Bill Meltzer: Wrap: Flyers Beat Blue Jackets, 4-1; Phantoms; Meet Flyers Alumni

I missed last night’s game. The ESPN app is the absolute worst.

I have a different take on captaincy for next season. I know it’s likely a foregone conclusion that Sean Couturier will be Captain next season. I guess you could make an argument for Kevin Hayes who everyone seems to love and clearly has the ear of the GM bringing all his friends in. Can Atkinson also looks like a guy who has all the tools to be a captain.

Living in Detroit and seeing a lot of Wings games over the passed decade, Henrik Zetterberg retired along time ago and everyone always knew Dylan Larkin would be the next future captain but it came with a lot of time. I think the Flyers should go into all of next season with 3 A’s. This team is in need of an over haul and shouldn’t be looking for another captain right now.

With this said and I know I’m gonna get some heat for this. My next Captain would not be Sean Couturier. Sean is always hurt, I’ve never pegged him myself as a captain and he’s a little older now. My next captain would be Ivan Provorov. He plays the most minutes. Plays every game. He shows emotion out there. Most importantly he’s young and a core player.

Bill will the flyers sign Bryce Brodzinski?

Pooporov for captain. Wow. Great suggestion

I missed last night’s game. The ESPN app is the absolute worst.

I have a different take on captaincy for next season. I know it’s likely a foregone conclusion that Sean Couturier will be Captain next season. I guess you could make an argument for Kevin Hayes who everyone seems to love and clearly has the war of the GM bringing all his friends in. Can Atkinson also looks like a guy who has all the tools to be a captain.

Living in Detroit and seeing a lot of Wings games over the passed decade, Henrik Zetterberg retired along time ago and everyone always knew Dylan Larkin would be the next future captain but it came with a lot of time. I think the Flyers should go into all of next season with 3 A’s. This team is in need of an over haul and shouldn’t be looking for another captain right now.

With this said and I know I’m gonna get some heat for this. My next Captain would not be Sean Couturier. Sean is always hurt, I’ve never pegged him myself as a captain and he’s a little older now. My next captain would be Ivan Provorov. He plays the most minutes. Plays every games. He shows emotion out there. Most importantly he’s young and a core player.
- SuperSchennBros

Captain Jack will get you high tonight
And take you to your special island
Captain Jack will get you by tonight
Just a little push, and you'll be smilin'

I missed last night’s game. The ESPN app is the absolute worst.

I have a different take on captaincy for next season. I know it’s likely a foregone conclusion that Sean Couturier will be Captain next season. I guess you could make an argument for Kevin Hayes who everyone seems to love and clearly has the war of the GM bringing all his friends in. Can Atkinson also looks like a guy who has all the tools to be a captain.

Living in Detroit and seeing a lot of Wings games over the passed decade, Henrik Zetterberg retired along time ago and everyone always knew Dylan Larkin would be the next future captain but it came with a lot of time. I think the Flyers should go into all of next season with 3 A’s. This team is in need of an over haul and shouldn’t be looking for another captain right now.

With this said and I know I’m gonna get some heat for this. My next Captain would not be Sean Couturier. Sean is always hurt, I’ve never pegged him myself as a captain and he’s a little older now. My next captain would be Ivan Provorov. He plays the most minutes. Plays every games. He shows emotion out there. Most importantly he’s young and a core player.
- SuperSchennBros

Provorov has little chance of being the next captain. If it won't be Couturier, it will be Scott Laughton with Hayes an outside possibility.

Couturier, by the way, is not "always hurt". Before this season, the last time he missed a huge chunk of a season was in 2016-17. From 2017-18 through 2019-20, he missed a total of two games. Last season, he suffered a Costochondral separation in the second game of the season but after he got back in the lineup he was there the rest of the season and won the Bobby Clarke Trophy.

Bill will the flyers sign Bryce Brodzinski?
- hello it's me 2050

He'll play his senior season next year. Then a decision will be made.

If Chuck can find a taker for Oskar I would move him for a pick or prospect to clear some money off the books.

He'll play his senior season next year. Then a decision will be made.
- bmeltzer

My bad thought he was a senior.

He'll play his senior season next year. Then a decision will be made.
- bmeltzer

Bill, what prospects do you think they will sign I know all of them are not college kids.

Provorov has little chance of being the next captain. If it won't be Couturier, it will be Scott Laughton with Hayes an outside possibility.

Couturier, by the way, is not "always hurt". Before this season, the last time he missed a huge chunk of a season was in 2016-17. From 2017-18 through 2019-20, he missed a total of two games. Last season, he suffered a Costochondral separation in the second game of the season but after he got back in the lineup he was there the rest of the season and won the Bobby Clarke Trophy.
- bmeltzer

what's the possibility the captain isn't currently on the roster? Much rather go that route if possible.

Noah Cates looking like a top 9 forward piece for next year.

Noah Cates looking like a top 9 forward piece for next year.
- backfire

Agreed, the youth movement looks good so far.

Noah Cates looking like a top 9 forward piece for next year.
- backfire

So did Jordan Weal and countless others before him....

Bill Meltzer: Wrap: Flyers Beat Blue Jackets, 4-1; Phantoms; Meet Flyers Alumni
- bmeltzer

hee-haw

Brink is a very exciting prospect.

Solid win. Very enjoyable to watch.

10/10 would watch again.

I missed last night’s game. The ESPN app is the absolute worst.

I have a different take on captaincy for next season. I know it’s likely a foregone conclusion that Sean Couturier will be Captain next season. I guess you could make an argument for Kevin Hayes who everyone seems to love and clearly has the war of the GM bringing all his friends in. Can Atkinson also looks like a guy who has all the tools to be a captain.

Living in Detroit and seeing a lot of Wings games over the passed decade, Henrik Zetterberg retired along time ago and everyone always knew Dylan Larkin would be the next future captain but it came with a lot of time. I think the Flyers should go into all of next season with 3 A’s. This team is in need of an over haul and shouldn’t be looking for another captain right now.

With this said and I know I’m gonna get some heat for this. My next Captain would not be Sean Couturier. Sean is always hurt, I’ve never pegged him myself as a captain and he’s a little older now. My next captain would be Ivan Provorov. He plays the most minutes. Plays every games. He shows emotion out there. Most importantly he’s young and a core player.
- SuperSchennBros

The last thing Provy needs on his plate is being captain. Read the room, Jesus.

Bill, any chance Farabee gets the C?

I think he’s a dark horse. Seems like a natural leader since G left

Brink is a very exciting prospect.
- Tomahawk

My gut tells me he's on the Brink of making it to the NHL.

Personally I think I would go with Laughton as captain. Seems to be the emotional leader of the team as it is.

Personally I think I would go with Laughton as captain. Seems to be the emotional leader of the team as it is.
- MBFlyerfan

Yea Laughton seems most likely to me

I missed last night’s game. The ESPN app is the absolute worst.

What problems do you have? It's been pretty bullet proof for me.

What problems do you have? It's been pretty bullet proof for me.
- Robert's Plant

Watched Brink setup the winning goal last night on the app.

Personally I think I would go with Laughton as captain. Seems to be the emotional leader of the team as it is.
- MBFlyerfan

eh