline. It's if at his current rate of play, is he worth 5M for 5 years. I would lean towards no. Regardless of if he's in decline or not.

A 4th Junior Season would be a waste. Playing even a limited role in the NHL will be better for his develpment, then another year of beating up on younger, less physically matured players, as an overager in Juniors.
- MJL

Sounds like a rush of development to me.

Good idea.

Either have Gus or Russell/Blum in the top-4, or have a 3rd pairing of offensive-minded smurfs.

/not a good idea
- bradleyc4

You have your opinion. I would like to add Blum personally.

We signed Steit. I thought he'd be the bridge to Syvret but I guess Marc Staal will have to hold it down for the Rangers until Syvret is NHL ready.
- mayorofangrytown

Syvret-lovers in the fanbase hate you.

Sounds like a rush of development to me.
- dingo8urbaby

I want Morin in the lineup Yesterday

viktor stalberg's agent said he will test free agency fwiw

Syvret-lovers in the fanbase hate you.
- Flyskippy

well look who it is

congrats on the child sir

I want Morin in the lineup Yesterday
- Crimsoninja

top pair with Kimmo

Once you post a 50 goal 100pt plus Season. It's usually downhill from there for most players. The question really is not is he in decline. It's if at his current rate of play, is he worth 5M for 5 years. I would lean towards no. Regardless of if he's in decline or not.
- MJL

Flyers should walk away if its for five years. Getting him for three is probably my worth the risk. Doubtful he signs that though!

@D_LEED: In fact, I'd even move a defenseman out, clear space and claim Russell or sign Blum. Seems smart to me.

I kind of agree with him!
- stveshdy

so do I.

Igor Eronko ‏@IgorEronko 3m
#Flyers F Ruslan Fedotenko signed contract with #Donbass of #KHL per official release
- moylander

He was great for us this season and I'll be sad to see him go but I'm not shocked. He wanted more shine time to score goals...
I'll miss his infectious smile.
Good Lucky Rusty!

- hammarby31

Lehovaround

I want Morin in the lineup Yesterday
- Crimsoninja

It honestly wouldn't surprise me if they tried him out and sent him back to junior before his 9th game.

top pair with Kimmo
- bradleyc4

no way! Kimmo will be long gone before Morin cracks the lineup.

It honestly wouldn't surprise me if they tried him out and sent him back to junior before his 9th game.
- dingo8urbaby

I think he would have to play really well for that to happen

Couturier had to be extrememly effective in camp to make the team. If Laughton is only planned for the 4th line I doubt the Flyers will want to start his professional contract for 4th line duty. Now if Couts or Schenn are moved, or if they plan on playing Laughton on the 3rd line, then yes he will make the team. But I think if Couturier and Schenn stay on the team, at center, then Laughton will either be sent back to juniors or traded.
- youarewrong

I disagree with that. I think the Flyers plan to do exactly that. They will have no problem with Laughton on the 4th line. Unless Laughton looks so horrible that there's no way they can keep him, which is very doubtful. He's pretty much a lock to make the team. If he's not traded.

Sounds like a rush of development to me.
- dingo8urbaby

He's had 3 years in Juniors. He's an NHL player. He's ready.

Igor Eronko ‏@IgorEronko 3m
#Flyers F Ruslan Fedotenko signed contract with #Donbass of #KHL per official release
- moylander

he's Ukranian isn't he?

so he gets to play hockey in his home

good for rosy!