I was at the Outback near Lynnhaven Mall when the Phils lost the 1993 World Series...got a few condolence beers that night.
- Jsaquella

i was in stockholm. didn't give a (frank) then. don't give one now.

You kinda have changed my mind on Yandle...doesnt he have a higher cap hit then Carle....another Carle is the last thing I would want
- nonpoint22

Yandle, a two-time All-Star who is in his prime, is a notch better player than Carle, so he deseves to make more. But the point is, Yandle is not at all a physical player and, while far from horrible defensively, is also far from a shutdown D either.

The trade price tag on him is astronomical and that's why it's probably not the right move for Philly. But would he help the team to score more goals? Absolutely. The Flyers are already fine in terms of hitting, defensive D. You need a mix on the blueline.

the foppa news is also etched in my brain

was at a phils game when it came up on the scoreboard
- Crimsoninja

i just left work, turned on WIP and almost crashed my car into a telephone pole. and yes, i'm JVRUserious.

Yandle, a two-time All-Star who is in his prime, is a notch better player than Carle, so he deseves to make more. But the point is, Yandle is not at all a physical player and, while far from horrible defensively, is also far from a shutdown D either.

The trade price tag on him is astronomical and that's why it's probably not the right move for Philly. But would he help the team to score more goals? Absolutely. The Flyers are already fine in terms of hitting, defensive D. You need a mix on the blueline.
- bmeltzer

Exactly. They could use an offensive defenseman on this team.

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey

Been told by solid Source that at 5pm At Presser Sabres will promote James Patrick to coach. Might only be interim thou.


I've hated James Patrick since he broke Ron Sutter's jaw.
- Jsaquella

- hammarby31

Dirty (frank)ing play...Man I hated that SOB

- Jsaquella

was waiting for this to show up. thanks.

Dirty (frank)ing play...Man I hated that SOB
- Jsaquella

nice to see i'm not the only one who can hold a grudge.

nice to see i'm not the only one who can hold a grudge.
- hammarby31

I hold so many I can't even carry in the groceries

Exactly. They could use an offensive defenseman on this team.
- stveshdy

meszaros will help in that area when he returns. theoretically.

I hold so many I can't even carry in the groceries
- Jsaquella

time to get a wheelie-cart.

thank god ruff is gone. Can't stand him.

time to get a wheelie-cart.
- hammarby31

That's why I have kids

Exactly. They could use an offensive defenseman on this team.
- stveshdy

Absolutely. As long as you know what you're getting with Yandle, and use him right. He'd help the Flyers. And he's put up some pretty good point totals from the back end in Phoenix. But he hasn't played on a team with as much offensive power as the Flyers have. So I could see his point totals rise here. It's all about the cost of what it would take to obtain him.
It makes the Flyers better offensively. But it doesn't help them defensively. He fits right into the Flyers style of play.

Yandle, a two-time All-Star who is in his prime, is a notch better player than Carle, so he deseves to make more. But the point is, Yandle is not at all a physical player and, while far from horrible defensively, is also far from a shutdown D either.

The trade price tag on him is astronomical and that's why it's probably not the right move for Philly. But would he help the team to score more goals? Absolutely. The Flyers are already fine in terms of hitting, defensive D. You need a mix on the blueline.
- bmeltzer

Thanks Bill, but is really worth the astronomical price tag that he would command... I personally dont think so

thank god ruff is gone. Can't stand him.
- KGBflyers10

Are you OK with Bylsma?

Let's go Pens 10-3 Malkin and Sid both score 5!!!

Leaving now before I get my arse beat.

wow the first time i walk away form my computer for 20 minutes in 14 years and this happens.
- OrangeBlack27

is this real life

thank god ruff is gone. Can't stand him.
- KGBflyers10

I doubt he stays unemployed long. Hate him or not, he is not a terrible coach. If he wants to work, he'll be snatched up for a role in some organIzation soon and I bet he is coaching again withing the next two seasons (assuming he doesn't want to just go do some fishing or something).

is this real life
- Don'tForgetTocchet

I don't begrudge anyone their youth. I'm an old fart, but I'm still younger than some here....
- Jsaquella

And other then others

- mayorofangrytown

Looks like Jerry getting ready to go to The Alex.

What is the harm in drafting either Pullock, Morrissey or Nurse instead of wasting assets on second tier d-men via a trade?

If the Flyers are to make a move, I hope it would be for a guy who has real #1 potential, not a secondary type of player.
- flyer_nutter

the flyers could always use a nurse

Hartnell cleared to return to practice. Holmgren says he should be back in a week to ten days, also says Meszaros is improving

Best memory of ruff by far is when the fan poured a drink on him