To the Flyers' credit, the mocks ALWAYS have them taking some big power forward... but they've mostly avoided the Lawson Crouse and Max Jones types with their top picks.
Sam Morin was something different. - Tomahawk
Max jones wouldve been a great pick over who we took. At least he plays
It does seem like fletcher has gotten away from the solid 200ft player though. Hopefully his picks pan out
Of course they are. The proof is that Chuck Fletcher is the President of Hockey Operations and the General Manager.
Technically you're right, the old guard doesn't control the granulars of the draft. But they continue to heavily influence the macro-direction of the organization.
The only thing that I'm sure of is that whoever they select will struggle mightily to overcome the Flyer's horrid developmental program. Well, that and Fletcher's inevitable move of an asset to unload JVR's contract in full so he can lock up another unnecessary vet or 2 to long term deals.
SELL THE TEAM! - BiggE
I’m with you BiggE. If they were a good team I’d have interest in Gaudreau or DeBrincat. But this team? As constructed? They should be in full sell/tank mode.
I think Button hit the nail on the head with the Max Pacioretty comparison, which I think is more accurate than McKeen's Jeff Carter comparison. The knee-jerk reactors may have called ca. draft year Pacioretty a "stupid" pick, too, because he hadn't yet become a prospect that was a clear-cut future (5-time) 30-goal scorer in the NHL.
There are about 10 different prospects who could be justified this year with the fifth pick in a class where most everyone has some question marks and no one is a slam-dunk franchise player.
With Gauthier, I am note sure if he handles and distributes the puck well enough to be a top center in the NHL. But I do think he can become a productive winger and a better goal scorer than some think he'll be. Pacioretty level is a ceiling. But there are similarities at age 18. - bmeltzer
Oh terrific. That’s who I want them to spend the 5th pick on.
Yearly reminder that Ek knows a lot of the traffic to his site are Flyers fans. Keep that in mind when you read his rumor blog. - StepfordSam
I actually believe that one, sadly.
Not a shot at Johnny in the slightest. Love the player. He can help this team. But they are a mess all over. The timing is all wrong. They need to strip it down and start over. Really actually start over. Things will get worse before they get better.
Yearly reminder that Ek knows a lot of the traffic to his site are Flyers fans. Keep that in mind when you read his rumor blog. - StepfordSam
But many flyers fans are so disgusted with the team that throwing out nonsense as EK is just makes it worse.
Let JG stay in Calgary. He isn’t go to live the needle much here.
Chuck Fletcher the race to mediocrity could be his bio.
We do not have any top end talent (elite) on the roster but I don't think we are that bad either. I think last season left a bad taste in our mouths but we did have some injuries. I think, with the right moves, we are back in the mix. Maybe not Cup contenders, but back to the playoffs.
We need Coots and Farabee back healthy. Who knows with Ellis but he would be a strong addition.
We do not have any top end talent (elite) on the roster but I don't think we are that bad either. I think last season left a bad taste in our mouths but we did have some injuries. I think, with the right moves, we are back in the mix. Maybe not Cup contenders, but back to the playoffs.
We need Coots and Farabee back healthy. Who knows with Ellis but he would be a strong addition.
I think TK is moved. Hopefully JVR. - cdearth23
Who in gods name is the right mix you think we have? Is Frost magically going to be Giroux 2.0 we have been hearing about for the past 4 years?
But many flyers fans are so disgusted with the team that throwing out nonsense as EK is just makes it worse.
Let JG stay in Calgary. He isn’t go to live the needle much here.
Chuck Fletcher the race to mediocrity could be his bio. - bird_dog_pa
Kind of a joke in asking because the excitement will be surround the draft tonight but yes, I am going. I’m relieved this movie is coming out today instead of watching the draft in it’s entirety. The draft is either hit or miss for me. The Provorov and Konency draft was a hit for me. Even picked up a waitress later that night, which rare but happened. - SuperSchennBros
Sorry, i don't have live tv tight now so we find things to do. We can't watch the draft.
Who in gods name is the right mix you think we have? Is Frost magically going to be Giroux 2.0 we have been hearing about for the past 4 years? - ClaudeFather
I'm saying we need to make moves. There is no elite talent on the roster. But I don't believe we are starting from garbage. There is no way we compete without making moves.
I'll also say that if we do bring in Johnny Hockey, we need another player that will compliment him. That player is not on the roster.
