The Fan Blog : Eklund on Flyers: Do you Trust Fedtov now?

Are the Flyers a contender or a rebuilding team? Kolosov needs north american games. He's developing. If we believe in him, he needs AHL time. Fedotov looked like a disaster, you can't develop players in front of that. Now, he can give you enough to win on a night. He's older and he was brought in to stabilize our backup position, not be a goalie of the future. Once Ersson is healed up I'd send Kolosov back down to get him more games.
In the end it doesn't matter if Feds wins us games, he's there to provide a steady backup. If we win, great our team is developing well. If we lose, we get that much better a draft spot. I'm hopeful for Feds, and I think he's been looking great, but it's a win win whether this team wins or loses.

I do. He has shown that he can learn and adapt. I want to see more of Kolosov, but I think with Ersson and these two we are okay for the moment

Much better doesn’t equate NHL level goalie. Let it play out see what happens. Last better than first few is a positive

I don't understand stuff sometimes. You are a blogger, but do you make any effort to be accurate? You wrote the guy's name THREE times, and spelled it differently each time - and NONE OF THEM WERE CORRECT?!? His name is FEDOTOV!

And as for Hextall, what made you say he was starting off "VERY much not looking like an NHL goalie"?!? I was at his first NHL game. He gave up a goal to Jari Kurri on the first shot he faced, then shut out the Oilers the rest of the game, and the Flyers won 2-1. During the game Gretzky came up to him and said, "Who the h*ll are you?!?" Hexy responded, "Who the h*ll are YOU?" It was hilarious. Hextall went on to win the Vezina in his rookie year, as well as the Conn Smythe. What about that makes him look VERY much not like an NHL goalie???

He will provide another middling draftpick with his play. 😏🤨

The Fan Blog : Eklund on Flyers: Do you Trust Fedtov now?
- the_fan_blog

I don’t even trust Ersson and I actually like Ersson.

I don't understand stuff sometimes. You are a blogger, but do you make any effort to be accurate? You wrote the guy's name THREE times, and spelled it differently each time - and NONE OF THEM WERE CORRECT?!? His name is FEDOTOV!

And as for Hextall, what made you say he was starting off "VERY much not looking like an NHL goalie"?!? I was at his first NHL game. He gave up a goal to Jari Kurri on the first shot he faced, then shut out the Oilers the rest of the game, and the Flyers won 2-1. During the game Gretzky came up to him and said, "Who the h*ll are you?!?" Hexy responded, "Who the h*ll are YOU?" It was hilarious. Hextall went on to win the Vezina in his rookie year, as well as the Conn Smythe. What about that makes him look VERY much not like an NHL goalie???
- SgtMikal

Correct. Hextall looked like an nhl caliber goalie from the second he hit the ice in that game and he was off to the races as you mention.

I don’t even trust Ersson and I actually like Ersson.
- roenick97

I don’t trust the team in front of Ersson but I trust him. Especially in shootouts which I never thought I’d say about a flyer goalie.

Are the Flyers a contender or a rebuilding team? Kolosov needs north american games. He's developing. If we believe in him, he needs AHL time. Fedotov looked like a disaster, you can't develop players in front of that. Now, he can give you enough to win on a night. He's older and he was brought in to stabilize our backup position, not be a goalie of the future. Once Ersson is healed up I'd send Kolosov back down to get him more games.
In the end it doesn't matter if Feds wins us games, he's there to provide a steady backup. If we win, great our team is developing well. If we lose, we get that much better a draft spot. I'm hopeful for Feds, and I think he's been looking great, but it's a win win whether this team wins or loses.
- flylerid

Kolosov needs playing time for sure but I believe that dilly has been working with him just as he did with feds for that period right after he was struggling so badly.

Lets talk:

What is your honest opinion of emil andrae? Whats his upside and just how good can he be?
Small sample size but what have you seen so far?
My honest opinion... I'm very impressed. If he is only going to get better then this kid may be a gem

Lets talk:

What is your honest opinion of emil andrae? Whats his upside and just how good can he be?
Small sample size but what have you seen so far?
My honest opinion... I'm very impressed. If he is only going to get better then this kid may be a gem
- Bob Habib

Small but good hockey sense and he battles. Moves the puck fast and well in the pp. I’m very impressed too. If he continues to improve, we’ve got a bona fide top 6 dman.

