Bill Meltzer: Flyers Preseason Gameday: 9/28/21 vs NYI

Cam Atkinson be like..."oh great I get to be centered by Derrick Brassard!"

Glad it’s televised. Be interesting to see the kids and the new additions.

Also. Even if I’m at least Martin is more classy than Wilson. Please no more injuries.

Glad it’s televised. Be interesting to see the kids and the new additions.

Also. Even if I’m at least Martin is more classy than Wilson. Please no more injuries.
- Peter Richards

Agreed on injuries.. Pumped to see some Flyers hockey/see how the new guys fit in..

Cam Atkinson be like..."oh great I get to be centered by Derrick Brassard!"
- MBFlyerfan

Haha probably not what he anticipated, but I will say I like the makeup of that line in the short term. All guys that play a 200 foot game, two wingers that work hard, at worst they should be a net even unit.

Cam Atkinson be like..."oh great I get to be centered by Derrick Brassard!"
- MBFlyerfan

Just imagine what Laughton is thinking. 4th line, center instead of wing, and between Nate & NAK.

I know, I know. It's just the first preseason game. It's a joke

Just imagine what Laughton is thinking. 4th line, center instead of wing, and between Nate & NAK.

I know, I know. It's just the first preseason game. It's a joke
- Big_E_88

Yep. Nate will be a staple in the lineup imo. He adds nothing to the other 2 players. An offensive black hole. Do not like the makeup of that 4th in at all. Looks like they are just the 3 left over players put together.

Yep. Nate will be a staple in the lineup imo. He adds nothing to the other 2 players. An offensive black hole. Do not like the makeup of that 4th in at all. Looks like they are just the 3 left over players put together.
- hello it's me 2050

Hayes and Alison both hurt, two more guys need to come back to the lineup. I doubt Nate is going to be a staple.

Yep. Nate will be a staple in the lineup imo. He adds nothing to the other 2 players. An offensive black hole. Do not like the makeup of that 4th in at all. Looks like they are just the 3 left over players put together.
- hello it's me 2050

Makes me want raffl back

Who would you rather see out there for 8 mins a night? Needs to be a penalty killer.. I’ll give you 10 secs. Give me a name.

Also remember how bad our kill was last yr..

What is the best way to watch the game tonight? I noted it will be televised on the NHL network at 4am Wednesday and again at 10am, but would like to watch it live.

Looking at the lines through practice, where does Allison slot in? If Oskar is back to form and we know what JVR brings, I can't imagine there is a rush to get Allison back healthy. Let the ankle heal. Those high ankle sprains can be tricky. Someone will have to get moved to make room for Wade.

Hayes slots in at 2C or 3C depending on Frost's play. Moves Brassard down to 4th line and NAK to press box. Laughton, Nate, Brassard is a solid 4th line.

Cam Atkinson be like..."oh great I get to be centered by Derrick Brassard!"
- MBFlyerfan

I’m pretty sure they know each other, so I doubt either guy is that disappointed.

Yep. Nate will be a staple in the lineup imo. He adds nothing to the other 2 players. An offensive black hole. Do not like the makeup of that 4th in at all. Looks like they are just the 3 left over players put together.
- hello it's me 2050

It will be this way until Hayes and Allison come back, which is about 2 months from now, then I expect the 4th line will look a lot better.

Just imagine what Laughton is thinking. 4th line, center instead of wing, and between Nate & NAK.

I know, I know. It's just the first preseason game. It's a joke
- Big_E_88

Laughton is a third line forward at best, 4th line is just fine for him.

Looking at the lines through practice, where does Allison slot in? If Oskar is back to form and we know what JVR brings, I can't imagine there is a rush to get Allison back healthy. Let the ankle heal. Those high ankle sprains can be tricky. Someone will have to get moved to make room for Wade.

Hayes slots in at 2C or 3C depending on Frost's play. Moves Brassard down to 4th line and NAK to press box. Laughton, Nate, Brassard is a solid 4th line.
- cdearth23

Then when Allison comes back you have Laughts - Brassard - Allison which is even a better 4th line.

Who would you rather see out there for 8 mins a night? Needs to be a penalty killer.. I’ll give you 10 secs. Give me a name.

Also remember how bad our kill was last yr..
- Joe Nardone

Our PK was worse than bad, it was the laughing stock of the entire league! If Nate can help here we should be open to the value he brings, even if its not flashy.

What is the best way to watch the game tonight? I noted it will be televised on the NHL network at 4am Wednesday and again at 10am, but would like to watch it live.
- jd250

Read Bill's post. It's right there in the first paragraph.

Laughton is a third line forward at best, 4th line is just fine for him.
- WhiskeyMan

I’ve never seen Scott Laughton play consistently at third line center. When we have seen him in that spot, it’s been next to JvR and I don’t think I’ve ever seen much production or chemistry between the two players. I’m with you, I think the fourth line is fine for him. I do like Laughton better as a winger.

Hayes and Alison both hurt, two more guys need to come back to the lineup. I doubt Nate is going to be a staple.
- ClaudeFather

We disagree. He wasn't signed on the first day of free agency to not be in the lineup. We shall see if AV will sit him once he has a healthy lineup. Still would rather see someone else instead of Nate. If that doesn't work you can always insert Nate.

IMO the initial plan was Frost in AHL and NAK in the press box. Injuries have changed that scenario probably.

I’ve never seen Scott Laughton play consistently at third line center. When we have seen him in that spot, it’s been next to JvR and I don’t think I’ve ever seen much production or chemistry between the two players. I’m with you, I think the fourth line is fine for him. I do like Laughton better as a winger.
- SuperSchennBros

agree. at center i wouldn't want him above the 3c position. At wing i feel he can spot fill in the top six if needed.

agree. at center i wouldn't want him above the 3c position. At wing i feel he can spot fill in the top six if needed.
- Peter Richards

I have no problem with this.

It will be this way until Hayes and Allison come back, which is about 2 months from now, then I expect the 4th line will look a lot better.
- jd250

playing nate for 2 months doesn't help your team in any way. He has nothing to offer in terms of helping Laughton or NAK. Again it is a 4th line with no identify or purpose.

I’ve never seen Scott Laughton play consistently at third line center. When we have seen him in that spot, it’s been next to JvR and I don’t think I’ve ever seen much production or chemistry between the two players. I’m with you, I think the fourth line is fine for him. I do like Laughton better as a winger.
- SuperSchennBros

Nate, Laughton, Brassard. All 3 can take face-offs. Late game shutdown. All 3 can play PK. That as a 4th line makes us a better team.

The issue will be when Allison returns. It will be interesting. Great problem to have. Our issue in the past has been when our guys have been forced to play up a line or two. When healthy, our guys will be slotted on the proper line.

Nate, Laughton, Brassard. All 3 can take face-offs. Late game shutdown. All 3 can play PK. That as a 4th line makes us a better team.

The issue will be when Allison returns. It will be interesting. Great problem to have. Our issue in the past has been when our guys have been forced to play up a line or two. When healthy, our guys will be slotted on the proper line.
- cdearth23

I would even sit nate and have NAK or allison in.