https://www.usatoday.com/...hip-alexander/1150176001/

More motivation for me to root for the Jerks to beat Boston. Tolerance encompasses accents too, folks!

On a personal note, years ago I took my oldest 2 kids to a game in Raleigh. My kids were around age 4 and 2 and dressed head to toe in Flyers gear. Folks from the Hurricanes were so nice to us. One of the staff stopped to tell me just how adorable my daughter was. “Perfect little hockey fan, just wearing the wrong colors.” It was fun. They would never hang up on someone like that; they are smart with manners.

From Dreger...

Kaapo Kakko scores a beauty for Finland. Uses speed...gets hooked and tripped by Montour, but finds a way to beat Murray on the backhand.

We should get used to that kind of play with having him and Hughes most likely in our division...I wonder how Carter would have played him...I am thinking stone wall
- JW98FlyerFan

I wonder how many years into their NHL careers it will take Hughes and Kakko to score more than 30 points

Hagg's salary, usage / minutes are fantastic IMO. My only issue was the fact that he made the team with Morin and then the Flyers (Hexy/Haksy) pulled a stunt and held back Morin, whom I believe, in the long run has a much bigger upside and effectiveness when stacked against Hagg.
- Pixote Andolini

Pulled a stunt? Haag was more advanced as a player at that point in time which is why he made the team over Morin.

Love of shot blocking and “roles”.

Your age is showing.
- flyer_nutter

Seriously? Is that the best you can do?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2019/05/09/nhl-playoffs-boston-radio-host-fred-toettcher-chip-alexander/1150176001/

More motivation for me to root for the Jerks to beat Boston. Tolerance encompasses accents too, folks!

On a personal note, years ago I took my oldest 2 kids to a game in Raleigh. My kids were around age 4 and 2 and dressed head to toe in Flyers gear. Folks from the Hurricanes were so nice to us. One of the staff stopped to tell me just how adorable my daughter was. “Perfect little hockey fan, just wearing the wrong colors.” It was fun. They would never hang up on someone like that; they are smart with manners.
- NC Flyers Fan

Frank i hate Mass and all their people, such Dbags.

Frank i hate Mass and all their people, such Dbags.
- ClaudeFather

Do you think this kid is going to have to make a bigger sign?

Do you think this kid is going to have to make a bigger sign?


- PLindbergh31

Let's pray he doesn't....Jesus.

Do you think this kid is going to have to make a bigger sign?


- PLindbergh31

I know it's a little early in the off-season to bring this up, but NAK, Goulbourne, Vecchione, & Bardreau are all RFAs. I don't really follow the Phantoms, but for those of you that do, which of those players are you hoping get re-signed? Or do you just expect that they'll all be back? I just started thinking about how they would have to make room for Frost & Farabee if those guys don't make the Flyers, and the impact that may have on these RFAs.

Good thing we got an extensive look at NAK with the Flyers last year, and know exactly what we're dealing with...

Frank i hate Mass and all their people, such Dbags.
- ClaudeFather

that's why they're called mbumholes

I know it's a little early in the off-season to bring this up, but NAK, Goulbourne, Vecchione, & Bardreau are all RFAs. I don't really follow the Phantoms, but for those of you that do, which of those players are you hoping get re-signed? Or do you just expect that they'll all be back? I just started thinking about how they would have to make room for Frost & Farabee if those guys don't make the Flyers, and the impact that may have on these RFAs.

Good thing we got an extensive look at NAK with the Flyers last year, and know exactly what we're dealing with...
- Big_E_88

Vecchione is gone i can't see him staying

I know it's a little early in the off-season to bring this up, but NAK, Goulbourne, Vecchione, & Bardreau are all RFAs. I don't really follow the Phantoms, but for those of you that do, which of those players are you hoping get re-signed? Or do you just expect that they'll all be back? I just started thinking about how they would have to make room for Frost & Farabee if those guys don't make the Flyers, and the impact that may have on these RFAs.

Good thing we got an extensive look at NAK with the Flyers last year, and know exactly what we're dealing with...
- Big_E_88

Out of those...maybe just NAK.

I think that Hagg is an above average 5,6 type dman and love him in that role.
Playing farther up though puts him in a bad spot so hopefully we dont have to deal with that.

