Sean Couturier
shutdown center
-4

yeah, he's untouchable

- BiggE

The sad thing is that is actually a respectable number compared to many of his team mates.

+/- means nothing without context.

Im glad getting rid of bryzgalov was the answer to lowering our goals against too ... Oh wait

The money would seem to indicate that they expected him to bring a bit more than that. His cap comparables are all top-pairing dmen, for the most part.
- Tomahawk

I know. Thats why I didn't like the signing. To me, he's been as advertised. A guy who will give you points from the backend but not much else.

Trading Vinny back to TB at the draft.
- mayorofangrytown

We don't want him.

Lauridsen, Manning and Akeson
- watsonnostaw

that's a start.

Time for Streit to play wing

Vinnie Hartnell and Streit as a 4th line.

Slow but they could limit their minutes at even strength.

Sean Couturier
shutdown center
-4

yeah, he's untouchable

- BiggE

Might as well continue the course, hes young and like most you g players frustrating at times. If we move him what are we getting? Jay bo? They dont seem to get the better end of trades these days.

I know. They are alright. Not good and not terrible. In the middle of the pack along with several other teams.
- PhillySportsGuy

With their D and overall lack of heart, I'm not sure they're even middle of the pack.
The only teams I would hands down rank below the Flyers right now are Buffalo, Florida, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. That would make them 25th, even best case right now they're maybe 20th.

Man I need another drink

Time for Streit to play wing

Vinnie Hartnell and Streit as a 4th line.

Slow but they could limit their minutes at even strength.
- Marc D

So Holmgren's big summer acquisitions playing on the 4th line?

This Holmgren's a real crackerjack.

I think there are restrictions on a bought-out guy returning home - so you may have to wait. Although it could be a year after buy-out, and I can't remember the date they cut Vinny loose.
- Atomic Wedgie

What would TB be paying him when adding his buyout to his current 6 mil salary?

Im glad getting rid of bryzgalov was the answer to lowering our goals against too ... Oh wait
- JoeRussomanno

Absolutely can't wait to see what saviors they have lined up for us again this summer... Boyle, Vanek, Iginla?

Not to be nit-picky, but that term doesn't mean much anymore.

Fourteen teams will have a chance to pick first overall.
- Atomic Wedgie

Possibly only 13, the Devils were stripped of their pick

Time for Streit to play wing

Vinnie Hartnell and Streit as a 4th line.

Slow but they could limit their minutes at even strength.
- Marc D

Whats that like 18 mill on the 4th line ?

(frank) it i wanna see it now... The good, the bad, and Highly over paid

With their D and overall lack of heart, I'm not sure they're even middle of the pack.
The only teams I would hands down rank below the Flyers right now are Buffalo, Florida, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. That would make them 25th, even best case right now they're maybe 20th.

Man I need another drink
- BiggE

Your schedule is downright nasty for the next little while.

It will be interesting.

He's 23 and has played in 50 games. How do you know he will help this team?
- PhillySportsGuy

Every player needs their chance. He has a high ceiling on a team with a log jam on D and he is more NHL ready than anyone in our system. Would giving up Downie and a 2nd or 3rd really be that risky to address this need?

The sad thing is that is actually a respectable number compared to many of his team mates.

+/- means nothing without context.
- hereticpride

You misunderstand, he was minus 4 just today

Absolutely can't wait to see what saviors they have lined up for us again this summer... Boyle, Vanek, Iginla?
- Tomahawk

Unfortunately i dont think snider is living to see another cup... Then again my transmission teacher is 92 and still rebuilding transmissions in 6 figure cars.

So Holmgren's big summer acquisitions playing on the 4th line?

This Holmgren's a real crackerjack.
- PLindbergh31

As long as be keeps his picks Couts and BSchenn all will be fine...
In five years or so

What would TB be paying him when adding his buyout to his current 6 mil salary?
- 77rams

Well, if the Flyers also buy him out, maybe he'll play for league minimum...

Sean Couturier
shutdown center
-4

yeah, he's untouchable

- BiggE

Huh? Bruins had 3 PPGs, not possible for Couturier to be -4. No minus given on a PPG against

You misunderstand, he was minus 4 just today
- BiggE

Well it's one game. And no one looked good. The blame goes all around. No one did anything they were supposed to.

Every player needs their chance. He has a high ceiling on a team with a log jam on D and he is more NHL ready than anyone in our system. Would giving up Downie and a 2nd or 3rd really be that risky to address this need?
- hereticpride

Of course it wouldn't -- anybody who can upgrade the speed and skill on the back end who is Rundblad's age is worth a look.

We're hoping that Ghost and Alt, a third-rounder and a second-rounder, respectively, are going to help us, so there's absolutely no difference whatsoever in giving a kid like Rundblad -- if you can get him -- a shot.

Because, again, we have no clue if Ghost or Alt or Hagg or Morin will ever make it. None.

You misunderstand, he was minus 4 just today
- BiggE

But he dominated the face offs, right?

Huh? Bruins had 3 PPGs, not possible for Couturier to be -4. No minus given on a PPG against
- Jsaquella

sorry, must have misread the boxscore
edit: he was only -3

Huh? Bruins had 3 PPGs, not possible for Couturier to be -4. No minus given on a PPG against
- Jsaquella

I just checked he's -3