Still can't believe we lost Denis Tolpeko.
- jmatchett383

We could have been so strong down the middle with Richards, Umberger and Handzus.

He could go on to do absolutely nothing (like Potulny, Matsumoto, Ross, etc), but it'll still be sad that they didn't have more confidence in his ability after investing all that dev time in him.
- Tomahawk

That's how I see it, but even more so with Gus...I don't even understand what Gus could've done to get 15 straight games in a Flyers uniform, no benching after one tough outing.

Some guys...coaches just make up their minds.

We could have been so strong down the middle with Richards, Umberger and Handzus.
- PhillySportsGuy

Jeff Carter proved he'll never be a good winger based on his 7 playoff games and 1 season at LW on this team.

/irrelevancy

Still can't believe we lost Denis Tolpeko. He was the next Patrick Thoresen.
- jmatchett383

I predict Patrick Maroon is the next Jonathan Matsumoto.

Some guys...coaches just make up their minds.
- AllInForFlyers

Yeah, don't see a GM/Coach tandem of Homer/Chief being willing to stray too far away from the Flyers archetype when deciding who to call up and keep in the lineup.

Hopefully it's not too late for Gus and Akeson to get a second shot elsewhere at their ages.... or a real first shot here.

I predict Patrick Maroon is the next Jonathan Masumoto.
- PLindbergh31

Who's True Hollywood Story comes out first... Maroon's or Ranger's?

Still can't believe we lost Denis Tolpeko. He was the next Patrick Thoresen.
- jmatchett383

I remember being shocked that Denis Tokpeko was Russian.

Yeah, don't see a GM/Coach tandem of Homer/Chief being willing to stray too far away from the Flyers archetype when deciding who to call up and keep in the lineup.

Hopefully it's not too late for Gus and Akeson to get a second shot elsewhere at their ages.... or a real first shot here.
- Tomahawk

I hope Gus gets a shot somewhere...I truly believe there are worse defense men playing in the NHL right now than him. Not 1OO guys. Maybe 8-10 guys he could challenge for a spot.

Who's True Hollywood Story comes out first... Maroon's or Ranger's?
- Tomahawk

I hope Gus gets a shot somewhere...I truly believe there are worse defense men playing in the NHL right now than him. Not 1OO guys. Maybe 8-10 guys he could challenge for a spot.
- AllInForFlyers

He's an RFA. They aren't going to just let him walk. They will either trade him or just keep him.

He's an RFA. They aren't going to just let him walk. They will either trade him or just keep him.
- PhillySportsGuy

He could sign overseas pretty easily... make more money and get a lot more ice time.

He could sign overseas pretty easily... make more money and get a lot more ice time.
- Tomahawk

Thats true. If he leaves for a few years then comes back, is he still property of the Flyers?

He's an RFA. They aren't going to just let him walk. They will either trade him or just keep him.
- PhillySportsGuy

Who said? They could easily not qualify him and make him an UFA if they don't think he's worth a contract slot. I doubt they get much of anything in a trade.

Who said? They could easily not qualify him and make him an UFA if they don't think he's worth a contract slot. I doubt they get much of anything in a trade.
- mochoson

I can't see them just letting him become a UFA. Its not like he's going to cost a ton. He's one of the better 7th dmen in the league. They won't be replacing him with a better, less expensive option.

I can see them trading him for a similar player. A guy who has fallen out of favor, but may be a better fit somewhere else.

Thats true. If he leaves for a few years then comes back, is he still property of the Flyers?
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, up until age 27.

I hope Gus gets a shot somewhere...I truly believe there are worse defense men playing in the NHL right now than him. Not 1OO guys. Maybe 8-10 guys he could challenge for a spot.
- AllInForFlyers

what is this sorcery?

I can't see them just letting him become a UFA. Its not like he's going to cost a ton. He's one of the better 7th dmen in the league. They won't be replacing him with a better, less expensive option.

I can see them trading him for a similar player. A guy who has fallen out of favor, but may be a better fit somewhere else.
- PhillySportsGuy

I could see them doing one of those "give him a chance to play elsewhere" kind of trades, or lose him on waivers at some point... that seems to be the historical pattern for our tweeners if they stay in NA.

I could see them doing one of those "give him a chance to play elsewhere" kind of trades, or lose him on waivers at some point... that seems to be the historical pattern for our tweeners if they stay in NA.
- Tomahawk

I don't know if they're at that point with Gus yet. Guys they let go on waivers have usually run their course.

I don't know if they're at that point with Gus yet. Guys they let go on waivers have usually run their course.
- PhillySportsGuy

Gus is 25... not exactly a spring chicken in prospect terms.

Gus is 25... not exactly a spring chicken in prospect terms.
- Tomahawk

It's not doing him or the team any good for him to sit in the stands most of the season. Especially at that age. This season must be killing him.

what is this sorcery?
- BulliesPhan87

Ha! I don't know what the hell I did there -- it looks weird as hell, doesn't it? Did I type the letter instead of the number, by mistake?

It's not doing him or the team any good for him to sit in the stands most of the season. Especially at that age. This season must be killing him.
- mayorofangrytown

If the Flyers aren't gonna use him, they may as well stunt his development so no one else can, either.

It's not doing him or the team any good for him to sit in the stands most of the season. Especially at that age. This season must be killing him.
- mayorofangrytown

Hell, I feel sorry for the guy -- yeah, he's a 6/7, but I don't know that he ever really got a shot at being the No. 6. His leash was so short, it almost wasn't worth having him on the roster.

If the Flyers aren't gonna use him, they may as well stunt his development so no one else can, either.
- tangent_man

If the Flyers aren't gonna use him, they may as well stunt his development so no one else can, either.
- tangent_man

Salting the earth? Wicked.