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Tomahawk
Ottawa Senators
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

May 12 @ 5:04 PM ET
How long until CORSI of the year award? It could be named after Hextall
- funmaster18


Sorry, already named after Justin Williams.
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:04 PM ET
It's my blind hatred of Grossmann. It has nothing to do with the fact that he can't make outlet passes or provide any offense. I just despise the guy
- Jsaquella


At least you're willing to admit it now

Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 12 @ 5:05 PM ET
I think he is trying to say put a team together that can play defense. And Grossmann won't look so bad.

But, that is flawed logic as well. The team wasn't that bad defensively and was caused in part by the insane cost of our defensive group to begin with.

- FlyersSteve118


He's also being sarcastic.
FlyersSteve118
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Delco, PA
Joined: 10.02.2013

May 12 @ 5:06 PM ET
He's also being sarcastic.
- Jsaquella


Man, with the people that post here I have such a hard time deciding between complete dumbasses or sarcasm.
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:06 PM ET
Sorry, already named after Justin Williams.
- Tomahawk


*tosses chair
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:07 PM ET
Man, with the people that post here I have such a hard time deciding between complete dumbasses or sarcasm.
- FlyersSteve118


Are we that different?
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

May 12 @ 5:08 PM ET
Also, it is too freaking expensive.
- FlyersSteve118


They are 3 guys who basically do the same things well.

None of those skills that they do well helps the Flyers transition the puck better or "play faster". Someone's (or multiple someones who did not recently receive a big fat extension) got to go.
FlyersSteve118
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Delco, PA
Joined: 10.02.2013

May 12 @ 5:08 PM ET
Are we that different?
- funmaster18


Not much, but at least sarcasm is funny.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

May 12 @ 5:08 PM ET
Man, with the people that post here I have such a hard time deciding between complete dumbasses or sarcasm.
- FlyersSteve118


I like to think I dabble in a little of Column A and a little in Column B.

/versatility
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

May 12 @ 5:09 PM ET
Sorry, already named after Justin Williams.
- Tomahawk


I was thinking about him earlier. Wouldn't it be great if Hexy could pluck a few players from his old team?
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:09 PM ET
Not much, but at least sarcasm is funny.
- FlyersSteve118


Sometimes the other is funny too
FlyersSteve118
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Delco, PA
Joined: 10.02.2013

May 12 @ 5:10 PM ET
They are 3 guys who basically do the same things well.

None of those skills that they do well helps the Flyers transition the puck better or "play faster". Someone's (or multiple someones who did not recently receive a big fat extension) got to go.

- johndewar


All we gotta do is trade MacD and Grossman and sign Niskanen and Stralman. Problem solved.
FlyersSteve118
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Delco, PA
Joined: 10.02.2013

May 12 @ 5:11 PM ET
Sometimes the other is funny too
- funmaster18


I went the dumbass route with you completely based on your avatar... Sorry

(Can you blame me? )
Tomahawk
Ottawa Senators
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

May 12 @ 5:11 PM ET
I was thinking about him earlier. Wouldn't it be great if Hexy could pluck a few players from his old team?
- PhillySportsGuy


Yeah, that would be nice. Williams, Martinez, Muzzin, et al.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

May 12 @ 5:15 PM ET
All we gotta do is trade MacD and Grossman and sign Niskanen and Stralman. Problem solved.
- FlyersSteve118


They aren't going to trade MacD. They just gave him a big, fat contract.

I think they would trade Grossmann in the right deal (even though it appears the org actually really likes Nick) and I think they'd personally drive Luke Schenn to whatever city that ices an NHL team that would accept him in trade.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

May 12 @ 5:15 PM ET
I was thinking about him earlier. Wouldn't it be great if Hexy could pluck a few players from his old team?
- PhillySportsGuy


Richards, Carter, and Williams for insane package. Ron Jeremy-sized package.
FlyersSteve118
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Delco, PA
Joined: 10.02.2013

May 12 @ 5:18 PM ET
They aren't going to trade MacD. They just gave him a big, fat contract.

I think they would trade Grossmann in the right deal (even though it appears the org actually really likes Nick) and I think they'd personally drive Luke Schenn to whatever city that ices an NHL team that would accept him in trade.

- johndewar


Nah, gotta keep schenn. Hes young and physical and has had some success. I dont hate Grossmann, but I just think he is clear choice to be moved in the off season. Just because of age and injury issues. Flyers have absolutely no choice but to move someone in the d corps in order to ice a competitive roster next year.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

May 12 @ 5:20 PM ET
I like to think I dabble in a little of Column A and a little in Column B.

/versatility

- johndewar


You're a true Renaissance man
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

May 12 @ 5:21 PM ET
I was thinking about him earlier. Wouldn't it be great if Hexy could pluck a few players from his old team?
- PhillySportsGuy


Hmm Doughty and Kopitar would be a fine start
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:21 PM ET
I went the dumbass route with you completely based on your avatar... Sorry

(Can you blame me? )

- FlyersSteve118


Don't stereotype me, man
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

May 12 @ 5:22 PM ET
Don't stereotype me, man
- funmaster18

Learnin' bout Cuba, havin' some food
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:23 PM ET
Hmm Doughty and Kopitar would be a fine start
- BiggE


Imagine if they got quick and went with a 1a, 1b, 1c system. Mason/Quick/Emery. The odd man out on game day can fill the soon to be vacated top line LW position
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

May 12 @ 5:24 PM ET
Imagine if they got quick and went with a 1a, 1b, 1c system. The odd man out on game day can fill the soon to be vacated top line LW position
- funmaster18


Or Emery could just take Rosehill's job
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

May 12 @ 5:25 PM ET

Or Emery could just take Rosehill's job

- BiggE


Good point, but maybe they'll leave it open for chief after hexy drops the axe
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

May 12 @ 5:27 PM ET
Good point, but maybe they'll leave it open for chief after hexy drops the axe
- funmaster18


I think even at the age of 48, Berube could still pound the crap out of a dbag like Carcillo
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