He's just one of those players who had to get moved in order to fulfill his potential. It has happened before and will happen again. Maybe he would've become consistent in Philadelphia, but TBH, I saw what the Flyers saw: A talented player who seemed content with being an NHL player but not driven enough to be a top-line player.

Sometimes, getting moved is the best thing that can happen to a player.

I mean, look at Dallas. They didn't trade 40-goal James Neal AND 50-point Matt Niskanen. They traded inconsistent James Neal and inconsistent Matt Niskanen, and they gave them numerous opportunities to be difference-makers for them before they pulled the trigger.
- AllInForFlyers

Neal was a 30 goal scorer for Dallas. I think van Riemsdyk could have had success here, and I do think the Flyers soured on him too quickly.

That said, he was inconsistent here. They had issues because he stayed at UNH longer than they wanted. They had issues because he didn't always use his size and strength as effectively as he has.

I think there's blame for both the player and team there. My biggest issue is, value wise, it looks like the Flyers failed to get enough for him.

Good omen for the year. Walking around in center city. Just bumped into G, B Schenn, Read, Simmons, waffle, Amac Streit and Rosehill. They were super nice all posed for a group shot with my 10 yrold.
- FlyersFirst

- SuperSchennBros

haha cool, i missed that post


once again coburn gets snubbed

Neal was a 30 goal scorer for Dallas. I think van Riemsdyk could have had success here, and I do think the Flyers soured on him too quickly.

That said, he was inconsistent here. They had issues because he stayed at UNH longer than they wanted. They had issues because he didn't always use his size and strength as effectively as he has.

I think there's blame for both the player and team there. My biggest issue is, value wise, it looks like the Flyers failed to get enough for him.
- Jsaquella

Everyone knew we didn't get fair value at the time too.

haha cool, i missed that post


once again coburn gets snubbed
- Crimsoninja

Everyone knew we didn't get fair value at the time too.
- SuperSchennBros

There was still hope that Schenn could still become a steadier defenseman. It seems he's going to battle consistency awhile longer.

Just a question I wanted to ask earlier. Do you guys have any games circled on your calender that you guys plan on going to?

Just a question I eant to ask earlier. Do you guys have any games circled on your calender that you guys plan on going to?
- SuperSchennBros

Nope.

Neal was a 30 goal scorer for Dallas. I think van Riemsdyk could have had success here, and I do think the Flyers soured on him too quickly.

That said, he was inconsistent here. They had issues because he stayed at UNH longer than they wanted. They had issues because he didn't always use his size and strength as effectively as he has.

I think there's blame for both the player and team there. My biggest issue is, value wise, it looks like the Flyers failed to get enough for him.
- Jsaquella

He was a Ranger fan. Let's hope Sanheim can avoid the same torn allegiance

Just a question I wanted to ask earlier. Do you guys have any games circled on your calender that you guys plan on going to?
- SuperSchennBros

Tuesday Dec. 2 in San Jose

Neal was a 30 goal scorer for Dallas. I think van Riemsdyk could have had success here, and I do think the Flyers soured on him too quickly.

That said, he was inconsistent here. They had issues because he stayed at UNH longer than they wanted. They had issues because he didn't always use his size and strength as effectively as he has.

I think there's blame for both the player and team there. My biggest issue is, value wise, it looks like the Flyers failed to get enough for him.
- Jsaquella

they didn't get enough. gave up way too soon - like williams and sharp (yes, i know they weren't 2nd overall picks). you can't have luke schenn be the prize for earning 12 points in 2006-7. you just (frank)ing can't. and yet, we do.

Just a question I wanted to ask earlier. Do you guys have any games circled on your calender that you guys plan on going to?
- SuperSchennBros

i need to see when they're in phoenix, denver, and dallas...might take some road trips from ABQ.

Tuesday Dec. 2 in San Jose
- 2Real

Yep Tuesday October 21 in Chicago

i need to see when they're in phoenix, denver, and dallas...might take some road trips from ABQ.
- hammarby31

Tues Dec. 2 San Jose

Just a question I wanted to ask earlier. Do you guys have any games circled on your calender that you guys plan on going to?
- SuperSchennBros

December 27- Nashville

i need to see when they're in phoenix, denver, and dallas...might take some road trips from ABQ.
- hammarby31

Make sure to get some hockey tape while you're there

Would love to get a ticket to the game vs Minny 11/20. Will be in town that night, also think it is the game they are honoring lindros and leclair.

Neal was a 30 goal scorer for Dallas. I think van Riemsdyk could have had success here, and I do think the Flyers soured on him too quickly.

That said, he was inconsistent here. They had issues because he stayed at UNH longer than they wanted. They had issues because he didn't always use his size and strength as effectively as he has.

I think there's blame for both the player and team there. My biggest issue is, value wise, it looks like the Flyers failed to get enough for him.
- Jsaquella

One thing I said when we traded him is that we didn't get enough. It should have been Schenn and maybe a 2nd or a serviceable young forward. 1 for 1 was too little even though it was forward for d and d are normally valued higher.