I thought Vancouver was really cheating towards Ghost on the PP last night. You could see, whenever Giroux had the puck on a 5v4, the one forward was leaning towards Ghost a bit (can't really do it on a 5v3). That's something that Ghost will have to work through, but like he said, if they cheat to him, someone else gets more open.

Do goalies get moved at the deadline very often? I can't recall that happening all that much, but I could also be completely wrong.

Yes they do. Mostly as backups though. Last year Neuvirth got traded

I was making a joke about how people have wanted Mason traded, then he gets a shutout

When Luke Schenn & Streit return, Manning should find himself traveling up the Northeast Extension.
- Jsaquella

Absolutely. But I have a feeling one of those two of Schenn and Streit gets moved relatively soon, upon their return

Just a feeling

What do you think is the optimal top 6 when Schenn and Streit are healthy?

I think it would help the offense if the OZ starts Manning has been getting and doing nothing with went to Medvedev or Streit.
- Feanor

Personally, I would go with:
MDZ-Schenn
Streit-Gudas
Ghost-Medvedev
Schultz

Manning to LV. But "hard minutes" yadda yadda yadda.

What do you think is the optimal top 6 when Schenn and Streit are healthy?

I think it would help the offense if the OZ starts Manning has been getting and doing nothing with went to Medvedev or Streit.
- Feanor

My Top 6 if they keep them all

MDZ-Gudas
Streit-The Russian
Ghost-Schenn/Schultz

What do you think is the optimal top 6 when Schenn and Streit are healthy?

I think it would help the offense if the OZ starts Manning has been getting and doing nothing with went to Medvedev or Streit.
- Feanor

Tough question.

MDZ/Gudas
Streit/Medvedev

... seems pretty natural.

But then the 3rd-pair becomes a problem. They seem to want to groom Ghost for the right-side, considering the kids behind him are all lefties. Schenn is better than Schultz, IMO. Do you move Ghost back to the left side?

Then there's Hak's love-affair w/ Manning to consider...

Absolutely. But I have a feeling somebody one of those two of Schenn and Streit gets moved relatively soon, upon their return

Just a feeling
- AllInForFlyers

If they're still right in the middle of the playoff mix, I am not sure they trade anyone before the deadline, unless they slip a bit.

If they're still right in the middle of the playoff mix, I am not sure they trade anyone before the deadline, unless they slip a bit.
- Jsaquella

Definitely wouldn't mind seeing Streit out there on PP2, to be honest

My Top 6 if they keep them all

MDZ-Gudas
Streit-The Russian
Ghost-Schenn/Schultz
- AllInForFlyers

Looks strange on paper, but maybe Streit-Ghost could be a thing... give Streit those cheese Manning minutes Feanor was talking about.

Leaves you w/ either Schultz/Med or Med/Luke on D2... for tougher minutes?

I really don't know, lol.

Tough question.

MDZ/Gudas
Streit/Medvedev

... seems pretty natural.

But then the 3rd-pair becomes a problem. They seem to want to groom Ghost for the right-side, considering the kids behind him are all lefties. Schenn is better than Schultz, IMO. Do you move Ghost back to the left side?

Then there's Hak's love-affair w/ Manning to consider...


- Tomahawk

I would go with:

MDZ-Gudas
Schultz-Streit or Streit/LSchenn
Medvedev-Ghost

Medvedev might benefit from playing his strong side while he's still getting used to the pace and small rinks of the NHL. Like you say, Ghost will likely stay on the right side since that's where his long term future will be.

Tough question.

MDZ/Gudas
Streit/Medvedev

... seems pretty natural.

But then the 3rd-pair becomes a problem. They seem to want to groom Ghost for the right-side, considering the kids behind him are all lefties. Schenn is better than Schultz, IMO. Do you move Ghost back to the left side?

Then there's Hak's love-affair w/ Manning to consider...


- Tomahawk

We're in the final days of Schenn. That is what makes it tricky. I can't fathom a scenario where he is re-signed, so at what point do you just cut that cord?

