Yup. Then you look back at the season and you see Cal Pickard as a starter, JVR injured right out of the gate, Simmonds recovering from abdominal surgery and clearly not himself, a bunch of young Dmen, Hexy fired, Hakstol fired,...and lo and behold there they are in the t hick of it at the end of the season. Bodes well for the future.


- Lexington Flyer

Didn't Pickard only start like 3-4 games during the 2nd and 3rd week?

I'm not saying they didn't have a perfect storm of injuries/regression/bad goaltending/etc, but it's not like they went into the season banking on Pickard being their starter. Granted, it is their fault not addressing the goaltending concerns during the summer.

Hey, here's an idea - if you're going to be a richard then just gtfo and spare the rest of us your childishness.

Hey, here's an idea - if you're going to be a richard then just gtfo and spare the rest of us your childishness.
- Scoob

Takes two to tango, right?

yeah, why I keep saying miss by 5, I actually hope Buff stays close in the standings, when the Flyers are out, I hope Buff passes the Flyers in the standings.
- wcorvette

I hope Buffalo finishes 17th for eternity. (frank) that fanbase.

Takes two to tango, right?
- jmatchett383

It's good advice, and with most of the posters I like either gone or rarely visiting, I can't say I'll miss being here. Other than popping in to read Bill's blogs, I'm outta here.

Oh, and MJL, please feel free to eat a large bag of Richards.

Sayonnara!

Sorry. It's what I get for not having enough coffee in the morning. Been watching the Flyers for just about half a century, at this point, I'm gonna get some names confused once in a while!
- BiggE

You also misspelled "scotch." Rough day so far.

Takes two to tango, right?
- jmatchett383

Yup - clear the whole franking dance floor. That said, no need to ask someone to dance when all you really want to do is slew foot them to the floor.

It's not difficult at all to completely ignore a poster that you don't like. I do it every day. See their post, scroll on by. Simple.

Yup - clear the whole franking dance floor. That said, no need to ask someone to dance when all you really want to do is slew foot them to the floor.
- Scoob

I agree. Just saying, it's not always the same side that is out for the slew foot.

For instance, there are times when I'll ask another poster a legit question, and God himself a different poster will chime in with a belligerent response which only serves to start a pissing match.

I've tried my best to simply ignore that individual because I have no time for him and his shenanigans, and I just wish everyone else, including that poster, could just do the same.

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.
- NC Flyers Fan

Brian Elliott
Michael Neuvirth
Jori Lehtera
Mike McKenna

All I can say for sure. I think Goulbourne and Raffl are under 50% to stay.

Mostly they just thank God and all that is holy that you're not there.
- BiggE

LOL

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.
- NC Flyers Fan

MJL
MJL
MJL
MJL
MJL

I agree. Just saying, it's not always the same side that is out for the slew foot.

For instance, there are times when I'll ask another poster a legit question, and God himself a different poster will chime in with a belligerent response which only serves to start a pissing match.

I've tried my best to simply ignore that individual because I have no time for him and his shenanigans, and I just wish everyone else, including that poster, could just do the same.
- jmatchett383

Responding to you, but it's advice for everyone: Just ignore who you don't care for. It's really that simple.

I hate to see some folks leave but if that's how it has to be and it makes here a little more sane, so be it. I come here for legit hockey talk (and the occasional off-topic diversions), not pissing contests trying to change someone else's opinion.

Ignore those you don't care for.

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.
- NC Flyers Fan

Gritty,
Paul Holmgren,
Andrew MacDonald,
Ian Laperriere,
Lauren Hart's horrible anthem renditions.

Gritty,
Paul Holmgren,
Andrew MacDonald,
Ian Laperriere,
Lauren Hart's horrible anthem renditions.



- Tomahawk

When exactly do these anthem rankings come out? Apparently, Lauren Hart is (not was) the #1 ranked anthemist in the NHL. She probably was, maybe 15 years ago, but she's clearly not as good as she was. Not saying she's a bad singer, just not as good what she used to be.

Still would.

Gritty,
Paul Holmgren,
Andrew MacDonald,
Ian Laperriere,
Lauren Hart's horrible anthem renditions.



- Tomahawk

Wrong
Wrong
Wrong
Maybe
Wouldn't call them horrible or amazing plus she isn't bad on the eyes.

