Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 12/30/15 vs. SJ

Zubrus (6'5", 225lbs) definitely doesn't bring the offense, but he can still hold onto the puck. Him next to Thornton (6'4", 220lbs) could make for a difficult line to handle.

By the way, I really dig Gostisbehere's game.

What's not to like?

It would be nice to see Neuvirth get some action tonight. He is about due for a start. The guy has been nothing but excellent.

Hertl is on 4th line duty? Wow.

Hextall should really take a chance on that kid. Would instantly be our best LW.

It would be nice to see Neuvirth get some action tonight. He is about due for a start. The guy has been nothing but excellent.
- 3flyerkids

I was wondering if he might go tonight. Seems like a good time to get him in.

He has been better than Mason over the course of the season. Guess they still are supporting him and believe he's the #1 guy

Hertl is on 4th line duty? Wow.

Hextall should really take a chance on that kid. Would instantly be our best LW.
- hereticpride

I think he is an RFA after the season. How about a Schenn for Hertl trade.

Trading for Hertl will only make the same situation another Center playing out of position.

I think he is an RFA after the season. How about a Schenn for Hertl trade.
- J35Bacher

I'd rather have B Schenn, IMHO.

He has been better than Mason over the course of the season. Guess they still are supporting him and believe he's the #1 guy
- Pelle31Forever

Why wouldnt they?
Mason has been the start for a few seasons now while Neuvirth has done a great job over the course of what 15 games.

I'd rather have B Schenn, IMHO.
- Streit2ThePoint

Really?

I guess I think Hertl has more natural talent and I like he is a winger. Both seem like guys who might need a change.

while its not a cup contender defense, I am so much more enthusiastic about a defense of MDZ/streit/Ghost/Medvedev/Schenn/Gudas with Schultz and Manning as the spares.

Hertl is a center not a winger per the Sharks website roster.

Streit and Luke Schenn probably will be gone at the trade deadline. If they can also lose Schultz and/or Manning I could see Hagg or Alt maybe both getting a cup of coffee to finish the year out.

Hertl is a center not a winger per the Sharks website roster.
- dragonoffrost

Ok.

I could be wrong but I have only seen him play wing.

at least manning is a scratch. cripes, after his last game, he ought to be.

would like to see neuvirth play.

Streit and Luke Schenn probably will be gone at the trade deadline. If they can also lose Schultz and/or Manning I could see Hagg or Alt maybe both getting a cup of coffee to finish the year out.
- dragonoffrost

wouldn't be shocked to see Streit stay and moved at next year's deadline. I'd gladly take what they can get for schultz at the deadline. I like Schenn but sinces its unlikely he would be re-signed, I definitely look to move him

Really?

I guess I think Hertl has more natural talent and I like he is a winger. Both seem like guys who might need a change.
- J35Bacher

I mean I haven't really had a chance to watch Hertl lately. He had a nice breakout year a couple years ago. I think he would play nice with B.Schenn if they have Schenn center.

Hertl - Schenn - Simmonds

while its not a cup contender defense, I am so much more enthusiastic about a defense of MDZ/streit/Ghost/Medvedev/Schenn/Gudas with Schultz and Manning as the spares.
- nastyflyergirl

So who sits when MDZ comes back?

while its not a cup contender defense, I am so much more enthusiastic about a defense of MDZ/streit/Ghost/Medvedev/Schenn/Gudas with Schultz and Manning as the spares.
-nastyflyergirl

FWIW, whether they scratch Schultz, Schenn or Medvedev, it really doesn't matter to me. They are all mediocre in their own way.

So who sits when MDZ comes back?
- section32

if I had my choice, Schultz

wouldn't be shocked to see Streit stay and moved at next year's deadline. I'd gladly take what they can get for schultz at the deadline. I like Schenn but sinces its unlikely he would be re-signed, I definitely look to move him
- nastyflyergirl

Schenn will be the easiest to move. He's younger, righthanded and in the final year of his deal.

Drop Luke off in LA on Saturday.

Hertl is a center not a winger per the Sharks website roster.
- dragonoffrost

In some cases those designations are out of date (Giroux was listed as a RW on NHL.com for years), but Hertl has been used down the middle this season.

http://faceoffs.net/team/SJS

Schenn will be the easiest to move. He's younger, righthanded and in the final year of his deal.
- BiggE

Yeah.

Medvedev could be an option too. I know it's his first year in NHL but he has skills and size teams like. And he is FA after the season.