Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Final Prep, Roster Day

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Second and psyched for tomorrow. Btw, is ggunk around? I haven't seen him. We need to make sure to let him respond first to the white jersey!!

Only one more sleep til Christmas!

And it's cool to see the Talbot-Couturier-Voracek line reunited. Let's see how Laughton looks in the lineup!

Only one more sleep til Christmas!

And it's cool to see the Talbot-Couturier-Voracek line reunited. Let's see how Laughton looks in the lineup!


- Coburns_Nose

hahah I love it!!

A few things i noticed in practice last night...

1. Meszaros looked pretty comfortable out there, although at times it was noticable if you were paying attention.

2. Luke Schenn is a big boy..a few suspect passes right out in front of the net that I didnt like when Timmo was open in the corner.

3. Foster skated well and has one hell of a shot even for "taking it easy."

4. It looked as if the five guys on the ice were skating as one unit instead of the forwards pushing up which will promote better team defense.

5. Ruslan Fedotenko looked very good, obviously better conditioning than some others because of his ice time in Europe.

6. Sean Couturier's shot looked deadly last night as well as his shootout attempts.

7. Grossman and Coburn looked very good together with there defensive responsiblities. Grossman looked to be skating fine.

8. Rinaldo looked great on the PK unit he was practicing with.

9. Ilya Bryzgalov looked phenominal in net. Very relaxed and poised. He was not second guessing things and made some great stops in the 5 on 0 rushes... although at the beggining of the session he had a couple stick handling errors but im assuming that was nerves, he looked great the rest of the night.

10. Scott Laughton did not look out of place. Kept things simple and he seemed focused considering the atmosphere last night.

The Flyers may struggle within their Division. The elimination of inter conference play makes it highly unlikely that four teams from the same Division can make the playoffs. Also, the Islanders will be tougher to play (I think that may actually be a true statement this year).

I just don't believe Holmgren will wait very long before doing a major deal for a Dman.

The Flyers may struggle within their Division. The elimination of inter conference play makes it highly unlikely that four teams from the same Division can make the playoffs. Also, the Islanders will be tougher to play (I think that may actually be a true statement this year).

I just don't believe Holmgren will wait very long before doing a major deal for a Dman.
- spatso

I dont think they will struggle, but I also dont expect complete domination. I see them as the 4-5 seed and, like last year, with more points than the 2-3 seeds

I dont think they will struggle, but I also dont expect complete domination. I see them as the 4-5 seed and, like last year, with more points than the 2-3 seeds
- jak521

one of the sporting magazines picks the flyers as the 6th seed and ultimately has the finals as the canucks and penguins with the penguins winning the cup

one of the sporting magazines picks the flyers as the 6th seed and ultimately has the finals as the canucks and penguins with the penguins winning the cup
- vejim

Of course they do..

Not just because they added a few big names, but I think the team to watch out west is the Wild. They have a very complete team.

The Flyers may struggle within their Division. The elimination of inter conference play makes it highly unlikely that four teams from the same Division can make the playoffs. Also, the Islanders will be tougher to play (I think that may actually be a true statement this year).

I just don't believe Holmgren will wait very long before doing a major deal for a Dman.
- spatso

I doubt we'll see a major deal for a defenseman happen before the trade deadline, if at all. The type of defenseman the Flyers need is very rarely available during the Season.

I doubt we'll see a major deal for a defenseman happen before the trade deadline, if at all. The type of defenseman the Flyers need is very rarely available during the Season.
- MJL

Not only that, but that same type of d-man is at a premium at the TDL. Have to pay an arm an a leg.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Final Prep, Roster Day
- bmeltzer

My memory may be faulty here, but I vaguely remember a different outcome to that series. I also kinda sorta recall that the clinching game was broadcast by... oh yes, the very same television network that is now so collectively unaware of the outcome that the commercial made it on the air without anyone noticing the mistake

I doubt we'll see a major deal for a defenseman happen before the trade deadline, if at all. The type of defenseman the Flyers need is very rarely available during the Season.
- MJL

please Homer, dont draft another center

I doubt we'll see a major deal for a defenseman happen before the trade deadline, if at all. The type of defenseman the Flyers need is very rarely available during the Season.
- MJL

And when they are it costs an arm and a leg...

I doubt we'll see a move on D. We currently have like 8 guys that can play at the NHL level under contract.

The biggest move I could see this team making this year is bringing Jagr back at the deadline. But even that requires us being in playoff contention, Dallas being out of playoff contention, and Jagr being healthy.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Final Prep, Roster Day
- bmeltzer

Sure hope they don't burn a year off of Laughton's ELC to be the 4th center during a shortened season.

please Homer, dont draft another center
- vejim

always take the best player available

if it's a center, it's a center

LAUGHTON!

Sure hope they don't burn a year off of Laughton's ELC to be the 4th center during a shortened season.
- bradleyc4

Here's a question:

Would they keep Couturier as 2nd line Center and bring Briere back at Wing to have Laughton as the 3rd line Center?

And when they are it costs an arm and a leg...

I doubt we'll see a move on D. We currently have like 8 guys that can play at the NHL level under contract.

The biggest move I could see this team making this year is bringing Jagr back at the deadline. But even that requires us being in playoff contention, Dallas being out of playoff contention, and Jagr being healthy.
- hereticpride

I could see a Jagr move, if Dallas is struggling at the TDL. However, if the defense has issues, a defense move wouldn't be surprising in the least.

I think I'm the only non-Flyers fan who will ever say I can't wait to see some Hartnell-Hijinks on the ice. Cannot wait for Sunday.

Here's a question:

Would they keep Couturier as 2nd line Center and bring Briere back at Wing to have Laughton as the 3rd line Center?
- hereticpride

I wouldn't be surprised. I think that now that the Laughton box has been opened, he'll be staying put for awhile.

I could see a Jagr move, if Dallas is struggling at the TDL. However, if the defense has issues, a defense move wouldn't be surprising in the least.
- Jsaquella

in hindsight, to trade richards/carter and not get a dman out of it is a fail. when you are making a major course correction, you have to address a pressing need. w/ pronger and kimmo at that point....

I wouldn't be surprised. I think that now that the Laughton box has been opened, he'll be staying put for awhile.
- Jsaquella

they never learn...

always take the best player available

if it's a center, it's a center
- bradleyc4

thank you, Bob Clarke