I don't really see Morin as a question mark, I just think that huge kids like him take some time to grow into their size and develop. Worse case, I think he'll be a solid 2nd pair shutdown guy who skates on the top PK pairing. Sanheim has unreal potential, but he clearly does have some flaws in his game, he could end up a #1 or a 4/5, it's just too early to tell. Provorov, OTOH, just thinks the game so damned well. Add that to his physical skills and I think there is no way he is anything less than a #2, and he could be a #1.

No matter what, once you add Ghost into the mix, I think the D will be fine for years to come. Next, they need to add more high end talent up front. Konecny looks like a fine player, and Lindblom and Aube-Kubel both have at least a shot at being top 6 forwards, but they need more. Hopefully they can add to the pool in the 1st round of the 2016 draft.

Man, 17-18 and beyond can't come soon enough!
- BiggE

If all of that happens, I'll be amazed, and I know that's not what you are saying.

I think the worst case you laid out for Morin is more likely his top upside, a guy who can anchor a 2nd pair and play top PK minutes.

I agree with everyone else, tho.

1 game after a 5 day break and oh look, Team Negative has shown up in full effect.
Clearly that 1 game is more indicative of their play then say the last 15 games right?

It's not immaterial at all. I believe that if Couturier was put in better roles, and had the right players around him, he could be a 50 point player. He has 6 points in the last 5 games playing with Voracek. If that line stays together, I think we'll get a better idea.
- MJL

right players around him, so you agree he doesn't make his line mates better? I mean it was read and whoever over the years always holding him back right?

Sounded good!
- VladDrag

Thanks!

most seem to think sanheim is this lock and morin the wildcard/potential bust. I myself am not so sure.

no reason to believe they won but I hope they are patient with all of them especially morin. let him earn his bones in the ahl.

also think it is inevitable one of the prospect dman get moved for a forward.

as far as fazleev and ak, time will tell. I wont right them in as locks but nice to have them then not. all 3 of those dman you mentioned (myers,freidman, wilcox)intrigue me a lot.
- rinaldo

I do as well.

I could see a prospect dman moved for a prospect forward.

See how the team responds in San Jose. Bad game across the board...turnovers, weak D, soft goal, etc.

Do we know whether Streit traveled with the team on this trip?
- wolfhounds

yup, Streit is with them. He may return to the lineup Weds

not on same level. But considering they are line mates they do have some influence on each other. If Schenn is playing well you don't think that might help Giroux? And vice versa.
- J35Bacher

Nah , only Couturier gets to use the other players on his line are or arent playing well defense.

right players around him, so you agree he doesn't make his line mates better? I mean it was read and whoever over the years always holding him back right?
- rinaldo

In fairness, very few players actually make their line mates better. They mostly compliment each other.

One guy that I am picking for my sleeper player is Martel for the phantoms. Something about him when he plays and man he can fly. Not sure he will be Tyler Johnson but I think there is something there.
- J35Bacher

Very possible. I haven't seen enough of him to form an opinion.

With regards to Couturier....maybe he's just a very good third line centre or just a poor second line centre....

If he can't get to 50 point range playing with Simmonds and Vorecek along with second pp duty then he may never....not a bad thing. I hope there's more there....not sold yet.

1 game after a 5 day break and oh look, Team Negative has shown up in full effect.
Clearly that 1 game is more indicative of their play then say the last 15 games right?
- opeth_pa

Amazing isn't it?

yup, Streit is with them. He may return to the lineup Weds
- BiggE

He's obviously not going to be in great shape or game-ready, but if MDZ is out, Streit has to get back in, right? And then somebody is waived...

Nah , only Couturier gets to use the other players on his line are or arent playing well defense.
- opeth_pa

What an excuse hog.

What time will the Simmonds trade be announced?

It's not immaterial at all. I believe that if Couturier was put in better roles, and had the right players around him, he could be a 50 point player. He has 6 points in the last 5 games playing with Voracek. If that line stays together, I think we'll get a better idea.
- MJL

Maybe. We'll see. I'm just pointing out where he ranked last season among centers. I don't get into the whole pace or projected points thing...

He's obviously not going to be in great shape or game-ready, but if MDZ is out, Streit has to get back in, right? And then somebody is waived...
- wolfhounds

They played without Streit and Del Zotto last night. If they want to activate and play Streit, the Flyers have to make a move.

What time will the Simmonds trade be announced?
- aightwebang17

If we are getting subban then 6pm... Snider would want to capitalize on primetime coverage. Otherwise about 12ish

If all of that happens, I'll be amazed, and I know that's not what you are saying.

I think the worst case you laid out for Morin is more likely his top upside, a guy who can anchor a 2nd pair and play top PK minutes.

I agree with everyone else, tho.
- VladDrag

What I like about Morin, other than his obvious size and mean streak, is that he skates well, and he seems very committed to working on improving his overall game. He seems like he really has a good head on his shoulders and I really think a lot of fans are going to be pleasantly surprised by him in the future. Basically, I think he can be a bigger, much nastier, version of Braydon Coburn and that works for me.

What time will the Simmonds trade be announced?
- aightwebang17

Noon time

What time will the Simmonds trade be announced?
- aightwebang17

10 minutes after the big Lecavalier announcement.

Maybe. We'll see. I'm just pointing out where he ranked last season among centers. I don't get into the whole pace or projected points thing...
- wolfhounds

It's simply a way to look at things comparitively. A poster made the opinion that a player has to put up 50 points to be considered a 2nd line center. I don't think that's the case. I certainly would like to see Couturier put up 50 points, and I think he has that potential.

What time will the Simmonds trade be announced?
- aightwebang17

After that game last night, Habs canceled the deal. Said they wouldn't take Simmonds or G if the Flyers were giving them away for free. Pretty harsh.

It's simply a way to look at things comparitively. A poster made the opinion that a player has to put up 50 points to be considered a 2nd line center. I don't think that's the case. I certainly would like to see Couturier put up 50 points, and I think he has that potential.
- MJL

Ahh, I see. Totally misread that.

10 minutes after the big Lecavalier announcement.
- PLindbergh31

Oh god plz... We traded pronger for chrissakes can't we do something with a practice dummy?

1 game after a 5 day break and oh look, Team Negative has shown up in full effect.
Clearly that 1 game is more indicative of their play then say the last 15 games right?
- opeth_pa

Not at all. I think most of their problems last night were due to 2 things:

-Anaheim played perhaps their best game of the season
and
-missing Del Zotto really hurt and left a huge hole on D

The only other thing the game left me wondering is if Giroux is nursing an injury because he really didn't look like his usual self out there, nor did he for the last couple of games before the break.