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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:33 AM ET
For a few months now a few of us have discussed an Edler to Philly deal. What do flyer fans think of Edler for Vorecek and McGinn? Is that fair?
- Bieksa#3


Strictly speaking, I like Edler, as a player.

I'm not sure I want to give up Voracek to get him, but I like him.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:34 AM ET
They showed the GI Joe thing. I don't have a problem if it was for that, but I really don't get the impression that's why that chant was occurring. Either way, I'm not losing sleep over it. Personally, I'm saving any patriotic chants for the Olympics, I want to see US gold.
- BulliesPhan87


I hate having NHL players in the Olympics, but that doesn't stop me from watching it.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:34 AM ET
Like I said..."since he was acquired." And they played like a playoff team last year, after he was acquired.
- jmatchett383

I think he was being sarcasmic.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:35 AM ET
I hate having NHL players in the Olympics, but that doesn't stop me from watching it.
- johndewar

I guess I'm neutral on the pros in the Olympics. I'm too young to really have a preference based on experience. I'd just like to see our boys bring home some bragging rights.
Feanor
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DE
Joined: 02.13.2013

Dec 13 @ 11:37 AM ET
For a few months now a few of us have discussed an Edler to Philly deal. What do flyer fans think of Edler for Vorecek and McGinn? Is that fair?
- Bieksa#3


Voracek is our only top 6 winger who can really skate.

Edler for Simmonds seems more likely, or get Hartnell for a lot less. He would be great with the Sedins and I think he would waive to go to Vancouver.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Dec 13 @ 11:39 AM ET
I guess I'm neutral on the pros in the Olympics. I'm too young to really have a preference based on experience. I'd just like to see our boys bring home some bragging rights.
- BulliesPhan87


I prefer the WJC actually. I got up at 3 AM a lot last year to watch the games. This year, they're all "afternoon" games, so I'll miss all of the non-weekend games. I'm not really feeling Team USA this year.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:41 AM ET
I prefer the WJC actually. I got up at 3 AM a lot last year to watch the games. This year, they're all "afternoon" games, so I'll miss all of the non-weekend games. I'm not really feeling Team USA this year.
- jmatchett383

How do you tune in usually? Sounds like it might make for good work day viewing, I think the boss will allow as long as productivity doesn't drop.
nastyflyergirl
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: this space for rent, PA
Joined: 09.19.2006

Dec 13 @ 11:42 AM ET
I like Rinaldo as well. Sometimes I wish he would remember that he can also get the puck after he hits the guy with the puck. Just don't like too many of those type of players eating up spots on the roster. I am sure it has been said here before but, when Chief rolls out Hall, Rinaldo, & Rosehill he is basically telling the other team that we will not even try to score a goal for the minutes they play.
- fnmjoe13


agree. that is why I would rather throw a McGinn out there. I envy the 4th line of teams like Chicago and Boston
nastyflyergirl
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: this space for rent, PA
Joined: 09.19.2006

Dec 13 @ 11:43 AM ET
Schenn fined for his hit on Versteeg
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:44 AM ET
Schenn fined for his hit on Versteeg
- nastyflyergirl

Anthony SanFilippo @InsideTheFlyers
#Flyers forward Brayden Schenn fined $2,230.77 for cross-checking Versteeg in Chicago game. #MissedThat

Anthony SanFilippo @InsideTheFlyers
The Schenn fine, which is a strange number, is the maximum allowable under the CBA without a suspension. #Flyers #NHL

#hashtags
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Dec 13 @ 11:45 AM ET
How do you tune in usually? Sounds like it might make for good work day viewing, I think the boss will allow as long as productivity doesn't drop.
- BulliesPhan87


They had all of the games on the NHL network last year because no one wants to watch an old episode of Oil Change at 3:30 AM. I don't know where they'll be available online.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:45 AM ET
I prefer the WJC actually. I got up at 3 AM a lot last year to watch the games. This year, they're all "afternoon" games, so I'll miss all of the non-weekend games. I'm not really feeling Team USA this year.
- jmatchett383


Which Team USA? Olympic version or the WJC version?
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 13 @ 11:45 AM ET
Anthony SanFilippo @InsideTheFlyers
#Flyers forward Brayden Schenn fined $2,230.77 for cross-checking Versteeg in Chicago game. #MissedThat

Anthony SanFilippo @InsideTheFlyers
The Schenn fine, which is a strange number, is the maximum allowable under the CBA without a suspension. #Flyers #NHL

#hashtags

- BulliesPhan87


That seems like a pretty small number to be the maximum.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:46 AM ET
Schenn fined for his hit on Versteeg
- nastyflyergirl


Did the NHL see Versteeg's numbers here in Philly?

