Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings:

It's a shame we have to move on with out him.

Bill,

Who do you think will become the "face of the franchise" now that Mr. Snider is gone. Also could this be a reason why Holmgren was moved into the President role. To be that new face for the Flyers?

Bill,

Who do you think will become the "face of the franchise" now that Mr. Snider is gone. Also could this be a reason why Holmgren was moved into the President role. To be that new face for the Flyers?
- J35Bacher

Steven Stamkos

Bill,

Who do you think will become the "face of the franchise" now that Mr. Snider is gone. Also could this be a reason why Holmgren was moved into the President role. To be that new face for the Flyers?
- J35Bacher

I very much think that Paul Holmgren was moved into the club presidency because of his innate understanding -- having seen it from every possible chair -- of what makes the Flyers the Flyers.

As long as Holmgren, Ron Hextall and Bob Clarke have roles in Flyers management, upholding the Flyers as shaped by Ed Snider will remain front and center. But there is no one person who can fill that void by himself.

Bill,

Who do you think will become the "face of the franchise" now that Mr. Snider is gone. Also could this be a reason why Holmgren was moved into the President role. To be that new face for the Flyers?
- J35Bacher

Its a very big fear of mine that the ownership group at Comcast becomes one of those faceless, bottom line type ownership groups. Which would be the exact opposite of what Mr. Snider cultivated....even after Comcast bought their share.

I very much think that Paul Holmgren was moved into the club presidency because of his innate understanding -- having seen it from every possible chair -- of what makes the Flyers the Flyers.

As long as Holmgren, Ron Hextall and Bob Clarke have roles in Flyers management, upholding the Flyers as shaped by Ed Snider will remain front and center. But there is no one person who can fill that void by himself.
- bmeltzer

It's kind of what I thought when it seemed to happen quickly.

Snider must have had some idea it would happen sooner then anticipated and got his guys in position to keep the franchise in his model.

I'm not a fan of the commissioner, for many reasons, but I have to give him props for that speech. It was touching, insightful and classy. Nice job!

I very much think that Paul Holmgren was moved into the club presidency because of his innate understanding -- having seen it from every possible chair -- of what makes the Flyers the Flyers.

As long as Holmgren, Ron Hextall and Bob Clarke have roles in Flyers management, upholding the Flyers as shaped by Ed Snider will remain front and center. But there is no one person who can fill that void by himself.

But someone who owns a chunk of the Flyers is going to have to step up and become the corporate face of the franchise. They may never fill Ed Snider's void but someone will have to be that person. Any idea if a family member will step up or will it be from Comcast corporate.

I realize you probably have little real insight into this factually but it is something I think a lot of fans are thinking about. I'm not typically one of those people but since the day he passed it's something that's been on my mind.

But someone who owns a chunk of the Flyers is going to have to step up and become the corporate face of the franchise. They may never fill Ed Snider's void but someone will have to be that person. Any idea if a family member will step up or will it be from Comcast corporate.

I realize you probably have little real insight into this factually but it is something I think a lot of fans are thinking about. I'm not typically one of those people but since the day he passed it's something that's been on my mind.
- mayorofangrytown

I don't know. How many owners are really the face of their team? I think Holmgren, Hextall and Clarke all fill that role.

I mean the face of Toronto right now is pretty much Shanahan. Cam Neely is pretty much the main guy when talking about the Bruins. Yzerman in Tampa. Tallon in Florida. Bowman in Chicago.

I think Holmgren and Hextall will be the face of this team moving forward when people think about the Flyers.

as we watched #16s magic we all agreed we would never see a player as good as Clarkie....he is the scarred face of the Flyers

I very much think that Paul Holmgren was moved into the club presidency because of his innate understanding -- having seen it from every possible chair -- of what makes the Flyers the Flyers.

As long as Holmgren, Ron Hextall and Bob Clarke have roles in Flyers management, upholding the Flyers as shaped by Ed Snider will remain front and center. But there is no one person who can fill that void by himself.
- bmeltzer

Very happy and excited for the future with Holmgren and Hextall running the Flyers.

Great stuff as always, Bill!



Any updates on how Rick Macleish is doing?

Great stuff as always, Bill!



Any updates on how Rick Macleish is doing?
- BiggE

Still hospitalized. Unfortunately, he has multiple health issues that complicate things.

I very much think that Paul Holmgren was moved into the club presidency because of his innate understanding -- having seen it from every possible chair -- of what makes the Flyers the Flyers.

As long as Holmgren, Ron Hextall and Bob Clarke have roles in Flyers management, upholding the Flyers as shaped by Ed Snider will remain front and center. But there is no one person who can fill that void by himself.
- bmeltzer

Any chance of getting Peter Luukko back into the fold or has that ship sailed?

Still hospitalized. Unfortunately, he has multiple health issues that complicate things.
- bmeltzer

Thanks, I hope he gets well soon, he was one of my favorite players when I was growing up.

Any chance of getting Peter Luukko back into the fold or has that ship sailed?
- johndewar

He's got a great situation with the Florida Panthers now.

saw hamonic is cool with staying on the isles now

saw hamonic is cool with staying on the isles now
- YuenglingJagr

TOO LATE

saw hamonic is cool with staying on the isles now
- YuenglingJagr

Yes.

Lets trade the 1st rounder to WPG now and get Trouba.

Thanks, I hope he gets well soon, he was one of my favorite players when I was growing up.
- BiggE

Awesome wrist shot!.

Yes.

Lets trade the 1st rounder to WPG now and get Trouba.
- J35Bacher

And what else?

And what else?
- Streit2ThePoint

I don't know.

I would use the Hamilton trade as a comparable. Flames gave up a 1st(15) and two 2nds.(45&52)

I don't know.

I would use the Hamilton trade as a comparable. Flames gave up a 1st(15) and two 2nds.(45&52)
- J35Bacher

I think I would rather us use our first to try to get Nichushkin from Dallas

I think I would rather us use our first to try to get Nichushkin from Dallas
- dominik7777

I understand the thinking but I think Trouba has top pair skills which is something hard to find. Add him to Provorov and you have a potential top all situations pair.