I wish thee just go back to seeding teams 1-16 no matter which conference. I'd personally love to see like a Philly/La playoFf series or pit/Ana. Plus sOmething like phi/pit cup series would Be out of this world
- SMS4016

That'd be interesting. It'd put an end to average teams making the playoffs because they play in an easy division.

Why no hall of fame talk?

Today could be the day for Shero or Lindros!
- LordStanley88

Could be

The main issue I have with the new divisions and playoff formatting is the East has 16 teams, the West 14. Right off the bat it's not an even playing field. It's markedly harder to make the playoffs in the East.

Dumb.
- PLindbergh31

Yea, it doesn't seem fair...

Why no hall of fame talk?

Today could be the day for Shero or Lindros!
- LordStanley88

lulz

the divisions seemed designed to accommodate an expansion, which would be a joke.
- isaiah520

I think that is exactly what is going to happen with Markham and Seattle getting teams. Quebec is going to have to wait for Phoenix after 5 years unfortunately.

North East
Montreal
Toronto
Markham
Ottawa
Boston
Buffalo
NJ Devils
NY Islanders

South East
NY Ranger
Pittsburgh
Philly
Washington
Carolina
Tampa
Florida
Nashville

Central
Detroit
Chicago
Columbus
St, Louis
Dallas
Minnesota
Winnipeg
Colorado

West
Phoenix
LA
San Jose
Anaheim
Seattle
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton

Really hope the Big E gets in today.

Everytime I see tangent man post I immediately think of the Trojan man commercials. Idk why but I Sing to myself "TROJAN MAN"

You want the Cap to go up or down?
- MJL

i want it to go away and never come back and let teams fold if they can't sustain themselves on their own.

I think that is exactly what is going to happen with Markham and Seattle getting teams. Quebec is going to have to wait for Phoenix after 5 years unfortunately.

North East
Montreal
Toronto
Markham
Ottawa
Boston
Buffalo
NJ Devils
NY Islanders

South East
NY Ranger
Pittsburgh
Philly
Washington
Carolina
Tampa
Florida
Nashville

Central
Detroit
Chicago
Columbus
St, Louis
Dallas
Minnesota
Winnipeg
Colorado

West
Phoenix
LA
San Jose
Anaheim
Seattle
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
- youarewrong

Or if Portland and Seattle were added, they could just dissolve the Coyotes organization and still have 32 teams

i want it to go away and never come back and let teams fold if they can't sustain themselves on their own.
- wtfd103074

That's not the right way to go. That's how rich teams like Toronto just buy all of the good players and win the cup for 10 years straight.

Everytime I see tangent man post I immediately think of the Trojan man commercials. Idk why but I Sing to myself "TROJAN MAN"
- SMS4016

I've read some of your offerings here, and if my posts can lean your thoughts toward contraceptives, it's been a productive day.

FWIW My top forwards in the Flyers system
1. Laughton
2. McGinn
3. Cousins
4. Straka
5. Akeson
6. Leier

unless I'm forgetting someone I don't see much beyond those 6. I also very much doubt that Akeson is ever any more than a call-up guy, nor Leier any more than a 4th liner.

For all the talk about the lack of D prospects, I think they are now much more lacking in wingers. On D they now have Morin, Hagg, Ghost, Lauridsen and Alt which is a pretty good top 5, on the wing though, they have NO real top prospects.
- BiggE

Might be late but...Raffl?

And...

Yesterday, Morin worked on multiple drills, including a speed and agility workout in which he finished first. Despite his size, many scouts were impressed by his mobility and puck-handling skills.

http://www.philly.com/phi...tough_new_defenseman.html

Has anybody gone to the Prospect Camp?

That's not the right way to go. That's how rich teams like Toronto just buy all of the good players and win the cup for 10 years straight.
- JAKEw1234

i wouldn't mind 10 straight parades down broad street

I really want to get my 2013 Draft Ticket signed by Hagg and Morin, but I guess I have to wait until FWFFL when they are Flyers, or maybe if they both get invited to Camp this year.

That's not the right way to go. That's how rich teams like Toronto just buy all of the good players and win the cup for 10 years straight.
- JAKEw1234

How many cups did they buy between 1968 and 2004?

I really want to get my 2013 Draft Ticket signed by Hagg and Morin, but I guess I have to wait until FWFFL when they are Flyers, or maybe if they both get invited to Camp this year.
- youarewrong

You can make the trip down to Stone Harbor tomorrow, YAW

How many cups did they buy between 1968 and 2004?
- BulliesPhan87

Two less than us

Might be late but...Raffl?

And...



http://www.philly.com/phi...tough_new_defenseman.html

Has anybody gone to the Prospect Camp?
- wolfhounds

I'm not as worried about the forward prospects.

1. They have several young forwards in the NHL already
2. Forwards develop quicker than defenseman, so taking one in the draft next year will make things fine.
3. The Flyers have always shown an ability to draft good forwards in the first round.
4. They have several quality forwards already. The prospects they have will provide good depth and won't be expected to come in and put up points right away.

Anyone down at voorhees today?

I think PHX was most likely to be relocated and now they're solidified where they are for the next 5 years. Methinks there'd be an expansion if we added teams. Seattle and _______?
- JAKEw1234

Seattle will be a relocation. Quebec and Toronto will be expansion franchises. everyone has their hands out and mouths watering over the expansion fees for those two cities. 1.75 billion makes it a slam dunk.

lulz
- jak521

Sorry for my childish energy but it is exciting even though I may just end up disappointed yet again. Lindros definitely has a legit shot this year though IMO especially after Bure got in last year. We'll see.

On the Flyers front, I'm hoping they can still manage to sign a veteran winger and move Meszy for a late round pick.

Any updates yet on Gagne/Jagr/Morrow?

Seattle will be a relocation. Quebec and Toronto will be expansion franchises. everyone has their hands out and mouths watering over the expansion fees for those two cities. 1.75 billion makes it a slam dunk.
- mayorofangrytown

I've always hated the idea of 1 city with 2 teams. I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just don't like it.

I know money runs sports, but I wish they would spread things out a bit and give a team to a city that would truly LOVE the team.

I'd like that, bring some more hockey culture to NW US.
We'd have the Seattle Seals and the Portland ________?
- JAKEw1234

Trailfreezers?

I wonder if Pronger will be on the ice in training camp? Would love to see him work with morin