Assuming that is a negotiation between the NHL and major juniors and nothing to do with the CBA

so where does Laughton really fit in with the Flyers? They seem to be set at center for the next 5 years with Vinny signed on and the ages of G and Couturier.
- nastyflyergirl

They either move Vinny to wing or play Laughton as a 3rd line wing. Or they make a big trade.

Assuming that is a negotiation between the NHL and major juniors and nothing to do with the CBA

so where does Laughton really fit in with the Flyers? They seem to be set at center for the next 5 years with Vinny signed on and the ages of G and Couturier.
- nastyflyergirl

Right now I'd put him on the top line wing and not look back...

Not yet anyway. 9 games are almost up.
- PLindbergh31

I think they should keep him. 67's aren't a good team this year, so it wouldn't be a good situation for him to go back to.

At least with the Flames he can learn a thing or two.

Right now I'd put him on the top line wing and not look back...

- FlyersGrace

Akeson - Giroux - Laughton 1st line next year. 800 combined goals.

I think they should keep him. 67's aren't a good team this year, so it wouldn't be a good situation for him to go back to.

At least with the Flames he can learn a thing or two.
- MunsterMike

It's really a catch 22. He's earned the right to stay, he's been their best player, on the other hand burning a year of a players ELC on a team in a full rebuild isn't very prudent. Not sure what the Flames will do. It's a tough decision.

Edit: If it was my choice, I would keep him. Tough sell to the fans if they send him back. Also, I'm a big proponent of rewarding a guy for playing well.

I think so
- vejim

I'm honored to be on hand for the occasion.

I know.... but if that (relatively rare) 18-year-old player is still clearly not ready for the AHL, either, then the prudent move for the NHL team is to have him play that fourth season in the CHL and consider him for the AHL at age 19. Case by case basis.
- bmeltzer

Fair enough...

It's really a catch 22. He's earned the right to stay, he's been their best player, on the other hand burning a year of a players ELC on a team in a full rebuild isn't very prudent. Not sure what the Flames will do. It's a tough decision.

Edit: If it was my choice, I would keep him. Tough sell to the fans if they send him back. Also, I'm a big proponent of rewarding a guy for playing well.
- PLindbergh31

I agree. It's basically telling the fans who shelled out their money that 1) we're getting rid of our most exciting player and 2) we're giving up on being as competitive as possible this year.

ftfy my friend
- Marc D

Other than the Led Zeppelin...well, no, they're the most overrated band of all time.
- PLindbergh31

ftfy as well.

ftfy as well.
- jmatchett383

The Stones and Dead, are the corn in Zep's feces.

ftfy as well.
- jmatchett383

Couldn't agree more. I mean, I like a good chunk of their library, but a lot of Zep is unlistenably boring.

Couldn't agree more. I mean, I like a good chunk of their library, but a lot of Zep is unlistenably boring.
- BulliesPhan87

You might just be missing an element to enhance your listening, man

You might just be missing an element to enhance your listening, man
- Trainfellow

That combination equates to instant nap time.

Other than the Stones, GD most overrated band of all time.
- PLindbergh31

You know what one Deadhead said to another when they ran out of pot?: Wow, these dudes really suck.

Akeson - Giroux - Laughton 1st line next year. 800 combined goals.
- jmatchett383

Lol at the rate this team is headed, why not?

You know what one Deadhead said to another when they ran out of pot?: Wow, these dudes really suck.
- TS_Downes

YES

No, he needs others to step up to release the triple teams on him. If other guys become more dangerous, it will free up more time and space for Giroux to operate.
- bradleyc4

Giroux needs to improve his own game. He has been a perimeter player to this point of the Season.

Giroux needs to improve his own game. He has been a perimeter player to this point of the Season.
- MJL

I wasn't implying that he is without fault.

You know what one Deadhead said to another when they ran out of pot?: Wow, these dudes really suck.
- TS_Downes

My dad probably saw them maybe 150 times in the 70s and very early 80s. Never saw them high once. Stopped listening when they went downhill in the 80s and 90s.

You know what one Deadhead said to another when they ran out of pot?: Wow, these dudes really suck.
- TS_Downes

You might just be missing an element to enhance your listening, man
- Trainfellow

Ear plugs?

Ear plugs?
- jmatchett383

We need someone willing to go to the net, and just stand there. If Hartz, and Simmonds are the only ones willing to do that, then we need more help. I see too many shots from the outside, and nobody in front of the goalie. You can shoot all you want like that, and run up the shot totals, but as you can see, you don't score a lot.
I also noticed, that once they get into the offensive zone, the guys like to shoot once, and then back off; either going for a line change or into D mode. There is no pressure on the other D.
In our end, we scramble around because nobody knows who to cover. Just stick with a guy, and let the other players adjust their positioning. They have to quit leaving the guy to someone else who is not moving, and trying to figure out their positioning. I really feel for Mason, and Razor right now. Their numbers really don't reflect how they have been playing.

I wasn't implying that he is without fault.
- bradleyc4

Good, because my intention was not to imply that you did.