When was the last time a consensus top player didn’t come over? I can’t even think
Of one (kaprizov sort of)
- ClaudeFather

don't know. hopefully he still goes in the top 5 and gives us a better shot at smith.

oh and the year rubstov was drafted a lot of russian players fell due to the scandal. i do remember that. but they also didn't play at the world juniors, so i think the scouting may have hurt that year.

I don’t think anyone in that range is going to be an instant gratification, there’s just no chance Danny takes a gamble like that on his first ever pick as GM
- ClaudeFather

I just don't see it as much of a gamble. We already know regardless of the political situation that he won't be in the NHL for three years. Unless something happens like with what happened with Miroshnichenko and he is able to terminate early.

I think if they are serious about doing a proper rebuild with the best talent possible, they should not overthink it and pick him.

All that being said, he won't be there at #7. So it's probably a moot point anyway.

I just don't see it as much of a gamble. We already know regardless of the political situation that he won't be in the NHL for three years. Unless something happens like with what happened with Miroshnichenko and he is able to terminate early.

I think if they are serious about doing a proper rebuild with the best talent possible, they should not overthink it and pick him.

All that being said, he won't be there at #7. So it's probably a moot point anyway.
- MBFlyerfan

just make it easy and get the second pick in the lottery. then we won't have to worry about it. though with the flyers luck, say he is there and we take him. then something will happen and he won't come over. if we pass he will be in the league in 3.

Something in the neighborhood of five years, which pre-empts some UFA years. He's already 24.
- bmeltzer

I'm good with that.

Most of these posts today are worthy of being bookmarked. After all, we all remember when someone else was wrong, when do you remember the last time you were wrong.

Most of these posts today are worthy of being bookmarked. After all, we all remember when someone else was wrong, when do you remember the last time you were wrong.
- SuperSchennBros

I’m sure there was plenty bookmarked last blog lol. Seems to me just conversations here

Time for a recently let go GM of a rival team to come home and be the new President. Let it come full circle.

And some of you don't think this will be on the minds of NHL GMs at the draft when Michkov is still on the board? I predict Michkov will drop like a stone.
- jd250

Dude. When you’re wrong you’re horribly wrong

And some of you don't think this will be on the minds of NHL GMs at the draft when Michkov is still on the board? I predict Michkov will drop like a stone.
- jd250

You've made two incorrect statements. Nobody has said that it won't be on the minds of NHL GM's. Nor did anyone say it wouldn't cause him to drop in the draft.

Frost improved as the year went along, thanks in large part to John Tortorella and his coaching staff, there is no doubt about it. I am as happy as anyone to see Frost develop, because I care more about the Flyers getting back to prominance than I do about my prediction being right. However, a word of caution. If I were you I would suspend the victory lap until you see which Frost shows up next season, the one that started this season or the one that ended this season.
- jd250

Will Frost wind up an AHL player again?

Will Frost wind up an AHL player again?
- MJL

still trolling jd. Will it ever end?

You are like jimmy kimmel. All he has is trump this trump that. Insert jd in your case. beyond boring.

I'm not sure in Hilferty's organizational vision, the President has that kind of authority anyway. Maybe the Flyers job description for President is the reason for shall we say is the rather deliberate process to fill the position. Scott needed to be replaced no doubt. Hilferty's start has been a little bumpy to start.
- Trox88


It has not been an encouraging start for Hilferty to say the least.

I'm looking to catch up on this topic...what have been some of the bumps ?

Thank you, D
- BluehorseShoe64

It's right in front of us. Briere still has the interim tag. The draft is closing quickly, so is Flehr going to contimue as Asst. GM long term? Who is the cap expert? Certainly, the handling of the cap has not been great. Apparently, that is one of the responsibilities of the yet named President, I guess. The exact role of the President of the Flyers will be unique in scope compared to the President role of other organizations. Could it be better? Maybe, but is the job description makijg possible candidates pause.

