Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Worlds Medal Round Set, Nolan Patrick and More

I watched that scouting video last week and it does give you a good feel. And there are even some stretches where he doesn't have the best of shifts.

Like MB, I've already seen the video. The skills are obvious, but what impressed me more was his play without the puck and his positional/defensive awareness. The kid is the complete package.

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BUt overall he is a solid two way player with some jump and skill who gets to the right places on the ice and make plays.

I like his size as well, something the Flyers need more of down the middle for sure.

Like MB, I've already seen the video. The skills are obvious, but what impressed me more was his play without the puck and his positional/defensive awareness. The kid is the complete package.
- BiggE

Yes, and the way they present the video gives you a really good idea, that over a consistent period of time he plays the game the way it should be played. He is going to be a good NHL player.

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BUt overall he is a solid two way player with some jump and skill who gets to the right places on the ice and make plays.

I like his size as well, something the Flyers need more of down the middle for sure.
- MBFlyerfan

I'd love to see him in orange and black.

I'd love to see him in orange and black.
- BiggE

i honestly get the feeling that a lot of fans arent too high on either Patrick or Hischier because they arent Eichel/McDavid.

While you arent getting a generational talent, you are getting an upper echelon player. Patrick is gonna be a legit top line 2 way center. Hischier, while not as big/strong or as touted for his defense, has an offensive driving force behind him. He makes offense happen and will be a bear in offensive zone. He is also very solid in the other zones as well.

I personally prefer Patrick, just because its hard to find a top line center that has the total package that he offers.

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i honestly get the feeling that a lot of fans arent too high on either Patrick or Hischier because they arent Eichel/McDavid.

While you arent getting a generational talent, you are getting an upper echelon player. Patrick is gonna be a legit top line 2 way center. Hischier, while not as big/strong or as touted for his defense, has an offensive driving force behind him. He makes offense happen and will be a bear in offensive zone. He is also very solid in the other zones as well.

I personally prefer Patrick, just because its hard to find a top line center that has the total package that he offers.
- jak521

I think the biggest positive is that they are going to be getting a much better prospect than anyone they would've drafted at 13-15. They're also at the position they need most.

I think the biggest positive is that they are going to be getting a much better prospect than anyone they would've drafted at 13-15. They're also at the position they need most.
- YuenglingJagr

Only in Philly would there be a large group that will find the negative in moving up from the 14th pick to the 2nd pick.

Its amazing how over the past 4 years we have completely remade the farm system into perhaps the strongest in the NHL. Incredible.

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- YuenglingJagr

What is your obsession with the Alabama State Defense Force? You post it almost every day.

Anyone else have trouble loading this site in Firefox?

Preds again!

Anyone else have trouble loading this site in Firefox?
- jmatchett383

lol

What is your obsession with the Alabama State Defense Force? You post it almost every day.
- jmatchett383

they're the best

Preds again!
- Pixote Andolini

Damn right.

Have to say the defense cores of both teams are so fun to watch. Hopefully the Flyers are there in a few years.

lol
- YuenglingJagr

I can't install anything other than IE or Firefox at work.

I can't install anything other than IE or Firefox at work.
- jmatchett383

Ouch

Damn right.

Have to say the defense cores of both teams are so fun to watch. Hopefully the Flyers are there in a few years.
- flyer_nutter

After seeing them against Chicago, I picked them to go to the Finals. They have the best D in the playoffs (Washington included), Rinne is playing like the Rinne who signed his extension sans Game 2, and they have a very underrated forward group. As long as Rinne doesn't completely implode, I think they beat the Ducks in 6. I wish they had Fiala.

I can't install anything other than IE or Firefox at work.
- jmatchett383

My IE stopped working had to open it using Firefox. I'm in the same boat that I can't download another browser.

Ouch
- dragonoffrost

IE sucks, but what's so bad about Firefox? It allows me to open websites, except for HB right now.

After seeing them against Chicago, I picked them to go to the Finals. They have the best D in the playoffs (Washington included), Rinne is playing like the Rinne who signed his extension sans Game 2, and they have a very underrated forward group. As long as Rinne doesn't completely implode, I think they beat the Ducks in 6. I wish they had Fiala.
- jmatchett383

Preds have those Swedish forwards playing well too.

Damn right.

Have to say the defense cores of both teams are so fun to watch. Hopefully the Flyers are there in a few years.
- flyer_nutter

I kept getting flashbacks of the Rangers running goalies last night watching that game. I had to ask my husband to hold me.

My IE stopped working had to open it using Firefox. I'm in the same boat that I can't download another browser.
- FlyersGrace

ROFL OMG because browser snob.

Which trade was worse Erat for Forseberg or Luke Schenn for JVR?