He totally had that cross check coming to him.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Dec 13 @ 11:46 AM ET
Which Team USA? Olympic version or the WJC version?
- johndewar


WJC. I just don't think they're nearly as good as last year or 2010. I think that USA Olympics will be in the medal hunt.
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:47 AM ET
Voracek is our only top 6 winger who can really skate.

Edler for Simmonds seems more likely, or get Hartnell for a lot less. He would be great with the Sedins and I think he would waive to go to Vancouver.

- Feanor

Yeah, Vancouver would require a playmaker. Vorecek or couter. As for Hartnell, I'm not saying I hate him. I actually wouldn't mind him. But given his contract and declining numbers I wouldn't give much up for himb
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Dec 13 @ 11:47 AM ET
Did the NHL see Versteeg's numbers here in Philly?

He totally had that cross check coming to him.

- johndewar


My friends have turned "Versteeg" into a noun, closely associated with a bait-and-switch. ex. "HA, YOU GOT VERSTEEGED!"
Feanor
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DE
Joined: 02.13.2013

Dec 13 @ 11:51 AM ET
Yeah, Vancouver would require a playmaker. Vorecek or couter. As for Hartnell, I'm not saying I hate him. I actually wouldn't mind him. But given his contract and declining numbers I wouldn't give much up for himb
- Bieksa#3


I'd take David Booth and a 2nd round pick.

Or Tanev.
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:52 AM ET
I'd take David Booth and a 2nd round pick.
- Feanor

Honestly, I don't think I'd do that.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 13 @ 11:52 AM ET
Yeah, Vancouver would require a playmaker. Vorecek or couter. As for Hartnell, I'm not saying I hate him. I actually wouldn't mind him. But given his contract and declining numbers I wouldn't give much up for himb
- Bieksa#3


People get so worked up about cap hits, but in the next few years, the cap is going to skyrocket. Hartnells contract won't be as bad as people assume.
youarewrong
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 07.07.2010

Dec 13 @ 11:54 AM ET
They showed the GI Joe thing. I don't have a problem if it was for that, but I really don't get the impression that's why that chant was occurring. Either way, I'm not losing sleep over it. Personally, I'm saving any patriotic chants for the Olympics, I want to see US gold.
- BulliesPhan87


I just dont see why you would have a problem with it at all. So what if people chant USA USA. I know it's no longer cool to show pride of country these days, but I'll take a 2x4 toteing Hacksaw Jim Duggan any day.... HOOOOOOOO!
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:57 AM ET
People get so worked up about cap hits, but in the next few years, the cap is going to skyrocket. Hartnells contract won't be as bad as people assume.
- PhillySportsGuy

You still have to look at it as wasted cap space. How much better would your team be if that 5 mill player is playing up to that contract
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 13 @ 11:58 AM ET
WJC. I just don't think they're nearly as good as last year or 2010. I think that USA Olympics will be in the medal hunt.
- jmatchett383


Canada is stacked and they don't even have everyone they could have.
youarewrong
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 07.07.2010

Dec 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
Thank you and Darn you to whomever posted that air hockey beer pong table... I have been surfing craigslist to buy a used table now, so I can make this for my brother.

Figure all I have to do is get PCP pipe that fits Red Solo cup, that way when you put the cup in the board, the cup rim isnt exposed. Just have to figure out how to cut the holes without damaging the board.

Cant be too hard.

My brother loves drinking game, and has a bunch of redneck games too. From Bear Pong, to Urban Horseshoes. They even throw annual drinking game competitions, although they might not happen this year, as the host has just deployed for a year in Afganistan.
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Dec 13 @ 12:00 PM ET
Canada is stacked and they don't even have everyone they could have.
- johndewar

Sweden is gonna win. I think they said all but 5 guys from last yrs metal squad are back
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