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SimmerDown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Cold North
Joined: 12.07.2017

Jan 13 @ 2:16 PM ET
Yup.... one of the most hopeful signs amid many.

Oskar Lindblom is now up to 6th in the AHL rookie scoring race, even despite starting out the season pointless through six games.

Philippe Myers, now that he's healthy, seems to get better each game with the Phantoms and is not at all in a bad midseason spot in light of the nagging injury that bothered him til recently.

Morgan Frost is averaging virtually 2 points a game over the last 28 games (55 points), actually increasing his production while two key teammates (including linemate Boris Katchouk) were away at the WJC.

Wade Allison is looking like a pro-ready power forward as a collegiate sophomore who just turned 20.

Isaac Ratcliffe is not on a very good team in Guelph and is still raw in various ways but, in spurts, you can see all the elements of why the Flyers traded three picks to move and get him early in round 2.

Tanner Laczynski is looking like one of those future pros who can be plugged just about anywhere in the lineup -- with top 9-10 being his norm -- and give you some quality minutes.

If Matthew Strome's feet improve -- still a lot of work to be done there --, the rest is there, including both the hands and hockey sense.

Rubtsov, at absolute worst, is a responsible two-way center. There's more offense there that is capable of being unlocked.

- bmeltzer

I caught 2/3 of the Greyhound game last night and every time I watch these games it sure looks like Frost has all the potential to develop into a top tier NHLer. Reminds me a bit like Mitch Marner at this stage.
nastyflyergirl
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: this space for rent, PA
Joined: 09.19.2006

Jan 13 @ 2:38 PM ET
I caught 2/3 of the Greyhound game last night and every time I watch these games it sure looks like Frost has all the potential to develop into a top tier NHLer. Reminds me a bit like Mitch Marner at this stage.
- SimmerDown



think he is NHL ready next year or is he still too slight?
Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

Jan 13 @ 2:55 PM ET
Not Bill but in my opinion I don't see the Flyers pursuing Taveras.
- MJL

Yeah hard pass on that.
SimmerDown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Cold North
Joined: 12.07.2017

Jan 13 @ 2:56 PM ET
think he is NHL ready next year or is he still too slight?
- nastyflyergirl

IMO as just a fan of hockey I'd say it's likely he still spends another season with the greyhounds. But it's early yet lots of hockey to play this season and many camps to follow in the off season.
VladDrag
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: West Chester, PA
Joined: 01.13.2009

Jan 13 @ 3:23 PM ET
Yup.... one of the most hopeful signs amid many.

Oskar Lindblom is now up to 6th in the AHL rookie scoring race, even despite starting out the season pointless through six games.

Philippe Myers, now that he's healthy, seems to get better each game with the Phantoms and is not at all in a bad midseason spot in light of the nagging injury that bothered him til recently.

Morgan Frost is averaging virtually 2 points a game over the last 28 games (55 points), actually increasing his production while two key teammates (including linemate Boris Katchouk) were away at the WJC.

Wade Allison is looking like a pro-ready power forward as a collegiate sophomore who just turned 20.

Isaac Ratcliffe is not on a very good team in Guelph and is still raw in various ways but, in spurts, you can see all the elements of why the Flyers traded three picks to move and get him early in round 2.

Tanner Laczynski is looking like one of those future pros who can be plugged just about anywhere in the lineup -- with top 9-10 being his norm -- and give you some quality minutes.

If Matthew Strome's feet improve -- still a lot of work to be done there --, the rest is there, including both the hands and hockey sense.

Rubtsov, at absolute worst, is a responsible two-way center. There's more offense there that is capable of being unlocked.

- bmeltzer


Trade them before their value drops!
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Jan 13 @ 3:25 PM ET
Is Strome improving his skating. Can anybody tell?
DaveofYork
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: york, PA
Joined: 10.27.2014

Jan 13 @ 3:38 PM ET
Is Strome improving his skating. Can anybody tell?
- Just5

Last I heard, they are timing him with a calendar
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Jan 13 @ 3:40 PM ET
Interesting name on waivers J.T. Brown. He’s a better player for a 4th line than Leier or Lehterä. I don’t see him getting through
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jan 13 @ 3:43 PM ET
Devils to me are the most hated team.
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Jan 13 @ 3:50 PM ET
Devils to me are the most hated team.
- flyer_nutter

I don't mind them. They're fun to watch.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 13 @ 4:06 PM ET
Devils to me are the most hated team.
- flyer_nutter

Not even close to the Rags on my hate-o-meter
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:27 PM ET
Gotta love NBC (frank)ing up the telecast already

Birds
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:31 PM ET
Devils to me are the most hated team.
- flyer_nutter



They are about my 11 most hated team.

I got Rangers 1 - 9, Pens and then maybe the Devils
VladDrag
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: West Chester, PA
Joined: 01.13.2009

Jan 13 @ 4:35 PM ET
Bird Time!
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:37 PM ET
Man that throw was ugly but it worked and we will take it!
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 13 @ 4:38 PM ET
FFS, great start
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:38 PM ET
lol eagles
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:39 PM ET
Brutal start.

Forget and get moving or this game could get ugly
Dkos
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Jan 13 @ 4:40 PM ET
lol eagles
- hereticpride

I’m already bored
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 13 @ 4:42 PM ET
Brutal start.

Forget and get moving or this game could get ugly

- opeth_pa

Need to spend less time worrying about being disrespected and more time worrying about the Falcons. Eagles look like crap right now.
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:43 PM ET
Need to spend less time worrying about being disrespected and more time worrying about the Falcons. Eagles look like crap right now.
- BiggE



Need the d to hold them to a FG here.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:44 PM ET
Brutal start.

Forget and get moving or this game could get ugly

- opeth_pa

Could? The first play was hilariously bad. Followed immediately by a fumble.

I'll be flat out shocked if this is a close game.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 13 @ 4:46 PM ET
Need the d to hold them to a FG here.
- opeth_pa

Yup, a TD would have hurt. Time for the O to redeem themselves. Can't afford any more turnovers
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 13 @ 4:47 PM ET
Could? The first play was hilariously bad. Followed immediately by a fumble.

I'll be flat out shocked if this is a close game.

- hereticpride

Classic Philly luck: earn the top seed, lose superstar QB

sigh
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Jan 13 @ 4:49 PM ET
Classic Philly luck: earn the top seed, lose superstar QB

sigh

- BiggE



Agreed..
They should just give them the game right now..
Dont even bother playing the next 3.5 quarters.
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