After playing in San Jose for four years, Falloon was traded November 16, 1995 to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for LW Martin Spanhel, a first round draft choice in the 1996 Entry Draft and a third round draft choice. (These picks were later transferred to the Phoenix Coyotes and Buffalo Sabres and used to acquire Danny Briere and Mike Martone, respectively).

Just sayin...
- jmatchett383

His short, late-career stint here was enough for me, thanks.

Not looking at anybody in specific, but isn't that just a little presumptuous (EDIT: not happy with the word selection here, but can't think of a better one)? Maybe they didn't want to take anybody more important away while the Phantoms are seeking a playoffs spot? They're six points out, but with only one less win than the eighth and ninth place teams, with game(s) in hand.

Again, I don't know their roster that well, so maybe it's just needless optimism.
- BulliesPhan87

Not sure I'd sacrifice the parent club for the sake of the AHL club.

The most important thing for minor league affiliates imo is to have capable players ready to fill in at the NHL level.
- PLindbergh31

I think it's contextual. For a team that's closer to competing, I agree. For a team that's in a transition/development/terrible year, I could understand exercising such discretion.

I think it's contextual. For a team that's closer to competing, I agree. For a team that's in a transition/development/terrible year, I could understand exercising such discretion.
- BulliesPhan87

Aside from 3-4 defensemen and McGinn, not really much in the way of NHL-level talent down there.

Edit: Cousins and Straka. But no top-tier stuff.

I think it's contextual. For a team that's closer to competing, I agree. For a team that's in a transition/development/terrible year, I could understand exercising such discretion.
- BulliesPhan87

Fair point. Probably a bit of both.

I think it's contextual. For a team that's closer to competing, I agree. For a team that's in a transition/development/terrible year, I could understand exercising such discretion.
- BulliesPhan87

Man, tone down the big word Einstein, it's a hockey thread.... pfft!!!

Aside from 3-4 defensemen and McGinn, not really much in the way of NHL-level talent down there.

Edit: Cousins and Straka. But no top-tier stuff.
- jmatchett383

Fair enough, I guess McGinn and Cousins would be the "better" candidates they're leaving behind. Not exactly world beaters, I'll admit.

Anyone else get inexplicably excited when they see they have a private message on here?

Man, tone down the big word Einstein, it's a hockey thread.... pfft!!!

- mayorofangrytown

For soothe, I'm not certain I am capable of minimizing my verbose tendencies.

Anyone else get inexplicably excited when they see they have a private message on here?
- funmaster18

Yeah, 'cause it's usually a lady.

When can MJL come back?
- Scoob

He's due back friday night around 10:15.

Fair enough, I guess McGinn and Cousins would be the "better" candidates they're leaving behind. Not exactly world beaters, I'll admit.
- BulliesPhan87

Well, VdV was a +4 and his pts/GP is higher than McGinn (-11). But as long as Newbury never wears a Flyers jersey again, I'm good.

Anyone else get inexplicably excited when they see they have a private message on here?
- funmaster18

Nervous and excited. I'm always afraid I've done something to offend a mod and the punishment is coming.

Relax, it was a dog toy.
- mayorofangrytown

...well there was a loud squeek.

Fair point. Probably a bit of both.
- PLindbergh31

agreeed

Yeah, 'cause it's usually a lady.
- mayorofangrytown

You and Grace gotta tone down your pattycake parties.

Where's that wench been lately?

Aside from 3-4 defensemen and McGinn, not really much in the way of NHL-level talent down there.

Edit: Cousins and Straka. But no top-tier stuff.
- jmatchett383

And I don't think either of them would be particularly effective in the role VDV was asked to play.

...well there was a loud squeek.
- youarewrong

A cow?

...well there was a loud squeek.
- youarewrong

Yeah, 'cause it's usually a lady.
- mayorofangrytown

I didn't know there were any ladies posting here.

And I don't think either of them would be particularly effective in the role VDV was asked to play.
- MBFlyerfan

Probably not. He was the best fit for the 4th line/PK spot.

Well, VdV was a +4 and his pts/GP is higher than McGinn (-11). But as long as Newbury never wears a Flyers jersey again, I'm good.
- jmatchett383

Would you even take Newbury over Rosehill?

This road trip should be interesting.

Over/Under for combined points for Richards and Carter Sunday is 3.5
- PLindbergh31

I'll take it, I have both my my fantasy team... Richards has been killing me lately. Also have Quick and Doughty...

Would you even take Newbury over Rosehill?
- BulliesPhan87

No. At least Rosehill can punch people in the face a lot. Newbury can't even do that.

You and Grace gotta tone down your pattycake parties.

Where's that wench been lately?
- jmatchett383

When I was spotting her at the gym on Sunday...




Yeah, I think she's just super busy at work climbing the corporate ladder.