Side note, I listened to the senators feed last night and they were extolling the virtues of Shaw. He was in Ottawa before apparently and they said he does a great job with the d and coaching teams pp.


Sometimes other perspectives around the league regarding the team it’s coaches and management is not as negative as fans seem to be on the state of the franchise.

I’m thinking about watching wings/ducks tonight at the bar. I’m willing to bet tonight’s the night that Cutter Gauthier scores his first NHL goal.

Lets talk:

What is your honest opinion of emil andrae? Whats his upside and just how good can he be?
Small sample size but what have you seen so far?
My honest opinion... I'm very impressed. If he is only going to get better then this kid may be a gem
- Bob Habib

He has been up and down which is to be expected. Overall he has been fine. He stays in the lineup.

Some getting way too excited over the Sharks game. Ask this question again in April.

I’m thinking about watching wings/ducks tonight at the bar. I’m willing to bet tonight’s the night that Cutter Gauthier scores his first NHL goal.
- roenick97

Hat trick and this site explodes

Lets talk:

What is your honest opinion of emil andrae? Whats his upside and just how good can he be?
Small sample size but what have you seen so far?
My honest opinion... I'm very impressed. If he is only going to get better then this kid may be a gem
- Bob Habib

I believe he is a very inexperienced Dman at the NHL, and I am totally fine with his play on the ice. He competes hard and does not shy away from contact. The comparison to Kimmo is premature because Kimmo was strong as an ox and did not get knocked off the.puck. Andrae is still young so he could get stronger or with more experience better understand leverage on the ice. Very accurate with his passing especially thru the neutral zone. There is a lot to work with and like others do not believe he should go back to the AHL. I believe the organization feels the same way with the trade of Attard for Gleason.

I do expect him to get the scratch treatment later in the season. It's the Torts way. I find his strategy silly, but it is going to happen. Assuming Andrae stays healthy no reason he should not play at least 50 games (hopefully more). The argument that York, Drysdale, and Andrae all playing at the same time is too small of a blueline is silly. The team is not a Cup contender, all 3 guys need to play a lot and find out how much they can improve throughout the season

Hat trick and this site explodes
- Hextall271

I’m so happy he’s doing nothing. A lot hype, even over Michkov at times. Craig button says so!

I’m thinking about watching wings/ducks tonight at the bar. I’m willing to bet tonight’s the night that Cutter Gauthier scores his first NHL goal.
- roenick97

BJ versus the tanking (not intended) pens was fun

Yea hate Pens being so bad, prefer they pick in the teens

I don't understand stuff sometimes. You are a blogger, but do you make any effort to be accurate? You wrote the guy's name THREE times, and spelled it differently each time - and NONE OF THEM WERE CORRECT?!? His name is FEDOTOV!

And as for Hextall, what made you say he was starting off "VERY much not looking like an NHL goalie"?!? I was at his first NHL game. He gave up a goal to Jari Kurri on the first shot he faced, then shut out the Oilers the rest of the game, and the Flyers won 2-1. During the game Gretzky came up to him and said, "Who the h*ll are you?!?" Hexy responded, "Who the h*ll are YOU?" It was hilarious. Hextall went on to win the Vezina in his rookie year, as well as the Conn Smythe. What about that makes him look VERY much not like an NHL goalie???
- SgtMikal

Amen! Just read the blog and was thinking the same thing. It's pretty much impossible to incorrectly spell the name 3 times. Hilarious! Great points about Hexy as well. I appreciate they are trying to keep Bill's blog going but no matter who they get, I doubt it will ever be the same. I miss Bill.

He has been up and down which is to be expected. Overall he has been fine. He stays in the lineup.

Some getting way too excited over the Sharks game. Ask this question again in April.
- furio16

I hear you on this. I'm loving what I've seen so far and hopefully he continues to play at this level. I don't want to get too excited as unfortunately, we have to be prepared for a letdown. Jason Akeson (yes, different position) and many others say hello.

I’m so happy he’s doing nothing. A lot hype, even over Michkov at times. Craig button says so!
- roenick97

Well. He got his first career goal last night.

Well. He got his first career goal last night.
- Hextall271

You’d have to be an idiot to think cutters slow start will be an indication he won’t be a good player in the future.

No Bill, no game day previews anymore. Disappointing.

Kolosov needs playing time for sure but I believe that dilly has been working with him just as he did with feds for that period right after he was struggling so badly.
- Hextall271

Hes also been hurt. Last game was the first time dtessing since the injury