october 27th was 3 days after pronger's eye injury

just sayin

edit: dammit didnt see that in your post
- Crimsoninja

I was actually going to point this out but whatever.

Why would the Flyers want a young player like Gustafsson as a 7th defenseman sitting in the press box? I'm am also leery of his size. But he seems to handle himself well.
- MJL

I don't know. Why were the flyers okay with Bartulis making the team last season but having him as a 7th defenseman? Obviously Bartulis isn't Gustafsson but Bartulis would have been better off with the Phantoms last season too.

I don't know. Why were the flyers okay with Bartulis making the team last season but having him as a 7th defenseman? Obviously Bartulis isn't Gustafsson but Bartulis would have been better off with the Phantoms last season too.
- Schenn2shine

I had high hopes for Bartulis and then that should injury occured. Ever since then he hasnt been the same guy as he is very timid when he has the puck in the corners or behind the net.

News: Claude Giroux will be a wearing a new helmet designed by Bauer in the weeks ahead that reportedly cushions the head against concussions according to Comcast SportsNet.

Analysis: Claude Giroux, who missed four games earlier in the season with a concussion, helped unveil the new helmet, which was called "RE-AKT" on Friday during All Star weekend festivities. It looks just like the current one most NHLers wear but has a different inner lining. Also testing the new helmet will be Washington's Alex Ovechkin and Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos.

Carolina is out of their mind when it comes to Gleason. When did he become this great defenseman? Anything more than a 2nd round pick is overpaying for him and if that isn't enough, continue to shop elsewhere.
- stveshdy

Well certainly can agree on this. Second picks get passed around like party favors at every deadline in recent years. Gleason is a second round pick trade.

wonder if they have what it takes to win the TIM GLEASON SWEEPSTAKES
- Crimsoninja

apparently he's quite a hot commodity, I like him and have mentioned him as far back as a few years ago. Sounds like he might be a bit rich for the Flyers to acquire right now.

I can see an Andy Sutton maybe.

I'd be thrilled with a Robin Regehr but that won't be in the cards.

O'Donnell has been a healthy scratch 14 games this year. And has also missed games to injury. There isn't a lot of difference between the two players.
- MJL

Sean O'Donnell is a tough customer and knows when to spark the team with a timely fight. I like that and I do feel that can be extremely important. For that alone I would perfect O'Donnell over Lilja.

apparently he's quite a hot commodity, I like him and have mentioned him as far back as a few years ago. Sounds like he might be a bit rich for the Flyers to acquire right now.

I can see an Andy Sutton maybe.

I'd be thrilled with a Robin Regehr but that won't be in the cards.
- Buts16

just for laughs.. if calg and dallas continue to struggle

do you think Iginla and/or Morrow get dealt? and if so.. where to

News: Claude Giroux will be a wearing a new helmet designed by Bauer in the weeks ahead that reportedly cushions the head against concussions according to Comcast SportsNet.

Analysis: Claude Giroux, who missed four games earlier in the season with a concussion, helped unveil the new helmet, which was called "RE-AKT" on Friday during All Star weekend festivities. It looks just like the current one most NHLers wear but has a different inner lining. Also testing the new helmet will be Washington's Alex Ovechkin and Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos.
- stveshdy

too bad Bauer doesn't have any big name players to test it out.

apparently he's quite a hot commodity, I like him and have mentioned him as far back as a few years ago. Sounds like he might be a bit rich for the Flyers to acquire right now.

I can see an Andy Sutton maybe.

I'd be thrilled with a Robin Regehr but that won't be in the cards.
- Buts16

Robin Regehr just crossed my mind last night as an add on. I just don't like his price tag. I'm still very much interested in Sheldon Souray for his physical play and bomb from the point that we're missing.

just for laughs.. if calg and dallas continue to struggle

do you think Iginla and/or Morrow get dealt? and if so.. where to
- Crimsoninja

Iginla--No

Morrow--Yes. I think Dallas would ship him to the Eastern Conference.

just for laughs.. if calg and dallas continue to struggle

do you think Iginla and/or Morrow get dealt? and if so.. where to
- Crimsoninja

I think both will be pushing for the playoffs.

But if not that could be interesting. If either get a great offer I could see it happen.

I'd love Morrow on the Flyers but not at the cost, I'd think it would cost a poop ton to trade for him.

Because Bartulis needed to go through Waivers to be sent down, and AHL time wouldn't have been any help to him. He was at the point where he was going to be a NHL D man or he wasn't. Bill explained that multiple times.
- MJL

I think you wanted to reply to schenn2shine.

Robin Regehr just crossed my mind last night as an add on. I just don't like his price tag. I'm still very much interested in Sheldon Souray for his physical play and bomb from the point that we're missing.
- Schenn2shine

i know souray has come back to earth a bit since the hot start but i am intrigued by him as well. rebounds galore on the PP. but i cant really speak to his defensive play this year really

always loved using him in xbox tho

i know souray has come back to earth a bit since the hot start but i am intrigued by him as well. rebounds galore on the PP. but i cant really speak to his defensive play this year really

always loved using him in xbox tho
- Crimsoninja

he has great hair as well, that is always in the back of mind when the Flyers trade for somebody.

Iginla--No

Morrow--Yes. I think Dallas would ship him to the Eastern Conference.
- stveshdy

i'll get sick if morrow goes to boston

i'll get sick if morrow goes to boston
- Crimsoninja

Thats probably where he will get traded to. Boston is looking to add more upfront from the rumors I have read on the internet.

I don't know. Why were the flyers okay with Bartulis making the team last season but having him as a 7th defenseman? Obviously Bartulis isn't Gustafsson but Bartulis would have been better off with the Phantoms last season too.
- Schenn2shine

Because Bartulis need to go through Waivers to be sent down, and AHL time wouldn't have been any help to him. He was at the point where he was going to be a NHL D man or he wasn't. Bill explained that multiple times.

i'll get sick if morrow goes to boston
- Crimsoninja

that would be horrible

that would be horrible
- Buts16

Looking at the UFA defenseman, wouldnt mind if the Flyers added Boychuk, Johnny or Grossman, Nicklas.

Those are two names that interest me in the summer.

Grossman may be available at the TDL.

Looking at the UFA defenseman, wouldnt mind if the Flyers added Boychuk, Johnny or Grossman, Nicklas.

Those are two names that interest me in the summer.

Grossman may be available at the TDL.
- stveshdy

Flyers could do a lot worse than those two

looks like i know what i was talking about
- 2Real

the guys on xm radio today said there was rumor that Carter was going to LA to reunite frick and frack

can you imagine those two in LA?

Nobody else likes Johnny Oduya as a trading deadline pick up?
I think he would fit in pretty well.
Don't hear his name much, but he is UFA coming up and could play 20 minutes/game I think here.

Brew day today.
In honor of his first All star game, this batch is going to be called
"Hartnelldown Robust Porter"

Nobody else likes Johnny Oduya as a trading deadline pick up?
I think he would fit in pretty well.
Don't hear his name much, but he is UFA coming up and could play 20 minutes/game I think here.
- Marc D

I guess it depends on what your looking for. He's more of a defensive defenseman. But he's not very physical, doesn't block a lot of shots, so he wouldn't be high up on my list. But he's not a bad player.