imo he and ryan lambert should play a rousing game of "shut up and go away"
- BulliesPhan87

I look forward to Proteau's future managing a Tim Horton's and sucking at local open mic nights.

But Mr. _man, don't you understand? He is hip and edgy and clever, and jives with the youth of today.

Oh wait, no, I lied. He's a douche bag.
- BulliesPhan87

That is the definition of douchebag, no? At least with 'the youth of today' added.

I don't care about the money he makes or his natural position if his production is going to continue the way it's been the last 2 years. Heck, I'll play wing for one year for the league minimum, but it doesn't mean I should be on Giroux's wing.
- jmatchett383

You have to care about the money. It is only way to move Vinny. Either money matches or your eating money. Your not going to get a high end player or top prospect or high picks so the deal works. Its also one year so after this year you let him walk.

I look forward to Proteau's future managing a Tim Horton's and sucking at local open mic nights.
- johndewar

These guys will always be "edgy" enough to get the attention to stay in hockey "writing". Click bait works.

I look forward to Proteau's future managing a Tim Horton's and sucking at local open mic nights.
- johndewar

While I agree he's a tool, this is now the 5th long-term contract the Flyers have rid themselves of in 4 years (6 if Vinny moves). Do you think that may discourage other players like Couturier/Schenn/etc. from signing long-term extensions, or UFA's may be discouraged from signing as free agents?

While I agree he's a tool, this is now the 5th long-term contract the Flyers have rid themselves of in 4 years (6 if Vinny moves). Do you think that may discourage other players like Couturier/Schenn/etc. from signing long-term extensions, or UFA's may be discouraged from signing as free agents?
- jmatchett383

It may or may not, but the thought will certainly cross minds.....

You have to care about the money. It is only way to move Vinny. Either money matches or your eating money. Your not going to get a high end player or top prospect or high picks so the deal works. Its also one year so after this year you let him walk.
- J35Bacher

The point is, I don't think Flieschman is anything close to a top-line winger. In fact, at this point, I'm not even sure what his role is.

While I agree he's a tool, this is now the 5th long-term contract the Flyers have rid themselves of in 4 years (6 if Vinny moves). Do you think that may discourage other players like Couturier/Schenn/etc. from signing long-term extensions, or UFA's may be discouraged from signing as free agents?
- jmatchett383

Nope.

That is the definition of douchebag, no? At least with 'the youth of today' added.
- tangent_man

Honestly, I don't even know what I'm typing. I'm just pouring my disdain for what his does onto my keyboard, and words happened to be the result.

While I agree he's a tool, this is now the 5th long-term contract the Flyers have rid themselves of in 4 years (6 if Vinny moves). Do you think that may discourage other players like Couturier/Schenn/etc. from signing long-term extensions, or UFA's may be discouraged from signing as free agents?
- jmatchett383

I think you just won't see that many long term contracts anymore.

Whether here or elsewhere.

Honestly, I don't even know what I'm typing. I'm just pouring my disdain for what his does onto my keyboard, and words happened to be the result.
- BulliesPhan87

That makes all of us.

While I agree he's a tool, this is now the 5th long-term contract the Flyers have rid themselves of in 4 years (6 if Vinny moves). Do you think that may discourage other players like Couturier/Schenn/etc. from signing long-term extensions, or UFA's may be discouraged from signing as free agents?
- jmatchett383

With half the league seemingly locked down to long-term deals, it's kind of inevitable to see guys either freshly signed or in the middle of long deals getting pushed out now.

If I were a highly sought after UFA, and I was weighing the risks of signing w/ Philly, I'd be much more worried that they seem to lock the wrong guys into long-term deals in the first place, versus them correcting those mistakes after the fact and reneging on the spirit of those contracts.

That makes all of us.
- tangent_man

- BulliesPhan87

I love this show so much

I don't have a problem with veteran players. I'm saying that the Flyers have been foolish and short-sighted signing them to long term contacts. And I don't think I'm out of line saying that the Flyers could have been more patient with JVR and Bob.
- Dkos

I don't think you are either. My only point is that I think that the Flyers have made an obvious organizational shift to be more patient and stick with a core group of players, a number of years ago. So I don't think anything Hextall is doing or has done, indicates any radical change in the team's philosophy.

I know. And it was a steep price coughing up Umberger
- Just5

It's about need and fit. One contract that doesn't work for one team, works for another. And apparently there were other teams interested in Hartnell.

I love this show so much
- JAKEw1234

My favorite episode is all of them. Don't even trip, dawg.

since when did the whole nhl community find Hartnell as a top line stud?

since when did the whole nhl community find Hartnell as a top line stud?
- Winning

Including half the people in here apparently.

since when did the whole nhl community find Hartnell as a top line stud?
- Winning

Probably when he scored 30+ goals for the first time despite not being given top-line ice time.

My favorite episode is all of them. Don't even trip, dawg.
- BulliesPhan87

since when did the whole nhl community find Hartnell as a top line stud?
- Winning

the moment the news broke

Hartnell had ONE even strength goal in his last 29 playoff games.
That's not bad, that's AWFUL.

Hartnell had ONE even strength goal in his last 29 playoff games.
That's not bad, that's AWFUL.
- Winning

Sidney Crosby only had 1 ES goal in his last 18 playoff games. He's slightly less awful than Hartnell.

- JAKEw1234

It's a figure of speech, Morty. They're bureaucrats, I don't respect them.