Bill Meltzer: Flyers Announce 31-Man Playoff Roster

Bill,

Was Rubstov's play that poor or is there another injury?

I was hoping Ruby would be in there for the experience, being there are no minor league games he's missing out on to be there.

Bill,

Was Rubstov's play that poor or is there another injury?
- corduroy

He played OK in camp. But Frost was basically a lock as a Black Ace and Bunnaman can play both wing or center (as Rubtsov can). Numbers game worked against him.

Probably because he's not better than any of those forwards listed. Especially the centers.

I'm pulling for him but he didn't have a good chance regardless.

He played OK in camp. But Frost was basically a lock as a Black Ace and Bunnaman can play both wing or center (as Rubtsov can). Numbers game worked against him.
- bmeltzer

Thank you

I know he’s a veteran and unlikely to play but thought Carsen t could’ve been kept over Anderoff. But don’t know how their camps went and AA can play center and wing.

I know he’s a veteran and unlikely to play but thought Carsen t could’ve been kept over Anderoff. But don’t know how their camps went and AA can play center and wing.
- Peter Richards

Twarynski had a good camp but you hit the nail on the head: he can play center or wing while Twarynski is exclusively a winger. There is also the experience factor.

Player vs. Player, I thought Twarynski had the better camp.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Announce 31-Man Playoff Roster
- bmeltzer

How many goalies they bringing? Kidding of course. You boys have finally found a true number 1 starter in Hart.

man the phils should be doing better

Pretty surprised that Zamula made the team. Good for him.

Bill, what do you think will happen with AHL, assuming they start the same time as the NHL. I asked this before, but being as the AHL is more gate-driven than even the NHL, not sure how the AHL owners could proceed with a season without fans without taking a huge hit (unless supported by the parent clubs). I hope there's something, because I really want guys like Zamula, Allison, Laczynski, and (if need be) Frost to get a chance to develop further in North America.

Pretty surprised that Zamula made the team. Good for him.

Bill, what do you think will happen with AHL, assuming they start the same time as the NHL. I asked this before, but being as the AHL is more gate-driven than even the NHL, not sure how the AHL owners could proceed without a season without fans without taking a huge hit (unless supported by the parent clubs). I hope there's something, because I really want guys like Zamula, Allison, Laczynski, and (if need be) Frost to get a chance to develop further in North America.
- jmatchett383

Nobody is quite sure right now. Only so many players are able to be loaned to European teams.

Nobody is quite sure right now. Only so many players are able to be loaned to European teams.
- bmeltzer

I was thinking that the NHL could expand the roster to a 30-man team (or some number like that) but only 23 could be on the "active" roster. All 30 players could practice together, travel, etc. but only the 23 on the roster would count towards the cap. Any roster moves would still be subject to waivers (if applicable) like they are now, the only difference is that you're making move to an inactive roster as opposed to an AHL team.

Bill you mentioned Oscar as doubtful to play. Is this in reference to the first series or in general During the playoffs. Guessing first series or two If not why take up a spot with the uncertainties of players not being cleared.