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flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jun 23 @ 10:52 PM ET
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If Hex can move out maybe some of Read/Weise/Mac/Fil/Lehtera then things look better.

If all of those fools are in opening night its comical.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:52 PM ET
Lehtera 4.7 million cap hit. Had 7 goals last year.
- PLindbergh31

what about the 2 1st round picks we also got?
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Jun 23 @ 10:52 PM ET
THeyll leave it open in his honor
- YuenglingJagr


With all the production from the second unit they don't need Schenn.
Can't wait til Lehtonen or Niemi is added as the goaltender.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jun 23 @ 10:52 PM ET
I wouldn't, I want him going every other shift on the PK. I'd give Lindblom a long look in that spot. However, the new pp coach may radically change the basic set up so we may see quite a few changes. The only guaranteed locks on the 1st unit are G, Simmons and Ghost.
- BiggE


You and others are correct in that they may overhaul the PP, but here's the thing:

I think they're kinda running it the way it needs to be run

Giroux's one of the best I've ever seen at running it off the wall -- that's not hyperbole. That dude is an absolute beast on the PP in that role, and with (hopefully) Ghost in a good place for next season and Simmonds showing no signs of decline...yeah, you can overhaul it, but I'm not sure I would

I'm serious, by the way. Giroux is a beast as a PP QB, in the same conversation for as good as I've seen
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:53 PM ET
I'm conflicted. Love adding first round picks and top prospects but also like current players who can score.
- MJL

schenn can't score 5v5
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:53 PM ET
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If Hex can move out maybe some of Read/Weise/Mac/Fil/Lehtera then things look better.

If all of those fools are in opening night its comical.

- flyer_nutter


They can unload Lehtera and Filppula if they need to.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:53 PM ET
That's very shortsighted. Not only did Schenn score on the PP but he was also paramount to the success of the PP by winning puck battles and puck races for loose pucks. He was very strong in that area.
- MJL


Always left me wanting more. Inconsistent. Time to move on from some of the core guys that are part of a team that has not been good for a few years. John Shannon reported chatter about our captain today as well.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jun 23 @ 10:54 PM ET
They can unload Lehtera and Filppula if they need to.
- MJL


I suppose. They could probably also unload Read and maybe even Mac if they are willing to sweeten the deal.

Will they? We shall see.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Jun 23 @ 10:54 PM ET
We picked Nolan Patrick in the draft and most of us would have murdered a homeless guy to get this guy before the Flyers luckily got the 2nd pick in the draft.

And somehow, we're fixated on how we're replacing Brayden Schenn's PP contribution? Really?

- johndewar


We

As in the troll
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:56 PM ET
6/23/11 - PHI trades Mike Richards/Jeff Carter
6/23/12 - PHI trades James van Riemsdyk
6/23/14 - PHI trades Scott Hartnell
6/23/17 - ???

- 2Real

Time to finish this post

6/23/17 - PHI trades Brayden Schenn
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jun 23 @ 10:56 PM ET
Look at every team's roster. See how many 20+ goal 50+ point forwards they have. May not be extremely difficult but also not that easy to find.
- MJL

This is fair.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET
We

As in the troll

- Giroux_Is_God


I know.

You know I don't mean you.

Lawless18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.30.2014

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET
Oh what a night! All part of the process!
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET

- johndewar


Williams, Gagne, Richards, Boucher, Downie, and Travis Mother(frank)ing Konecny.
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET
Time to finish this post

6/23/17 - PHI trades Brayden Schenn

- 2Real

I'm marking this date on my calendar every year going forward
Tfaehner
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.25.2012

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET


Flyers intend on keeping lehtera per hextall.

Tfaehner
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.25.2012

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET


Flyers intend on keeping lehtera per hextall.

rinaldo
Joined: 05.10.2011

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET
So 2 picks you hope turn into Schenn for Schenn. Then reach on one of the picks
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:57 PM ET
You and others are correct in that they may overhaul the PP, but here's the thing:

I think they're kinda running it the way it needs to be run

Giroux's one of the best I've ever seen at running it off the wall -- that's not hyperbole. That dude is an absolute beast on the PP in that role, and with (hopefully) Ghost in a good place for next season and Simmonds showing no signs of decline...yeah, you can overhaul it, but I'm not sure I would

I'm serious, by the way. Giroux is a beast as a PP QB, in the same conversation for as good as I've seen

- AllInForFlyers


Mullen was let go and a different coach was brought in to coach the forwards and the PP. I think it's safe bet that something is going to change on the PP.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jun 23 @ 10:58 PM ET
Time to finish this post

6/23/17 - PHI trades Brayden Schenn

- 2Real



Still an hour to go.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jun 23 @ 10:58 PM ET
This is fair.
- Mordecai


Totally fair, but I think Hextall thinks he can replicate that production between Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom.

And I think he happens to be right.
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jun 23 @ 10:58 PM ET
So 2 picks you turn into Schenn for Schenn. Then reach on one of the picks
- rinaldo

Frost is a solid prospect with a good floor and great ceiling. Schenn is replaceable. Especially if Lindblom or Patrick step seamlessly into the NHL
Tfaehner
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.25.2012

Jun 23 @ 10:59 PM ET

With blues fleecing pens they essentially got schenn for Reaves and a late first in 2018 or 2019
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jun 23 @ 10:59 PM ET
Totally fair, but I think Hextall thinks he can replicate that production between Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom.

And I think he happens to be right.

- johndewar

I'm willing to make that bet as well but I'm not afraid to admit I'm incredibly biased
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jun 23 @ 10:59 PM ET
I know.

You know I don't mean you.


- johndewar

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