hmmph
- stayinthefnnet

Now, Philosophy majors. They'd be well deserving of a scholarship

I'd look into Kevin Bieksa as a semi-affordable trade option at the deadline or draft -- Canucks have issues. He's cost-controlled, and can be a younger bridge than Boyle.

Then grab Diaz if he makes it to UFA and pair him with his Swiss partner Streit.

Both mobile right shots, neither breaks the bank, a complete makeover of the d-corps without risking another albatross/eggs-in-one-basket scenario.
- Tomahawk

I think the Canucks like Bieksa. I don't think they view him as part of the problem.

I know. I wish Temple had their own stadiums too.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah...they just need to understand the size of there football program....no need to rent the Linc....frankly as few people go to the games they could probably rent out a high school field and be ok

I'd look into Kevin Bieksa as a semi-affordable trade option at the deadline or draft -- Canucks have issues. He's cost-controlled, and can be a younger bridge than Boyle.

Then grab Diaz if he makes it to UFA and pair him with his Swiss partner Streit.

Both mobile right shots, neither breaks the bank, a complete makeover of the d-corps without risking another albatross/eggs-in-one-basket scenario.
- Tomahawk

This is too practical for flyers management

Now, Philosophy majors. They'd be well deserving of a scholarship
- PhillySportsGuy

hey, its your money

Yeah...they just need to understand the size of there football program....no need to rent the Linc....frankly as few people go to the games they could probably rent out a high school field and be ok
- nonpoint22

I know. Its all about recruiting though. Being able to tell players they can play at a professional stadium is probably a major selling point. I still think they'd do much better with a 20,000 seat stadium somewhere else. I hate seeing empty stands for every game.

I think the Canucks like Bieksa. I don't think they view him as part of the problem.
- PhillySportsGuy

Long-term, they've got Tanev and Corrado, both right-shots, looking for bigger minutes. Out of their core D, I'm thinking parting with Bieksa would be more palatable than losing Hamhuis/Edler/Garrison.

Long-term, they've got Tanev and Corrado, both right-shots, looking for bigger minutes. Out of their core D, I'm thinking parting with Bieksa would be more palatable than losing Hamhuis/Edler/Garrison.
- Tomahawk

Thats a possibility. I'm not sure Bieksa is a great fit though. Flyers really need mobility on the back end.

The best move the Canucks can make is to fire Torts.

Thats a possibility. I'm not sure Bieksa is a great fit though. Flyers really need mobility on the back end.

The best move the Canucks can make is to fire Torts.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, and we did just fine with Bruno Gervais in our top 3 at the end of last year. So let's do that every year.
- jmatchett383

we're eventually going to have to learn how to play with out him maybe it's time our dmen grew a pair

Naaaahhhh.
- PhillySportsGuy

How bout a PCP pharmacy student?

Got a rock solid 62 on Molec btw

How bout a PCP pharmacy student?

Got a rock solid 62 on Molec btw
- Giroux_Is_God

perhaps we can swap representation for healthcare in a few years

Like Callahan, I'd be really worried if Girardi is really a Grade A talent, or more a beneficiary of being in a system that was virtually perfect for his skill-set, especially if it's going to cost $$$/+++ to get him.
- Tomahawk

I don't think that there is such a thing. A good defenseman such as Girardi can play in any system. While he is not a true #1 because he is not a top point producer or puck mover. He is outstanding in his own end, and can be a secondary point producer. He would instantly be the Flyers best defenseman. And he would substantially improve the blueline. Then the only issue is the cost to acquire the player.

Speaking of filling roles, this may be overly-optimistic, but aren't they grooming L Schenn to be their Dan Girardi at some point?
- Tomahawk

Can always use 2" Dan Girardi's"

Can always use 2" Dan Girardi's"
- MJL

that you can. although not to be overly critical, i dont think schenn ever matches girardi

that you can. although not to be overly critical, i dont think schenn ever matches girardi
- stayinthefnnet

I may be the only one who still believes schenn will develop into a very good shutdown defenseman.

I may be the only one who still believes schenn will develop into a very good shutdown defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

I'm in, I saw enough late last season and in recent games to think that he will find a level of consistency soon and be a very solid physical shut down guy.

I may be the only one who still believes schenn will develop into a very good shutdown defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

I think if he can fix his consistency issues, he can be a fine defenseman. I don't think it's an unlikely scenario, either.

I may be the only one who still believes schenn will develop into a very good shutdown defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

i think he will always just be an average guy with his uses and limits. has a part in any top 6, but isnt necessarily an anchor guy either

Can always use 2" Dan Girardi's"
- MJL

Isn't Coburn a "Girardi" too? I think the pressing need is for puck-movers to compliment the Coburns and Schenns that they already have... seems a grossly inefficient use of cap-space to get preoccupied with Girardi, just because he's likely to be the brightest, shiniest object out there.

i think he will always just be an average guy with his uses and limits. has a part in any top 6, but isnt necessarily an anchor guy either
- stayinthefnnet

He was very good last year and began to regain that form before the break. If he can find last years level of play again, I will be very satisfied with him. I just hope he finds consistency. It took Coburn a long time to find it. He still has his annual 10-15 game stretch where he looks lost every year

i think he will always just be an average guy with his uses and limits. has a part in any top 6, but isnt necessarily an anchor guy either
- stayinthefnnet

You just described Dan Girardi, circa-2009, at the age of 26. Schenn's 24?

He was very good last year and began to regain that form before the break. If he can find last years level of play again, I will be very satisfied with him. I just hope he finds consistency. It took Coburn a long time to find it. He still has his annual 10-15 game stretch where he looks lost every year
- PhillySportsGuy

i think coburns physical skills have helped him get through a lot of those issues though, whereas schenn isnt so blessed

Has anyone else heard that St.Louis was demanding a trade after initially being left off the Olympic team, and still wants traded. Heard Lighting and Rangers are talking Callahan+ for St. Louis.

I'd look into Kevin Bieksa as a semi-affordable trade option at the deadline or draft -- Canucks have issues. He's cost-controlled, and can be a younger bridge than Boyle.

Then grab Diaz if he makes it to UFA and pair him with his Swiss partner Streit.

Both mobile right shots, neither breaks the bank, a complete makeover of the d-corps without risking another albatross/eggs-in-one-basket scenario.
- Tomahawk

That'd be doable, too