We aim for optimism.

His floor is not ever setting foot in the NHL... his ceiling COULD be a a better Braydon Coburn, but it could also be Hal Gill with wheels. Who knows at this point... its way to early to tell.

What I can say is that he did impress me a bit in the preseason.
- jak521

He could be anything from Chris Pronger/Zdeno Chara to Matt Carkner/Boris Valabik to A.J. Thelen (yes, he does exist, and was a first round pick).

bingo.
- hammarby31

Unless rookie goalie Talbot is better than I think he is, the Flyers should break out tonight.

We aim for optimism.

His floor is not ever setting foot in the NHL... his ceiling COULD be a a better Braydon Coburn, but it could also be Hal Gill with wheels. Who knows at this point... its way to early to tell.

What I can say is that he did impress me a bit in the preseason.
- jak521

He could be the next Branislav Mezei. He could be the next Zdeno Chara.

I think that's his floor and ceiling.

That was badass
- wolfhounds

FWIW I'm not even standing on that hill.

Unless rookie goalie Talbot is better than I think he is, the Flyers should break out tonight.
- MidnightMarauder

In what? Hives? That seems more likely than a goal outbreak.

FWIW I'm not even standing on that hill.
- mayorofangrytown

"The last guy that even tried to walk down that hill, oh my god, he got so messed up!"

The Philadelphia Bulldogs
- jmatchett383

Man, I'd love to have one of their Jerseys. I had a good, cheap night out at those games.

In what? Hives? That seems more likely than a goal outbreak.
- mayorofangrytown

Rangers have allowed 29 goals in seven games...with Lundqvist starting six of them.

I think that is pretty much all I need to say about that.

In what? Hives? That seems more likely than a goal outbreak.
- mayorofangrytown

I'm a big Luke Schenn fan, but he's been pretty bad so far this Season. I don't know why, or what the issue is. Maybe he's not in good shape. He was horrendous on the Crosby goal in the Pens game. In which Coburn unfairly took most of the criticism on that play. But Giroux was just as bad, and Schenn was the biggest culprit on that play.
- MJL

I used to be a big Luke Schenn fan, thought he would be a team captain some day. He goes through long stretches of time being a defensive force and then long stretches of being completely average. It's frustrating to watch when you know what he is capable of.

Now I'm an even bigger JVR fan. Thanks Philly!

Man, I'd love to have one of their Jerseys. I had a good, cheap night out at those games.
- mayorofangrytown

Speaking of jerseys.....

Anyone scoped out those USPHL Flyers jerseys?

http://pointstreaksites.c.../usphlflyers#.Umk6plCa40w

I kinda like'em.

In what? Hives? That seems more likely than a goal outbreak.
- mayorofangrytown

The man to lead the Flyers to the promise land.

I used to be a big Luke Schenn fan, thought he would be a team captain some day. He goes through long stretches of time being a defensive force and then long stretches of being completely average. It's frustrating to watch when you know what he is capable of.

Now I'm an even bigger JVR fan. Thanks Philly!
- magmoo

Not for anything, but everything you just said about Luke Schenn also applies to JvR, but on the offensive side of things.

Sometimes, he's just a beast. Sometimes, he lollygags on the perimeter like a floater.

The man to lead the Flyers to the promise land.


- PLindbergh31

The mullet is just resplendent.

Rangers have allowed 29 goals in seven games...with Lundqvist starting six of them.

I think that is pretty much all I need to say about that.
- MidnightMarauder

You're playing the 2013 Flyers, We're the cure for what ails ya.

The mullet is just resplendent.
- johndewar

He should be carrying a tray of cheese burgers.

loss tonight = coburn traded

A Hal Gill with wheels is a top 4 defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

no doubt.. It wasnt a knock.. Hall Gill with wheels would have been a scary d-man.

My point was more that i dont know if he will ever blossom offensively.. and he could top out like Coburn and be more of a softer puck mover type of d-dman or he could be an aggressive physical nasty guy like Gill, but with wheels. Its all a toss up right now..

If they lose tonight, I blame Laviolette's atomic combover.
- PLindbergh31

they just need 2 points, but jeez...the rangers are without all these key guys, it won't even seem like they've turned a corner even if they win. they can't pick their opponent, obviously. i just want to seem them improve on the PP and in putting in at least 3 (frank)ing goals, and an overall higher level of urgency/pace. 3 solid periods of consistent play would also be nice.

He should be carrying a tray of cheese burgers.
- mayorofangrytown

He should be third to last on the evolution chart.

loss tonight = coburn traded
- 2Real

I think that's been coming for a while.

Unless rookie goalie Talbot is better than I think he is, the Flyers should break out tonight.
- MidnightMarauder

i have absolutely no knowledge of his ability. he'll have the game of his life and win. i've seen it too many times before.

they just need 2 points, but jeez...the rangers are without all these key guys, it won't even seem like they've turned a corner even if they win. they can't pick their opponent, obviously. i just want to seem them improve on the PP and in putting in at least 3 (frank)ing goals, and an overall higher level of urgency/pace. 3 solid periods of consistent play would also be nice.
- hammarby31

I actually would be very surprised if they don't steamroll the Rags tonight. Rags can't score as it is, now they don't have Nash or Callahan. Thrown in no CSP, and this should be a fairly easy win. Should be a good confidence boost.

Rangers have allowed 29 goals in seven games...with Lundqvist starting six of them.

I think that is pretty much all I need to say about that.
- MidnightMarauder

the flyers will be the fix for what ails them. book it.

loss tonight = coburn traded
- 2Real

Paul Holmgren has had a week to stew over this, so, I wouldn't be shocked if it happens regardless of the outcome tonight.