Based on that call up maybe it is long term. Wonder why no Andrae.
- furio16

They already have one good defenseman, they don’t want two of them. Or something like that

You really dont get how ridiculous you sound. You are literally crying about 5th round picks......
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

You're telling him he sounds ridiculous when you can't grasp the simple concept of how it's more than just a 5th round pick.

Those players are not the difference between 11th overall and 1st overall. Flyers arent wining games because of these guys.

Roster spaces for who? The only players in the minors right now ready to make the jump is probably Tuomalla and Andrae. I dont think hes a 4th line player. He has to take a spot from Michkov, Konecny, Tippett, Foerster, Brink and Farabee. Our best prospects are in juniors. Unless Im forgetting someone the rest of the prospects are not NHL calibre. I agree that Seeler blocks Andrae and that wasnt a good signing. However theres nobody down there looking like they are going to take a 4th line role or should be in a 4th line role.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Tuomaala is having an awful year unfortunately. The only players from LHV that should be playing for the Flyers are Andrae and Grans IMO, with Lycksell as a callup in case of injury. Several young players at LHV are having bad years and do not seem to be developing. I would seriously look at replacing Lappy to be honest.

It's time for a complete new coaching and management staff across the board.
- MJL

Ok, so fire Jones, Briere, Torts and his staff. Tell me, who do you replace them with that will do a superior job?

Incredible. Not surprised but incredible.

Has his prior track record at other stops give you any hope it would turn around?

Only a moron GM would kept him around this long. Do you think Danny is a moron?
- furio16

If Rocky is no replaced after this year, then in this case Briere is a moron IMO.

Based on that call up maybe it is long term. Wonder why no Andrae.
- furio16

This is probably a short term call up and they don’t want to shuffle Andrae back and fourth or something along those dumb lines.

I find it hard to believe that Andrae is in their plans long term. Can’t have 3 small defenders in Keith Jones defense.

If Rocky is no replaced after this year, then in this case Briere is a moron IMO.
- jd250

There is no need to wait. The results speak volumes. Get a new coach and you get a jump up on next year.

Inexcusable not to fire him asap.

Why do you defend this coach so strongly?

Wouldn’t a good coach “coach” the problems out of Michkov and others instead of taking their ice time away, benching them, and making them watch from the press box? If he’s such a good coach why haven’t all these other young talented players gotten better? Drysdale, York, Tippett, Farabbee, Frost come to mind. Granted Foerester is really improving so 1 out of 6 not that good.

Torts is not flexible nor is he proving himself to be a good coach. These players, including Michkov, are either regressing or stagnating under his mentorship. If you notice Michkov stoping short where two strides more wouldn’t a good coach see it too and correct it?
- mikeyo27

Lets start with Drysdale. Since 2022 he has played in only 82 NHL games. His injures have hampered his ability to develop. He looks to be healthy now and you can see he is improving. He will never be a great defensive defenseman, but you can see the offensive ability is starting to come. York has developed nicely under Shaw and Torts. I'm not sure how you are measuring York but to me the most telling metric for a defenseman is how much they play and in what situations. Cam York is playing over 21 minutes a night and is on the top pair for this team. That is good value for a former 14th overall pick. Farabee is what he is. I told you all what he was, and you didn't listen. Ditto for Frost. I told you all he was all fluff and no stuff, and that is exactly what he is. Cates, Brink and Foerster are all developing nicely, Cates especially though I think Torts relies on him too much sometimes. Even Tippet, who gets a lot of crap and sometimes rightly so, is still trending to be a 30 goal scorer. TK is top 10 in the league in scoring, and Risto is playing the best hockey of his career. So to say no one is getting better under Torts is just completely false.

Ok, so fire Jones, Briere, Torts and his staff. Tell me, who do you replace them with that will do a superior job?
- jd250

You forgot the architect of this absurd triumvirate. Hilferty needs to be fired also.

You forgot the architect of this absurd triumvirate. Hilferty needs to be fired also.
- MJL

Ok, still didn't answer my question. Tell me who you want to be the new governor of the Flyers, POHO, GM and head coach. I'm all ears.

Lets start with Drysdale. Since 2022 he has played in only 82 NHL games. His injures have hampered his ability to develop. He looks to be healthy now and you can see he is improving. He will never be a great defensive defenseman, but you can see the offensive ability is starting to come. York has developed nicely under Shaw and Torts. I'm not sure how you are measuring York but to me the most telling metric for a defenseman is how much they play and in what situations. Cam York is playing over 21 minutes a night and is on the top pair for this team. That is good value for a former 14th overall pick. Farabee is what he is. I told you all what he was, and you didn't listen. Ditto for Frost. I told you all he was all fluff and no stuff, and that is exactly what he is. Cates, Bring and Foerster are all developing nicely, Cates especially. Even Tippet, who gets a lot of crap and sometimes rightly so, is still trending to be a 30 goal scorer. TK is top 10 in the league in scoring, and Risto is playing the best hockey of his career. So to say no one is getting better under Torts is just completely false.
- jd250

Where a player plays and how much is not a direct indicator in how well he is developing. It is an individual case for every player.
Tippett is trending backwards in goal scoring. Not forward.
Ristolainen is not playing the best hockey of his career.

