I agree. I think we all need to relax here. If Giroux is out it probably is'nt long and I'm sure Vinny OR Schenn could fill in for a few games if need be. Im not worried.
- GOA88

Much better to totally overreact, and set the record for fastest bail out on a team by a fan, in NHL history, then to be optomistic!

giroux injured awesome! vinny to first line

The word superstar & the name Bobby Ryan are not synonymous
- Jsaquella

Agreed

I'm gonna keep saying it. It doesn't matter how big or small the injury, Giroux is too heavily relied on for this team. The idea of losing him is scary. The Flyers need another impact player in my opinion.Whether it's from within the organization or outside, they need a guy who can somewhat handed the offensive load without Giroux on some nights. Take Forsberg playing with Gagne and Knuble for example. If Forsberg was unable to go, I still had confidence in Gagne playing with Knuble and anyone who was in between them. Simmonds is a really good complimentary player but will not lead the charge. Read and Schenn I feel can make things happen but I'm not sure can lead the charge. Voracek is are second most gifted offensive threat but I feel he needs help.

I will not say Bobby Ryan is that guy because I don't see him leading the charge but he's better then what we have in my opinion and probably the only player of impact available. If other players become available I most certainly would look into them. You won't wanna give up assets but I would consider walking away from one of Hagg or Gostisbehere, a high draft pick and a roster player to worry a little less.

Feel free to rip me.
- SuperSchennBros

In my opinion, Wayne Simmonds is a better player then Bobby Ryan is.

I'm kind of caught in the middle, but lean towards using Schenn. However, if Lecavalier is ever gonna perform at a level near his paycheck
- Jsaquella

Lecavalier is just not a top-6 caliber forward in the NHL anymore, in my opinion.

There's a role for him as an offensive-minded center for the bottom-6 and on the 2nd PP unit.

Agreed
- BiggE

If Giroux is out foran extended period, you're not replacing him. Ice the best team possible and hope he gets well. Not a tragedy if they miss playoffs, anyhow.

That said, without any idea what is wrong, it's silly to speculate that Giroux will be out for an extended period.

If Giroux is out foran extended period, you're not replacing him. Ice the best team possible and hope he gets well. Not a tragedy if they miss playoffs, anyhow.

That said, without any idea what is wrong, it's silly to speculate that Giroux will be out for an extended period.
- Jsaquella

Yep, purely hypothetical.

Lecavalier is just not a top-6 caliber forward in the NHL anymore, in my opinion.

There's a role for him as an offensive-minded center for the bottom-6 and on the 2nd PP unit.
- bradleyc4

That really depends on what Lecavalier we see. The one from last year, or the player he has been up to before last season. If he's strong, and can regain his form, and maintain it throughout the year, he is still a top 6 caliber player in this league.

If Giroux is out foran extended period, you're not replacing him. Ice the best team possible and hope he gets well. Not a tragedy if they miss playoffs, anyhow.

That said, without any idea what is wrong, it's silly to speculate that Giroux will be out for an extended period.
- Jsaquella

Agreed, again

Lecavalier is just not a top-6 caliber forward in the NHL anymore, in my opinion.

There's a role for him as an offensive-minded center for the bottom-6 and on the 2nd PP unit.
- bradleyc4

I'm simply hoping playing with more dynamic players will help Vinny's game. I don't see him as a long term option with Voracek & Raffl or whomever

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UPDATE: Claude Giroux will be out approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury, per #Flyers GM Ron Hextall → http://nhlflye.rs/BHjsy

Much ado about nothing.

Maybe leight, but Giroux out approx. 2 weeks...puts him pretty much a week before opening night coming back.

Philadelphia Flyers ‏@NHLFlyers 12s
UPDATE: Claude Giroux will be out approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury, per #Flyers GM Ron Hextall → http://nhlflye.rs/BHjsy

Much ado about nothing.
- PLindbergh31

Thank the (frank) Christ

Lecavalier is just not a top-6 caliber forward in the NHL anymore, in my opinion.

There's a role for him as an offensive-minded center for the bottom-6 and on the 2nd PP unit.
- bradleyc4

It's not a question of linemate/situation quality with him... he just doesn't have enough game/wheels/tricks to come out on the positive side against the McDonaghs and Bergerons of the world anymore.

It's no coincidence that the only time he looked dangerous last season was against third-pair D and other teams' 4th-lines.

Philadelphia Flyers ‏@NHLFlyers 12s
UPDATE: Claude Giroux will be out approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury, per #Flyers GM Ron Hextall → http://nhlflye.rs/BHjsy

Much ado about nothing.
- PLindbergh31

Meh. No big deal. Probably just being extra special careful with him right now. I bet if this were in the middle of the season he'd be back in a few days

Thank the (frank) Christ
- Jsaquella

Who knows if the injury lingers or not, but it sure beats hip surgery.
A bumpy start to say the least between Timonen and this.

Much ado about nothing.
- PLindbergh31

Just hope it wasn't the groin or abdominal area... that poop never seems to heal.

Thank the (frank) Christ
- Jsaquella

I second this post!!

Sorry, misunderstood.

Either way, I very much doubt, at this time of year, any team is going to be looking to trade a superstar forward.
- BiggE

I agree completely.

It's not a question of linemate/situation quality with him... he just doesn't have enough game/wheels/tricks to come out on the positive side against the McDonaghs and Bergerons of the world anymore.

It's no coincidence that the only time he looked dangerous last season was against third-pair D and other teams' 4th-lines.
- Tomahawk

That was last season. We'll see about this season. And chances are that Giroux and Voracek are going to get most of the attention from the McDonaghs and Bergerons of the world regardless of how Lecavalier plays. And he was plenty dangerous last year before he suffered the injuries.

Just hope it wasn't the groin or abdominal area... that poop never seems to heal.
- Tomahawk

hip, groin, abdominal, none are ideal. Amazing this happens the first 15 minutes of camp in non-contact drills.

In my opinion, Wayne Simmonds is a better player then Bobby Ryan is.
- MJL

Wayne Simmonds is by far my favourite player on this team. He's tougher, more gritty and has a lot of ability but Ryan in my opinion has the better hands and shot. If you put both these players on one team, I think Ryan would out produce Simmonds.

It's not a question of linemate/situation quality with him... he just doesn't have enough game/wheels/tricks to come out on the positive side against the McDonaghs and Bergerons of the world anymore.

It's no coincidence that the only time he looked dangerous last season was against third-pair D and other teams' 4th-lines.
- Tomahawk

Is it a question of where he grips it?

If they are serious about making Schenn a wing I would leave him there and move someone else into the center spot for now. Especially if it isnt a long term injury. No reason to get him all confused again.

Wayne Simmonds is by far my favourite player on this team. He's, tougher, more gritty and has a lot of ability but Ryan in my opinion has the better hands and shot. If you put both these players on one team, I think Ryan would out produce Simmonds.
- SuperSchennBros

You need to give Scotland some advice on seceding.