Friedman is a long-shot prospect. Yes, the ceiling is high, but there are a lot of factors that work against him.

Looking at the Flyers problems (speed, scoring, PK, LW) -- I think it's a gamble I'd be willing to take.

I understand the concerns, and I'm not advocating going back to the Homer era of throwing away prospects and picks willy-nilly (a word that is greatly underused) -- but if the targeted player addresses specific needs to the club, I think it could work.

But then again -- I'm not a GM. And I don't think Mr. Hextall will be taking my call anytime soon.
- Moose_15

How is he a long shot prospect? Please elaborate.

ok and you said 2 sub 6 ft dman did you not?
- rinaldo

I think he was referring to Ghost, saying they hit on one small d-man in the 3rd, what are the chances of it happening again.

ty, just trying to stay on topic
- funmaster18

You're slaying it.

I think he was referring to Ghost, saying they hit on one small d-man in the 3rd, what are the chances of it happening again.
- jmatchett383

We have to be the best at something don't we?

How is he a long shot prospect? Please elaborate.
- rinaldo

I think he's a long shot because he is relatively low on the pecking order, after the big 4, and some of Hagg, and Alt. Also, Wilcox and Myers are racing up the charts as well. 'm not saying he's got no shot, but he's far from an A+ prospect.

ok and you said 2 sub 6 ft dman did you not?
- rinaldo

Yes. They already hit big on the first one -- Gostisbehere.

ok and you said 2 sub 6 ft dman did you not?
- rinaldo

The other is Ghost

EDIT: I was making coffee damnit

How is he a long shot prospect? Please elaborate.
- rinaldo

Probably because he's significantly undersized for a Dman and lacks the blazing speed of a Sanheim or the off the charts skill of Ghost.

We have to be the best at something don't we?
- mayorofangrytown

The Flyers are the best in the NHL at drafting players named "Terrance Amorosa."

I think he's a long shot because he is relatively low on the pecking order, after the big 4, and some of Hagg, and Alt. Also, Wilcox and Myers are racing up the charts as well. 'm not saying he's got no shot, but he's far from an A+ prospect.
- jmatchett383

Thanks for the assists.

(I say that knowing that we differ on some opinions on their respective values.)

Probably because he's significantly undersized for a Dman and lacks the blazing speed of a Sanheim or the off the charts skill of Ghost.
- BiggE

There are more Bowling Green alum associated with the NHL than I expected

The Flyers are the best in the NHL at drafting players named "Terrance Amorosa."
- jmatchett383

And they have the #1 ranked anthem singer in the NHL. It must be true cause Lou Nolan said so.

There are more Bowling Green alum associated with the NHL than I expected
- YuenglingJagr

Kenny Morrow says hello

Yep.

Why bother getting worked up in any way over an exhibition game unless someone is making you pay for it or you're actually excited for it.

Should never engender negativity.
- mayorofangrytown

Why? Because it interrupts the regular season. It is insane and asinine to have an exhibition game in the middle of the regular season.

I think he's a long shot because he is relatively low on the pecking order, after the big 4, and some of Hagg, and Alt. Also, Wilcox and Myers are racing up the charts as well. 'm not saying he's got no shot, but he's far from an A+ prospect.
- jmatchett383

Is it not fair to say that Freidman has also shot up the charts? Forget the big 4 as that has no bearing on whether he is a long shot or not

We have to be the best at something don't we?
- mayorofangrytown

If you add up number of Cups, Calders, Norris', and President's trophies over the past 40 years the Flyers grand total is...???

The Flyers are the best in the NHL at drafting players named "Terrance Amorosa."
- jmatchett383

Makes me want a cheese steak

Probably because he's significantly undersized for a Dman and lacks the blazing speed of a Sanheim or the off the charts skill of Ghost.
- BiggE

undersized now. How was Ghost looking as a sophomore in college?

And they have the #1 ranked anthem singer in the NHL. It must be true cause Lou Nolan said so.
- BiggE

Flyers are the best team at trading "retired" players currently on an active roster who are already elected into the HoF and working for the NHL.

If you add up number of Cups, Calders, Norris', and President's trophies over the past 40 years the Flyers grand total is...???
- PLindbergh31

156. Unless they add these things differently than other teams or are just bad at math.

And they have the #1 ranked anthem singer in the NHL. It must be true cause Lou Nolan said so.
- BiggE

Gonna stick my neck out pretty far on this one...but I have to say Lauren Hart is wearing off on me. I just don't love it every game. It really boils down to her sing "and the home..." as if it were one word. Wouldn't be considered elite in my opinion

and-the-home of the brave

/anthembuzz

Flyers are the best team at trading "retired" players currently on an active roster who are already elected into the HoF and working for the NHL.
- Moose_15

That'll never fit on a t-shirt

That'll never fit on a t-shirt
- mayorofangrytown

Maybe a rally towel?

undersized now. How was Ghost looking as a sophomore in college?
- rinaldo

Maybe 15 lbs. lighter.

But I attribute that more to the freshman 15, though.

undersized now. How was Ghost looking as a sophomore in college?
- rinaldo

I don't think he is as long shot as people state.

He is a sophomore in college. Gostisbehere wasn't this great prospect until his junior year when he started to dominate and people could see the skill.

Also he is playing at bowling green so he isn't getting the same attention as union or other big name schools.

I would rather hang on to my assets, unless it is something like youth for youth, that fits a need.