I prefer to see how Hughes takes over & the other D perform. Myers is not a stand alone answer & it’s how all the D play matters.
- Nighthawk

Seperate things, but yes I agree, I too am very excited about Hughes. Kid is special, and a type of D that this team and franchise has always needed.

That to lol or so I have been told lol.
- Bettmanhatesus

I’m weird but I just don’t know it 🤪

lol this is a whole different argument towards Benning but yes, I agree. Myers is a good 2nd pairing D-man on this team's current Defense, there is no doubt.
- Codes1087

That is succinct & to the point 👍

Agreed but as we get better the pendulum can shift more towards our side. With EP & Hughes we are on the right track. Players gravitate to teams on the rise or contending.
- Nighthawk

They also gravitate towards where they know they will make the most bank lol

But yes you are right. It's more enticing to players when they obviously know they have a chance at the cup. I believe that's why schenn chose tampa over us (or what is being reported anyway)

That’s what I’m saying. Live with your mistakes, do things properly (yes, I know, there isn’t “one way” to rebuild), and take your time. The result will usually be better.
- 1970vintage

Setting out the road map starts it all off.
Sometimes the route gets diverted.
Adjusting is a big part.

Seperate things, but yes I agree, I too am very excited about Hughes. Kid is special, and a type of D that this team and franchise has always needed.
- Codes1087

Just think of if Hughes goes Calder quality. That alone would be a terrific season. Imagine how we project then.

*admits new guys are big upgrades on existing players that they're replacing*



*complains that the new guys are demanding too much money in open market*





this isn't a video game, you gotta pay to upgrade.

Getting JTM signifies a move forward to fill holes. Getting Myers does further that. Going from there will be the biggest phase of all. Prospect pipeline is in great shape. More drafts & prospects in the following years yet to come. Albeit we lost a 1st. Lastly the kids on the ice now will be the biggest impact determining us ascending to the heights we hope for.

EP an elite star in the making.
Brock a blossoming sniper.
Hughes a dynamic we have never had.
Bo a bull of will & determination.
Demko developing well.

Pod a future PF
Hoagie the Jack Russel of wingers
Woo a banger with skill
OJ hit potholes but coming along nicely
Madden makes us salivate
Lind just getting the hang of it
Rathbone looking like a steal
Lockwood determined & mature

Did i miss anything?

Just think of if Hughes goes Calder quality. That alone would be a terrific season. Imagine how we project then.
- Nighthawk

Calder would be nice, but I just hope green puts him in positions to develop and grow and succeed. I'm also getting excited about the idea of podkolzin being in our top 6 in a couple years. A couple years of Hughes and adding the bulldog Russian to the mix and the team will be looking good

*admits new guys are big upgrades on existing players that they're replacing*



*complains that the new guys are demanding too much money in open market*





this isn't a video game, you gotta pay to upgrade.
- Nucker101

Can we just agree to disagree. My wife is 3 days away from her due date and I dont have it in me to keep going lol.

And just to be clear, it was term not money. I'd prefer 7.5 x 2 years

Calder would be nice, but I just hope green puts him in positions to develop and grow and succeed. I'm also getting excited about the idea of podkolzin being in our top 6 in a couple years. A couple years of Hughes and adding the bulldog Russian to the mix and the team will be looking good
- Codes1087

In 2 yrs just imagine the influx of our prospects being ready. That will be fun to look forward to. TG just let Hughes play his rover style 👍

like I said before, im not hating on Myers, hes fine. I just dont like how benning structures contracts, especially with UFA's. I won't be complaining if Benning makes me eat my words, again, it would be a good thing. My hope is that i am wrong.
- Codes1087

- CubanBuffet

Other than the stars if our support players can win puck battles & gain possession that is a great thing. Play with the puck is everything these days. Skill & speed isn’t much good if hemmed in our end or turning it over anywhere on the ice.

I just hope the contract is not buyout proof
- pker2theend

I just hope anything stupid tomorrow doesn't cost us Hughes or any other prospect.

- CubanBuffet

Poor varys

Future lines maybe?

Hoagie EP Boeser - production baby
JTM Bo Podkolzin - bull speed ahead
Madden Gaudette JV - i can just taste it

Edler Tanev
Hughes Stecher

As a top 4 it's a middle of the road top 4 in the league. IF they can all stay healthy for 70 games of the season.
- manvanfan

I’m not sold on this. Bottom of the road in the league regardless of health.

Poor varys
- Codes1087

He spoke for most of the audience when he said that

He spoke for most of the audience when he said that
- NorthNuck

Lol I'm not sure I can say that I have done the same.

I’m not sold on this. Bottom of the road in the league regardless of health.
- Makita

Bottom 15 in my books

Edler Myers
Hughes Tanev

Makings of a PO push

Cannot have Tanev & Stetcher being our top 4 RHD. It simply isn’t enough. Stetcher in the 3rd pairing makes us much more balanced & deep.

Hughes Myers
OJ Woo
Rathbone Rafferty

Has the makings of a good 6-pack

Hoping Rafferty makes a strong case in camp.

*admits new guys are big upgrades on existing players that they're replacing*



*complains that the new guys are demanding too much money in open market*





this isn't a video game, you gotta pay to upgrade.
- Nucker101

I don’t believe Tyler Myers upgrades the team by a significant margin. Being tall isn’t enough, just like being Gritty isn’t enough.


In case you don’t understand, I”’m explain. It’s both a shot at Gudbranson, for his less than gritty performance over the years, and at the Flyers mascot, your second team.