I just don't see it as much of a gamble. We already know regardless of the political situation that he won't be in the NHL for three years. Unless something happens like with what happened with Miroshnichenko and he is able to terminate early.

I think if they are serious about doing a proper rebuild with the best talent possible, they should not overthink it and pick him.

All that being said, he won't be there at #7. So it's probably a moot point anyway.
- MBFlyerfan

There is a real threat that he will never play in the NHL for reasons that I won't elaborate on. Due to this is not the place for that conversation. However, NHL GM's are not paying attention to any of that.

There is a real threat that he will never play in the NHL for reasons that I won't elaborate on. Due to this is not the place for that conversation. However, NHL GM's are not paying attention to any of that.
- MJL

Ill bet it has something to do with his father's untimely death?

Ill bet it has something to do with his father's untimely death?
- MBFlyerfan

Most of these posts today are worthy of being bookmarked. After all, we all remember when someone else was wrong, when do you remember the last time you were wrong.
- SuperSchennBros

Anyone who is bookmarking Flyers Buzz comment pages needs to seriously reevaluate their lives.

Anyone who is bookmarking Flyers Buzz comment pages needs to seriously reevaluate their lives.

- Letterkenney

Yeps, they surely needs to reevaluates their lives.

Anyho

If he is there at #7 (which I doubt) they WILL ABSOLUTELY take him.
- MBFlyerfan

Will Russian draftees be allowed of Russia? They may never see North American soil or if they do it would after the war.

Will Russian draftees be allowed of Russia? They may never see North American soil or if they do it would after the war.
- WhiskeyMan

They just "let" Miroshnichenko terminate his final year and sign an entry level deal with Washington.


https://www.nhl.com/capit...iroshnichenko/c-344068130

Will Russian draftees be allowed of Russia? They may never see North American soil or if they do it would after the war.
- WhiskeyMan

or through the periscope lenses (Fedotov does serve in the navy)

They just "let" Miroshnichenko terminate his final year and sign an entry level deal with Washington.


https://www.nhl.com/capit...iroshnichenko/c-344068130
- MBFlyerfan

Let's not count that chicken before it hatches. Fedotov had a signed contract in his hands when he was conscripted and sent beyond the polar circle.
Signed and "here" have slightly different definitions.

Let's not count that chicken before it hatches. Fedotov had a signed contract in his hands when he was conscripted and sent beyond the polar circle.
- missingmike

Obviously two different scenarios. There was a dispute on whether or not Fedotov had an active contract with his KHL team. Other stories say he was punished for pissing off the owner of his team who was a close friend of Putin and was then accused of "dodging" his military service. His team was affiliated with the Russian army.

And some of you don't think this will be on the minds of NHL GMs at the draft when Michkov is still on the board? I predict Michkov will drop like a stone.
- jd250

What will be on the minds of GMs will be how he fits into the team and their time line. He is a winger who scores. Say for instance the Blue Jackets have a chance to pick him in the top 5. They need a center now and I don’t think he fits the player profile of their GM. So maybe a no for them. Each team has to evaluate need and risk. I could see him going between 3-8 but not dropping like a stone. Maybe he stays home for 5 years and comes over a polished player like Kaprizov. That’s a long wait but that probably is a scenario some teams could live with to get that.

What will be on the minds of GMs will be how he fits into the team and their time line. He is a winger who scores. Say for instance the Blue Jackets have a chance to pick him in the top 5. They need a center now and I don’t think he fits the player profile of their GM. So maybe a no for them. Each team has to evaluate need and risk. I could see him going between 3-8 but not dropping like a stone. Maybe he stays home for 5 years and comes over a polished player like Kaprizov. That’s a long wait but that probably is a scenario some teams could live with to get that.
- Minnyhock

like buffalo. They have assets to move up to get him if they choose

They just "let" Miroshnichenko terminate his final year and sign an entry level deal with Washington.


https://www.nhl.com/capit...iroshnichenko/c-344068130
- MBFlyerfan

Ovi probably put in a call to his buddy, Putin. That's how stuff works in Russia.