Do you think this kid is going to have to make a bigger sign?


- PLindbergh31

He already does.

I think that Hagg is an above average 5,6 type dman and love him in that role.
Playing farther up though puts him in a bad spot so hopefully we dont have to deal with that.
- opeth_pa

Hagg is a low ceiling guy that I think is playing pretty close to that ceiling. I don't see the point in jumping all over him. He's a 3rd pairing guy. If he's being used in the wrong situation then that is on the coaches imo.

The rest of the young kids on D have much higher ceilings and a lot more work cut out for them to reach them than Hagg does.

hagg is a bottom pairing dman. all teams need bottom pairing dman. he is paid accordingly. Wont lose any sleep whether he is on the team or not. Bigger fish to fry than worrying about hagg at this point
- daryl stanley

I’m every bit as worried losing Hägg as I am anyone else not named MacDonald, should we look to sign a veteran defender. Hägg is one of our more physical and steady defenders in his own end. I think most who don’t see a guy like Hägg bring flashy offense don’t think he’s anything special. My only issue with Hagg is his passing, most notably passing out of the zone.

I think that Hagg is an above average 5,6 type dman and love him in that role.
Playing farther up though puts him in a bad spot so hopefully we dont have to deal with that.
- opeth_pa

I think Hägg could be a good compliment to whomever he plays with regardless if he’s playing on pair 1, 2 or 3. He might not be Brayden Coburn but I would like to see more before passing judgement.

Right now today, Robert Hägg is better than Samuel Morin. Two camps ago Hägg was a lock to make the team out of camp ahead of Sanheim and Morin and he did.

I’m every bit as worried losing Hägg as I am anyone else not named MacDonald, should we look to sign a veteran defender. Hägg is one of our more physical and steady defenders in his own end. I think most who don’t see a guy like Hägg bring flashy offense don’t think he’s anything special. My only issue with Hagg is his passing, most notably passing out of the zone.
- SuperSchennBros

wont lose any sleep whether he stays or goes. Very replaceable

I think Hägg could be a good compliment to whomever he plays with regardless if he’s playing on pair 1, 2 or 3. He might not be Brayden Coburn but I would like to see more before passing judgement.

Right now today, Robert Hägg is better than Samuel Morin. Two camps ago Hägg was a lock to make the team out of camp ahead of Sanheim and Morin and he did.
- SuperSchennBros

morin outplayed him that one year in camp. doesnt mean much now obviously.

morin outplayed him that one year in camp. doesnt mean much now obviously.
- daryl stanley

No, Morin didn’t. Otherwise Morin would have made the team.

No, Morin didn’t. Otherwise Morin would have made the team.
- SuperSchennBros

yes he did. so you think every player who makes a team outplays all of the competition.

No, Morin didn’t. Otherwise Morin would have made the team.
- SuperSchennBros

It wasn’t Hagg that had me upset that season (was it 2 seasons ago?), he seemed ready the start in the NHL. The debate was over Morin or the younger Sanheim, who looked like he needed more AHL experience and was later returned to the Phantoms.

It doesn’t matter anymore, Morin ended up getting hurt and it’s all history now. Morin should get a good look this coming season.

It wasn’t Hagg that had me upset that season (was it 2 seasons ago?), he seemed ready the start in the NHL. The debate was over Morin or the younger Sanheim, who looked like he needed more AHL experience and was later returned to the Phantoms.

It doesn’t matter anymore, Morin ended up getting hurt and it’s all history now. Morin should get a good look this coming season.
- NC Flyers Fan

couple seasons ago. morin should have made it. as you said doesnt matter now.

Unless he is just flat out bad he will make the team. Also wonder if he would be claimed on waivers.

couple seasons ago. morin should have made it. as you said doesnt matter now.

Unless he is just flat out bad he will make the team. Also wonder if he would be claimed on waivers.
- daryl stanley

If they waive Morin....besides facing the wrath of fans like me...yes he would be claimed.

If they waive Morin....besides facing the wrath of fans like me...yes he would be claimed.
- NC Flyers Fan

not so sure as many get wiaved and many always assume he will def claimed; and they dont