Joni's done.

I might take a chance on Morris.
- Feanor

Morris is really the only guy I'd legitimately consider but even he would be light-years from ideal.

If Ghost comes up he would also see big minutes... I think it cant hurt for a couple of games.
- jak521

I think he's in the A to refine his game, and I'd like to see him stay there until at least mid season. Having said that, i'd be excited to see how he does at this level.

-5 for Schenn is ugly... but when the SV% when you're on the ice is .285, you're probably experiencing some crazy luck, too. Having two partners (Streit/MDZ) who are constantly pinching, and being stuck on the ice w/ guys like VL and the G-line who you don't exactly want playing the last line of defense on a rotation, hurt too.

MDZ, same story w/ luck... SV% was .500 for him. I felt like he actually had a pretty good game despite the ugly -4 -- definitely was their best transition guy and created a ton of chances on net, including 5 SOG. The forwards just did a really bad job of covering for his pinches.

Streit/Grossmann had the worst showing... brutal. Coots line got eaten alive too. It's sad because those two groups carried the Flyers during the opener.

Silver lining is still that 4th-line... and Chief looks like he's starting to up their icetime.

Weren't you going on about how Luke Schenn shouldn't be condemned after 2 games?
- NickTheKid87

don't be silly....he should of been condemed for a boat load of putrid play last year!!

Morris is really the only guy I'd legitimately consider but even he would be light-years from ideal.
- NickTheKid87

Isn't Morris more of an offensive Dman?

Sarich was run over by a truck this summer.


Would probably still be an improvement.

-5 for Schenn is ugly... but when the SV% when you're on the ice is .285, you're probably experiencing some crazy luck, too. Having two partners (Streit/MDZ) who are constantly pinching, and being stuck on the ice w/ guys like VL and the G-line who you don't exactly want playing the last line of defense on a rotation, hurt too.

MDZ, same story w/ luck... SV% was .500 for him. I felt like he actually had a pretty good game despite the ugly -4 -- definitely was their best transition guy and created a ton of chances on net, including 5 SOG. The forwards just did a really bad job of covering for his pinches.

Streit/Grossmann had the worst showing... brutal. Coots line got eaten alive too. It's sad because those two groups carried the Flyers during the opener.

Silver lining is still that 4th-line... and Chief looks like he's starting to up their icetime.
- Tomahawk

hahah .285 LOL.. I'd be tarred and feathered by my teammates if that were my stats while anyone was on the ice.

I am not ready to write this team off yet after 2 games. They have enough offense to compete with anyone. I think we will see guys like Alt and Gostisbiere sooner then later though. Their skating and puck skills are just to hard to ignore. I could see Grossmann or Schenn being moved to free up a spot and it would give a little cap help.

Isn't Morris more of an offensive Dman?
- Hextall271

He's kind of a two way guy. Or at least was.

-5 for Schenn is ugly... but when the SV% when you're on the ice is .285, you're probably experiencing some crazy luck, too. Having two partners (Streit/MDZ) who are constantly pinching, and being stuck on the ice w/ guys like VL and the G-line who you don't exactly want playing the last line of defense on a rotation, hurt too.

MDZ, same story w/ luck... SV% was .500 for him. I felt like he actually had a pretty good game despite the ugly -4 -- definitely was their best transition guy and created a ton of chances on net, including 5 SOG. The forwards just did a really bad job of covering for his pinches.

Streit/Grossmann had the worst showing... brutal. Coots line got eaten alive too. It's sad because those two groups carried the Flyers during the opener.

Silver lining is still that 4th-line... and Chief looks like he's starting to up their icetime.
- Tomahawk

Artie Akeson was getting first line minutes by the end of the game.

Honestly, I don't see why not at this point.

Sarich was run over by a truck this summer.


Would probably still be an improvement.
- hereticpride

ha well at least this trian wreck wouldn't scare him.

He's kind of a two way guy. Or at least was.
- NickTheKid87

That's it... sign him hexy!

I am not ready to write this team off yet after 2 games. They have enough offense to compete with anyone. I think we will see guys like Alt and Gostisbiere sooner then later though. Their skating and puck skills are just to hard to ignore. I could see Grossmann or Schenn being moved to free up a spot and it would give a little cap help.
- J35Bacher

your lips to God's ears

I am not ready to write this team off yet after 2 games. They have enough offense to compete with anyone. I think we will see guys like Alt and Gostisbiere sooner then later though. Their skating and puck skills are just to hard to ignore. I could see Grossmann or Schenn being moved to free up a spot and it would give a little cap help.
- J35Bacher

I honestly dont know who would want Schenn?

I am not ready to write this team off yet after 2 games. They have enough offense to compete with anyone. I think we will see guys like Alt and Gostisbiere sooner then later though. Their skating and puck skills are just to hard to ignore. I could see Grossmann or Schenn being moved to free up a spot and it would give a little cap help.
- J35Bacher

your lips to God's ears
- vejim

I have no idea what we'd get back for them.. it'd be a dump.

I honestly dont know who would want Schenn?
- vejim

I can guarantee you that Brian Burke still has a hard on for both Schenns.

Kent Huskins.


Not the D man we deserve. Bu t the D man we need.

it's gonna be a long season

Artie Akeson was getting first line minutes by the end of the game.

Honestly, I don't see why not at this point.
- johndewar

I didn't even notice that. Probably because I was in full fetal mode on the floor after 10/40/17 were reunited.

It was one game. Lets see how he does over the next 10.

Even Ryan Parent had an occasional good game.
- jak521

Yes, and even a good defenseman has an occasional bad game.

And last night, Schultz showed that he can come in as a 7th defenseman who is experienced and can play reasonably well. That is the definition of depth.

Yes, and even a good defenseman has an occasional bad game.
- MJL

Note sure how that pertains to use having a mediocre at best defense with next to no depth, but yes, I agree.

EDIT: Unless you are saying that he is a good d-man.

Note sure how that pertains to use having a mediocre at best defense with next to no depth, but yes, I agree.

EDIT: Unless you are saying that he is a good d-man.
- jak521

It pertains to your comment that even Ryan Parent had an occasional good game. How it pertains is pretty obvious.

It pertains to your comment that even Ryan Parent had an occasional good game. How it pertains is pretty obvious.
- MJL

Not at all obvious.

I said you are high. And that we have next to no depth defensively. You made some laughy face guy comment about Schultz having a good game. Then you said even good d-men have bad games.

How does that at all relate to the depth of our defense?

Sorry, I am not very intelligent.

Not at all obvious.

I said you are high. And that we have next to no depth defensively. You made some laughy face guy comment about Schultz having a good game. Then you said even good d-men have bad games.

How does that at all relate to the depth of our defense?

Sorry, I am not very intelligent.
- jak521

Why waste your time man. They could be 0-35-3 with a top pairing of Lilja and Rathje and they would all poop rainbows.