him and konopka would be great adds
- isaiah520

Konopka?? ehhhh idk he is good on face offs tho

him and konopka would be great adds
- isaiah520

I think Konopka is over-rated to an extent IMO.

But he is a heart and soul guy that this team could definitely use as a 12-13th forward, but thats all he is.

He is, imo, not better then a healthy Blair Betts.

if toronto wanted a #1 center they could have always overpaid for richie or carter more than the other teams did
- 2Real

Rumor was that they were in on Carter, with Kadri coming back, but wouldn't include Kulemin.

That Jamie Benn kid is a stud.
- stveshdy

Absolutely --- said when Neal was traded that Benn is the better player by far (and I like NEal and still think he'll get back on track next season). Benn was incredible, game in and game out down the stretch and was double shifting like crazy.

To be fair the Q is known for the huge offensive numbers...

IDK if his offense will translate, but even if it doesn't a BIG shutdown 3rd line center isn't all that shabby.
- Yosimar89

It sure as hell translated for Giroux

Well, one thing about Laviolette that I don't like is that I don't think they should limit it primarily to 4 forwards. I think you should have atleast 3 forward pairings. I would expect Powe and Betts to remain a pair. And if they got someone like Laich, to be paired possibly with Giroux. Versteeg and Nodl could also be worked in.
- MJL

Thats good depth right there.......

I think Konopka is over-rated to an extent IMO.

But he is a heart and soul guy that this team could definitely use as a 12-13th forward, but thats all he is.

He is, imo, not better then a healthy Blair Betts.
- mochoson

He is a beast at the faceoff dot.

Rumor was that they were in on Carter, with Kadri coming back, but wouldn't include Kulemin.
- Number23

haha they'll over pay for 22 but won't pay for a real player

Hartnell- Briere- Voracek
JVR-Laich-Giroux
Simmonds-Schenn-Versteeg
Powe-Betts-Sestito

I dunno about you guys, but I reallly like those lineups! And that's without Nodl or Couturier!

HAHHAHAHAHA and toronto drafts a fighter

Hartnell- Briere- Voracek
JVR-Laich-Giroux
Simmonds-Schenn-Versteeg
Powe-Betts-Sestito

I dunno about you guys, but I reallly like those lineups! And that's without Nodl or Couturier!
- FLYERSROCK!

Don't worry about Couturier. They'll give him a couple of years to grow.

Absolutely --- said when Neal was traded that Benn is the better player by far (and I like NEal and still think he'll get back on track next season). Benn was incredible, game in and game out down the stretch and was double shifting like crazy.
- bmeltzer

Out of the frickin BCHL to!

Good for former Flyer farmhand/Hershey Bear Don Biggs for having his kid go in the first round!

Still don't get trading up for him.

Hartnell- Briere- Voracek
JVR-Laich-Giroux
Simmonds-Schenn-Versteeg
Powe-Betts-Sestito

I dunno about you guys, but I reallly like those lineups! And that's without Nodl or Couturier!
- FLYERSROCK!

Nodl is gonna be a heck of a player next year.. I see 20-20 potential and a lot of defensive responsibilites
SC will be back in the Q.

I think Konopka is over-rated to an extent IMO.

But he is a heart and soul guy that this team could definitely use as a 12-13th forward, but thats all he is.

He is, imo, not better then a healthy Blair Betts.
- mochoson

betts is a good PK man, but his f/o suck because his shoulder will never be quite right...I'd move on if the cap space could allow it.

Good for former Flyer farmhand/Hershey Bear Don Biggs for having his kid go in the first round!

Still don't get trading up for him.
- Number23

burke is an idiot

So what does everyone think it takes to land Laich?

Don't worry about Couturier. They'll give him a couple of years to grow.
- Number23

It does give them a ton of options up front. I see no need to rush Couturier. But he could probably play in the NHL next year if needed.

He is a beast at the faceoff dot.
- Number23

And is competitive defensively. But thats about it.

He is nowhere near as bad, but people that complain about Shelley aren't going to truly appreciate Konopka either.

So what does everyone think it takes to land Laich?
- hereticpride

Close to 4. Dont see it going below 3.5

imo toronto got the best value getting biggs @22, jealous.

So what does everyone think it takes to land Laich?
- hereticpride

$3.5-$4mm per.

Hartnell- Briere- Voracek
JVR-Laich-Giroux
Simmonds-Schenn-Versteeg
Powe-Betts-Sestito

I dunno about you guys, but I reallly like those lineups! And that's without Nodl or Couturier!
- FLYERSROCK!

I thinkhomer did great by trading carts and richie. he got great value and got a heck of alot younger. I dunno how we got couturier but so far it seems like we got a great young line up. Also vorechek as well.. I think this suad is going to be young and dominate for a bit

Absolutely --- said when Neal was traded that Benn is the better player by far (and I like NEal and still think he'll get back on track next season). Benn was incredible, game in and game out down the stretch and was double shifting like crazy.
- bmeltzer

I watched that kid play a number of times and he plays so smooth out there and his offensive ability is off the charts. Theres nothing he cant do and at that young of age, is incredible. Now I know why they moved Neal, to give this kid more ice time. Plus I love Goligoski as well.

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Ottawa and Detroit now at central registry. Trade coming.