Ok, still didn't answer my question. Tell me who you want to be the new governor of the Flyers, POHO, GM and head coach. I'm all ears.
- jd250

Your question is asinine.

There is no need to wait. The results speak volumes. Get a new coach and you get a jump up on next year.

Inexcusable not to fire him asap.
- furio16

That makes no sense. If you want to replace Rocky, you do it in the off season when you have a clearer picture of what coaches might be available to replace him.

Your question is asinine.
- MJL

So in other words, you don't know. But all you do know, is Hilferty on down should be fired! And you say I live in fantasy land?

Where a player plays and how much is not a direct indicator in how well he is developing. It is an individual case for every player.
Tippett is trending backwards in goal scoring. Not forward.
Ristolainen is not playing the best hockey of his career.
- MJL

You should your ignorance every time you make this statement.

The Blues fired bannister 6 months after signing him to a 2 year contract as head coach. They really have no idea what they are doing, do they?
- corduroy

They fired Bannister because Montgomery became available, that is the only reason.

Lets start with Drysdale. Since 2022 he has played in only 82 NHL games. His injures have hampered his ability to develop. He looks to be healthy now and you can see he is improving. He will never be a great defensive defenseman, but you can see the offensive ability is starting to come. York has developed nicely under Shaw and Torts. I'm not sure how you are measuring York but to me the most telling metric for a defenseman is how much they play and in what situations. Cam York is playing over 21 minutes a night and is on the top pair for this team. That is good value for a former 14th overall pick. Farabee is what he is. I told you all what he was, and you didn't listen. Ditto for Frost. I told you all he was all fluff and no stuff, and that is exactly what he is. Cates, Brink and Foerster are all developing nicely, Cates especially though I think Torts relies on him too much sometimes. Even Tippet, who gets a lot of crap and sometimes rightly so, is still trending to be a 30 goal scorer. TK is top 10 in the league in scoring, and Risto is playing the best hockey of his career. So to say no one is getting better under Torts is just completely false.
- jd250

Codi Ceci 21:45 per night
Trouba 20:57 per night with the ducks

Tippet is not trending to be a 30 goal scorer. Pace for 22.

Ok, so fire Jones, Briere, Torts and his staff. Tell me, who do you replace them with that will do a superior job?
- jd250

Manny Moe and Jack from the Pep Boys could not do any worse

That makes no sense. If you want to replace Rocky, you do it in the off season when you have a clearer picture of what coaches might be available to replace him.
- jd250

it makes perfect sense. Hire a guy then implement his system to work out the kinks.

Whoever is available now will be available in the summer more or less. Not like they are going to poach someone from a top team. Probably someone in house anyway.

I'm sure you know this but I'll say it anyway. Michkov is stopping short, lacking aggressiveness because he is thinking instead of reacting. He is playing cautiously because he doesn't want to make a mistake. Flyers are making textbook poor development decisions that are synonymous of bad and dumb teams
- MJL

Honestly, its not hard to play Michkov's position defensively, it really isn't. No coach is telling Michkov to lack aggression. Yes I agree he is thinking too much and seems to be afraid to make a mistake defensively, but I think its as much on him as it is on Torts. There are a lot of factors here, including Michkov's conditioning and skating ability.

Codi Ceci 21:45 per night
Trouba 20:57 per night with the ducks

Tippet is not trending to be a 30 goal scorer. Pace for 22.
- furio16

Tip is a perennial 40 goal scorer in this league as long as he pots an extra 25 on the PP -- With Rocky's coaching I am sure he will do that before the 4 nations tournament!

Your question is asinine.
- MJL

Why is it asinine? Surely you have someone in mind no?

[Hall] Looks like Adam Ginning has been called up, via Flyers' roster on NHL media website.

Zamula still day to day. When is the last time the Flyers gave someone an injury designation beyond day to day?
- StepfordSam

Ginning instead of Grans? Puzzling.

So in other words, you don't know. But all you do know, is Hilferty on down should be fired! And you say I live in fantasy land?
- jd250

It is not necessary to name a replacement to form the opinion that the coaching staff needs to be changed or that the current management staff is incompetent.

Ginning instead of Grans? Puzzling.
- jd250

Why? Have you been watching the Phanomts?