Seems to me that if Adam Hall is truly one of a teams 12 best forwards, that team has problems. I liked that fact that he was resigned, but figured it was for a 13th/14th forward role.
- Quetzalcoatl

I couldn't disagree more. Adam Hall is a very strong on faceoffs, and is a very good PKer, along with bringing a solid checking game as a 4th line player. Every team needs a player like Adam Hall. Especially the Flyers, where Giroux was being overused in defensive situations. Due to being the only reliable faceoff option on the team.

I'm really hoping he does make the team. He should be able to bring more to the ice offensively than Hall, although Hall's probably better at the dot.

On a side note, does anyone know why Mark Alt is not in NHL 14? I know he played in college last year, but he's an AHL player now (well, once he gets healthy). Would you expect him in the next set of roster updates?
- jmatchett383

They can always play Laughton at center on the 4th line and Hall on the wing. Hall has played wing several times in his career. They could then have Hall take all defensive zone face-offs.

would rather have laughton earn a 3rd line wing job than a 4th line center spot. he needs quality mins or he'd be better being the BMOC in Jrs...the ELC aspect is a factor as well.
- isaiah520

I hope the Flyers don't bring the EL contract situation into the equation. It should have zero to do with whether Laughton makes the team or not, in my opinion.

They can always play Laughton at center on the 4th line and Hall on the wing. Hall has played wing several times in his career. They could then have Hall take all defensive zone face-offs.
- PhillySportsGuy

Okay

Okay
- jmatchett383

I don't know what happened. I meant to bold your first paragraph. I must be rusty from not commenting for a while.

They can always play Laughton at center on the 4th line and Hall on the wing. Hall has played wing several times in his career. They could then have Hall take all defensive zone face-offs.
- PhillySportsGuy

Absolutely. Laughton could play Wing also.

I hope the Flyers don't bring the EL contract situation into the equation. It should have zero to do with whether Laughton makes the team or not, in my opinion.
- MJL

The only reason see it being an issue at all is if there's a "tie" so to speak concerning him and another player. If their on-ice play and strengths and weaknesses make them deadlocked, that's the only time I'd consider it.

The only reason see it being an issue at all is if there's a "tie" so to speak concerning him and another player. If their on-ice play and strengths and weaknesses make them deadlocked, that's the only time I'd consider it.
- jmatchett383

If he's tied with a player that can be waived and sent to the Phantoms. Then I would keep Laughton. I don't see worrying about his EL contract starting as an issue the Flyers should be concerned with at all.

Absolutely. Laughton could play Wing also.
- MJL

I think the best case scenario would be for Laughton to play exceptionally well and start on the third line with Read and Couts. That way no one could complain about playing time or 4th line duties "stunting his growth"

If he's tied with a player that can be waived and sent to the Phantoms. Then I would keep Laughton. I don't see worrying about his EL contract starting as an issue the Flyers should be concerned with at all.
- MJL

I'd go the exact other way to exercise the slide rule as well as to retain the extra year. Just my take on it. But it's unlikely he's in a dead heat with anyone. I expect it to be fairly clean cut whether or not he's ready.

If he's tied with a player that can be waived and sent to the Phantoms. Then I would keep Laughton. I don't see worrying about his EL contract starting as an issue the Flyers should be concerned with at all.
- MJL

I don't even want anyone to start to stupid argument again.

I think the best case scenario would be for Laughton to play exceptionally well and start on the third line with Read and Couts. That way no one could complain about playing time or 4th line duties "stunting his growth"
- PhillySportsGuy

Couturier sucks, anyone playing with him is going to get 7 minutes a night. Don't you know he was awful last year?

I think the best case scenario would be for Laughton to play exceptionally well and start on the third line with Read and Couts. That way no one could complain about playing time or 4th line duties "stunting his growth"
- PhillySportsGuy

That would be great if Laughton wins that spot in Camp. I'm not real concerned with his overall minutes played if he makes the team. 8 minutes on the 4th line, along with practicing with the team on a regular basis, is better for his development in my opinion, then going back for a 4th year of Juniors. The only thing I wouldn't like, is if he makes the team, and is a frequent healthy scratch.

I'd go the exact other way to exercise the slide rule as well as to retain the extra year. Just my take on it. But it's unlikely he's in a dead heat with anyone. I expect it to be fairly clean cut whether or not he's ready.
- jmatchett383

I have a feeling Laughton is ready. He was so close last year and by all accounts he's gotten better and bigger. I have a feeling he will make it impossible for the team to send him back to Oshawa. Similar to the Couturier situation.

Bill I know its impossible to know, but what do you see and project Laughton to put up offensively thru his career? Would 10-15 goal range be accurate?

Couturier sucks, anyone playing with him is going to get 7 minutes a night. Don't you know he was awful last year?
- jmatchett383

We should trade him for Adam Oates.

I found it pretty bizarre how they completely seemed to shut the door on Gagne.
- johndewar

After a night of partying with Richards... Gagne slept with Homer's wife at his beach house in Avalon, NJ.

That would be great if Laughton wins that spot in Camp. I'm not real concerned with his overall minutes played if he makes the team. 8 minutes on the 4th line, along with practicing with the team on a regular basis, is better for his development in my opinion, then going back for a 4th year of Juniors. The only thing I wouldn't like, is if he makes the team, and is a frequent healthy scratch.
- MJL

That's why I called it 'Best Case Scenario'

That's why I called it 'Best Case Scenario'
- PhillySportsGuy

I agree with you.

We should trade him for Adam Oates.
- PhillySportsGuy

B Schenn
Couturier
Laughton

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Rathje
Modry
Oates

Bill I know its impossible to know, but what do you see and project Laughton to put up offensively thru his career? Would 10-15 goal range be accurate?
- Buzzo

I think that's a fairly conservative outlook. I could see him reaching 50 points and 20 goals during certain seasons.

People compare him to Richards and Richie hit 80 points a few times. I think that's a bit wishful though.

I agree with you.
- MJL

No! I like being pugnacious! Disagree Disagree

B Schenn
Couturier
Laughton

-for-

Rathje
Modry
Oates
- jmatchett383

Good deal. We can really use Rathje's "incredible reach."

B Schenn
Couturier
Laughton

-for-

Rathje
Modry
Oates
- jmatchett383

Didnt know the flyers rehired clark as the gm.

would rather have laughton earn a 3rd line wing job than a 4th line center spot. he needs quality mins or he'd be better being the BMOC in Jrs...the ELC aspect is a factor as well.
- isaiah520

I'm not so sure... Line 4 for a rookie - especially if he is centering it - is a lot of responsibility for a rookie. But, I think line 3 would be a lot more pressure to score. This could be tough, if he is not projected to be a huge scoring threat. I'd develop his defensive skills on line 4 at a position he is comfortable with, and allow the offense to develop slower. Line 4 should be plenty of minutes. Maybe get him some PK time as well.