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jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 17 @ 5:23 PM ET
We needed a tuba player for the Failed Flyers Draft Pick Journey Tribute Band.
- mayorofangrytown


Why, Peter Vandermeer can't play in it any more?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:25 PM ET
FTFY
- jmatchett383


For those who want Jordan Subban he was 6th on OHL scoring for defenseman with 51 points.

He led the OHL in shootout goals with 5 in 6 attempts.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:26 PM ET
I don't think it's disrespectful to buy him out. Disrespectful would be telling him that, even though you're paying him, you're not going to let him play 2 weeks before you are going to make him find a new job.
Briere has gone above and beyond his duties off the ice. He's at every charity event he can make it to, he's let rookies stay with him, and he's great with fans. There are guys like Briere, Knuble, and Shelley who, to me, have earned the right to end their careers/Flyer careers with dignity, not as being healthy scratches. That's why I've been advocating dressing Shelley and Knuble for the final game, barring it having any playoff implications for the Flyers.

- jmatchett383


Oh. An ol' softee, huh?

I like that.
shekkie
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Perkasie, PA
Joined: 07.05.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:28 PM ET
FTFY
- jmatchett383


Nick" Cousins "tied" for the OHL lead this year "with" 7 shorthanded points (3 goals 4 assist)

FTFY 2.0
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 17 @ 5:28 PM ET
Oh. An ol' softee, huh?

I like that.

- 77rams


I just think that there are certain players who are truly classy players who deserve to ride off into the sunset as opposed to fading away into small dark holes. Personal feeling.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:29 PM ET
Why, Peter Vandermeer can't play in it any more?
- jmatchett383

Petey was a free agent failure. He's in the Flock of Seagulls Tribute band in Phoenix.
aightwebang17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Typical Montreal, PA
Joined: 07.10.2008

Apr 17 @ 5:29 PM ET
Just for you I'll give this info.

Nick Cousins tied for the OHL leads this year with 7 shorthanded points (3 goals 4 assist)

- ob18

tyvm
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:31 PM ET
For those who want Jordan Subban he was 6th on OHL scoring for defenseman with 51 points.

He led the OHL in shootout goals with 5 in 6 attempts.

- ob18


I'd draft the backup skate sharpener if he could score in the shootout. Even better if he could stop one on occasion.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:32 PM ET
I just think that there are certain players who are truly classy players who deserve to ride off into the sunset as opposed to fading away into small dark holes. Personal feeling.
- jmatchett383


I agree. Just playing a bit of devil's advocate.
wilsonecho91
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A dream to some...a nightmare to others, AK
Joined: 11.13.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:32 PM ET

- hammarby31


are your legs still attached to your body after your game?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:34 PM ET
I'd draft the backup skate sharpener if he could score in the shootout. Even better if he could stop one on occasion.
- 77rams


Then I'll keep the info on Stolarz in the shootout even though it isn't much
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:45 PM ET
How's calgarys future looking? How bout Edmonton? I can guarantee over the past 4 years calgarys April record looks much better than edmontons. Whose shoes would you rather be in? Draft position is huge
- Just5




Irrelevant. No one is arguing that draft position isn't important.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:49 PM ET
Flyers re-sign Rosehill and Rinaldo to two year extensions, per team's twitter feed
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:51 PM ET
I don't think it's disrespectful to buy him out. Disrespectful would be telling him that, even though you're paying him, you're not going to let him play 2 weeks before you are going to make him find a new job.
Briere has gone above and beyond his duties off the ice. He's at every charity event he can make it to, he's let rookies stay with him, and he's great with fans. There are guys like Briere, Knuble, and Shelley who, to me, have earned the right to end their careers/Flyer careers with dignity, not as being healthy scratches. That's why I've been advocating dressing Shelley and Knuble for the final game, barring it having any playoff implications for the Flyers.

- jmatchett383


I agree 100%. Although Shelley is hurt and can't play.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:51 PM ET
Flyers re-sign Rosehill and Rinaldo to two year extensions, per team's twitter feed
- Jsaquella

Why?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 5:52 PM ET
Why?
- mayorofangrytown



Why not?
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 17 @ 5:59 PM ET
Why?
- mayorofangrytown


Hit 'em high. Hit 'em low.
pharcyde
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.18.2011

Apr 17 @ 6:03 PM ET
Why not?
- MJL

Rinaldo makes sense, but Rosehill for two years? Do you really need depth at the enforcer position? .. and for two years at that? You have Derek Mathers waiting in the weeds.

Don't get me wrong I like the "hardworking, stick up for your teammates" work ethic he brings but it seems like a waste of a roster spot and cap space for the next 2 years.

He's going to be the new Shelly.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 17 @ 6:04 PM ET
Why?
- mayorofangrytown


Rinaldo's made himself into an effective player. They obviously thought enough of Rosehill that they traded a player to land him. No surprise he was re-signed.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 17 @ 6:05 PM ET
Rinaldo makes sense, but Rosehill for two years? Do you really need depth at the enforcer position? .. and for two years at that?

Don't get me wrong I like the "hardworking, stick up for your teammates" work ethic he brings but it seems like a waste of a roster spot and cap space for the next 2 years.

He's going to be the new Shelly.

- pharcyde


Rosehill can play a regular 4th line shift. There is nothing wrong with having some veteran depth that can provide toughness to the lineup, for cheap.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 17 @ 6:07 PM ET
Why?
- mayorofangrytown

Rinaldo earned it.
Rosehill cause they are the Flyers and want a fighter?
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 17 @ 6:10 PM ET
Think they reach a deal to re sign Gagne?
I hope so, plus I like how Homer pronounces Simon.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 17 @ 6:13 PM ET
If they are limited for roster spots,
I would have preferred Adam Hall over Rosehill.
steelydan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 04.16.2009

Apr 17 @ 6:15 PM ET
If they are limited for roster spots,
I would have preferred Adam Hall over Rosehill.

- Marc D


Agreed. Could be room for both. You'd have to imagine one of Gags or Feds isn't back next year.
SMS4016
Joined: 01.27.2011

Apr 17 @ 6:21 PM ET
Flyers re-sign Rosehill and Rinaldo to two year extensions, per team's twitter feed
- Jsaquella

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