Whatever we think of Glass Carlo....at least it's a window into the type of player Hextall likes.

At his best, Glass Carlo has skills.

The problem is, I can call him "Glass Carlo" and an average hockey says "Oh, is that Carlo Colaiacovo?".

Sigh. I'd rather this, than rush one of our guys. On the other hand, how bad would it be to just plug in Brandon Manning as our #6?
- johndewar

That would be my choice, but Colaiacovo can play a bit.

That would be my choice, but Colaiacovo can play a bit.
- Jsaquella

Sure.

When he can play.

Can you imagine Clarkie signing CC? No (frank)ing way.

But when CC is right, he can definitely play. It does make me feel good about where Hexy's head is at, in terms of the type of thing he's looking for.

The problem is, CC probably got hurt loading his bags on the plane to come to Philly.

it's pretty desperate and obviously shows hextall doesn't have much faith in a guy like manning.
- hammarby31

Clearly, a guy like Gus made the right move, career-wise. I liked Gus alot, but you wonder if they would have even played him in these circumstances.

If I'm Manning, I either pray someone gets hurt or I'm telling my agent to trade me.

Sure.

When he can play.

Can you imagine Clarkie signing CC? No (frank)ing way.

But when CC is right, he can definitely play. It does make me feel good about where Hexy's head is at, in terms of the type of thing he's looking for.

The problem is, CC probably got hurt loading his bags on the plane to come to Philly.
- johndewar

Well, it allows Hexy to send Gostisbehere back to the Phantoms and gives him a decent player to plug into the mix. I'd like to have seen Manning stay and play as the 6th guy, but obviously Hextall wants a veteran presence on the Phantoms as well.

It works out in other ways, too. If the Flyers are in the playoffs, Colaiacovo is a solid depth guy that can step in if injuries occur. If they're not in the mix, he's a cheap trade asset they can possibly flip for a pick.

it's pretty desperate and obviously shows hextall doesn't have much faith in a guy like manning.
- hammarby31

It could be lack of faith. But I'm thinking he's trying to stay true to keeping the phantoms competitive to build that winning mentality. Which I like the idea of especially if it means keeping one of our younger players out of the press box and actually allowing them to play.

And as far as the signing itself goes, I'm a fan of the choice. I've wanted the Flyers to go after CC for a while now. In hindsight, it was probably a good thing they didn't because of his injuries but I think it's a win win signing under the current circumstances. He has the skills to be an effective player if he can stay healthy and if he can't, we only really need him for a few more weeks until A Mac and Coburn come back.

Voracek is leading to league in assists and a co-leader in points.

I'm actually really curious to see what Berube does with Schultz once Amac and Coburn come back. He's definitely earned the right to stay in the top 6 which probably means Schenn would be the one gets scratched. Which in my mind really sucks not because I feel he has played better than Schultz but it ruins any chance (what little chance there might be) of Schenn developing consistency and probably takes away from the bit of trade value he might have.

I'm actually really curious to see what Berube does with Schultz once Amac and Coburn come back. He's definitely earned the right to stay in the top 6 which probably means Schenn would be the one gets scratched. Which in my mind really sucks not because I feel he has played better than Schultz but it ruins any chance (what little chance there might be) of Schenn developing consistency and probably takes away from the bit of trade value he might have.
- Roytastic

Ducking worst trade ever

Ducking worst trade ever
- wilsonecho91

There's that too.. We clearly lost that trade but if Schenn gets scratched it just makes it sting all that much more.

Marc, I fixed that for me. Because that's what I'd be doing if Doug Murray were in our top 6.
- johndewar

was sarcastic (and scary)

Whatever we think of Glass Carlo....at least it's a window into the type of player Hextall likes.

At his best, Glass Carlo has skills.

The problem is, I can call him "Glass Carlo" and an average hockey says "Oh, is that Carlo Colaiacovo?".

Sigh. I'd rather this, than rush one of our guys. On the other hand, how bad would it be to just plug in Brandon Manning as our #6?
- johndewar

I agree, I don't see how Manning is such a downgrade from an old vet. Could someone pls correct me if I'm wrong here.

What is the deal with so many too many men on the ice penalties this year in the league and especially to he Flyers. Seems like an issue.

Ducking worst trade ever
- wilsonecho91

It does seem terrible. Silver lining? Maybe Sharp trade was worse? I think it was. Ohh and it makes the RJ for Hartnell trade not look so bad.

It does seem terrible. Silver lining? Maybe Sharp trade was worse? I think it was. Ohh and it makes the RJ for Hartnell trade not look so bad.
- coffee junkie

Yeah.. that's one that I'd like to have back JVR would be ripping it up with this crop of forwards.

Voracek is leading to league in assists and a co-leader in points.
- SuperSchennBros

I am loving how Jake is playing. He's taken it to the next level IMO.

I am loving how Jake is playing. He's taken it to the next level IMO.
- Hextall271

I wonder if it is because he came to camp in shape? Perhaps seeing Hartsy out the door gave him extra motivation??? Complete conjecture.

I wonder if it is because he came to camp in shape? Perhaps seeing Hartsy out the door gave him extra motivation??? Complete conjecture.
- coffee junkie

He said he got off the carbs and worked on conditioning.. I bet that's a big part of it. He's our best forward right now IMO.

I am loving how Jake is playing. He's taken it to the next level IMO.
- Hextall271

Voracek's dominance along with Giroux's steady presence has allowed Raffl to elevate his game. It's a pretty good first line as of late. Raffl does not look out of place on the top line.

Whatever we think of Glass Carlo....at least it's a window into the type of player Hextall likes.

At his best, Glass Carlo has skills.

The problem is, I can call him "Glass Carlo" and an average hockey says "Oh, is that Carlo Colaiacovo?".

Sigh. I'd rather this, than rush one of our guys. On the other hand, how bad would it be to just plug in Brandon Manning as our #6?
- johndewar

I like him as a player, but like you said, he's only suited up for ~30-games in the past 24-mos.

I like him as a player, but like you said, he's only suited up for ~30-games in the past 24-mos.
- Tomahawk

Well god forbid they rush manning

Well god forbid they rush manning
- JoeRussomanno

Any injury updates on Carlo yet? Pull a muscle while sleeping? Twist a knee while getting out of bed?
Let's hope to get a month out of him

Any injury updates on Carlo yet? Pull a muscle while sleeping? Twist a knee while getting out of bed?
Let's hope to get a month out of him
- 3flyerkids

Dude makes Sami Salo look like an iron man.

Any injury updates on Carlo yet? Pull a muscle while sleeping? Twist a knee while getting out of bed?
Let's hope to get a month out of him
- 3flyerkids

... and he's out of shape! his ought to be fun.

Dude makes Sami Salo look like an iron man.
- Tomahawk

Any injury updates on Carlo yet? Pull a muscle while sleeping? Twist a knee while getting out of bed?
Let's hope to get a month out of him
- 3flyerkids

He just fractured his jaw eating a piece of candy corn.

Dude makes Sami Salo look like an iron man.
- Tomahawk

He's just got to stay healthy for 28 days. He's just got to stay healthy for 28 days. He's just got to stay healthy for 28 days

I'm OK with the signing. There wasn't a ton out there and Carlo isn't a bad player.

That said, as I stated last night, I would have been fine with Manning and calling up a 7th guy when they hit the road.