[quote=3flyerkids]

You need to patient, Hextall alluded to the need to possibly take a step back to improve the team long term. I'd rather make only minor moves rather than make a bad trade or overpay for a UFA

They need him on left wing I think
- Just5

Agreed

why would sharks want that?
- Just5

because he's the type of player they need

I really don't know a lot about Raymond. I believe they want to sign winger who can play in the top 9 for $3 million or under. I do believe Art Ross Akeson has a better chance of cracking the top 9 this fall with Homer being removed as GM.

Akeson is one of those WTF moves by the organization. Isn't called up at all during the season until the last game of the season. Of course, he then gets inserted in top 9 role for the playoffs. I just don't get why he couldn't have gotten more then 1 regular season game.

- ravishingone

look at how gusty was mishandled and that says it all

You need to patient, Hextall alluded to the need to possibly take a step back to improve the team long term. I'd rather make only minor moves rather than make a bad trade or overpay for a UFA
- BiggE

I agree. Put it on these guys, they make plenty enough coin. Tell them no UFA is going to come in and bail them out. Figure out some pairings in camp and have them go to work. Hopefully Ghost is a revelation to help the cause. No more long term contracts for UFA defensemen. Can't do it

You need to patient, Hextall alluded to the need to possibly take a step back to improve the team long term. I'd rather make only minor moves rather than make a bad trade or overpay for a UFA
- BiggE

I just think they are close and I don't want to see Giroux get the crap beat out of him for a couple more years. We have the goalie, a legit top forward, a lot of help up front. Just a little more speed and another stable Defense man could make a difference. Are the Rangers that much better than the Flyers? I don't think so, and it would be no contest if we can add a couple pieces.
I don't want to loose our picks either and I understand that patience is important, but we are close

I just think they are close and I don't want to see Giroux get the crap beat out of him for a couple more years. We have the goalie, a legit top forward, a lot of help up front. Just a little more speed and another stable Defense man could make a difference. Are the Rangers that much better than the Flyers? I don't think so, and it would be no contest if we can add a couple pieces.
I don't want to loose our picks either and I understand that patience is important, but we are close
- 3flyerkids

No, the Rangers aren't that much better, however, assuming they make finals, tge Rangers won't take Chicago or LA past 5 games. Much like the Flyers in 2010, the Rags are benefiting from a combo of favorable matchups (no Boston) and big breaks (the Price injury)

I don't think the Flyers are just one obtainable dman from being a contender. I do however think, with the right moves and with good drafting they can be a dark horse by 15-16 and a contender by 16-17

Status report:

Yup. Still hate the Blackhawks.

Status report:

Yup. Still hate the Blackhawks.
- Giroux_Is_God

sucks ass they have kane and not us but (frank) the kings

"Carter shoots wide"

sucks ass they have kane and not us but (frank) the kings
- 2Real

I'm "rooting" for the Kings right now.

However, I WILL be rooting for the Western Conference- even the Hawks- if the Rangers get to the Cup. Won't even think twice.

I'm "rooting" for the Kings right now.

However, I WILL be rooting for the Western Conference- even the Hawks- if the Rangers get to the Cup. Won't even think twice.
- Giroux_Is_God

i'm rooting for the hawks all the way hate all the rest of the teams

puke

oh there's oduyasuck

(frank) IT I LOVE CARTER

Wow, I think Handzus took a nap at the side of the net,

(frank) IT I LOVE CARTER
- Giroux_Is_God

even jody shelley would have scored that

even jody shelley would have scored that
- 2Real

Now come on let's not be ridiculous

No, the Rangers aren't that much better, however, assuming they make finals, tge Rangers won't take Chicago or LA past 5 games. Much like the Flyers in 2010, the Rags are benefiting from a combo of favorable matchups (no Boston) and big breaks (the Price injury)

I don't think the Flyers are just one obtainable dman from being a contender. I do however think, with the right moves and with good drafting they can be a dark horse by 15-16 and a contender by 16-17
- BiggE

A top Dman and some speed up front ... A left winger. They could very well compete.
They showed they could beat anyone this year. Make a couple additions and they can compete

Now come on let's not be ridiculous
- Giroux_Is_God

there was no room for carter to go high and wide there

[quote=3flyerkids]
I don't know why your posts aren't quotable, but whatever.

I don't think they're far off. If you give this team a healthy, non kidney crosschecked G and Mason for the whole series, I think at the very least they take care of the Rags no problem.

A puck mover behooves this team, and I really think they could surprise some people- more so than last season.

[quote=3flyerkids]

IMO, if you have a legit goalie can you compete in any given year? Yes, I believe you can, it would take a Vezina type season by a goalie to do so. It has been done, Hasek and the Sabres, Giguere and the Ducks, and of course Brodeur and the Devils. Elite goal tending can cover up a lot of team deficiencies. I believe Mason has that type of ability.

IMO, if you have a legit goalie can you compete in any given year? Yes, I believe you can, it would take a Vezina type season by a goalie to do so. It has been done, Hasek and the Sabres, Giguere and the Ducks, and of course Brodeur and the Devils. Elite goal tending can cover up a lot of team deficiencies. I believe Mason has that type of ability.
- ravishingone

yes

IMO, if you have a legit goalie can you compete in any given year? Yes, I believe you can, it would take a Vezina type season by a goalie to do so. It has been done, Hasek and the Sabres, Giguere and the Ducks, and of course Brodeur and the Devils. Elite goal tending can cover up a lot of team deficiencies. I believe Mason has that type of ability.
- ravishingone

If flyers can move vinny and resign timonen, we will be a significantly better hockey team.