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.
- NC Flyers Fan

Neuvirth
Raffl
Elliott


That's all I can think of as far as "letting them go"

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Back to Work, Hart, Friday Night Fights, Ghost SPCA Event
- bmeltzer

For what's it's worth, it is NOT unfathomable to believe that the Isles, Canes, Pens, or Canadiens could falter down the stretch. Regardless, we need to keep picking up 2 regulation points and we have an extremely difficult schedule. BUT, unless 2 teams from above start to fall apart, we do not make the playoffs.

Sorry. I feel dirty for typing that, but our early season "mess" is just too great to overcome.

Neuvirth
Raffl
Elliott


That's all I can think of as far as "letting them go"
- Streit2ThePoint

Trades can be included.

Wouldn't call them horrible or amazing plus she isn't bad on the eyes.
- bird_dog_pa

She's always a beat or two behind the SSB backing track, drives me nuts.

Oh Canada is always fine tho, since she just sings that one straight.

For what's it's worth, it is NOT unfathomable to believe that the Isles, Canes, Pens, or Canadiens could falter down the stretch. Regardless, we need to keep picking up 2 regulation points and we have an extremely difficult schedule. BUT, unless 2 teams from above start to fall apart, we do not make the playoffs.

Sorry. I feel dirty for typing that, but our early season "mess" is just too great to overcome.
- cdearth23

I do think 2 of those teams, likely the Isles and Canes, could falter...but I don't think the Flyers can overcome that. Still, this team has (finally) become enjoyable to watch, and that wasn't the case earlier. But as much as it's cliche, just take it 1 game at a time and try to pick up 2 points every night, and don't worry about things you can't control.

Bill,

A little off topic but what do you think about Wyatt Kalynuk? I have been watching some of his games and he really seems to have some really good skill. Good skater at 6'1''. Should fill out a little more but he seems to have a pretty good offensive game. Not saying he is as dynamic as Gostisbehere but he can make plays and is all over the ice for Wisconsin.

i know Miller gets lot of the attention but Kalynuk provides just as much impact for that team.

Also do you see the Flyers maybe trying to get into the college free agent market this year or do you think they will spend more time in maybe trying to sign guys like Allison and Lacynzki?
- J35Bacher

1) Kalynuk is a good, late-blooming offensive-minded D prospect. Still has room to improve without the puck. Worth signing.

2) I do think the organization will try to sign Laczynski and Allison again this spring, even with the change of GM and AGM. Laczynski has had some injury issues this season but has shown over his collegiate career that he is a good bottom-six type of prospect. Allison had a long road back from the ACL tear and then an unrelated injury, but the main thing is that he is healthy now.

Note: McKenna had not played for the Flyers when I made the list. Gudas is about fit and roster space for the top defenseman on my wish list. Although Ghost is becoming a strong possibility instead. Either would be easy to find a trade partner and get a nice return, maybe fill a different spot.

Flyers 2019 Trade Chart
Neuvirth
Elliott
Stolarz - Edmonton for NHL G Cam Talbot
Gudas
Folin - MTL w/Weise for NHL/AHL D David Schlemko, AHL/NHL F Byron Froese
Lehtera ~ cleared waivers and assigned to AHL Phantoms
Simmonds - NSH for NHL F Ryan Hartman, Conditional 2020 4th rd draft pick
Raffl
Weal - Arizona for 2019 6th rd draft pick, ECHL/AHL D Jacob Graves
Goulbourne
*Leier - Buffalo for AHL/NHL RW Justin Bailey
*Weise - MTL w/Folin for NHL/AHL D David Schlemko, AHL/NHL F Byron Froese

* identifies a player moved who was not on my original list

Note: McKenna had not played for the Flyers when I made the list. Gudas is about fit and roster space for the top defenseman on my wish list. Although Ghost is becoming a strong possibility instead. Either would be easy to find a trade partner and get a nice return, maybe fill a different spot.

- NC Flyers Fan

After the low-hanging fruit (as mentioned by jmatch) those are the ones who come to mind as possibilities for the reasons you state.

List 5 names who played for the Flyers this season and are still with the organization, who will not be with the Flyers next season.
- NC Flyers Fan

Does that mean AHL players also?