So would I, but always try for an extra piece. Hall is obviously the best player in the deal, but 2 starters for 1 should at least interest the Oilers. Fact is Flyers probably have to sweeten the deal, not Edmonton.
- jstross

they'd want Laughton too at the very least.

Noah's an actual legit #1 franchise d, tho... not sure the Flyers have that in the system, even with the continued rise of Sanheim. Hard to pass that up.
- Tomahawk

I'd take him at 3 unless the team picking #2 is desperate for D and there's a deal that can be worked out

B. Schenn, Laughton and Coburn for Taylor is too one sided. I'd rather let Edmonton stay at the bottom forever.

You still have Halloween candy? In December??

You have an iron will
- BiggE

No, we way overbought this year

Actually, I sprained my Lis Franc the day after Halloween. Being trapped in the house with a ton of candy and not able to exercise is so not a good thing.

Ah thx, so no love for Hanifin? I think I might still lean in his direction, org needs be damned.
- Tomahawk

If he's available sure, you didn't ask that question

The connection between what? Not sure why you're looking for a connection. It's about if someone reads an opinion given by a hockey media member that agrees with their opinion, they see it as fact. But if a media source gives an opinion that they don't agree with, on a player they like, they dismiss it. Such as most did with the ESPN poll that rated Mason out of the top 25 among NHL goalies. It was rebuked. Not saying it was wrong to do so, because I thought it was crap.

Then the sarcastic reply came that Ferraro played 1200 NHL games, blah,blah,blah, so he must know what he's talking about. And that's given just because Ferraro's comments supported their opinion. As if playing those games makes his opinion infallible.

My counter to that is the guy who traded for and signed him was an NHL player, an NHL coach, Player Personel director, Asst NHL GM, and GM. So is his opinion on the player infallible also because of his experience level?

Of course we know that neither is infallible.
- MJL

For all that typing, I still see zero connection between this poll and Ray Ferraro. Like, I get that everybody only has opinions or whatever, but this is a dreadfully mundane point to make and a really weak rebuttal to what Ferraro said.

It really just seems like you're upset that people agree with a guy who doesn't see things the way you do.

Noah has actual legit #1 franchise d potential, tho... not sure the Flyers have that in the system, even with the continued rise of Sanheim. Hard to pass that up.
- Tomahawk

With where the Flyers are at organizationally and if they get that top 10 pick it has to be a best available strategy I'd think. I know were short on F prospects but its BPA.

Noah has actual legit #1 franchise d potential, tho... not sure the Flyers have that in the system, even with the continued rise of Sanheim. Hard to pass that up.
- Tomahawk

Don't leave out Oliver Kylington who is not far behind Hanifin for top D in the draft.

You will get nothing Spalding!!
- 3flyerkids

RJ Umberger: With a winger like that I bet you get a free bowl of soup.

I'd be curious to see Simmond's numbers at 5 on 5 compared to the PP.

Seems more of his points, if not all come on the man advantage.
- flyer_nutter

yeah i really think that as well. the PP suits his game, as well as minimizes his troubles. he doesnt need to really work on puck movement or neutral zone play. there is more room for him to get to the front of the net, which will always be his bread and butter. and he gets to be out there with players who can get him the puck and create for him, which he cant do well on his own.

his teammates need to do a better job of helping him at even strength. but he also needs to be more assertive and productive on his own at even strength.

Don't leave out Oliver Kylington who is not far behind Hanifin for top D in the draft.
- ob18

Ekblad vs Hanifin, in your opinion?

(Kylington is terrific)

No, we way overbought this year

Actually, I sprained my Lis Franc the day after Halloween. Being trapped in the house with a ton of candy and not able to exercise is so not a good thing.
- TheGreat28

Ouch, that sucks! Get well soon!

For all that typing, I still see zero connection between this poll and Ray Ferraro. Like, I get that everybody only has opinions or whatever, but this is a dreadfully mundane point to make and a really weak rebuttal to what Ferraro said.

It really just seems like you're upset that people agree with a guy who doesn't see things the way you do.
- BulliesPhan87

Ray Ferraro is a member of the media, and poll was from members of the media. Both were media sources that offered opinions on players, but there's no connection that you can see.
The intention wasn't to make a rebuttal to what Ferraro said. I actually agreed with some of what he said, but not all. And you couldn't be more wrong that I'm upset that people agree with a guy who doesn't see things the way I do. I don't give a rats ass about that.
The point was simply how some see certain media comments as fact, as long as it agrees with them. While other media comments are dismissed if it doesn't agree with them. So either I'm not making my point clearly, or you're just not getting it.
Lastly I find it ironic that you find my point mundane, but yet you keep replying to keep the discussion ongoing.

I just want the Flyers to win so some of you can just shut the hell up.

I just want the Flyers to win so some of you can just shut the hell up.
- KGBflyers10

They probably will this week. Usually they start winning when you'd least expect them to

You will get nothing Spalding!!
- 3flyerkids

you'll get nothing and like it

Ekblad vs Hanifin, in your opinion?

(Kylington is terrific)
- Tomahawk

Only saw Hanifin once, saw Ekblad for 2 years, because of that I go Ekblad.

Just watching the TB-NYR game. Anyone of their D will activate at any time in the offensive zone. It's a shame about Coburn. Never seen a player that can skate so well have basically zero instincts in the offensive zone, next to zero ability to crank out an accurate one timer, such a reluctance to skate the puck in the zone and try and create once he's there. Grossman is a better passer and finisher than he is if he can get himself in the offensive zone. It's a shame about Coburn

I just want the Flyers to win so some of you can just shut the hell up.
- KGBflyers10

There will always be something to complain about

Ray Ferraro is a member of the media, and poll was from members of the media, but there's no connection that you can see.
The intention wasn't to make a rebuttal to what Ferraro said. I actually agreed with some of what he said, but not all. And you couldn't be more wrong that I'm upset that people agree with a guy who doesn't see things the way I do. I don't give a rats ass about that.
The point was simply how some see certain media comments as fact, as long as it agrees with them. While other media comments are dismissed if it doesn't agree with them. So either I'm not making my point clearly, or you're just not getting it.
Lastly I find it ironic that you find my point mundane, but yet you keep replying to keep the discussion ongoing.
- MJL

Well, I thought you might have more of an argument than "those guys only agree with things they agree with", but the truth is I thrive on mundanity.

There will always be something to complain about
- ob18

The parade is too early!

Well, I thought you might have more of an argument than "those guys only agree with things they agree with", but the truth is I thrive on mundanity.
- BulliesPhan87

Is doing the same boring thing over and over again the definition of mundanity?

The parade is too early!
- hereticpride

They'll make a wrong turn

76ers or Flyers for battle of the worst team in Pa

Well, I thought you might have more of an argument than "those guys only agree with things they agree with", but the truth is I thrive on mundanity.
- BulliesPhan87

Based on that, I guess I still haven't gotten my point across, because you're still missing it.