Get on it sir.
- ob18

"With the 9th-overall pick, the Flyers are proud to select, from the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec League, Timo 'Don't Call Me Kimmo/The Swiss Can't-Miss/The Next Richie' Meier."

I don't think Del Zotto has been better defensively. I think MacDonald's play in his own end, combined with his ability to move the puck is overlooked. Not that Del Zotto is playing poorly defensively, because he's also playing well defensively.
- MJL

I think you severely over-estimate his puck moving (especially when it comes to clearing the puck). MacDonald is not even an above average puck mover. When he plays with a bit of aggressiveness in his offensive game I would agree, but overall he is so/so in my eyes. As a defensive d-man, maybe you are on to something, as he is much better than Schenn and Grossmann.

If you have pride, you work out in the off season like you promised when they didn't buy you out at the end of last year.
- mayorofangrytown

I guess fishing in N Ontario doesn't count as working out huh

I saw the video so I know Richie was doing this

buy me something
- -davies-

I dont have money until next pay on account i bought my buss pass and paid up my room and board to the dragon lady
Shev rEaly tough and will kick you without any warning
I keep all my stuff in garbage bags just in case
I have 4 houses to extermination today so if i see any jewels hanging around

sellers
- ob18

Looks like it but t hen you win a coupLe

Is OEL even a legit #1 franchise d-man? If not... I wouldnt pay a kings ransom for him.

Looks like it but t hen you win a coupLe
- GodIsaCatholic

9 points out, with no games in hand, it's a tough task. Not only do the Flyers need to win, they need other teams to falter a bit.

9 points out, with no games in hand, it's a tough task. Not only do the Flyers need to win, they need other teams to falter a bit.
- Jsaquella

More like implode. No way the Flyers are even winning 20 more games this season. IMO

Looks like it but t hen you win a coupLe
- GodIsaCatholic

Nobody is buying what the Flyers are selling anyway

Lacavalier Umberger

They aren't exactly breaking the doors down for these guys

Flyers top trade chip is a 39 yo defenseman on blood thinners

Nobody is buying what the Flyers are selling anyway

Lacavalier Umberger

They aren't exactly breaking the doors down for these guys

Flyers top trade chip is a 39 yo defenseman on blood thinners
- Marc D

Thats a harsh reality. Hopefully someone loses a center and needs Vinny to fill in. Cross your fingers

Is OEL even a legit #1 franchise d-man? If not... I wouldnt pay a kings ransom for him.
- GOA88

Franchise d-man? I dont know, but he is for sure a #1.

Is OEL even a legit #1 franchise d-man? If not... I wouldnt pay a kings ransom for him.
- GOA88

He's borderline elite, I think he is a legit number one right now at age 23. I also think that within a few years at most he's right there with the Doughty level guys.

More like implode. No way the Flyers are even winning 20 more games this season. IMO
- GOA88

I was trying to be optimistic..lol

He's borderline elite, I think he is a legit number one right now at age 23. I also think that within a few years at most he's right there with the Doughty level guys.
- Jsaquella

If thats the case it might be worth considering. I just dont think its worth Simmonds, Schenn and Couts.... I would try a package of Schenn, Ghost and a 1st.

9 points out, with no games in hand, it's a tough task. Not only do the Flyers need to win, they need other teams to falter a bit.
- Jsaquella

Yeah i guess its a strecth
The bees are rising to tHe top once again tho!!!!!

If thats the case it might be worth considering. I just dont think its worth Simmonds, Schenn and Couts.... I would try a package of Schenn, Ghost and a 1st.
- GOA88

That might get you Yandle

Their GM is asking for too much

Nobody is buying what the Flyers are selling anyway

Lacavalier Umberger

They aren't exactly breaking the doors down for these guys

Flyers top trade chip is a 39 yo defenseman on blood thinners
- Marc D

Even if it's guys like Grossmann or Coburn the extra year on the deal can be a hassle, given the instability of the CDN dollar. Can a team commit to another season of Grossmann at $3.5mm or Coburn at $4.5mm if the cap only goes up $2.5mm?

Before the inane cap panic posts, this is a real concern in a league where 10-12 teams have been utilizing LTIR for long stretches this season.

That might get you Yandle

Their GM is asking for too much
- Marc D

Then I hang up the phone

If thats the case it might be worth considering. I just dont think its worth Simmonds, Schenn and Couts.... I would try a package of Schenn, Ghost and a 1st.
- GOA88

It might not be, it's a big, ballsy move. I think at the very least, if you do it, you're getting a massive building block at a very young age.

Conversely, it's going to cost an arm and a leg to get him. My guess is they'd want Voarcek and a high pick. I wouldn't do that.

- Tomahawk

Supernatural though

It might not be, it's a big, ballsy move. I think at the very least, if you do it, you're getting a massive building block at a very young age.

Conversely, it's going to cost an arm and a leg to get him. My guess is they'd want Voarcek and a high pick. I wouldn't do that.
- Jsaquella

No way. There are other avenues to acquire a D-man.

just a thought with all the Arizona coyotes trade talks, what does anyone think of a trade like this: b. schenn/ couturier + Simmonds for OEL?
- benjichronic

b. schenn, couturier, and simmonds for OEL and 2015 1st rounder.

b. schenn, couturier, and simmonds for OEL and 2015 1st rounder.
- KGBflyers10

That still seems really high. What forwards would we have left???

That still seems really high. What forwards would we have left???
- GOA88

We wouldn't, but that's probably the cost.

I wouldn't trade for OEL or any other #1 unless it's Doughty, Keith, or Ekblad.

Name of the game now is build through the draft.