Bill Meltzer: Flyers Preseason Gameday: 9/21/18 vs. NYI (PPL Center), Roster Cuts, Zamula

Bill,

Thank you for the work you do. You are a must read, daily!

I didn't know someone, especially a professional athlete, could be 6'3" and only weigh 160 pounds (maybe Manute Bol?). But glad they signed him, he didn't seem too out of place in my limited viewing.

The organizational depth at defense was what made me think they were going to pick K'Andre Miller. I still wish they went there, but I do like JOB.

Hi Bill, quick question: Is tonight's game being televised?

I didn't know someone, especially a professional athlete, could be 6'3" and only weigh 160 pounds (maybe Manute Bol?). But glad they signed him, he didn't seem too out of place in my limited viewing.
- jmatchett383

That's actually pretty typical for a lot of taller teens. It often takes a while to fill out especially if their growth was a rapid spurt. Depending on his frame and build, he could be anywhere from 180-200+ by the time he is 21-22.

To Hammar:

Sucks about your back. Hope you feel amazing though. Usually with stuff like that even through recovery you feel the best you have in a long time. My friend's dad just got screws put in his cervical vertabrea to realign them and he said once anesthesia wore off he felt the best he's ever felt.

Hoping for a quick recovery nonetheless. You're the man hammar

I didn't know someone, especially a professional athlete, could be 6'3" and only weigh 160 pounds (maybe Manute Bol?). But glad they signed him, he didn't seem too out of place in my limited viewing.
- jmatchett383

Meh kid is 18 and probably doesn't have a whole lot of time to hit weights between school previously and now on the road all the time playing junior. He'll fill out

Meh kid is 18 and probably doesn't have a whole lot of time to hit weights between school previously and now on the road all the time playing junior. He'll fill out
- Giroux_Is_God

and playing all that fortnite

To Hammar:

Sucks about your back. Hope you feel amazing though. Usually with stuff like that even through recovery you feel the best you have in a long time. My friend's dad just got screws put in his cervical vertabrea to realign them and he said once anesthesia wore off he felt the best he's ever felt.

Hoping for a quick recovery nonetheless. You're the man hammar
- Giroux_Is_God

Seconded. Haven't had an injury like that and hope I never do. Sounds super painful.

I'm 44 and still playing about 50 or 60 games in goal a year and it's a pounding on knees, hips lower back and groin.

I have to stretch a lot and do some yoga if you can believe that. Seems to help.

Get better soon hammar

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I didn't know someone, especially a professional athlete, could be 6'3" and only weigh 160 pounds (maybe Manute Bol?). But glad they signed him, he didn't seem too out of place in my limited viewing.
- jmatchett383

My pre draft year....I weighed about 165....at ‘6,3’....then you fill out.....the program had me listed at 195....lol. Which my mom loved to tease me about....back then they asked asked guys....what do you weigh ? I lied...now a days I would have to lose a limb to get down to 220.

The organizational depth at defense was what made me think they were going to pick K'Andre Miller. I still wish they went there, but I do like JOB.
- YuenglingJagr

I think at the time of the draft that there were way more forwards ranked around 14 and 19. I wouldn't have minded moving back from 19, but you wouldn't have gotten Miller anyway.

Hi Bill, quick question: Is tonight's game being televised?
- BiggE

Hope so....haven’t see one game yet.

Bill,

I don’t often post due to time constraints, but I never miss reading your column!! Make sure Ek knows that as well. Thanks for all your efforts!👍

Bill,

I'm a huge fan and look forward to your posts. I have two questions.

It was reported on the first day of camp that Morin has been skating by himself. How does he look and is there any idea when he may return or at least be a non-contact participant in practice?

I don't have access to the preseason games but I see that Carter Hart's box-score numbers seem solid. How has he looked in practices during training camp? Is he standing out or have his chances increased of making the big club? (I'm guessing, with Hexy's philosophy, he'd rather have Hart do a season as 'The Man' in Lehigh rather than a back-up on the big club, so he'd have to outperform everyone, but I'm wondering what your opinion is)

Thanks!

Hi Bill, quick question: Is tonight's game being televised?
- BiggE

Being streamed. Will be available on the Flyers' site.

Bill,

I'm a huge fan and look forward to your posts. I have two questions.

It was reported on the first day of camp that Morin has been skating by himself. How does he look and is there any idea when he may return or at least be a non-contact participant in practice?

I don't have access to the preseason games but I see that Carter Hart's box-score numbers seem solid. How has he looked in practices during training camp? Is he standing out or have his chances increased of making the big club? (I'm guessing, with Hexy's philosophy, he'd rather have Hart do a season as 'The Man' in Lehigh rather than a back-up on the big club, so he'd have to outperform everyone, but I'm wondering what your opinion is)

Thanks!
- Neomike77

Morin's timetable is the same. Can't rush an ACL rehab. He is only doing very light skating.

Hart is having a good camp and was excellent in Wednesday's game. Zero chance he makes the opening night roster unless both a vet and Stolarz get injured.

Being streamed. Will be available on the Flyers' site.
- bmeltzer

I thought it was also on TV? Last year I believe it was on TV. maybe service Electric carried it since they do the Phantoms games

Zamula was about 170 pounds at camp. Still rail-thin, obviously, but he's only 18 and he's going to slide back to the WHL this season and next season. By age 20, the weight should be in the mid 180s at least.

and playing all that fortnite
- YuenglingJagr

Has he shot an 11-year-old yet? He's only 18, so I'm assuming he doesn't have a wife to divorce him.

I thought it was also on TV? Last year I believe it was on TV. maybe service Electric carried it since they do the Phantoms games
- J35Bacher

Last year, I think the CSN Philly (now NBCSP) broadcasters were in studio and calling the game off a monitor. This year, it is stream only. Not sure if Smitty doing the call as he did on Wednesday.

Bill,

I don’t often post due to time constraints, but I never miss reading your column!! Make sure Ek knows that as well. Thanks for all your efforts!👍
- Hokeeguy9

Thank you!

Lets start game 1 with Carter Hart. The other two, are done after the season unless they shine.

Has Laberge been practicing?