Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Ustimenko Signed, OHL Finals, Gudas, Fleischman and More

OHL Final starts Thursday my friend. Typo.

OHL Final starts Thursday my friend. Typo.
- mayorofangrytown

Fixed. Thanks!

how nice it is to have to figure out where to stash all these promising young goalies

It's a good problem to have.

It's a good problem to have.
- Pelle31Forever

For sure. No guarantees with Lyon no longer waiver exempt. Even if we have Ustimenko in the ECHL that is great depth for injury call ups.

There is a chance that Carter Hart could be the 3rd best goalie in our pipeline... not likely, but man these goalie prospects are exciting. It will be great after years of facing Broduer and Lundquist.....

For sure. No guarantees with Lyon no longer waiver exempt. Even if we have Ustimenko in the ECHL that is great depth for injury call ups.
- NC Flyers Fan

Going to be interesting to see where they go for backup this upcoming season. In house or elsewhere?

In other huge NHL news. Get ready.

William Nylander is 23 years old as of today.

Sorry if Leight

Going to be interesting to see where they go for backup this upcoming season. In house or elsewhere?
- Pelle31Forever

Best choices are already in-house. Can’t really imagine trying the trade market for a goalie when the other needs are larger.

The kid has skills. One injury and he is playing in LHV. He can be number 5 goalie out of 8 for this year. At least my hope this year is we start the season with 2 NHL caliber goalies on the Flyers. We now have some short term solutions for injury call ups.

gudas is a solid 5/6 dman who can step up when needed

In other huge NHL news. Get ready.

William Nylander is 23 years old as of today.

Sorry if Leight
- SuperSchennBros

I have no problems acquiring him. He is a really skilled guy. I think Dreger said something like Toronto will have paid him over 20 mill in less than half a season. It's a good time to pick him up.

Also to reiterate for the 1 millionth time because it was mentioned in the last blog:

Giroux has a NMC and will not be traded regardless of how he plays. He wants to be here, doesnt want to move and that is not going to change unless Fletcher or Dave Scott kick his dog or something

If someone told me in September that Gudas would be winning the Barry Ashbee I would’ve cringed.

If someone told me in September that Gudas would be winning the Barry Ashbee I would’ve cringed.
- Just5

No disrespect to Gudas, that is cringe worthy. I mean I'm happy for the guy and it's a bonus if he's playing well, but he can't be your best for the season if you want the Flyers to have a successful season.

Datsyuk is coming back. If Detroit decides they prefer not to go that direction would you entertain the thought of him as a 2nd C? Try to sell him on a 2 year deal with this team?

how nice it is to have to figure out where to stash all these promising young goalies
- Coburns_Nose

The Caps drafted 4 NHL goalies in a 5-year span. Looking like the Flyers could possibly be on the verge of something like that...

Regarding Datsyuk, 100% I'd sign him for 1-2 years. Such a smart player, very respected, quality numbers in the KHL and when I watched the Olympics he looked good.

Datsyuk is coming back. If Detroit decides they prefer not to go that direction would you entertain the thought of him as a 2nd C? Try to sell him on a 2 year deal with this team?
- J35Bacher

https://www.detroitnews.c...not-returning/3638027002/

would not consider playing for anyone but the Wings according to his agen.

https://www.detroitnews.c...not-returning/3638027002/

would not consider playing for anyone but the Wings according to his agen.
- bodiva88

Yeah, guy will be 41 at the start of the season, I think he wants to finish off his career with the team that started it.

If someone told me in September that Gudas would be winning the Barry Ashbee I would’ve cringed.
- Just5

In his third full season you'd think he would be getting Norris Trophy consideration, getting beaten out by a third pairing guy for the Ashbee award is pathetic.

Rest in Peace Bill Fleischman. A Philly sports and Flyers legend.

In his third full season you'd think he would be getting Norris Trophy consideration, getting beaten out by a third pairing guy for the Ashbee award is pathetic.
- PLindbergh31

Seriously, why do you come on to this message board?

Gudas played a whale of a season. He's not going to bring the flash and speed that Myers/Ghost/Provy/Sanheim bring but there's actually heaps of intangibles he brings day in day out. He keeps the opposition honest as their skaters know when he's on the ice and his leadership on the ice speaks volumes.

Seriously, why do you come on to this message board?

Gudas played a whale of a season. He's not going to bring the flash and speed that Myers/Ghost/Provy/Sanheim bring but there's actually heaps of intangibles he brings day in day out. He keeps the opposition honest as their skaters know when he's on the ice and his leadership on the ice speaks volumes.
- Pixote Andolini

He comes to be a douche and, truthfully, does an outstanding job.