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Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 13 @ 8:41 PM ET
See, this I'm not sure of. Are you underselling it by saying "capable defenseman" capable to me comes across as decent. Top 4 at best. There's lots of defensive potential in this draft, and many people project Pulock to be a future top pair defense man. Is this how Zadorov projects?
- JAKEw1234


See Bill's post
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

May 13 @ 8:41 PM ET
I'm very confident the Flyers will draft a very good player in the first round. They certainly have been money in the first round no matter where they have chosen over the last ten years.
- ravishingone

our last 2 captains (I'm not going to consider Pronger since he only technically played 12 games as captain) we drafted over the 20th overall. We may not have the best drafting crew in the league, but we come damn near close to it.
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

May 13 @ 8:43 PM ET
our last 2 captains (I'm not going to consider Pronger since he only technically played 12 games as captain) we drafted over the 20th overall. We may not have the best drafting crew in the league, but we come damn near close to it.
- JAKEw1234



It makes you wish they would try to keep there picks more often then give up the 2nd round draft pick for the grizzled UFA d-man at the deadline.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 8:44 PM ET
To me, Pulock has 1st-unit power play QB upside and is not a bad defensive player although perhaps not projecting right now as a future NHL shutdown guy (mostly because he only switched from forward a couple years ago). Pulock's shot is so good that he could be on NHL power play right now.

Zadorov is a good - not great -- junior level defender about whom it is hoped he can become an NHL shutdown buy based on his size and tools. In somewhat similar fashion, the offensive upside is strictly speculative based on his natural tools.

I'd rather draft Morin in round 2 (if he's available) than Zadorov at #11.

- bmeltzer


I dont know if I can trust a man.

That apparently "never sleeps"
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 8:45 PM ET
our last 2 captains (I'm not going to consider Pronger since he only technically played 12 games as captain) we drafted over the 20th overall. We may not have the best drafting crew in the league, but we come damn near close to it.
- JAKEw1234



In terms of forwards yes.

Sorry couldnt resist. Had a little rant on this a few days ago.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:46 PM ET
To me, Pulock has 1st-unit power play QB upside and is not a bad defensive player although perhaps not projecting right now as a future NHL shutdown guy (mostly because he only switched from forward a couple years ago). Pulock's shot is so good that he could be on NHL power play right now.

Zadorov is a good - not great -- junior level defender about whom it is hoped he can become an NHL shutdown buy based on his size and tools. In somewhat similar fashion, the offensive upside is strictly speculative based on his natural tools.

I'd rather draft Morin in round 2 (if he's available) than Zadorov at #11.

- bmeltzer


Gonna be a fun draft
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 8:48 PM ET
Gonna be a fun draft
- ob18


Do you really think Horvat is this good? Or just a hot streak?

I dont know if I wouldnt take Domi ahead of him, his engine just keeps on running nearly every game.

Havent paid basically any attention to Horvat to know.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:49 PM ET
Do you really think Horvat is this good? Or just a hot streak?

I dont know if I wouldnt take Domi ahead of him, his engine just keeps on running nearly every game.

Havent paid basically any attention to Horvat to know.

- flyer_nutter


No I think he is that good.

Brendan Ross ‏@RossyYoungblood

At this pt, it's not whether Bo Horvat will be drafted top 15 but rather how high he goes. Can't teach his gm changing skills #2013NHLDraft
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 13 @ 8:51 PM ET
No I think he is that good.

Brendan Ross ‏@RossyYoungblood

At this pt, it's not whether Bo Horvat will be drafted top 15 but rather how high he goes. Can't teach his gm changing skills #2013NHLDraft

- ob18


...and his nickname is BoHo!
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:52 PM ET
...and his nickname is BoHo!
- Jsaquella


If they select him you are required to get his London jersey.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 13 @ 8:53 PM ET
If they select him you are required to get his London jersey.
- ob18


Done
SMS4016
Joined: 01.27.2011

May 13 @ 8:54 PM ET
Flyers will trade up and then go off the board for a pick they could have gotten in the 2nd round. Hb goes nuts.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:55 PM ET
Done
- Jsaquella


Hell I'd consider it too.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 13 @ 8:56 PM ET
If they select him you are required to get his London jersey.
- ob18

The London Knights ‏@GoLondonKnights 1m
.@BoHorvat steals a sure goal as Patterson was knocked out of the crease. He means business tonight. #KnightsTalk
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:56 PM ET
Done
- Jsaquella


The London goalie again got lost behind the net & this time Horvat slide in front to make a save.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

May 13 @ 8:56 PM ET
The London Knights ‏@GoLondonKnights 1m
.@BoHorvat steals a sure goal as Patterson was knocked out of the crease. He means business tonight. #KnightsTalk

- Jsaquella


Yes he did
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 9:03 PM ET
Boston looks slow and brutal.

3-1 now, with JVR setting it up.
SMS4016
Joined: 01.27.2011

May 13 @ 9:04 PM ET
God boston sucks.
Philly1980
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.30.2011

May 13 @ 9:06 PM ET
Flyers will trade up and then go off the board for a pick they could have gotten in the 2nd round. Hb goes nuts.
- SMS4016

Sounds about right
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 9:06 PM ET
God boston sucks.
- SMS4016


Really wanted to see the Leafs put on their ass.

If you live up here, you grow to hate the team real fast,
Doc_Sarcasm
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Should of studied Geometry
Joined: 04.28.2013

May 13 @ 9:07 PM ET
God boston sucks.
- SMS4016


I am by no means a boston fan, but God I hate Toronto. I was so hoping that they'd get knocked out in the first round and then miss the playoffs for another 9 years. I'd love for them to be the Halley's Comet of Hockey teams.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

May 13 @ 9:08 PM ET
Please explain to me how a team with a core group of players can blow a 3-0 series lead, win the cup, and then blow a 3-1 series lead in the span of 4 seasons?

I love Gardiner and I think hes had a profound effect on this series (even though numbers dont show it)
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

May 13 @ 9:09 PM ET
Please explain to me how a team with a core group of players can blow a 3-0 series lead, win the cup, and then blow a 3-1 series lead in the span of 4 seasons?

I love Gardiner and I think hes a a profound effect on this series (even though numbers dont show it)

- Just5

unreal isn't it?
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

May 13 @ 9:09 PM ET
I am by no means a boston fan, but God I hate Toronto. I was so hoping that they'd get knocked out in the first round and then miss the playoffs for another 9 years. I'd love for them to be the Halley's Comet of Hockey teams.
- Doc_Sarcasm


That young D of theirs has been really impressive.

Carlyle really got them to buy into an identity, and being hard to play against.

What the hell happened to Lucic? Useless.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 13 @ 9:10 PM ET
bruins have officially choked. in game 7 on home ice. again.

or not. im such an ass.
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