Pierre is an icon
- Crimsoninja

Tonight, I heard him talk about where a player went to high school. By 2018 he'll be giving details of each player's birth.

Tonight, I heard him talk about where a player went to high school. By 2018 he'll be giving details of each player's birth.
- PhillySportsGuy

rather hear that than the googily voiced guy playing mad-libs all night

Tonight, I heard him talk about where a player went to high school. By 2018 he'll be giving details of each player's birth.
- PhillySportsGuy

At 11:13 pm, the sperm reached the egg, Doc and Billy was conceived in the back seat of his grandpop's Chevy tahoe

At 11:13 pm, the sperm reached the egg, Doc and Billy was conceived in the back seat of his grandpop's Chevy tahoe
- Jsaquella

You know what I love about Juniors. I keep gettin' older but they stay the same age. Alright alright.

At 11:13 pm, the sperm reached the egg, Doc and Billy was conceived in the back seat of his grandpop's Chevy tahoe
- Jsaquella

all said in one breath in a complete monotone

Devils & Caps dead in 49 seconds

I think they were above the AHL. They dominated it in the playoffs against the best teams.
- MJL

I was there and saw every home game live, I know how they played. It's still a very short window and the point is any young player can benefit from a little time in the American League from a maturity and professional development perspective.

Devils & Caps dead in 49 seconds
- Jsaquella

Jackets clinch, beat Dallas 3-1.

lol i just expressed my doc hate in another thread

he annoys me to no end
- Crimsoninja

Another thread? #dead

Jackets clinch, beat Dallas 3-1.
- Jsaquella

CBJ want the Rags
Flyers are going to be pressed by these guys

I think Ghostibehere probably already has the puck handling and offensive game to play in the NHL. The question is going to be can he handle NHL forwards physically. Or at least hold his own.
- MJL

Could he project to be a Ryan McDonough type?

Could he project to be a Ryan McDonough type?
- Flyers1218

More like Brian Campbell or a pint-sized Duncan Keith:

Gostisbehere quarterbacks Union's power play; has great vision; a penchant for jaw-dropping, end-to-end rushes; and is a master of the long and accurate pass.

Defensively, despite his size, he's not afraid to mix it up.

http://www.philly.com/phi..._Flyers__answer_on_D.html

Need 2 points tonight boys, lets keep the train a rollin!

I was there and saw every home game live, I know how they played. It's still a very short window and the point is any young player can benefit from a little time in the American League from a maturity and professional development perspective.
- hammarby31

Top draft picks should only see AHL time if they're not ready to play in the NHL in my opinion. Carter and Richards were ready for the NHL, and it was the right call in my opinion, for them to start with the Flyers.

Could he project to be a Ryan McDonough type?
- Flyers1218

I don't know enough about him to say what he'll project to. My knowledge of him as a player is very general, in that he is a small puck moving defenseman.

Could he project to be a Ryan McDonough type?
- Flyers1218

Mark Streit is more likely, with a side of feisty

Top draft picks should only see AHL time if they're not ready to play in the NHL in my opinion. Carter and Richards were ready for the NHL, and it was the right call in my opinion, for them to start with the Flyers.
- MJL

Not sure about that. Detroit has virtually all of their prospects spend some time at the AHL level and since they are arguably the most successful franchise over the last 20 years, it would seem to be a pretty good plan.

Is there anybody out there?

Top draft picks should only see AHL time if they're not ready to play in the NHL in my opinion. Carter and Richards were ready for the NHL, and it was the right call in my opinion, for them to start with the Flyers.
- MJL

didnt they play in the ahl and win a clader?

didnt they play in the ahl and win a clader?
- PhillaBully

Yes, they won the title in 2005. However, I still think the Detroit model which has basically all prospects spending time in the AHL is the best way to go.

It's not just about their on-ice development, but just as importantly their off-ice development. They need to learn how to handle themselves as pros, deal with the pressure and media, the fans, the $$$. Unless you are drafting a franchise player that is going to immediately step in and make your club significantly better, I would advise all prospects spending at least half a season at the AHL level.

Mark Streit is more likely, with a side of feisty
- Jsaquella

I'm hoping for more than Streit. His mobility is his greatest asset.

Is there anybody out there?
- BiggE

I'm lurking!

Is there anybody out there?
- BiggE

sorry I'm leight, I am here

Yes, they won the title in 2005. However, I still think the Detroit model which has basically all prospects spending time in the AHL is the best way to go.

It's not just about their on-ice development, but just as importantly their off-ice development. They need to learn how to handle themselves as pros, deal with the pressure and media, the fans, the $$$. Unless you are drafting a franchise player that is going to immediately step in and make your club significantly better, I would advise all prospects spending at least half a season at the AHL level.
- BiggE

I truly feel it is the best way to go, as well -- you can only make so many mistakes in the NHL, or not produce for only so long.

Some developmental mistakes need to be made in a developmental league, which is what the AHL is supposed to be.

It's not black-and-white, either/or. But I do feel more players who spend an appropriate amount of time in the AHL reach more of their potential than those who go straight into the toughest league in the world.

Yes, they won the title in 2005. However, I still think the Detroit model which has basically all prospects spending time in the AHL is the best way to go.

It's not just about their on-ice development, but just as importantly their off-ice development. They need to learn how to handle themselves as pros, deal with the pressure and media, the fans, the $$$. Unless you are drafting a franchise player that is going to immediately step in and make your club significantly better, I would advise all prospects spending at least half a season at the AHL level.
- BiggE

It's easier said than done. There is no question in my mind Laughton can crack our top 12 next year. Do you want him starting his ELC in the AHL or playing with the Flyers? His small salary will also help a team that likes to spend right up to the cap every year.

I agree with you and would like to have the luxury of guys getting time in the AHL, but you know what they say about best laid plans.