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I don’t think they’ve done a bad job…but I don’t think I’m ready to say DB has done anything great either.
- landros2

Yes, I agree Breier has not done anything great, but we have to give him a chance. He has only been in the job 1 year and he hasn't done anything egregious. I think this off-season is a big one for him.

From what I saw in the Memorial Cup, I think Bonk is a really solid prospect with a chance to be that elusive 1D the Flyers desperately need. Unfortunately he will have to play another season at London and then at least one season for the Phantoms, so a few years away. But very promising from what I saw of him this past week.

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As I think about the season coming up, I don't agree with Jason that the Flyers have to make the playoffs to be a successful season. To me a successful season for the Flyers might actually look like a step back, with the Flyers finishing lower in the standings this coming season, but in the process clearing out more veterans that will not be part of the future, players like Laughton, Cam and Risto, clearing more cap space and opening up spots for younger players like Lycksell, Grans, Ginning, Attard and Andrae to get some NHL experience and continue to develop. You need to see what you have in these players and decide if they are part of this or not. Can't do that just playing in the AHL. The 2025 draft is going be a deeper draft so the Flyers should want to get as much draft capital as they can to really build the foundation for a contending team for many years to follow. Plus if Michkov does come over, the Flyers will have some cap space the in the 25-26 season to sign 1 or 2 good free agents and really kick this thing off. My opinion is this coming season is not the right time, more clean up is needed IMO.

As I think about the season coming up, I don't agree with Jason that the Flyers have to make the playoffs to be a successful season. To me a successful season for the Flyers might actually look like a step back, with the Flyers finishing lower in the standings this coming season, but in the process clearing out more veterans that will not be part of the future, players like Laughton, Cam and Risto, clearing more cap space and opening up spots for younger players like Lycksell, Grans, Ginning, Attard and Andrae to get some NHL experience and continue to develop. You need to see what you have in these players and decide if they are part of this or not. Can't do that just playing in the AHL. The 2025 draft is going be a deeper draft so the Flyers should want to get as much draft capital as they can to really build the foundation for a contending team for many years to follow. Plus if Michkov does come over, the Flyers will have some cap space the in the 25-26 season to sign 1 or 2 good free agents and really kick this thing off. My opinion is this coming season is not the right time, more clean up is needed IMO.
- jd250

This season and next should be all about acquiring assets and correcting the cap situation. Get a look at some of the players that you are not sure about right now. I care very little about wins and losses for the next two years specifically.

Will Canada finally win a (frank)ing Cup again?

I love how everybody cries about Bob

Will Canada finally win a (frank)ing Cup again?
- Tomahawk

This is so silly to me

Will Canada finally win a (frank)ing Cup again?
- Tomahawk

They have defended really well. I am surprised by that. Kept Dallas to a lot of perimeter opportunities. I did not think they would beat Dallas.

Hayes might not be in the NHL by the time that contract is up. What a disaster of a contract.

This is so silly to me
- THE BLACK HAND

I think it is hysterical. It's like the USA not winning a football title for 30 years.

Will Canada finally win a (frank)ing Cup again?
- Tomahawk

It all depends on how Edmonton responds to the physicality of the Panthers. Also Panthers have more offensive talent compared to Dallas. Should be a great series.

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- Just5

Please just spew ill-informed hyperbolic crap on a message board without know what the hell actually happened and with no context behind it. Won't tax your pea-brain that way.

The Panthers are playing like a team on a mission. I don’t see anyone beating them.

Please just spew ill-informed hyperbolic crap on a message board without know what the hell actually happened and with no context behind it. Won't tax your pea-brain that way.
- bmeltzer

Understand that there are explanations on some things that have happened here but come on Bill. This organization has been an absolute dumpster fire for the past decade plus. It’s embarrassing how bad this team is run.

Which is a more absurd stat?

If Gretzky never scored a goal he would still be the all-time leader in points.

or

The Leafs have never won a third round series. Ever

This is so silly to me
- THE BLACK HAND

What's sillier is Canada's record against the West Coast/Sun Belt teams that they've complained non-stop about:

Montreal lost to Tampa
Ottawa lost to Anaheim
Edmonton lost to Carolina
Calgary lost to Tampa

If McJesus loses to Florida...

The Panthers are playing like a team on a mission. I don’t see anyone beating them.
- BiggE

They are build for the playoffs. Good goaltending, deep, physical and skilled.

Does Edmonton making the Final shut up Bill et al about mentioning the Oilers never doing anything when talking about tanking?

Trading Bob was a horrible mistake but the bigger mistake was signing Bryz in the first place.

Re next season, the best thing that can happen is that some vets are dealt, Cam, Peterson and RyJo come completely off the books and the team drops 10 points in the standings and goes into the lottery with a pick in the 5-8 range.

Understand that there are explanations on some things that have happened here but come on Bill. This organization has been an absolute dumpster fire for the past decade plus. It’s embarrassing how bad this team is run.
- ClaudeFather

Exactly

Will Canada finally win a (frank)ing Cup again?
- Tomahawk

I think Florida wins it, but I also thought Dallas would knock out Edmonton.

Does Edmonton making the Final shut up Bill et al about mentioning the Oilers never doing anything when talking about tanking?
- THE BLACK HAND

That’s half this board bud. Let’s hope so though.

Understand that there are explanations on some things that have happened here but come on Bill. This organization has been an absolute dumpster fire for the past decade plus. It’s embarrassing how bad this team is run.
- ClaudeFather