Well if that's the case, then the Flyers will obviously be forced to keep Morin because he makes the team better, and that was the criteria that Hextall stated for a young player to make the team.

I'm really trying to understand why the Flyers traded for and re-signed MacDonald to a long term contract. When even the fans can see that he's not that good of a player!
- MJL

Yeah because the Flyers have such a stellar track record when it comes to signing players and all..

In all seriousness.. Do you think MacDonald has played like a top 4 d-man yet this pre-season?

Well if that's the case, then the Flyers will obviously be forced to keep Morin because he makes the team better, and that was the criteria that Hextall stated for a young player to make the team.

I'm really trying to understand why the Flyers traded for and re-signed MacDonald to a long term contract. When even the fans can see that he's not that good of a player!
- MJL

I like what I saw from MacDonald last season. But its plain as day how much more talented Morin and Ghost are...

In all seriousness.. Do you think MacDonald has played like a top 4 d-man yet this pre-season?
- jak521

Not even close

Umm, it's pre season. Do you know the rules for burying contracts, such as the Wade Redden rule?
- MJL

Trade them then.

I like what I saw from MacDonald last season. But its plain as day how much more talented Morin and Ghost are...
- GOA88

Both may be more talented in certain facets, or even all around for glimpses, but they are still both extremely raw in certain areas of their game. I think Morin stays for the 9 game trial, but doesnt stick. I think Ghost goes to the AHL and comes back around February/March.

Both may be more talented in certain facets, or even all around for glimpses, but they are still both extremely raw in certain areas of their game. I think Morin stays for the 9 game trial, but doesnt stick. I think Ghost goes to the AHL and comes back around February/March.
- jak521

If an injury occurs. Ghost is coming up and never leaving. Mark my words.

Trade them then.
- GOA88

If they are that bad, why would anyone trade for them?

Yeah because the Flyers have such a stellar track record when it comes to signing players and all..

In all seriousness.. Do you think MacDonald has played like a top 4 d-man yet this pre-season?
- jak521

The Flyers have a good track record of acquiring top defenseman.

It's pre season. I don't care how any veteran player looked in pre season. I care how he plays once the season started.

I like what I saw from MacDonald last season. But its plain as day how much more talented Morin and Ghost are...
- GOA88

Being talented doesn't make either player ready for the NHL, or a better option then any of current projected defenseman. The only player I have questions about right now, is Del Zotto.

If they are that bad, why would anyone trade for them?
- Jsaquella

Didnt exactly say they were "that bad" just we have better options and we need better options.

Didnt exactly say they were "that bad" just we have better options and we need better options.
- GOA88

They may be better options in the future, but they aren't better options now.

I could use a blog or article on the Flyers cap options with regard to giving 9 games to the rookies and the implication on opening night roster spots. Any help?

If an injury occurs. Ghost is coming up and never leaving. Mark my words.
- GOA88

That's a possibility. But enjoy moron while you can it will be another year before you see him on the ice

That's a possibility. But enjoy moron while you can it will be another year before you see him on the ice
- Just5

So u think he's dumb? Like Rinaldo dumb or corey feldman dumb?

I could use a blog or article on the Flyers cap options with regard to giving 9 games to the rookies and the implication on opening night roster spots. Any help?
- coffee junkie

I'm not positive, but I believe they have the cap maneuverability and space to do that. But they would have to create a roster spot. They could do that by waving and demoting a defenseman such as Schultz. Or going with 13 forwards and carrying 8 defenseman.

The only thing that could throw a wrench into it, is what the Flyers have to do on the last day of camp to mazimize LTIR.

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- Jsaquella

Holy (frank) i thought this was a joke, then i saw the ad

Anyone at all concerned it was a struggle to beat the Rangers minor league squad?

Anyone at all concerned it was a struggle to beat the Rangers minor league squad?
- GOA88

No its preseason

Anyone at all concerned it was a struggle to beat the Rangers minor league squad?
- GOA88

Nope. Zero concern.

Interesting. Its usually a panic house in here.

Anyone at all concerned it was a struggle to beat the Rangers minor league squad?
- GOA88

Depends on your expectations for them. If their a 50 50 shot for the playoffs like I think then no

Depends on your expectations for them. If their a 50 50 shot for the playoffs like I think then no
- Just5

I think the only way this team misses the playoffs is a long term Giroux or Mason injury.

Interesting. Its usually a panic house in here.
- GOA88

Oh, there's been plenty of this player is no good, and what happens if they get injuries, and questions about the coach etc. Normal fan stuff. I'm personally excited about the season, and I think the Flyers have a strong team.

I like what I saw from MacDonald last season. But its plain as day how much more talented Morin and Ghost are...
- GOA88

Really? Last night the Rangers fielded a B team. You are convinced that Morin is ready for the NHL based on a couple of preseason games against teams comprised of a few vets that really are just trying to get in game shape and not get injured, and some rookies who might never sniff the NHL?

I think the only way this team misses the playoffs is a long term Giroux or Mason injury.
- GOA88

It helps that the east is so weak of course. So their prob like a 60/40 shot