There really is no defense of the Stewart signing

Dude had 13 pts in the british hockey league...we already had gabriel and andreoff under contract if they really needed a tough guy. This is just a brain scratcher from Fletcher
- bulet13

Fletch already traded for him twice before. Then the PTO. It was a forgone conclusion that Fletch was gonna make it official asap.

Archaic organization far too in love with its past believes Stewart will have a productive role in today’s NHL, or enough so to waste a roster spot and some cap space.

Some good moves here and there but the stench of olden hockey dinosaur mentality. Still lingers.
- flyer_nutter

Yah..Not seeing it that way at all but I know a % of Flyersbuzz GM's seem to really not like this move..

I personally don't see it as a reason to give up on the season and hate on everything Orange and Black to this point. To me it's not going to have a negative impact on player development and with it being 1 year I just dont see it as being as bad as most seem to think it is.

Fletch already traded for him twice before. Then the PTO. It was a forgone conclusion that Fletch was gonna make it official asap.


- Tomahawk

The nudes must be pretty damning

Who else would everyone have on the NHL roster that they would be comfortable for sitting long stretches of time in the pressbox?

Even Andreoff and Gabriel I would rather be playing minutes in the AHL then up here sitting game after game. Bunnamon and Twarinski are both eventually headed back to the AHL once Patrick is healthy and Farabee gets called up for good.

That is what Stewart is, no more no less. A guy that can fill in every few games or weeks and whose development wont be harmed by being a scratch for long stretches.

This gnashing of teeth and rending of orange colored garments is ridiculous. Stewart is not blocking anyone.

Who else would everyone have on the NHL roster that they would be comfortable for sitting long stretches of time in the pressbox?

Even Andreoff and Gabriel I would rather be playing minutes in the AHL then up here sitting game after game. Bunnamon and Twarinski are both eventually headed back to the AHL once Patrick is healthy and Farabee gets called up for good.

That is what Stewart is, no more no less. A guy that can fill in every few games or weeks and whose development wont be harmed by being a scratch for long stretches.

This gnashing of teeth and rending of orange colored garments is ridiculous. Stewart is not blocking anyone.
- MBFlyerfan

Why are you defending an archaic organization? All other moves are null and void because of this!

Who else would everyone have on the NHL roster that they would be comfortable for sitting long stretches of time in the pressbox?

Even Andreoff and Gabriel I would rather be playing minutes in the AHL then up here sitting game after game. Bunnamon and Twarinski are both eventually headed back to the AHL once Patrick is healthy and Farabee gets called up for good.

That is what Stewart is, no more no less. A guy that can fill in every few games or weeks and whose development wont be harmed by being a scratch for long stretches.

This gnashing of teeth and rending of orange colored garments is ridiculous. Stewart is not blocking anyone.
- MBFlyerfan

That really depends how often they play him.

Nutter deleted all their posts lol way to take the high road

Two players have been mentioned numerous times due to what happened today and who tonight's opponent is. Stewart and Lucic. Calgary actually traded James Neal for him, who was scored 6 goals already this season. Lucic has 3 more years after this season at a cap hit of 5.25M a year. Yea, let's go off the deep end due to the Flyers signing Stewart to a one year deal for 750K.

Two players have been mentioned numerous times due to what happened today and who tonight's opponent is. Stewart and Lucic. Calgary actually traded James Neal for him, who was scored 6 goals already this season. Lucic has 3 more years after this season at a cap hit of 5.25M a year. Yea, let's go off the deep end due to the Flyers signing Stewart to a one year deal for 750K.
- MJL

Idk why Calgary wanted Neal gone that badly to take Lucic on.

Idk why Calgary wanted Neal gone that badly to take Lucic on.
- hereticpride

GRIT

GRIT
- bulet13

Could've gotten that a hell of a lot cheaper than Lucic.

Nutter deleted all their posts lol way to take the high road
- bulet13

🥜 🥜 🥜

Rams got a CB while Howie's at home washing his tights.

Rams got a CB while Howie's at home washing his tights.
- hereticpride

Mills and Darby are close to being ready.

That really depends how often they play him.
- hereticpride

It really does. And I think all of us are 100% in agreement that he should not be a regular in this lineup.

Who else would everyone have on the NHL roster that they would be comfortable for sitting long stretches of time in the pressbox?

Even Andreoff and Gabriel I would rather be playing minutes in the AHL then up here sitting game after game. Bunnamon and Twarinski are both eventually headed back to the AHL once Patrick is healthy and Farabee gets called up for good.

That is what Stewart is, no more no less. A guy that can fill in every few games or weeks and whose development wont be harmed by being a scratch for long stretches.

This gnashing of teeth and rending of orange colored garments is ridiculous. Stewart is not blocking anyone.
- MBFlyerfan

I’d rather have Andreoff or Gabriel, at least they can keep up with the pace of NHL play. Plus neither is a prospect anymore so I don’t care if they only get into the occasional game.

Stewart, OTOH, is a guy I never want to see in the lineup.

I’d rather have Andreoff or Gabriel, at least they can keep up with the pace of NHL play. Plus neither is a prospect anymore so I don’t care if they only get into the occasional game.

Stewart, OTOH, is a guy I never want to see in the lineup.
- BiggE

Andreoff, I'll give you. I'll take Stewart over Gabriel and it's not close.

I’d rather have Andreoff or Gabriel, at least they can keep up with the pace of NHL play. Plus neither is a prospect anymore so I don’t care if they only get into the occasional game.

Stewart, OTOH, is a guy I never want to see in the lineup.
- BiggE

But I dont think the organization wants them sitting. At least I am guessing that is their train of thought.

But I dont think the organization wants them sitting. At least I am guessing that is their train of thought.
- MBFlyerfan

I think Fletcher has a soft spot for Stewart and sees more in him than most others too. I don’t believe it’s any more complicated than that

I think Fletcher has a soft spot for Stewart and sees more in him than most others too. I don’t believe it’s any more complicated than that
- BiggE

If that is true and he was able to convince AV and the coaches of that then Im at a loss.

I think Fletcher has a soft spot for Stewart and sees more in him than most others too. I don’t believe it’s any more complicated than that
- BiggE

I think familiarity for the player is a part of it but I hope you're not suggesting that the only reason they signed him if because of a soft spot for the guy. I think Fletcher deserves the benefit of the doubt that they think he can help them as a player. Signing him for what you're suggesting is disqualifying for a GM.

Cowburn scored! I was sure his 👃 was retired.

I think Fletcher has a soft spot for Stewart and sees more in him than most others too. I don’t believe it’s any more complicated than that
- BiggE

The issue with this thought process is we dont see so much of what goes on so how can you make that statement.

Cowburn scored! I was sure his 👃 was retired.
- Landsbergfan

Is he still on Tampa? All in all he's had a good caterer. He would've been fine here if we weren't relying so much on him.

Could've gotten that a hell of a lot cheaper than Lucic.
- hereticpride

Gotta pay for VeTeRaN pReSeNcE!!!!