I would be hard pressed to be able to name a single player in Flyers History who has achieved more, become so beloved by the fans, or became such a big part of the Philly area community than Lappy in such a miniscule amount of time playing. I wish we had the pleasure of him for his whole career and not just a short sample, I feel almost cheated.
- Pyzik

Yup. Hard not to root for a guy like Lappy. I share your sentiments, he was a player that was made to be a Flyer.

Yup. Hard not to root for a guy like Lappy. I share your sentiments, he was a player that was made to be a Flyer.
- PLindbergh31

I think what really speaks volumes is the fact that we've seen several players now stay in the organization post-retirement, that have had established careers in other cities. Hatcher in Dallas, Pronger in St. Louis/Anaheim, Lappy in LA, says a lot about the organization, the fans, and the city.

I think Gervais is a decent depth 6/7 type d-man. I mean most teams don't have guys much better than him in that spot on their depth chart.

The problem was due to all the injuries, Gervais was exposed in the role he was asked to fill.
- PLindbergh31

Exactly. Gervais is fine in a part time, low minute, depth role on the team.

Blog updated

Blog updated
- bmeltzer

Good to know. I was wondering why they didn't pursue a minor league deal with Wellwood from the get-go. Kind of a good faith showing by them.

what on earth is manning holding out for?

what on earth is manning holding out for?
- -davies-

I asked my wife the same thing one time...

I would be hard pressed to be able to name a single player in Flyers History who has achieved more, become so beloved by the fans, or became such a big part of the Philly area community than Lappy in such a miniscule amount of time playing. I wish we had the pleasure of him for his whole career and not just a short sample, I feel almost cheated.
- Pyzik

Well said

what on earth is manning holding out for?
- -davies-

Something more in like with Eli and Peyton?

How do you guys feel about McGinn I have only seen him play a few times but have read a time or two when Bill has talked about him and his path to the NHL will he be on the team or is he still a tweener? Love his game

How do you guys feel about McGinn I have only seen him play a few times but have read a time or two when Bill has talked about him and his path to the NHL will he be on the team or is he still a tweener? Love his game
- blizzzard

He could be a solid 3rd/4th line winger. He'll definitely compete for a spot this year.

He could be a solid 3rd/4th line winger. He'll definitely compete for a spot this year.
- jmatchett383

He reminds me of a younger tougher Bernier and Bernier has turned into one of my favourite Devils

what on earth is manning holding out for?
- -davies-

Very good question.

Very good question.
- MJL

Do you think he feels he'd have a better chance of getting to the NHL on another team? I mean, the Flyers aren't exactly the deepest team when it comes to AHL call-ups, but maybe he thinks another team might put him higher on the depth chart and he wants to be moved?

Do you think he feels he'd have a better chance of getting to the NHL on another team? I mean, the Flyers aren't exactly the deepest team when it comes to AHL call-ups, but maybe he thinks another team might put him higher on the depth chart and he wants to be moved?
- jmatchett383

His best way of proving that he's as good as he thinks he is is by signing the deal and making it impossible not to notice him in preseason games.

what on earth is manning holding out for?
- -davies-

A management position.....

General hockey question:

I was driving in today, and I saw a truck that had something like "Under-17 Boy's Ice Hockey Team USA Gold Medal" soaped in the windows. Does anyone know what tournament this could be referring to?

General hockey question:

I was driving in today, and I saw a truck that had something like "Under-17 Boy's Ice Hockey Team USA Gold Medal" soaped in the windows. Does anyone know what tournament this could be referring to?
- jmatchett383

No idea? I just checked and the formal IIHF Under-17s are already over, if I'm not mistaken?

Do you think he feels he'd have a better chance of getting to the NHL on another team? I mean, the Flyers aren't exactly the deepest team when it comes to AHL call-ups, but maybe he thinks another team might put him higher on the depth chart and he wants to be moved?
- jmatchett383

no other team has as many d injuries as the flyers, where would he have a better chance lol

no other team has as many d injuries as the flyers, where would he have a better chance lol
- -davies-

Anaheim or maybe Calgary?

Very good question.
- MJL

Maybe he's on vacation and forgot his phone charger.

Maybe he's on vacation and forgot his phone charger.
- BulliesPhan87

WOW! YOU SIRIUSLY BELEIVE THAT?! WOW

WOW! YOU SIRIUSLY BELEIVE THAT?! WOW
- jak521

He shood b focusing on b-coming a better hockey player b4 relaxing on vaca, IMO smh.

He shood b focusing on b-coming a better hockey player b4 relaxing on vaca, IMO smh.
- funmaster18

no heart, and without a contract he'll be getting no checks. no checks = not physical

Robert Hägg, the Flyers' second-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, broke
- Bill

That wording made my heart skip a beat when I read this the first time.
I fully expected it to be more like

Robert Hägg, the Flyers' second-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, broke his femur last night in a totally pointless game. Hägg will undergo a long recovery process, but is unlikely to play hockey again.

Why is my brain thinking like this?