JVR, and Kulemin to center?

JVR, and Kulemin to center?
- Feeling Glucky?

I would give McKegg a try, said it a couple of times, give him a taste.

I would give McKegg a try, said it a couple of times, give him a taste.
- LeafMan

i'm with you on this.. there is a couple game cushion to see if he can cut it at this point

I would give McKegg a try, said it a couple of times, give him a taste.
- LeafMan

Put McKegg between Kuli and Clarkson. McCLement with Lupul and Raymond. Kadri with JVR and Kessel.

Uhm, Coots is 20...
- peddy-93

And showing no signs of development.

His offensive totals have declined every season so far.

His plus minus has declined every season so far (Important for a 2-way forward who's not contributing offensively)

He's likely going to be a third line center in the NHL.

Kind of like Bozak, Bolland, McClement and probably Gauthier in another few years.

He wouldn't help this team other then now, because of injuries.

Just because he's basically 21 and plays center, doesn't mean he's what we need.

heres what needs to happen: hire someone to injure all of chicagos goaltenders so that we can trade them a package including reimer for toews.

i'm with you on this.. there is a couple game cushion to see if he can cut it at this point
- Dozzer

Exactly, we can all step away from the panic button for now.... But keep it close.

well, the other one is a bit silly.
- Barx

Cant please everyone!

i'm with you on this.. there is a couple game cushion to see if he can cut it at this point
- Dozzer

Im starting to get the impression that McKegg doesnt even get called upon...

Cant please everyone!
- Colin_Dambrauskas

Have you gone Swiss. Neutral, No Avatar, No Team... I am Swiss, I make no allegiance..

And showing no signs of development.

His offensive totals have declined every season so far.

His plus minus has declined every season so far (Important for a 2-way forward who's not contributing offensively)

He's likely going to be a third line center in the NHL.

Kind of like Bozak, Bolland, McClement and probably Gauthier in another few years.

He wouldn't help this team other then now, because of injuries.

Just because he's basically 21 and plays center, doesn't mean he's what we need.
- kevvinB

He had a stud year when Philly made the playoffs and shut down Malkin in the playoffs while putting up points.

Yeah his numbers have declined the past 2 years, but guess what? So has everyone elses on that team, even Giroux. So his numbers are declining because his teams play is declining.

Coots sounds a lot like a player Philly used to have that we traded for, his named seems to slip my tongue, but heard he's a heck of a player now.

Have to look at other intangibles.

Have you gone Swiss. Neutral, No Avatar, No Team... I am Swiss, I make no allegiance..
- bixll

Haha, sorry....I have two blogging accounts

I realize this could seem a bit optimistic, but if Philly is looking to blow things up, why not make a huge push for Giroux?
We would have to overpay, but he's a top 5 guy in the league stuck on a team going nowhere.
It would take a ridiculous package as I said, but it would be worth it IMO.
Something like: Gardiner Reimer Kadri 2014 1st for Giroux Mason and a 3rd

I wouldn't be surprised if Philly took that deal, although I'd expect it to be closer to the deadline.

Im starting to get the impression that McKegg doesnt even get called upon...
- Colin_Dambrauskas

marlies are weak at C too.. that could be why

I realize this could seem a bit optimistic, but if Philly is looking to blow things up, why not make a huge push for Giroux?
We would have to overpay, but he's a top 5 guy in the league stuck on a team going nowhere.
It would take a ridiculous package as I said, but it would be worth it IMO.
Something like: Gardiner Reimer Kadri 2014 1st for Giroux Mason and a 3rd

I wouldn't be surprised if Philly took that deal, although I'd expect it to be closer to the deadline.
- leafan89

I would make that trade ten times over.

marlies are weak at C too.. that could be why
- Dozzer

Yeah but it is a system to bring players up when needed as well as developmental. A couple of games won't hurt, makes him want it more later.

I was really looking forward to Bolland getting to chirp the Bruins about the Stanley Cup GWG. Now come Saturday, all we are going to hear about is the 3rd period collapse ad nauseam.

Yeah but it is a system to bring players up when needed as well as developmental. A couple of games won't hurt, makes him want it more later.
- LeafMan

yeah i agree. the marlies needs are secondary to the parent club

He had a stud year when Philly made the playoffs and shut down Malkin in the playoffs while putting up points.

Yeah his numbers have declined the past 2 years, but guess what? So has everyone elses on that team, even Giroux. So his numbers are declining because his teams play is declining.

Coots sounds a lot like a player Philly used to have that we traded for, his named seems to slip my tongue, but heard he's a heck of a player now.

Have to look at other intangibles.
- peddy-93

Once again, proving he's destined to be a shutdown third line center (not what we need).

Blaming his team for his lack of production is also foolish, perhaps one of the reasons why the team is struggling so much is because they NEED more then 3 assists and no goals in 14 games from this guy.

Lastly the fact that you think Couturier and JVR are similar players just proves you don't actually watch flyers games and are therefore unable see the massive difference in their play style's.

I realize this could seem a bit optimistic, but if Philly is looking to blow things up, why not make a huge push for Giroux?
We would have to overpay, but he's a top 5 guy in the league stuck on a team going nowhere.
It would take a ridiculous package as I said, but it would be worth it IMO.
Something like: Gardiner Reimer Kadri 2014 1st for Giroux Mason and a 3rd

I wouldn't be surprised if Philly took that deal, although I'd expect it to be closer to the deadline.
- leafan89

Yes please

I realize this could seem a bit optimistic, but if Philly is looking to blow things up, why not make a huge push for Giroux?
We would have to overpay, but he's a top 5 guy in the league stuck on a team going nowhere.
It would take a ridiculous package as I said, but it would be worth it IMO.
Something like: Gardiner Reimer Kadri 2014 1st for Giroux Mason and a 3rd

I wouldn't be surprised if Philly took that deal, although I'd expect it to be closer to the deadline.
- leafan89

would mean around 23 million for Kessel, Giroux and Phaneuf. Pittsburg might be the only team with 3 players that make more...but then you get crosby.

Gardiner Reimer Kadri 2014 1st is steep... tough call

Schenn and Schenn for Gardiner and Liles (and maybe a 2nd)

Schenn and Schenn for Gardiner and Liles (and maybe a 2nd)
- jnwood2517

wtf would Philly do that....

Exactly, we can all step away from the panic button for now.... But keep it close.
- bixll

yeah dont panic til they lose 2 in a row

Once again, proving he's destined to be a shutdown third line center (not what we need).

Blaming his team for his lack of production is also foolish, perhaps one of the reasons why the team is struggling so much is because they NEED more then 3 assists and no goals in 14 games from this guy.

Lastly the fact that you think Couturier and JVR are similar players just proves you don't actually watch flyers games and are therefore unable see the massive difference in their play style's.
- kevvinB

Yeah because it's so hard to notice they have two different playing styles.

I follow a lot of prospects and have seen Coots since his junior days so I think I'd know a thing or two about him.

I'm referring to JVR as an example of a player struggling on a team and excelling on another. Just because Coots has struggled the last 2 years as the whole team as doesn't mean he's going to be a 3rd line centre. Heck, I'm sure you thought of JVR and Kadri the exact same when they struggled and now you love them.

And if you're blaming the ENTIRE Flyers team struggles because Coots has 3 assists you're utterly foolish.