Some among us are impatient and don't understand how long it takes to develop a goalie. They read the headlines about Hart being the savior* and that's all they need to know.

*How the f can anyone even know that? When I hear opposing/national television announcers talking about how he's the savior my blood begins to boil. Stop parroting stuff you hear but don't know anything about! sheesh
- Scoob

I’m in favour of the kid having a poopload of AHL time. He hasn’t been lighting it up down there either. Zero reason to rush him.

I’m in favour of the kid having a poopload of AHL time. He hasn’t been lighting it up down there either. Zero reason to rush him.
- flyer_nutter

This.

Talk of bringing him up to the NHL is silly.

Chuck fletcher and Ron Francis apparently are some names dreger threw out

Chuck fletcher and Ron Francis apparently are some names dreger threw out
- Just5

Nonononono

Why Couturier?
- pinkfloydfreak

Great contract, size/strength, now an easily projectable 60-70 two-way center

People can laugh at some of the weaknesses that he has, but I am totally serious when I say this: He's one of the 10 best 1Cs in the league

1. McDavid
2. Crosby/Malkin
3. MacKinnon
4. Bergeron
5. Seguin
6. Matthews/Tavares
7. Kuznetsov
8. Scheifle
9. Kopitar
10. Couturier

oh, please, you know that's not what I'm saying. You're usually the level-headed guy. Calm down.
- Dkos

Are you the only guy who is allowed to kid around?

Chuck fletcher and Ron Francis apparently are some names dreger threw out
- Just5

Huh. Fletcher used to be pretty aggressive, but he got more cautious over the years. Francis is just about as patient as Hextall, but had fewer resources in Carolina

I wouldn't necessarily jump off a cliff if it was either of them

Agreed. Keeping a coach who is stubborn, ineffective, and misusing a roster because he's "your hire" is a substantial "philosophical difference."
- Flyskippy

This move says to me that the upper brass doesn't think the coaching is the issue. They think the issue is the players the GM gave to the coach to use.

Haven't back read but I'm sure all the key pointers have been discussed.

All I'll say at least they took one of the necessary steps and I'm sure Hakstol will be gone soon too. GM is always going to want to bring in their guy.

IM GOING TO MAKE PLIND LOOK LIKE THE MOST POSITIVE (frank)ER ON THE INTERNET

What about that other young guy Toronto got rid of when they chose Dubas over him?

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Haven't back read but I'm sure all the key pointers have been discussed.

All I'll say at least they took one of the necessary steps and I'm sure Hakstol will be gone soon too. GM is always going to want to bring in their guy.
- Pelle31Forever

He’s out. Just a matter of time.

How do you know Hexy was fired for not relieving Hakstol of his duties? Maaaaaaaybe Hexy wanted to fire Hak buuuut Homer said no.
How does that grab ya.





Yeah prolly not

What about that other young guy Toronto got rid of when they chose Dubas over him?
- bulet13

Mark Hunter, but he isn't really young

Great contract, size/strength, now an easily projectable 60-70 two-way center

People can laugh at some of the weaknesses that he has, but I am totally serious when I say this: He's one of the 10 best 1Cs in the league

1. McDavid
2. Crosby/Malkin
3. MacKinnon
4. Bergeron
5. Seguin
6. Matthews/Tavares
7. Kuznetsov
8. Scheifle
9. Kopitar
10. Couturier
- AllInForFlyers

Barkov is a top 5 center IMO

If the goalie situation is the (arguably) biggest narrative for Hexy doing a poor job, I just don’t understand how a new GM will fix this. How many starting goalies have been traded since Ron took over that have also made a positive impact with their new team? I can only think of Roberto Luongo, maybe Ryan Miller? On top of this, which goalies since he took over hit UFA that could have helped this team?

Huh. Fletcher used to be pretty aggressive, but he got more cautious over the years. Francis is just about as patient as Hextall, but had fewer resources in Carolina

I wouldn't necessarily jump off a cliff if it was either of them
- AllInForFlyers

I wonder about Chris Pryor. He's been the assistant GM and he was involved in the drafts and a lot of the scouting that built this farm system. He was mentioned in the past as a future GM guy.

This move says to me that the upper brass doesn't think the coaching is the issue. They think the issue is the players the GM gave to the coach to use.
- MJL

I thought about this too, and you maybe right or they are just going to hire the GM and let him decide what to do with the coaching staff. Either way, I wouldn't be surprised if some or all of the coaching staff is gone upon hiring a new GM if not sooner.

Barkov is a top 5 center IMO
- JFlyers00

He very well could be, and I have zero issues if somebody calls me on missing him because I do love the player

The fact is you can have 20 prospects and if two or three pan out you have been a success. Do you really think Rubstov will ever star in the nhl? I will bet my car that he will not (my cheap one) Point is you need a good gm to recognize the intangible of prospects and likeliness to succeed. For example Puljujarvi was not developing in Edmonton partly because of mismanagement but now that Hitch is there I would expect to see Puljujarvi scoring in the near future.
- joegreif17

I never mentioned Rubtsov at all.

The Flyers have far more than 2 or 3 per 20 prospects right now in the system that will pan out. They have a ton of draft picks also. They have to be willing to make those tough calls on what they have, what they will need and what they can safely spare.

This move says to me that the upper brass doesn't think the coaching is the issue. They think the issue is the players the GM gave to the coach to use.
- MJL

Actually my greatest fear and wouldn't call it a totally unfounded claim (rare for you)


This move needs to be in concert with a cleaning house of the coaching staff, sans Knoblauch perhaps.

Mark Hunter, but he isn't really young
- AllInForFlyers

Whatever age is just a construct. What about him? He seemed promising

We have a stockpile of assets, thanks to Hexy. Far more than a great team truly needs. We are being hoarders at the expense of this season and our pride. If you read what I posted earlier, you know I don’t want them to blow it up.

I don’t want a developing young roster player traded unless we get an equal value young roster player back. We have to find middle ground, now that the foundation has been built. It can’t stop there or we will be waiting around forever.
- NC Flyers Fan

I don't think a situation exists where a team has more assets than they truly need. No such thing.

Homer also thought LSchenn was a top 4 dman back then. Presumably his opinions change over time.
- Feanor

unpossible!