he would be a second or third line center here, and play PK for them at this point.

not for 5.75M and how many years he has left

I loved him as a flyer but that ship has sailed
- Marc D

he can play wing

All Schenn will ever be is 4-5 man at best. I think by now if we were going to see more he would have developed a more consistent game by now
- 3flyerkids

he's a stay at home dman he's not going to be erik karlsson

I thought he was their best Dman in the Ranger series last year. He did everything you mentioned above. However, he cannot do that on a consistent level. You never know what you are going to get from him, that's what makes him IMO a 4-5 guy.
this is his 7th season, I was just hoping we would get more value from him for the price we paid
- 3flyerkids

I was gonna add in that he was the best defender in the rangers series. Chipped in a really nice goal during that series, was doing everything you can ask of a big man defender. I guess you're right though, his inconsistency is what makes him a 4-5 kinda guy. Maybe wishful thinking, but I'm just hoping he finds consistency the rest of this season and next season, then he'll be a more than qualified nhl quality defender.

That's my view as well. He's not a big guy and he does have some issues being a consistent defensive player, but he's not scared of the physical game.
- Jsaquella

No he is not afraid of the Physical game just ask Bortuzzo!

I was gonna add in that he was the best defender in the rangers series. Chipped in a really nice goal during that series, was doing everything you can ask of a big man defender. I guess you're right though, his inconsistency is what makes him a 4-5 kinda guy. Maybe wishful thinking, but I'm just hoping he finds consistency the rest of this season and next season, then he'll be a more than qualified nhl quality defender.
- benjichronic

pair him with a dman that can move the puck and he might look like kronwall with lidstrom

pair him with a dman that can move the puck and he might look like kronwall with lidstrom
- 2Real

Now that is positive thinking

he can play wing
- 2Real

so what? he's not coming to philly

Flyers with Mason: 11-12-6

Flyers without Mason: 11-10-1

Seems like they're doing better when Mason is out than when he is in.
- Feanor

The difference there is, Mason is widely acknowledged as having played at an exceptionally good level, where as Coburn has played at a subpar level, for the most part.

Statistically, that's shown to be the case. The team's biggest area of trouble, the PK, is a spot where Coburn was heavily counted on. Despite missing 20 games so far, Coburn has been on the ice for 19 of the 43 PPGs against the Flyers.

Outside of Matt Read, Coburn is probably the Flyers biggest disappointment this season.

so what? he's not coming to philly
- Marc D

buzzkill

so what? he's not coming to philly
- Marc D

after we trade vinny and read we'll need someone to fill in the gap

Most improved using current pace points


Least improved

after we trade vinny and read we'll need someone to fill in the gap
- 2Real

now it's my turn

now it's my turn

- Marc D

you don't think we can trade vinny?

you don't think he would have anything to offer the philadelphia flyers?
- 2Real

For what he's being paid?? Hell no.

For what he's being paid?? Hell no.
- ThirdEye

I think Vinny has tremendous value to a bubble playoff team that needs an experienced winner

I think Vinny has tremendous value to a bubble playoff team that needs an experienced winner
- 2Real

What does Vinny have to do with Richards?

Who would you rather have? AMac at 5Mill per season or Phaneuf a 7Mill?

What does Vinny have to do with Richards?
- ThirdEye

Vinny is a Richard

Who would you rather have? AMac at 5Mill per season or Phaneuf a 7Mill?
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I'll probably get slammed for this, but honestly, I'd rather have Dion at 7.

I win, game over.
- BulliesPhan87

Was there ever any doubt? No.

you don't think we can trade vinny?
- 2Real

I won't even lie: I keep reading this post, then refreshing the page, to see if there is an edit or sarcasm notation or some addition that says "2Real is just (frank)ing with the board today"

I'll probably get slammed for this, but honestly, I'd rather have Dion at 7.
- ThirdEye

Nope, I would too -- simple math for me. With two onerous contracts, take the better player and figure it out from there

You are screwed either way. At least take the more valuable asset that you might be able to flip again at some point because talent is talent

I won't even lie: I keep reading this post, then refreshing the page, to see if there is an edit or sarcasm notation or some addition that says "2Real is just (frank)ing with the board today"
- AllInForFlyers

"Today?!?"

"Today?!?"
- Flyskippy

Ha! Now, I love "Sundays with 2Real," but where he is today, I simply cannot follow

Nope, I would too -- simple math for me. With two onerous contracts, take the better player and figure it out from there

You are screwed either way. At least take the more valuable asset that you might be able to flip again at some point because talent is talent
- AllInForFlyers

I firmly believe Phaneuf can turn it around under the right circumstances too. I really liked him on the Flames. Amac is what he is.