Hart in the NHL this year should be for emergency purposes only. Let him see a season of pro competition in the AHL. No sense rushing him to the NHL. Hart doesn't make them a contender (yet)

It would be unfortunate if they lost a lot of games due in a large part to goaltending.

I truly agree with the fact that probably one of these youngsters becomes your starter but going in with Elliot/Neuvirth is just asking for trouble.

Imo have to hope one of Lyon/Stolarz can grab the reigns a bit. Not sure Elliot can give you more than 50.

It would be unfortunate if they lost a lot of games due in a large part to goaltending.

I truly agree with the fact that probably one of these youngsters becomes your starter but going in with Elliot/Neuvirth is just asking for trouble.

Imo have to hope one of Lyon/Stolarz can grab the reigns a bit. Not sure Elliot can give you more than 50.
- flyer_nutter

Yup

It would be unfortunate if they lost a lot of games due in a large part to goaltending.

I truly agree with the fact that probably one of these youngsters becomes your starter but going in with Elliot/Neuvirth is just asking for trouble.

Imo have to hope one of Lyon/Stolarz can grab the reigns a bit. Not sure Elliot can give you more than 50.
- flyer_nutter

Fun fact: Brian Elliot has only played in 50+ games once.

8 years ago.

Hart in the NHL this year should be for emergency purposes only. Let him see a season of pro competition in the AHL. No sense rushing him to the NHL. Hart doesn't make them a contender (yet)
- Giroux_Is_God

I really think this is the plan. The only problem is all 4 other guys can’t seem to stay healthy. Hart will hopefully be given the opportunity to develop at his own pace.

Fun fact: Brian Elliot has only played in 50+ games once.

8 years ago.
- johndewar

My guess is ain’t happening this year either.

Martel claimed by Tampa

Martel claimed by Tampa
- bulet13

Not a big loss.

After watching Lehtera I am not confident he is the right choice for the 4th line. I understand the NHL veteran stuff, but he is slow. Just looks out of place. Slide Laughton to center and use someone else on wing.

We couldn't give Neirvirth away this summer for free, now we really can't.

Lets start with Carter Hart and Stoltz. We'll be fine. Better then Brian Elliot who is gone after the season anyhow.

Not a big loss.
- MJL

Agree. Now watch him flourish in Tampa lol

Agree. Now watch him flourish in Tampa lol
- bulet13

I don't believe he is an NHL player but I could certainly be wrong about that.

Martel claimed by Tampa
- bulet13

Good luck to him....he didn’t appear to be anything more then an after thought here.

We couldn't give Neirvirth away this summer for free, now we really can't.

Lets start with Carter Hart and Stoltz. We'll be fine. Better then Brian Elliot who is gone after the season anyhow.
- atlasgibbs

If all these (frank)ers keep getting hurt, that might happen. Obviously not plan A, B or C...

Agree. Now watch him flourish in Tampa lol
- bulet13

Tampa knows what to do with midgets

After watching Lehtera I am not confident he is the right choice for the 4th line. I understand the NHL veteran stuff, but he is slow. Just looks out of place. Slide Laughton to center and use someone else on wing.
- cdearth23

Could not agree less. Lehtera is a better center. Slide Laughton to wing, at least until we find someone who will trade a pick for him.

Could not agree less. Lehtera is a better center. Slide Laughton to wing, at least until we find someone who will trade a pick for him.
- hockeyal

Your schtick is getting old

I agree his injuries are frustrating and I don't trust him but you just can't say they should've moved on from him in the off season. How much of a market do you think there was for an oft injured and inconsistent goaltender?
- MJL

Then u buy him out as cap hit was minimal

Could not agree less. Lehtera is a better center. Slide Laughton to wing, at least until we find someone who will trade a pick for him.
- hockeyal

Why would the Flyers want to trade Laughton? He is going to be a good player for the Flyers this season.

What happened to Vecchione?

Your schtick is getting old
- bulet13

Yes, we know, everybody loves the little engine that could, and his can do spirit!

I'd love him more in Lehigh Valley.

Why would the Flyers want to trade Laughton? He is going to be a good player for the Flyers this season.

What happened to Vecchione?
- MJL

Good one.

That was an option but why do that? The much better option wold be to waive him and send him down. That's now less likely with the injury to Lyon unless they think Stolarz is ready to backup. If it's a groin, that can linger. That's the worry and don't want to get into having to over play Elliott again. They might want to look at the waiver list and see who becomes available. They have too many goalies under contract as is. They could go with 3 goalies and 13 forwards.
- MJL

As u said too many goalies under contract. That’s why u buy him out to free up a goaleo spot of it was needed.

Good one.
- hockeyal

Answer the questions.

Martel claimed by Tampa
- bulet13

Hey, we got that contract slot back after signing Zamula

Answer the questions.
- MJL

Laughton is playing the best hockey of his career this year in camp, good enough to be the 13th forward. He is pretty much interchangeable in games with Knight, Carey, Varone.

The reality is that the Mike Vecchione who showed up to camp this year is a less capable player than the one who should have bee 4C last year. I don;t know why, but he deserves to be cut.

And the Vorobyev who showed up to camp is Jeckyl Vorobyev and not Hyde Vorobyev. IF he doesn't get lazy and take nights/shifts off, and continues to play disciplined he should be 3C, he will help the PK and have a long stint as 4C as soon as Frost (and/or Lycksell) is ready.