And you call yourself 'funmaster'. Pffft.
- tangent_man

I had fun while writing that post

I just really doubt anyone had him anywhere near as high as the Flyers. This is a kid who has good attributes-good skater, solid defensively, great pound for pound fighter-but who also didn't produce much and had been passed over in the previous year's draft.

Much rather roll the dice on skill & production in the third round of a pretty deep draft class
- Jsaquella

Same.... it would have been akin to taking Jesper Pitbull in the 3rd this year instead of the 7th... gotta keep going after high-upside while those kids are still on the board... save the overage grinders for later.

I watch from time to time. At least they try to avoid Baylessism
- Jsaquella

I like when the highlights are accompanied by the broadcaster's call. I hate hearing the anchors try to create catchphrases.

I was hoping Bayless would eventually leave after people realized his whole thing was a charade like Glenn Beck. I guess I underestimated people's stupidity.

I like when the highlights are accompanied by the broadcaster's call. I hate hearing the anchors try to create catchphrases.

I was hoping Bayless would eventually leave after people realized his whole thing was a charade like Glenn Beck. I guess I underestimated people's stupidity.
- PhillySportsGuy

PT Barnum said it best, "no one will ever go broke underestimating the stupidity of the American public"

If you need proof of the that statement, may I present:
The Kardashians
Paris Hilton
Reality TV
Televangelists
Republicans
Democrats

The list is endless!

PT Barnum said it best, "no one will ever go broke underestimating the stupidity of the American public"

If you need proof of the that statement, may I present:
The Kardashians
Paris Hilton
Reality TV
Televangelists
Republicans
Democrats

The list is endless!
- BiggE

Same.... it would have been akin to taking Jesper Pitbull in the 3rd this year instead of the 7th... gotta keep going after high-upside while those kids are still on the board... save the overage grinders for later.
- Tomahawk

Yep, exactly. Ghoulbourne might end up being a solid depth guy. But I'd rather roll the dice on getting a potential top 6 guy than a guy whose ceiling sure seems to be fourth liner

I like when the highlights are accompanied by the broadcaster's call. I hate hearing the anchors try to create catchphrases.

I was hoping Bayless would eventually leave after people realized his whole thing was a charade like Glenn Beck. I guess I underestimated people's stupidity.
- PhillySportsGuy

One of my favorite things of the baseball & hockey packages is hearing the various announcers.

As BiggE points out, stupid always has a place in the US

Yep, exactly. Ghoulbourne might end up being a solid depth guy. But I'd rather roll the dice on getting a potential top 6 guy than a guy whose ceiling sure seems to be fourth liner
- Jsaquella

Still not as bad as Garrett Klotz...

Whats going on in here!!!

They should have taken Goulbourne in the 5th, but I think he may end up being an NHL player.

Whats going on in here!!!
- GodIsaCatholic

The delirium of summer and long days without hockey. Now settle down, beantown.

Still not as bad as Garrett Klotz...
- Tomahawk

Ugh. He wasn't even that great a fighter

They should have taken Goulbourne in the 5th, but I think he may end up being an NHL player.
- Feanor

Why does this matter? He's here, we got him, nothing else matters.

PT Barnum said it best, "no one will ever go broke underestimating the stupidity of the American public"

If you need proof of the that statement, may I present:
The Kardashians
Paris Hilton
Reality TV
Televangelists
Republicans
Democrats

The list is endless!
- BiggE

you forgot hockeybuzz........

you forgot hockeybuzz........
- hockeylover

I'm considering being offended by you.

Ugh. He wasn't even that great a fighter
- Jsaquella

But he was humongous big...him just being on the ice would prevent fights and cheapshots.

But he was humongous big...him just being on the ice would prevent fights and cheapshots.
- wolfhounds

His sheer size terrorized Matt Cooke

Referencing Ek's front story, trading Letang is a dump in my opinion, if that is something Pitt is really considering, and I think moving him is even more difficult than moving VL, but what kind of deal would you guys consider for him?

Moving Letang is a dump in my opinion, if that is something Pitt is really considering, and I think moving him is even more difficult than moving VL, but what kind of deal would you guys consider for him?
- wolfhounds

The salary & term scare me a bit, especially after the stroke. I'd guess my interest would be close to nil

Referencing Ek's front story, trading Letang is a dump in my opinion, if that is something Pitt is really considering, and I think moving him is even more difficult than moving VL, but what kind of deal would you guys consider for him?
- wolfhounds

Not to mention that's there last "#1" defenseman they have left

edit: nevermind....

http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/07/13/bjorkstrand-elevates-stature-following-breakout-season.html

Flyers passed over Bjorkstrand, a teammate of current Flyer prospect Taylor Leier, to grab Zac Rinaldo 2.0 in the 3rd round of the 2013 NHL draft. 50 goals in 69 games in the WHL and leads the league in playoff scoring.
- Jsaquella

Who cares. They made the pick. Dwelling on "what could have been" is foolish

Why does this matter? He's here, we got him, nothing else matters.
- SuperSchennBros

Because they could have got a skilled forward prospect like Bjorkstrand in the 3rd round, something the Flyers really need in the system.

Thankfully Hextall didn't reach for any goons in his first draft.

The salary & term scare me a bit, especially after the stroke. I'd guess my interest would be close to nil
- Jsaquella

Yup. Huge gamble tied to a long term deal with a significant cap hit. He's damn near unmovable in my opinion.

Not to mention that's there last "#1" defenseman they have left

edit: nevermind....
- Streit2ThePoint

Word.

New blog up.