Lavvy's gone
- walshyleafsfan

Gong show.

Gong show.
- bloatedmosquito

It was heading that way for sure.

The Flyers have looked awful so far this year.

The thing is, I am not so sure that they can turn it around. I just don't think they have the talent.

How about drafting a solid defenseman with all those high picks? Did they ready need Yakupov?
- bloatedmosquito

Yes. Because now you can trade either him or Eberle for a great defenseman

I was at a wedding on Saturday night.

How was the game? I only caught the game in 6. Was Reimer bad or was he hung out by the D?

Leafs just recalled Smith. Someone else hurt? or was Ashton sent down?

It was heading that way for sure.

The Flyers have looked awful so far this year.

The thing is, I am not so sure that they can turn it around. I just don't think they have the talent.
- Aetherial

I certainly don't think they will make the playoffs. Last year people said that Philly, Buff and N.J will be much better this year. I just don't think they are very good. It's weird seeing teams that make the playoffs suddenly not make them but people overrate Philly for sure. Same with NYR. Wouldn't be suprised to see them not make it

I was at a wedding on Saturday night.

How was the game? I only caught the game in 6. Was Reimer bad or was he hung out by the D?
- markmark

bit of both

The D was bad, Reimer didn't bail them out.
Bernier did, although the D did tighten up a bit after Bernier came in.

How about drafting a solid defenseman with all those high picks? Did they ready need Yakupov?
- bloatedmosquito

draft BPA- turn that value into something else later.

I certainly don't think they will make the playoffs. Last year people said that Philly, Buff and N.J will be much better this year. I just don't think they are very good. It's weird seeing teams that make the playoffs suddenly not make them but people overrate Philly for sure. Same with NYR. Wouldn't be suprised to see them not make it
- walshyleafsfan

I think NYR will make it, but I am with you there also. That team is way overrated by some people.

How about drafting a solid defenseman with all those high picks? Did they ready need Yakupov?
- bloatedmosquito

It's just awful tough to not take the big elite forward with that first overall pick, it's such a rare commodity I don't think Edmonton could turn it down even if they need a defenseman

draft BPA- turn that value into something else later.
- Feeling Glucky?

I agree.

Part of the problem they are having right now is that the kids don't yet have a ton of value, except maybe Hall.

They just not proven very much.

Ideally, you draft the best player available, he becomes a star... and you can flip him for a Shattenkirk or Pietrangelo type.

None of the kids right now can garner that kind of return.

I would say he is dead, but despite the win in MTL, he's the "B" of the 1 A/B tandem firmly in my mind.

The composure, confidence, rebound control and stick-handling of Bernier is plainly obvious.
- gravyface

Oh for sure.
Light years ahead.

bit of both

The D was bad, Reimer didn't bail them out.
Bernier did, although the D did tighten up a bit after Bernier came in.
- Aetherial

They had more confidence.

draft BPA- turn that value into something else later.
- Feeling Glucky?

But playing within the Oiler's system could diminish a player's trade value. I wonder if the 1st overall pick is more valuable on draft day or a few years after the draft (see Daigle).

Draft day hype is magical...

But playing within the Oiler's system could diminish a player's trade value. I wonder if the 1st overall pick is more valuable on draft day or a few years after the draft (see Daigle).

Draft day hype is magical...
- bloatedmosquito

remember how amazing Seguin was?

Or anyone remember how tank and draft was the only way to build a winner?

Yes. Because now you can trade either him or Eberle for a great defenseman


- AdamFrench

Changes will be coming here too..

Yes. Because now you can trade either him or Eberle for a great defenseman


- AdamFrench

what was his insult at the end? candy striper at the hospital?

Philly is terrible and it's hilarious.

Changes will be coming here too..
- bixll

About (frank)ing time!




Mornin' folks

Leafs just recalled Smith. Someone else hurt? or was Ashton sent down?
- D.Lemieux

And devane.
They sent devane and abbot down after the sens game. The recall basically puts them back to the same position they were in on Saturday. Ashton was a late scratch.

About (frank)ing time!




Mornin' folks
- lumlums

Mornin.

Philly is terrible and it's hilarious.
- IPushFatKids

Interesting name. Are you trying to be a Bully ? Or you ARE a BULLY ?

I just don't get this firing in Philly........ seriously after 3 games you fire him??

If you didn't have faith in him then the move should have been done in the off season. Doing it 3 games into the season makes no sense.



Won't be long before Holmgren is gone........... He should have been gone first.

Terrible GM

It's just awful tough to not take the big elite forward with that first overall pick, it's such a rare commodity I don't think Edmonton could turn it down even if they need a defenseman
- Zezel

As I said above, you take a risk drafting a player 1st overall and then holding that asset just to trade at a later date.

bit of both

The D was bad, Reimer didn't bail them out.
Bernier did, although the D did tighten up a bit after Bernier came in.
- Aetherial

the D was terrible...