Looks strange on paper, but maybe Streit-Ghost could be a thing... give Streit those cheese Manning minutes Feanor was talking about.

Leaves you w/ either Schultz/Med or Med/Luke on D2... for tougher minutes?

I really don't know, lol.
- Tomahawk

Me, either -- the mix is still off, if/when everybody is healthy, because Schenn isn't a long-term solution

If they're still right in the middle of the playoff mix, I am not sure they trade anyone before the deadline, unless they slip a bit.
- Jsaquella

I think they have to trade LSchenn by the deadline, and Medvedev if he's not getting extended. Otherwise they will probably be lost for nothing.

How much would Chicago pay for Medvedev to take Scuderi's spot in the lineup at the deadline? We got two 2nds for Kimmo last year and he hadn't even played a game.

I think they have to trade LSchenn by the deadline, and Medvedev if he's not getting extended. Otherwise they will probably be lost for nothing.

How much would Chicago pay for Medvedev to take Scuderi's spot in the lineup at the deadline? We got two 2nds for Kimmo last year and he hadn't even played a game.
- Feanor

The Russian will absolutely have value to a contender, with the way he moves the puck

Sometimes, when I am alone, I imagine the Flyers had picked Max Domi instead of Sam Morin...

Kid has some saucy paws

Me, either -- the mix is still off, if/when everybody is healthy, because Schenn isn't a long-term solution
- AllInForFlyers

There's definitely not an optimal mix to be made out of these parts.

Really glad MDZ/Gudas are playing well, tho.

I think they have to trade LSchenn by the deadline, and Medvedev if he's not getting extended. Otherwise they will probably be lost for nothing.

How much would Chicago pay for Medvedev to take Scuderi's spot in the lineup at the deadline? We got two 2nds for Kimmo last year and he hadn't even played a game.
- Feanor

Yeah, I should have said closer to the deadline. I don't think they rush into a trade immediately. I think they take their time and make a deal near the deadline, unless there's something too good to pass up, like say a 2nd & 4th for Schenn.

The Russian will absolutely have value to a contender, with the way he moves the puck
- AllInForFlyers

Sometimes, when I am alone, I imagine the Flyers had picked Max Domi instead of Sam Morin...

Kid has some saucy paws
- YuenglingJagr

Morin was picked between Nichhuskin and Domi. I don't want to put added pressure on the kid... But yeah.

There's definitely not an optimal mix to be made out of these parts.

Really glad MDZ/Gudas are playing well, tho.
- Tomahawk

They're going to be a thing when the Flyers are good

MDZ's an effing player, man. Don't know what the hell he was doing in NY and Nashville, but that dude's a player and far more competitive out there than he gets credit for

Yeah, I should have said closer to the deadline. I don't think they rush into a trade immediately. I think they take their time and make a deal near the deadline, unless there's something too good to pass up, like say a 2nd & 4th for Schenn.
- Jsaquella

Yeah, there's no rush. They can demote Laughton or waive Umberger or Gagner if necessary, and roll with 8 D, 12 forwards and Vinny for a while.

Sometimes, when I am alone, I imagine the Flyers had picked Max Domi instead of Sam Morin...

Kid has some saucy paws
- YuenglingJagr

Stupid Tie Domi... had to go and have a talented son.

They're going to be a thing when the Flyers are good

MDZ's an effing player, man. Don't know what the hell he was doing in NY and Nashville, but that dude's a player and far more competitive out there than he gets credit for
- AllInForFlyers

Easily the flyers best defensemen right now

The Russian will absolutely have value to a contender, with the way he moves the puck
- AllInForFlyers

Weren't there slight talks of maybe the Caps having interest? Some recruitment from fellow Russian Ovi. He'd be a nice addition for them for playoff depth

Morin was picked between Nichhuskin and Domi. I don't want to put added pressure on the kid... But yeah.
- hereticpride

I'm not too worried, to be honest, because that's what we're talking about right now -- if Morin can develop into a defensively sound partner for Ghost or either Provorov or Sanheim, and can be someone who is capable on the PK, then he is exactly what they need