Bill Meltzer: Development Camp: Day 2

What in the heck was happening in the last blob?

Alot of cat fighting.

Will Sergio Dipp be between the benches tomorrow?

The forward lines, which are likely to be close to the combos in Wednesday's Rookie Game at the Wells Fargo Center

Will they only dress 12 forwards and 6 dmen for the rookie game?

Will they only dress 12 forwards and 6 dmen for the rookie game?
- Feanor

I was wondering the same thing. That would be one crowded bench.

Few question, Bill:

1) How has Kosorenkov looked? Haven't heard anything.

2) Do you imagine the stream for the prospects game will be of good quality? I tuned into a few periods for other teams, and some were great and others poor. They're clearly going all out for this event and as someone who couldn't score tickets, I'm hoping it's not WHL steam quality if you catch my drift. But I'm sure the commentating will be aces!

Few question, Bill:

1) How has Kosorenkov looked? Haven't heard anything.

2) Do you imagine the stream for the prospects game will be of good quality? I tuned into a few periods for other teams, and some were great and others poor. They're clearly going all out for this event and as someone who couldn't score tickets, I'm hoping it's not WHL steam quality if you catch my drift. But I'm sure the commentating will be aces!
- Mononoke

1) Hard to focus too much on any one player with so many players on the ice, no numbers on the jerseys (helmets only), etc. That said, he scored a pretty goal against Hart during one of the drills.

2) Not sure about the technical aspects of the stream. The game might -- not definitely but might -- subsequently be uploaded for archiving, so hopefully it will be smooth.

Will they only dress 12 forwards and 6 dmen for the rookie game?
- Feanor

No.... everyone will get a look, barring an injury.

Bill Meltzer: Development Camp: Day 2
- bmeltzer

I'm hoping for a Nolan Patrick standout performance. Kinda hoping he'll play against Morin. The last real standout I can remember was JvR when he was looking for a spot with the big club. JvR was impressive throughout his entire camp. Not to say Konecny and Provorov weren't good last year, I just remember JvR being good in every game leading up to the season opener.

I'm hoping for a Nolan Patrick standout performance. Kinda hoping he'll play against Morin. The last real standout I can remember was JvR when he was looking for a spot with the big club. JvR was impressive throughout his entire camp.
- SuperSchennBros

Keep expectations in check. Patrick is just off a surgery that takes a while to get your game back, has only felt 100 pct for about three weeks and is in his first NHL camp to boot. May take him a little while to settle in. Two things do stand out, though: very fast shot release and he sees the ice well.

Keep expectations in check. Patrick is just off a surgery that takes a while to get your game back, has only felt 100 pct for about three weeks and is in his first NHL camp to boot. May take him a little while to settle in. Two things do stand out, though: very fast shot release and he sees the ice well.
- bmeltzer

If he doesn't make the team out of camp, I expect us to be very average.

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1) Hard to focus too much on any one player with so many players on the ice, no numbers on the jerseys (helmets only), etc. That said, he scored a pretty goal against Hart during one of the drills.

2) Not sure about the technical aspects of the stream. The game might -- not definitely but might -- subsequently be uploaded for archiving, so hopefully it will be smooth.
- bmeltzer

Don't forget to ask up front if you'll be on camera.

What time is tomorrow's game?

What time is tomorrow's game?
- Doc_Sarcasm

7pm

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Tomorrow's Rookie Game at the Wells Fargo Center will be streamed on the Flyers' official site. Brian Smith will handle play-by-play duties. I will be doing color commentary in addition to filing a post-game report for the Flyers' official site. This is my second-ever game broadcasting gig. On Sept. 11, 2009, I did the Flyers vs. Capitals Rookie Game from the Skate Zone in Voorhees

Now, I'll definitely be tuning in via the website.

#FreeBillMeltzer

If he doesn't make the team out of camp, I expect us to be very average.
- SuperSchennBros

Even if he does....I still kinda expect us to be average, but at least we'll be the kind of average that's on the upswing.

If he doesn't make the team out of camp, I expect us to be very average.
- SuperSchennBros

I don't think Patrick is going to make or break the team this year. My expectations for Patrick is a 28 - 38 point season. It's not like he's a proven 60 point player in the league.

What I am saying is I don't expect Patrick to be THE guy right away.

Will Sergio Dipp be between the benches tomorrow?
- Mononoke

He'll now have to learn Canadian if he starts doing hockey.

Now, I'll definitely be tuning in via the website.

#FreeBillMeltzer
- johndewar

Although I don't actually remember the first commentary Bill did, I do vaguely remember Bill saying that he wasn't very comfortable in that situation. Hopefully, doing color is a bit more up his alley. Gotta be better than Pierre.

Don't forget to ask up front if you'll be on camera.

- mayorofangrytown

I just want to be able to see the entire ice surface and to have a headset with sufficient wire. Didn't have either in 2009.

I just want to be able to see the entire ice surface and to have a headset with sufficient wire. Didn't have either in 2009.
- bmeltzer

Could you work in a few Hockeybuzz name drops?

"You know, when you're ranking these young players, a top-10 list by BiggE is a good place to start..."

"Don't forget that, as MJL has said, these kids aren't goign to be given anything."

"Hey, have you played Destiny 2 yet?"

Could you work in a few Hockeybuzz name drops?
- jmatchett383

Perhaps "Jmatchett, what a pass!"

Perhaps "Jmatchett, what a pass!"
- bmeltzer

I'll gladly take what I can get, but I edited to offer some juicier ones.