MDZ is a defensive downgrade on any of the current starting six. He was on the right track for awhile in NY to becoming a more well-rounded player but has reverted to being a one-dimensional offensive defenseman who doesn't provide enough of that dimension to overcome his liabilities. The 2011-12 season appeared to be a breakthrough for him but he's gone backward since then.

With that said, he's still 24 years old. I was very surprised that the Preds simply turned him loose as a UFA.
- bmeltzer

crazy stuff, even at 24 his upside seems to be nothing, wouldnt be good on the phantoms? at this point he has to come cheap.

I have zero problems with him as the 13th forward. His cap hit is cheap, and he can fill in on the 4th line. As well as fill the enforcer role. I also would have zero problems if he wasn't on the roster, and was replaced by someone else.
- MJL

The enforcer role?

I wonder when Ford will fill the Edsel role

Banned?
- eayost

why?

why?
- PhillaBully

Its a picture of Giroux and his off ice life...

That depends on context.

When you are around your buddies, farts that are yours are good. Anyone elses farts are bad. And yes, farts are funny.

But if you're on a date.....farts are the absolute worst, no matter what. Having gas while on a date is terrible. Best case scenario is no sound, no scent. Not noticed at all. Let's face it, being able to fart in front of your significant other is a relationship milestone.
- johndewar

I've been married so long, I try to save the really ripe ones for when she's around.
I'm a sucker for that look of love mixed with utter disgust.

And yes, farts are funny....to guys; women, for the most part, just don't get it

why?
- PhillaBully

Was trying to be funny and referencing the morning part of the thread, where we learned off ice pics of players can be deleted

Was trying to be funny and referencing the morning part of the thread, where we learned off ice pics of players can and will be deleted
- eayost

So the guy who was banned for 3 years had his ban extended 3 years. There must be a 3 year max or something, and it just comes off. It was reupped. Hilarious

Is he a Flyer yet?


- jak521

Didn't realize Pete the pirate played Hockey.

Didn't realize Pete the pirate played Hockey.
- jstross

Its Steve the pirate...

So the guy who was banned for 3 years had his ban extended 3 years. There must be a 3 year max or something, and it just comes off. It was reupped. Hilarious
- eayost

Who is that?

Didn't realize Pete the pirate played Hockey.
- jstross

Pain........lots of pain.

Pain........lots of pain.
- jmatchett383

A good fonging is in order, yes?

Didn't realize Pete the pirate played Hockey.
- jstross

It's Steve the pirate hence Steve Ott

crazy stuff, even at 24 his upside seems to be nothing, wouldnt be good on the phantoms? at this point he has to come cheap.
- mydoglicks

Who is that?
- flyer_nutter

archion113

Its Steve the pirate...
- Guile

Doh. I stand corrected.

So the guy who was banned for 3 years had his ban extended 3 years. There must be a 3 year max or something, and it just comes off. It was reupped. Hilarious
- eayost

Who was it?

Edirt: Leight

Doh. I stand corrected.
- jstross

A hard fonging to you as well... but this one from Giroux. Better prepare dat ass

Pain........lots of pain.
- jmatchett383

Big Knight's Tale fan, are ya?

According to Ek, Vinnie to Nashville is still in play.

Also according to Ek:
The sun will set in the west tonight.
He would really like to move out of his parents basement.
The sky is relatively blue

And, somewhere, sometime, somehow, the Flyers will acquire Byfuglien.

e4

archion113
- eayost

WHat did he do to get banned for three years?

archion113
- eayost

Wasn't he posting her just last week? His ban was up, then got banned again??

According to Ek, Vinnie to Nashville is still in play.

Also according to Ek:
The sun will set in the west tonight.
He would really like to move out of his parents basement.
The sky is relatively blue

And, somewhere, sometime, somehow, the Flyers will acquire Byfuglien.

e4
- BiggE

WHen do you play tomorrow?

According to Ek, Vinnie to Nashville is still in play.

Also according to Ek:
The sun will set in the west tonight.
He would really like to move out of his parents basement.
The sky is relatively blue

And, somewhere, sometime, somehow, the Flyers will acquire Byfuglien.

e4
- BiggE

In the podcast, he suggested, while talks are ongoing about Vinny, the amount of salary the Flyers are being asked to retain is too much and that they are probably just going to keep him.