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2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:13 PM ET
Adam Hall on waivers eh? Always thought he'd be a good fit as that low cost, 4th line center that can win faceoffs. Only problem is, with the way this season is looking, no real reason to claim him unless it's with the intention of grabbing him now to possibly make it easier to sign him over the summer.

Edit: Leight as always

- five4fighting10

maybe we cna wait for a team to waive someone like grabner oh boy
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:15 PM ET
maybe we cna wait for a team to waive someone like grabner oh boy
- 2Real


Florida did waive him.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Mar 15 @ 1:16 PM ET
maaaannn, whats gonna happen if we do lose tonight? after homer freaked out on everyone yesterday and most guys bagged the optional skate today
- mydoglicks


If you've ever seen Paul Holmgren in person, he's still an intimidating dude.

I don't think his little speech is gonna have any impact whatsoever, but I'm willing to bet he was pretty salty.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:16 PM ET
TB waived Adam Hall...be interesting to see if he gets claimed.
- Jsaquella


Flyers should put in a claim. At the very least he could help them in the faceoff department.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:17 PM ET
Flyers should put in a claim. At the very least he could help them in the faceoff department.
- MJL


Yep, worst case scenario is he leaves as a UFA in July.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Mar 15 @ 1:20 PM ET
Flyers should put in a claim. At the very least he could help them in the faceoff department.
- MJL

It's a known fact Hall's clears congestion so that should help. Hall's Menthofaceofflyptus.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Mar 15 @ 1:21 PM ET
Yep, worst case scenario is he leaves as a UFA in July.
- Jsaquella

Can hang out with Knuble and compete with him in a popcorn throwing competition, at Jody Shelley.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 15 @ 1:22 PM ET
Flyers are low enough in the standings that they could get Hall.

Isn't that how these things work, lowest teams get first shot at waived players?
vejim
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: FL
Joined: 07.08.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:24 PM ET
Flyers are low enough in the standings that they could get Hall.

Isn't that how these things work, lowest teams get first shot at waived players?

- Marc D

we need a Tocchet type player
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Mar 15 @ 1:25 PM ET
Flyers are low enough in the standings that they could get Hall.

Isn't that how these things work, lowest teams get first shot at waived players?

- Marc D

Something like that, plus any recent claims put your team at the end of the line.
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:28 PM ET
TB waived Adam Hall...be interesting to see if he gets claimed.
- Jsaquella

couldn't hurt having a 55%+ guy around @ 650k. still plays physical...decent role plyr that would address a need.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 15 @ 1:28 PM ET
we need a Tocchet type player
- vejim

Ian Lappy I was thinking.

Although I really like how Rinaldo has played this season.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Mar 15 @ 1:29 PM ET
Ian Lappy I was thinking.

Although I really like how Rinaldo has played this season.

- Marc D

Rinaldo's really been out to prove something this season, and I think he's done well so far.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:33 PM ET
Rinaldo's really been out to prove something this season, and I think he's done well so far.
- BulliesPhan87


To be fair, there has been a lot of criticism of Laviolette, and I've done my share. But this is one player that Laviolette deserves a lot of credit for. He's made him into a legitimate NHL player. Rinaldo of course deserves a bunch of the credit also.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:34 PM ET
Leafs trade Steckel to Anaheim for prospect & 7th rounder
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:34 PM ET
To be fair, there has been a lot of criticism of Laviolette, and I've done my share. But this is one player that Laviolette deserves a lot of credit for. He's made him into a legitimate NHL player. Rinaldo of course deserves a bunch of the credit also.
- MJL


He has done well with Voracek, too.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 15 @ 1:35 PM ET
Rinaldo's really been out to prove something this season, and I think he's done well so far.
- BulliesPhan87

Prove that he is a bonafide NHL player.
With his open ice hitting ability and now that he draws more penalties then he takes, I think he has done it.

It's a narrow line though.
Go back to taking more penalties then you draw and look out.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:38 PM ET
The Flyers had three of them in a short period of time.

Best forward not in the NHL: Jiri Dopita

Best d-man not in the NHL: Michal Sykora

Best goalie not in the NHL: Roman Cechmanek

EDIT: 2/3's late.

- Flyskippy

If I recall correctly, Dopita was considered the best player outside the NHL, so the Flyers brought in Cechmanek as an incentive for Dopita to sign. Mrs. Cechmanek and Mrs. Dopita were best friends.

At least that's how I remember it...
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 15 @ 1:38 PM ET
Leafs trade Steckel to Anaheim for prospect & 7th rounder
- Jsaquella

Clearing a roster spot for Joffrey Lupul.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:39 PM ET
If I recall correctly, Dopita was considered the best player outside the NHL, so the Flyers brought in Cechmanek as an incentive for Dopita to sign. Mrs. Cechmanek and Mrs. Dopita were best friends.

At least that's how I remember it...

- Atomic Wedgie


Well, the added Cechmanek to shore up the goaltending, and added Dopita the next year because their wives were friends.
vejim
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: FL
Joined: 07.08.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:39 PM ET
He has done well with Voracek, too.
- Jsaquella

keep Lavy, see what Homer can do this summer
Flyers24
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.06.2013

Mar 15 @ 1:42 PM ET
Prove that he is a bonafide NHL player.
With his open ice hitting ability and now that he draws more penalties then he takes, I think he has done it.

It's a narrow line though.
Go back to taking more penalties then you draw and look out.

- Marc D


Not only that but the kid is one of the few players, Simmonds also comes to mind, that has been consistent the entire year / entire game. both those players hit the ice and hit it hard every shift...Seems like the Refs have also noticed the change in Zac's play...they aren't calling double Penalties anymore when he draws one...

Think I am like the most on this blog, that after the last NJ game, I've given up on this team...we are too deep in a hole to dig out. And for what purpose, to get booted 1st round of the playoffs. I'd rather just toss this year away, regroup over the summer, see what sort of pick-ups Homer can do and go at it next year...
Scoob
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: love is love
Joined: 06.29.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:44 PM ET
It's a known fact Hall's clears congestion so that should help. Hall's Menthofaceofflyptus.
- Flyskippy



(But you could've stopped after the first line. The second seems a bit forced. )
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 15 @ 1:44 PM ET
keep Lavy, see what Homer can do this summer
- vejim


My issues with Laviolette are not entirely related to this season.

Funny, you complain about goalies and defensemen not getting developed, but the Flyers had Bobrovsky. Laviolette buried him after one bad period in the playoffs, which led to Bryzgalov coming in.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Mar 15 @ 1:46 PM ET
Well, they are no good because we didn't pick them in round one.

I only want first round defensemen, like Shea Weber, Duncan Keith, Alexander Edler, Nicklas Lidstrom and PK Subban.

- Jsaquella


Weber was a 2nd rounder.
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