I have watched at least 20 games of McDavids this year, probably closer to 30-35.
Johnson...I thought he had retired.
- TheFreak

The point I was really trying to make is that you don't have to watch a player play a game to form an opinion on a player. There's lots of information out there. There are probably over 700 players in the NHL. No fan can watch every player play. A response to an opinion offered on a player of, how many times did you watch him play. Is not an intelligent response in my opinion.

Whats better the pass or the goal lol.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1754917263235244258

Whats better the pass or the goal lol.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1754917263235244258
- bird_dog_pa

Both are awesome. Also bad dump in and a bad line change.

Cup bound with DBs additions, baby!!

Let's go flyers!
- Bob Habib

Hopefully the flyers will beat Rags 54 year drought ended in 1994. Rags has just one SC since 1940. Tells us how difficult it is. Specially with flyers roster filled with grinders

The point I was really trying to make is that you don't have to watch a player play a game to form an opinion on a player. There's lots of information out there. There are probably over 700 players in the NHL. No fan can watch every player play. A response to an opinion offered on a player of, how many times did you watch him play. Is not an intelligent response in my opinion.
- MJL

so you form your opinions mainly through spreadsheets. very surprising as figured you watch a lot of hockey.

Chiming in late as I was away. No big issue with Danny’s moves and I do like how he got the first by weaponizing the cap space. Was a little surprised about picking up Johnson and sending out the 4th but i see why it was done. I figured we’d be able to send johansen out with retained but I suspect other teams wanted picks for us to take him. Oh well. It’s the cost of getting a first. 4 firsts next two drafts. Coupled with 2 firsts we had last draft. Pretty good. We need to hit on all of these and we’ll be in a good spot.
- Hextall271

Sets up well, pick well and they know have a farm system and NHL team they can deal from, they can re-shape the team with smart hockey trades.

I love watching other teams load up, hoping 2-3 years from now they are on the down swing and DB can take advantage.

My guess, we have a down year next year, compared to this year, be a good draft to draft higher in and a nice next step.

Sets up well, pick well and they know have a farm system and NHL team they can deal from, they can re-shape the team with smart hockey trades.

I love watching other teams load up, hoping 2-3 years from now they are on the down swing and DB can take advantage.

My guess, we have a down year next year, compared to this year, be a good draft to draft higher in and a nice next step.
- wcorvette

But they won’t 💯% bottom out like the Pens will, when the Cindy era is over.

I like Tippett's game more than Frost's game. He is engaged physically much more that Frost and he is a sniper that can create his own scoring chances off the rush (especially when he is playing with confidence). It's really that simple. I find Frost to be invisible in too many games for my liking and I think he shrivels against the more physical competition. You like Frost's game...Congrats!
- Phillywhiteout

Tippett is below-average defensively, not a particularly easy linemate to play with (he rarely finds seams and gets open for passes), goes through stretches where he misses the net far more often than he puts it on net. And the bottom line, Tippett's points-per-game are damn near identical to Frost's -- 0.67 vs. 0.66 -- dating back to early Dec. 2022.

But one's players inconsistencies and perceived flaws get harped on ad nauseum. The other's get excused amid an 8-year contract extension and endless leeway when he isn't on his game.

The reality is that the Flyers negotiated with Walker to try and get a new contract done. They wanted to re-sign Walker. His demands were too high for their taste so they moved him.
- MJL

why didnt they keep him for the playoff run? What was his ask? What was the flyers counter?

The same scouts were head over heels 👠 for Ratcliffe
- THE EVIL WITHIN

that was hextall, and we all know his evaluations of the young kids......not stellar. Didnt hextall trade up to draft him?

that was hextall, and we all know his evaluations of the young kids......not stellar. Didnt hextall trade up to draft him?
- bradster

Correct, they must have been blinded by his size.

so you form your opinions mainly through spreadsheets. very surprising as figured you watch a lot of hockey.
- hello it's me 2050

he doesnt understand if there arent stats.....its just what he is.

He has already been assigned to the AHL. On March 7th.
- MJL

Ok. Thanks.

Tippett is below-average defensively, not a particularly easy linemate to play with (he rarely finds seams and gets open for passes), goes through stretches where he misses the net far more often than he puts it on net. And the bottom line, Tippett's points-per-game are damn near identical to Frost's -- 0.67 vs. 0.66 -- dating back to early Dec. 2022.

But one's players inconsistencies and perceived flaws get harped on ad nauseum. The other's get excused amid an 8-year contract extension and endless leeway when he isn't on his game.
- bmeltzer

Why do I feel like if Johansen does well in the A, is a good soldier, we will see him up and Frost out.

Just like that!
- mikeyo27

Devils lose...one step closer!!

that was hextall, and we all know his evaluations of the young kids......not stellar. Didnt hextall trade up to draft him?
- bradster

1st 2 rounds of the flyers 2016 draft are excellent

I think Torts like to saddle Frost with Cam, don’t know why, but having Cam and ND, no one could lift that.

Let’s see, step up and stand out

Tippett is below-average defensively, not a particularly easy linemate to play with (he rarely finds seams and gets open for passes), goes through stretches where he misses the net far more often than he puts it on net. And the bottom line, Tippett's points-per-game are damn near identical to Frost's -- 0.67 vs. 0.66 -- dating back to early Dec. 2022.

But one's players inconsistencies and perceived flaws get harped on ad nauseum. The other's get excused amid an 8-year contract extension and endless leeway when he isn't on his game.
- bmeltzer

Tippett has not been good lately and there is no doubt about it. I just like his game better than Frost as I mentioned to MJL. That's not to say that I agree with the way Torts has been messin with Frost. Tippett has tons of raw skill IMO, but he also has lots of work to do to become a well rounded player.

Devils lose...one step closer!!
- Phillywhiteout

The Devils have been cooked in my opinion.

Tippett is below-average defensively, not a particularly easy linemate to play with (he rarely finds seams and gets open for passes), goes through stretches where he misses the net far more often than he puts it on net. And the bottom line, Tippett's points-per-game are damn near identical to Frost's -- 0.67 vs. 0.66 -- dating back to early Dec. 2022.

But one's players inconsistencies and perceived flaws get harped on ad nauseum. The other's get excused amid an 8-year contract extension and endless leeway when he isn't on his game.
- bmeltzer

One guys “points per game” are more heavily in the goal department. Not disagreeing with what you stated but big difference than just blanketing points.

Correct, they must have been blinded by his size.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

As they always are

One guys “points per game” are more heavily in the goal department. Not disagreeing with what you stated but big difference than just blanketing points.
- ClaudeFather

What does blanketing points mean? Goal scoring and playmaking are symbiotic. Both need each other.

One guys “points per game” are more heavily in the goal department. Not disagreeing with what you stated but big difference than just blanketing points.
- ClaudeFather

Duplicate

One guys “points per game” are more heavily in the goal department. Not disagreeing with what you stated but big difference than just blanketing points.
- ClaudeFather

And the other's are in the assist department -- weighted toward primaries. But are needed on a team.