Maybe he's that #1 defenseman you guys need since Timo went down.
- rangerdanger94

wow youre funny

Speed is not an issue with this team.
- flyer_nutter

I heard that somewhere, too

What one of my district leaders once told me when I was younger was that nothing's an issue until it is

wow youre funny
- JoeRussomanno

He's really working hard. Get him up there on the G line

wow youre funny
- JoeRussomanno

Why not though? You guys are deep down the middle. Couturier's strength is playing defense. Realistically, this kid isn't gonna top more than 40 points too often. He's got nice size and is durable. Worth a shot.

Thank Mason for that current score.

This is a game where the secondary lines need to get it going. I'd still send Laughton down, not a fan of him "developing" with those two anchors on his wings.

Why not though? You guys are deep down the middle. Couturier's strength is playing defense. Realistically, this kid isn't gonna top more than 40 points too often. He's got nice size and is durable. Worth a shot.
- rangerdanger94

ok i forwarded this to hextall myself.

(frank) you and your poopty beer alex

B. Schenn get hurt? Didn't see him on the top line.

Thank Mason for that current score.

This is a game where the secondary lines need to get it going. I'd still send Laughton down, not a fan of him "developing" with those two anchors on his wings.
- flyer_nutter

keep him up, one of those two slugs needs to go if not both

Laughton one of very few moving his feet, and it is really showing
- AllInForFlyers

he plays the game hard, smart, and has some creativity. i don't think he's going anywhere. even when raffl gets back.

Gonna rip out the rolls and the provolone cheese for this. Gonna be a fun time.

Actually have had time to cook in the last couple days. Kind of in the middle of a school lull. Least they could do before the post Thanksgiving mortem, I guess.
- Giroux_Is_God

I hear you; I don't cook too often anymore but enjoy it when I have the time -- I usually put in work during grilling season

B. Schenn get hurt? Didn't see him on the top line.
- Flyers1218

The major to Simmonds led to line Yahtzee for most of the period

Thank Mason for that current score.

This is a game where the secondary lines need to get it going. I'd still send Laughton down, not a fan of him "developing" with those two anchors on his wings.
- flyer_nutter

His line mates holding no effect on whether or not he stays or goes.

B. Schenn get hurt? Didn't see him on the top line.
- Flyers1218

He is gonna get traded to the Oilers for Eberle and Shultz

he plays the game hard, smart, and has some creativity. i don't think he's going anywhere. even when raffl gets back.
- hammarby31

Agreed. He's where he should be.

he plays the game hard, smart, and has some creativity. i don't think he's going anywhere. even when raffl gets back.
- hammarby31

I'm on the fence about that -- I agree with you and I agree with Nutter

He's showing that he should be up, but damn, that is a tough lift for a rookie to get saddled with that

One of 'em, maybe. But two of them is a damn heavy lift

His line mates holding no effect on whether or not he stays or goes.
- SuperSchennBros

No poop.

They are influencing his development by essentially offering him no support though. If he is doomed to play with those 2 for an extended period of time, I'd rather he be ripping it up in the AHL.

ok i forwarded this to hextall myself.
- JoeRussomanno

Did he consult you before dealing Hartnell for Umberger?

I'm on the fence about that -- I agree with you and I agree with Nutter

He's showing that he should be up, but damn, that is a tough lift for a rookie to get saddled with that

One of 'em, maybe. But two of them is a damn heavy lift
- AllInForFlyers

i think one of bunny and berger goes to the 4th line when raffl returns. i'm not sure it makes a difference. they're both dreadful.

No poop.

They are influencing his development by essentially offering him no support though. If he is doomed to play with those 2 for an extended period of time, I'd rather he be ripping it up in the AHL.
- flyer_nutter

thats like saying they should trade mason because this team will make him aterrible goalie

Did he consult you before dealing Hartnell for Umberger?
- rangerdanger94

no but wishes he had

I'm on the fence about that -- I agree with you and I agree with Nutter

He's showing that he should be up, but damn, that is a tough lift for a rookie to get saddled with that

One of 'em, maybe. But two of them is a damn heavy lift
- AllInForFlyers

I'd keep him. He's shown he can play at this level. Got to get him better linemates, but he should stay.

No poop.

They are influencing his development by essentially offering him no support though. If he is doomed to play with those 2 for an extended period of time, I'd rather he be ripping it up in the AHL.
- flyer_nutter

Laughton isn't doomed to do anything. Lines change all the time. In this case that line is holding together nicely since Laughton has been playing with them.

I just turned it on and haven't seen the score yet, but reading through the thread I'm guessing its 6-0 Islanders?

thats like saying they should trade mason because this team will make him aterrible goalie
- JoeRussomanno

Nahh, I'd just rather have Laughton playing with players of an actual NHL caliber that can help him grow. Right now he is being forced to carry that line with little aid.

If they wont play him with useful players, then I'd rather he be down in the AHL until such time. By all means, when Raffl comes back play him with Austria and Frenchie.