IMO Lindros is more deserving then Shanahan...but anyways.
- broadstreet11

Shanahan scored 656 goals.

Shanahan scored 656 goals.
- MJL

Those are only goals. How many fights did he win?

From what I understand about him Raffl has a good two-way game.
- JAKEw1234

From what I've heard, it's the opposite. But I could be wrong.

From what I've heard, it's the opposite. But I could be wrong.
- MJL

You may be thinking of Straka

The difference in the PP players time is because the second unit was horrible. With a better 2nd unit you will likely see a more even split of time. What would rather sending out Streit and Timonen on the same unit, then the second unit comes out with what? Grossmann and Schenn? Sure in game 7 you pull out all the stops in the last minute, but during a normal game, you split them up to have even units.
- youarewrong

That's part of it, but not the real reason. Most teams favor the #1 unit. Playing the 2nd unit more, means that you take PP time away from Giroux. That would be a big mistake. The Flyers need to maximize Streit's PP time to take advantage of his strengths as a player. Gustafsson can QB the 2nd PP, and there are forwards such as Read that can also play the point.

True or False. Steve Downie was a player without first line talent playing on the first line?
- youarewrong

Irrelevant. You could play Rosehill on the first line if you wanted to. Doesn't mean he belongs there. What is relevant is putting players in the right spots to best utilize their talents. Playing McGinn on the first line is not doing that.

So where are you putting Laughton, since you said he will be absolutely making the team? If Hall is your 4th line center, which I agree with, and Couturier is your 3rd line center....
- youarewrong

On the Wing on the 4th line.

You may be thinking of Straka
- PhillySportsGuy

Could be that.

From what I've heard, it's the opposite. But I could be wrong.
- MJL

From what the Flyers execs have said, his biggest issue is his footwork. Dave Brown feels he'll need a season in the AHL to adjust, while Chris Pryor feels Raffl is NHL ready now. Both seem to see him as a third liner, noting his work ethic and compete levels are very good.

On the Wing on the 4th line.
- MJL

Does Laughton play wing at all? Hall can play wing.

That's part of it, but not the real reason. Most teams favor the #1 unit. Playing the 2nd unit more, means that you take PP time away from Giroux. That would be a big mistake. The Flyers need to maximize Streit's PP time to take advantage of his strengths as a player. Gustafsson can QB the 2nd PP, and there are forwards such as Read that can also play the point.
- MJL

Not saying it would be an even split, but I would like to see the second unit have more success and, in turn, get more time. It would be nice to send out the second unit if our first line just had a long shift and feel like we had a chance to score.

Does Laughton play wing at all? Hall can play wing.
- dingo8urbaby

I would want Laughton at center, but would want Hall to take defensive zone face-offs.

From what the Flyers execs have said, his biggest issue is his footwork. Dave Brown feels he'll need a season in the AHL to adjust, while Chris Pryor feels Raffl is NHL ready now. Both seem to see him as a third liner, noting his work ethic and compete levels are very good.
- Jsaquella

Sweet jesus! Sign Gagne!!

Sweet jesus! Sign Gagne!!
- dingo8urbaby

I'm OK with Gagne, rather see McGinn get the shot first.

I'm OK with Gagne, rather see McGinn get the shot first.
- Jsaquella

Two different players. I think the team needs more two-way talent.

Not saying it would be an even split, but I would like to see the second unit have more success and, in turn, get more time. It would be nice to send out the second unit if our first line just had a long shift and feel like we had a chance to score.
- PhillySportsGuy

Then you could do some mixing and matching. But Mark Streit should be up there leading the team in PP icetime per game along with Giroux, Voracek, and Timonen. If he's not, then they're not fully taking advantage of the skills that he brings to the ice.

Does Laughton play wing at all? Hall can play wing.
- dingo8urbaby

I don't see why Laughton couldn't. I think Hall's faceoff ability is going to be an important addition to this team. It's going to help make other players better.

From what the Flyers execs have said, his biggest issue is his footwork. Dave Brown feels he'll need a season in the AHL to adjust, while Chris Pryor feels Raffl is NHL ready now. Both seem to see him as a third liner, noting his work ethic and compete levels are very good.
- Jsaquella

I may have confused Raffl with Straka.

I may have confused Raffl with Straka.
- MJL

Straka is the one with offensive ability but needs to learn defense. He was never forced to play defense overseas because he scored at such a high rate.

Straka is the one with offensive ability but needs to learn defense. He was never forced to play defense overseas because he scored at such a high rate.
- PhillySportsGuy

That's the exact description I heard.

Then you could do some mixing and matching. But Mark Streit should be up there leading the team in PP icetime per game along with Giroux, Voracek, and Timonen. If he's not, then they're not fully taking advantage of the skills that he brings to the ice.
- MJL

I want

Hartnell-G-Simmer
Timo/Streit-Vinny

Schenn-Couts-Read
Timo/Streit-Jake

I like Jake QBing the 2nd unit.

I find that people on all sides are biased to think the way they think. Liberals (the voters, not the politicians)...

Nevermind...

I can talk politics for days.
- Flyersgod

As long as you do it elsewhere.

I'm OK with Gagne, rather see McGinn get the shot first.
- Jsaquella

Gagne can fit into any situation if need be. He can slip into any of the four lines, pp and pk. McGinn in my opinion is limit

Gagne can fit into any situation if need be. He can slip into any of the four lines, pp and ok. McGinn in my opinion is limit.
- dingo8urbaby

I feel the same way. Gagne and Read can be like the swiss army knives of the team. You need guys like that.

I feel the same way. Gagne and Read can be like the swiss army knives of the team. You need guys like that.
- PhillySportsGuy

This needs some photo shop madness right here.