bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja

im sleeping on this like I just bonged a bottle of Nyquil

I always say you can't fix stupid. Only thing I can think of dumber than playing with fireworks, is getting 2 DUI's in the span of 18 months.


- PLindbergh31

does anyone here think ge's getting in the Hall? i know he's already proclaimed himself a "future hallof famer"

does anyone here think ge's getting in the Hall? i know he's already proclaimed himself a "future hallof famer"
- JoeRussomanno

I personally don't think that he belongs in the Hall.

does anyone here think ge's getting in the Hall? i know he's already proclaimed himself a "future hallof famer"
- JoeRussomanno

no, nor should he

I think McNabb absolutely doesn't deserve to be a hall of fame inductee, but I think he gets in because he was a big name and people are stupid. If you look at his career, he almost never won a game the Eagles weren't the favorite in and consistently came up SMALL in big games.

Gagner-Giroux-Simmonds
Read-Couturier-Schenn
Raffl-Laughton-Voracek
Umberger-PEB-White
VV, Lecavalier

boom
- mochoson

That's actually close to what I was thinking, but with VV instead of umberger. I really want to have them try voracek and g split up and see if we can get more even scoring.

I think McNabb absolutely doesn't deserve to be a hall of fame inductee, but I think he gets in because he was a big name and people are stupid. If you look at his career, he almost never won a game the Eagles weren't the favorite in and consistently came up SMALL in big games.
- flyerscup2011

The only big underdog game I can think of is the Giants in the 08 playoffs.

That's actually close to what I was thinking, but with VV instead of umberger. I really want to have them try voracek and g split up and see if we can get more even scoring.
- flyav

Hak and Hexy are talking about gagner on the right side...with everybody else

Gagner-Giroux-Simmonds
Read-Couturier-Schenn
Raffl-Laughton-Voracek
Umberger-PEB-White
VV, Lecavalier

boom
- mochoson

I wouldnt have thought Jake to be on the third line, but im open to the idea of seeing something new. Id be mostly interested in seeing how Gagner-G-Voracek looks for a few weeks because that has the potential of being a scary top line. If were talking to split up G and Jake, I would try out Gagner-Couts-Jake with the hopes of seeing a side of Couts weve never really seen before

EDIT: Does sound like Gagner will be a RW for us but I still would like to see Couts on new, more offensive minded line

I wonder if we trade another dman if we sign mdz

I personally don't think that he belongs in the Hall.
- MJL

yea me neither.

I wonder if we trade another dman if we sign mdz
- mydoglicks

bye luke

Let's face it--the lesson learned in the years following the last trip to the Stanley Cup was slow in coming, but it amounts to this: the goalies were okay--it was what was in front of them that didn't work. Not saying any of the goalies would have been mistaken for a Lundqvist, Price, Rinne, or Quick, but those guys can't do it alone, and they have/had strong blue liners in front of them--which the key element missing in the Flyers organization.

The model was, don't draft them--trade for them or overpay. It didn't too well. So the philosophy shifts--focus on drafting top defenders, and, knowing it takes a bit longer for them to develop, addressing offensive needs becomes secondary--or something that can be put off.

Then there's the fact the game has sped up considerably. Drafting an agile player with size becomes a challenge. Still, look to next year's draft. With the knowledge that the Flyers will be carrying a roster that is not a marked improvement over last year's, it's likely they will miss the playoffs again and be in the hunt for a top 10 pick. Going based on top mock drafts there's some size to be had in the top 15 picks. Of course, things can change a lot in one year. (Few people saw the Flyers going after Morin or Sanheim.)

Yeah, there's a lack of size in the system, but Hextall has proven astute enough to acknowledge weaknesses and work to remedy them--all while prioritizing. Case in point--he was not going to pass up on Provorov just to get a winger. The lack of goalie depth was a considerable issue, and he made smart moves by hiring a top goalie coach, drafting three goalies, and signing Neuvirth. Just like that, the goalie outlook is much brighter. But again, worth noting that, just like defensemen, it takes longer to develop a goalie.

So I have faith in his system--he has blueliners who *try* to model their games after Orr (Ghost), Pronger (Morin), and Lidstrom (Provorov)--and that doesn't include Sanheim.

As for improving the size issue, my guess is, pending on draft position, Hextall might trade down (unless the Flyers are *really* bad and draft forwards with size, or, pending cap space, pursue a free agent.
- sdrowkcab

oh, is this YOUR blog now?

does anyone here think ge's getting in the Hall? i know he's already proclaimed himself a "future hallof famer"
- JoeRussomanno

Yea.

The Arizona Hall of Justice. 30 days, minimum.

oh, is this YOUR blog now?
- black_francis

Leasing it from Exlund.

Yea.

The Arizona Hall of Justice. 30 days, minimum.
- 77rams

Size is important, but you also need skill.

Otherwise you are just some big brute with no idea what he is doing.

Hockey, and sexual lessons for this fine Thursday.

CJ Wilson of the TB Bucs lost two fingers. League full of rocket scientists.

http://tbo.com/sports/buc...ireworks-mishap-20150708/
- PLindbergh31

and a few other non -athlete morons died shooting fireworks off their head and chest. darwinism at work.

bye luke
- JoeRussomanno

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Too Little Size Among Forward Prospects?
- bmeltzer

What do you mean Bill? The Flyers should stay away from Big Forwards because they need forwards who can skate...

bye luke
- JoeRussomanno

What do you mean Bill? The Flyers should stay away from Big Forwards because they need forwards who can skate...
- SuperSchennBros

Wasn't aware that all big forwards are deficient skaters

Wasn't aware that all big forwards are deficient skaters
- bmeltzer

GOTTEEEEMMMM

bye luke
- JoeRussomanno

Buh bye

Buh bye
- Just5

I thought big Luke would have been dealt by now. Someone will have to go. I would be happy with a 3rd in return