Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Briere, Prospects, Watson, Dupre

Hey Bill,

Was just curios of you thoughts on any players the Flyers might have interest in or even if they have interest, bringing in on a PTO?

I could really see Briere as a great fit for a role in player development similar to Lappy's first role with the organization.

I know there is not really a vacancy right now, but the quick transitions of Giroux and Couturier as pros under his guidance lead me to believe he has a knack for working with young players.

Flyers win the cup this year.

Flyers prospects Shayne Gostisbehere, Samuel Morin and Anthony Stolarz will be at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday to lead a street hockey clinic


Ghost is going to look like a dwarf between those 2!

Flyers win the cup this year.
- benjichronic

Well, I guess the odds are better than that of the Phillies to win the World Series.

Happy 63rd birthday wishes go out to soon-to-be-inducted Flyers Hall of Fame defenseman Jim Watson. Far and away the best homegrown defenseman in Flyers team history, Watson was a five-time NHL All-Star, a member of Team Canada at the 1976 Canada Cup and is the owner of two Stanley Cup rings.

I was lucky enough to meet and have a conversation with Jimmy Watson at an event the day after the Winter Classic Alumni game. Probably one of the nicest 5 time all stars you will ever meet in any sport.

I could really see Briere as a great fit for a role in player development similar to Lappy's first role with the organization.

I know there is not really a vacancy right now, but the quick transitions of Giroux and Couturier as pros under his guidance lead me to believe he has a knack for working with young players.
- Baxter27

Would he be willing to work at Lehigh Valley a few days a week? It's nice to have the AHL team a bit closer to home.

I was lucky enough to meet and have a conversation with Jimmy Watson at an event the day after the Winter Classic Alumni game. Probably one of the nicest 5 time all stars you will ever meet in any sport.
- johndewar

Great guy. So is Joe.

Hey Bill,

Was just curios of you thoughts on any players the Flyers might have interest in or even if they have interest, bringing in on a PTO?
- J35Bacher

Right now, they apparently have no plans to offer PTOs.... that could change, of course.

Flyers win the cup this year.
- benjichronic

Finally!

Flyers win the cup this year.
- benjichronic

Flyers going 82-0 this year.
Go 15-0 to start the playoffs.
You know how it ends.

Flyers going 82-0 this year.
Go 15-0 to start the playoffs.
You know how it ends.
- jmatchett383

Might as well top it off with a Cup Final sweep .

Would he be willing to work at Lehigh Valley a few days a week? It's nice to have the AHL team a bit closer to home.
- johndewar

I see something more along the lines as taking the occasional trip(Lehigh Valley & other NA Junior hockey cities) to visit and familiarize himself with different young players in the organization. Most of his other work could be based out of Philadelphia including prospect & training camps and acclimation of young NHL pros.

Might as well top it off with a Cup Final sweep .
- bmeltzer

haha. Come on Bill, that's not how the story goes. Although, if they win one, by any means, the bucket list is done.

Flyers going 82-0 this year.
Go 15-0 to start the playoffs.
You know how it ends.
- jmatchett383

That would definitely be a choking situation.

Might as well top it off with a Cup Final sweep .
- bmeltzer

Bill.... A hockey expert like yourself should know that a scf sweep is completely unreasonable. They obviously will go 82-0 like jmatchett said, and they'll probably go 16-1 , with one loss in the scf. Duh.

I could really see Briere as a great fit for a role in player development similar to Lappy's first role with the organization.

I know there is not really a vacancy right now, but the quick transitions of Giroux and Couturier as pros under his guidance lead me to believe he has a knack for working with young players.
- Baxter27

"The flyers have come to an agreement with Danny briere as a special rookie development coach. Briere will make his basement available to any flyers rookie who demonstrates the ability to play with the flyers. Briere will provide such services as monitoring closely the rookies' nhl 16 development skills, specialized training on microwaveable meal preparement, and will sharpen the rookies math skills through cross training with briere's kids homework"

Bill.... A hockey expert like yourself should know that a scf sweep is completely unreasonable. They obviously will go 82-0 like jmatchett said, and they'll probably go 16-1 , with one loss in the scf. Duh.
- benjichronic

As Giroux goes for the tap-in goal with 2 seconds left to put them ahead and give them win #16, the very fabric of existence will be torn to shreds. The only thing remaining in the universe will be a slight murmur that sounds like the laugh of Leon Stickle.

As Giroux goes for the tap-in goal with 2 seconds left to put them ahead and give them win #16, the very fabric of existence will be torn to shreds. The only thing remaining in the universe will be a slight murmur that sounds like the laugh of Leon Stickle.
- jmatchett383

Well that, and Keith Richards. He's indestructible.

Thanks Bill. Great write up on Dupre. In addition, everyone knows the Pelle Lindbergh's story. Without sounding too morbid, could you cover other Flyers that had their careers cut short?
Two thumbs up for Danny B. Great career, great person, and a great commercial where he shot the puck at warehouse windows...lol. I hope that you find the next chapter in your hockey life soon.

Well that, and Keith Richards. He's indestructible.
- BiggE

Keith Richards will smoke the non-existent universe.

Flyers going 82-0 this year.
Go 15-0 to start the playoffs.
You know how it ends.
- jmatchett383

lose 4 straight to the oilers?

lose 4 straight to the oilers?
- nails

Most likely the Kings, so we can hear about how the Kings won the trade. Carter with GWGs in games 4-6 and Mike Richards with a 5-on-3 SHG to win Game 7.

Keith Richards will smoke the non-existent universe.
- jmatchett383

Probably