They suck as a unit. I'll reserve the right to say Del Zotto sucks after ten games.
- mayorofangrytown

I disagree. They are a decent defense as a unit. Not a Cup caliber defense, but decent overall. But they aren't a defense unit that is going to be able to overcome not having a solid team structure and forward support in front of them.

I disagree. They are a decent defense as a unit. Not a Cup caliber defense, but decent overall. But they aren't a defense unit that is going to be able to overcome not having a solid team structure and forward support in front of them.
- MJL

Saying that the Flyers defense straight up sucks is suspect in that the team made the playoffs last year. I would argue that you gotta have a certain level of serviceable defense in order to make the playoffs, right?

On the other hand, the Flyers defensive corps leaves a heck of a lot to be desired.

My point is. this is the 2nd time they're sending Morin back. even if they demoted him to the AHL it wouldn't change what I'm saying except there'd be an option of him getting a call up.

Voynov spent a yr in the A. Morin spent a year in the Q. Voynov made the big club the next season. Morin got demoted the second season.
- mayorofangrytown

Why do you keep embarrassing yourself by repeating this lie?

I disagree. They are a decent defense as a unit. Not a Cup caliber defense, but decent overall. But they aren't a defense unit that is going to be able to overcome not having a solid team structure and forward support in front of them.
- MJL

All true points....that's why most fans think they should try and upgrade....not that they haven't tried.
However, Some would argue that Morin and Ghost are good enough now to play in top 6.... For now we can only speculate.

And then what do they do after they send Morin back after the 9 games? Play Schultz?
- MJL

I would guess Alt, but that would just be a guess.

Why do you keep embarrassing yourself by repeating this lie?
- Feanor

Hes a glutton for punishment

Mendes: Senators' Ryan hears from Flyers fans after extension:
http://www.tsn.ca/mendes-...s-after-extension-1.98167

Rinaldo has actually been looking pretty solid now that he has a few line mates with him that can actually do something. It would be nice for the flyers to have a threat with our fourth line play. They have looked very good this preseason.

Akeson's goal last night was a beauty.

a dark day in flyerdom

So, Morin's back to junior and Blair Jones won a job. Did I miss anything else?

All true points....that's why most fans think they should try and upgrade....not that they haven't tried.
However, Some would argue that Morin and Ghost are good enough now to play in top 6.... For now we can only speculate.
- landros 2

I think the Flyers are aware that they need to upgrade it also to get to a cup caliber team.

I would guess Alt, but that would just be a guess.
- aflyerpower8

If they felt that Alt was ready for a top 6 spot, why sign Del Zotto?

If they felt that Alt was ready for a top 6 spot, why sign Del Zotto?
- MJL

Different skill set. Doesn't really matter now since Morin is back in junior.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Preseason Finale Wrapup, Simmonds, Morin and More
- bmeltzer

Morin always seemed 50/50 to see nine games but for me the biggest surprise is seeing both Bellemare and Jones stay and Rosehill get sent down. The signing of Stortini makes even less sense now.

Mendes: Senators' Ryan hears from Flyers fans after extension:
http://www.tsn.ca/mendes-...s-after-extension-1.98167
- Tomahawk

Every single ignorant tweet was from me.

“I thought Sam played really well,” said Flyers head coach Craig Berube. “As close to cracking the line-up as you can I think, but for his development and the player that we think he’s going to become and that he thinks he’s going to become… going back to juniors is the best thing for him.”

“We had a lot of conversations about him throughout training camp… he opened some eyes,” said Hextall. “In the end we felt it was the right thing to do and we’re extremely excited about Sam. The kid had a great attitude, I probably sat with him for about a half hour.”

So, Morin's back to junior and Blair Jones won a job. Did I miss anything else?
- AllInForFlyers

We sent Rosehill to a farm in the countryside... he'll have more space to run and other Rosehills to play with there.

Every single ignorant tweet was from me.
- SuperSchennBros

should have traded for him when he was available

We sent Rosehill to a farm in the countryside... he'll have more space to run and other Rosehills to play with there.

/woof
- Tomahawk

HA! Yeah -- hey, you've watched a long time, like most of us have. The game's changing, or has changed.

I don't think it's a bad thing. I've enjoyed a few fights over the years; I won't deny that. And during that era, fighting was between (mostly) willing combatants.

But ultimately, the NHL's lucky no one's fallen during a fight, cracked their skull and died. Sometimes, you gotta move on.

Whoa, wtf:

HA! Yeah -- hey, you've watched a long time, like most of us have. The game's changing, or has changed.

I don't think it's a bad thing. I've enjoyed a few fights over the years; I won't deny that. And during that era, fighting was between (mostly) willing combatants.

But ultimately, the NHL's lucky no one's fallen during a fight, cracked their skull and died. Sometimes, you gotta move on.
- AllInForFlyers

Rosehill might be on the roster to start the season.

Different skill set. Doesn't really matter now since Morin is back in junior.
- aflyerpower8

Both are puck moving types.

“I thought Sam played really well,” said Flyers head coach Craig Berube. “As close to cracking the line-up as you can I think, but for his development and the player that we think he’s going to become and that he thinks he’s going to become… going back to juniors is the best thing for him.”

“We had a lot of conversations about him throughout training camp… he opened some eyes,” said Hextall. “In the end we felt it was the right thing to do and we’re extremely excited about Sam. The kid had a great attitude, I probably sat with him for about a half hour.”
- aflyerpower8

I remember when the Flyers drafted Morin, and all the complaining. Should've taken someone else. Now there is excitement for the player.

Unexpected roster cuts: Brandon Gormley and Quinton Howden