Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Bellemare Signed, Couturier Surgery, Quick Hits

Nevermind...that's just a silly thing to edit.

Couturier is never speedy, but now we know why his progress was occasionally glacial. Glad he'll be healthier to start next season.

29 and French, huh? Not many European Frenchmen in the league I don't think. Let's hope the Flyers find gold again.
- wolfhounds

Currently, there's Antoine Roussel and Stephane Da Costa. There have been a few in the past -- Cristobal Huet, Philippe Bozon -- as well.

BTW, during the NHL lockout last season, Matt Read played for Södertälje in Sweden with French player Damien Fleury and New York Rangers forward Carl Hagelin as his linemates. They were a dominating trio.

I don't think Fleury, who is a bit one-dimensional, could score enough to play in the NHL but I do think he could be a pretty decent AHL scorer.

What do you think Philly's going to want for Lecavalier? Do you think Luca Sbisa will get it done? Suddenly there are a ton of centers rumored to be on the market. That's got to drive the price down some.

What do you think Philly's going to want for Lecavalier? Do you think Luca Sbisa will get it done? Suddenly there are a ton of centers rumored to be on the market. That's got to drive the price down some.
- duxcup07

I would take a 7th rounder just to be rid of the contract alone.

What do you think Philly's going to want for Lecavalier? Do you think Luca Sbisa will get it done? Suddenly there are a ton of centers rumored to be on the market. That's got to drive the price down some.
- duxcup07

Although Sbisa has not developed as hoped, yes, it would be just fine from the Flyers' standpoint.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Bellemare Signed, Couturier Surgery, Quick Hits
- bmeltzer

This the hit? http://youtu.be/K4VEK9d8odg

And here is a rocket against Tim Thomas http://touch.dailymotion....rd-bellemare-champi_sport

This the hit? http://youtu.be/K4VEK9d8odg
- wilsonecho91

Yes. Added clip to blog. Thanks.

#TSN Insider Trading discussed potential Lecavalier move. Look for Flyers to be very active,specifically with a focus on Defenseman. #TSN

Aaron Ward

Memory lane https://twitter.com/DimFi...status/476856948973789184

And here is a rocket against Tim Thomas http://touch.dailymotion....rd-bellemare-champi_sport
- wilsonecho91

why is tim thomas in goal for china? ummmm......that doesn't even look like him. or are you kidding and my humor detector is broken.

why is tim thomas in goal for china? ummmm......that doesn't even look like him. or are you kidding and my humor detector is broken.
- hammarby31

It's not, I was and I don't know why. Perhaps it was the goalie's awful get up and the laughable idea of Thomas eventually ending up playing for China because Allison wouldn't help him.

It's not, I was and I don't know why. Perhaps it was the goalie's awful get up and the laughable idea of Thomas eventually ending up playing for China because Allison wouldn't help him.
- wilsonecho91

i love how any situation can be tied to giblin.

i love how any situation can be tied to giblin.
- hammarby31

This is weird news https://twitter.com/mayor...status/476966293640187904

This is weird news https://twitter.com/mayor...status/476966293640187904
- wilsonecho91

not sure of the segue there, but, yeah, i read about this the other day. there's no chance any of the metro division teams allow him to return.

not sure of the segue there, but, yeah, i read about this the other day. there's no chance any of the metro division teams allow him to return.
- hammarby31

No segue. First I saw of it

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Bellemare Signed, Couturier Surgery, Quick Hits
- bmeltzer

So we upgraded Adam Hall? Yes?

I loved Orest Kindrachuk.
Very underrated part of the cup winning team.

I'm all for giving a player who wants to try the NHL a chance -- he'll either make it or not, and it's only a bonus if he does, not a negative if he doesn't.

If he can skate at a plus-level, I have zero concerns about his age, and TBH, I'd be pretty thrilled if he does make it so the Flyers' fourth line is one where Zac Rinaldo is a 13th forward who gets 30 or so games, as injuries and matchups dictate.

Would have preferred Hjalmarsson or Rasmussen, but Bellemare's a pretty decent consolation prize.

I'm surprised they didn't go after Bud Holloway, too, considering how familiar Hexy is with him from his LA days.

I like the signing. Risk / reward is more than comfortable. Adam Hall and Rosie? We shall see. They mined some semi precious metal last year in Raffl.

Would have preferred Hjalmarsson or Rasmussen, but Bellemare's a pretty decent consolation prize.

I'm surprised they didn't go after Bud Holloway, too, considering how familiar Hexy is with him from his LA days.
- Tomahawk

I thought this guy was just a joke the other day. I don't think I'll hear his name and not think "Pedo Bear" during his NHL career, however long that ends up being. Thanks for that one

I thought this guy was just a joke the other day. I don't think I'll hear his name and not think "Pedo Bear" during his NHL career, however long that ends up being. Thanks for that one
- eayost

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare