Vince Velazquez leaves after 2 pitches. Looks like more great Philadelphia sports news in a wonderful sports landscape.

Vince Velazquez leaves after 2 pitches. Looks like more great Philadelphia sports news in a wonderful sports landscape.
- PLindbergh31

He shouldve stayed longer than that

Man, good luck finding a center through trade in this league. The wheel has spun from Goalies to Defensemen and onto Centers as the NHLs hottest commodity.

Id look to draft that guy.
- mayorofangrytown

I'd be willing to pay a premium for a good one. Not like I'm asking Marner for Morin

He's more like Couturier.

http://stats.hockeyanalys...ort=PCTRelTM&sortdir=DESC
- Feanor

huh?

I think he's one of those guys that doesn't dominate or isn't flashy, but he looks to me to be the type of all around top 4 guy with good size, wheels and skill that plays 15 years in the NHL. I'd be very happy with him at 18
- BiggE

He'll probably be a pretty decent defensive player once he settles his game down a bit.

I'm just not sold on his ability to put all his tools together, tho.

I still dont understand why everyone slobbers over Hertl. From a statistical output he is Brayden Schenn with less hype
- YuenglingJagr

He's more like Couts than Schenn

Edit: leight

10/09/13 - the hype endures


- Scoob

He's really not flashy like that. He's just really good

I'd be willing to pay a premium for a good one. Not like I'm asking Marner for Morin
- PhillySportsGuy

I just think we're too far away to start offering up multiple assets for one decent player.

I just think we're too far away to start offering up multiple assets for one decent player.
- mayorofangrytown

I agree...really need to see what we have on the horizon before they start doing that. It woudlnt be impossible to predict but its a riskier proposition

I just think we're too far away to start offering up multiple assets for one decent player.
- mayorofangrytown

i actually don't think they're that far. I'd like to see an extended stretch with a healthy Ghost, G, Jake, Couturier and MDZ

i actually don't think they're that far. I'd like to see an extended stretch with a healthy Ghost, G, Jake, Couturier and MDZ
- PhillySportsGuy

I wish armchair gm was still around

He's really not flashy like that. He's just really good
- PhillySportsGuy

I'll guess that a vet or two had a few words with him after that goal.

But yes, he's good. Not elite, but good.

i actually don't think they're that far. I'd like to see an extended stretch with a healthy Ghost, G, Jake, Couturier and MDZ
- PhillySportsGuy

They arent far from being very competitive, but they are far from identifying their long term core

I wish armchair gm was still around
- Streit2ThePoint

You just need to know where to look

What is the deal with that kid? Did they make us take him? They certainly don't act like they want him on the ice any where.
- mayorofangrytown

He was lighting up the A for the Kings.

You just need to know where to look
- YuenglingJagr

brb

He was lighting up the A for the Kings.
- Pixote Andolini

The Phantoms blow too. Maybe he'll help out down there this season.

The Phantoms blow too. Maybe he'll help out down there this season.
- mayorofangrytown

why did Weal not play on the phantoms?
were they afraid they'd lose him on waivers?

The Phantoms blow too. Maybe he'll help out down there this season.
- mayorofangrytown

They are hoping people forget about him so they can sneak him through waivers

He'll probably be a pretty decent defensive player once he settles his game down a bit.

I'm just not sold on his ability to put all his tools together, tho.
- Tomahawk

We talking Chickenrun? He's not dropping to 18. He murdered the combine and interviews too. I still doubt he falls past top 10. I don't care for him either.....in some ways he reminds me of a high end Nick Schultz. That's not a bad player. But it isn't one I make a top pick on. He just doesn't have what is needed upstairs to be that top pairing guy imo. At least not one in the metrics. But I'm sure a GM/coach sees the size, tools, and intensity and will make him one.

I do like though how if he did fall to 18, we HAVE to take him...if that happened, there's a good chance it happened for a reason....

Chychrun and McLeod are much the same player to me. One plays fwd, one d. Same strengths and issues.

huh?
- YuenglingJagr

Huh is right. It's people like YOU who ain't been following Hertl since he scored 4 and made Jumbo whip out his Richard.

why did Weal not play on the phantoms?
were they afraid they'd lose him on waivers?
- Marc D

Yep. Not good enough to play, but valuable enough to not lose...or something like that.

I'll guess that a vet or two had a few words with him after that goal.

But yes, he's good. Not elite, but good.
- Scoob

If someone had pulled a Boulerice on Kesler on him after that goal, I'd understand.

Huh is right. It's people like YOU who ain't been following Hertl since he scored 4 and made Jumbo whip out his Richard.
- Mononoke

keep sassing and I will pull your beard

I'd be willing to pay a premium for a good one. Not like I'm asking Marner for Morin
- PhillySportsGuy

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