another dumb observation. what else you got today?
- rinaldo

That's great.

Not sure.

Incidentally, what goes with the crow I'll have to eat if Brayden Schenn has a breakout year this year?
- johndewar

Bacon goes good with everything

just sayin.....

Good win last night. Thought it showed more about the team that they won 1-0 with their backup goalie than if they'd won 5-2 or something like that.

Also, Ekblad is really good already. Kinda scary. Has the potential to be a top 5 dman in the league. Even though the Flyers didn't make the move for him at the draft, it shows that Hexy's talent evaluation is pretty good.
- PhillySportsGuy

It's early but I think we are going to be very happy with Provorov and Konecny.
In regards to the scouts talent analysis.

I had a dream last night they traded Amac and a 3rd round pick for Brad Marchand, concussion and all. And I was happy about it. And I hate Marchand.

Sheesh.
- Marc D

I'd be happy with that

I'd be happy with that

- BiggE

Is Marchand's concussion HOF worthy?

Not sure.

Incidentally, what goes with the crow I'll have to eat if Brayden Schenn has a breakout year this year?
- johndewar

A nice chianti

Son, you remarking that anyone has made an asinine statement is the textbook example of the pot calling the kettle black.

Have a nice day.
- BiggE

whether Couturier's role in the only goal is HOF worthy, iirc
- BulliesPhan87

Awesome. I hope people are throwing in a bunch of fancy stats.

It's early but I think we are going to be very happy with Provorov and Konecny.
In regards to the scouts talent analysis.
- Marc D

Yup
Plus we may have a couple of mid round finds as well with Friedman and Lindblom.
Add those 2 to Sanheim, Provorov, Morin, Gostisbehere, Aube-Kubel, Konecny, Sandstrom and Hagg and things are definitely looking up.

another dumb observation. what else you got today?
- rinaldo

Is Marchand's concussion HOF worthy?
- jmatchett383

Well, it's not in the same league as Gudas' beard, that's for sure.

I am very part time person.
- rinaldo

What are you the rest of the time?

- PhillaBully

Not talking hits/board play as much as getting into people's heads on top of all that.

Going after Shawn Thornton of all people
- Tomahawk

That would add something to his game, but we can't really afford two penalty magnets in the top 6. Luke has flaws in his game, but I actually like the fact he dishes out a lot of hits without every getting suspended, and rarely gets penalized. Only four minors in 58 games last season.

I thought Couturier had a lot of jump in his step and showed promise that he can anchor the 2nd line and raise his offensive game to the next level.

What are you the rest of the time?
- Scoob

NRG manifested in physical form.

Yup
Plus we may have a couple of mid round finds as well with Friedman and Lindblom.
Add those 2 to Sanheim, Provorov, Morin, Gostisbehere, Aube-Kubel, Konecny, Sandstrom and Hagg and things are definitely looking up.
- BiggE

I'm all for patience but really can't wait to watch Ghost.

Soon enough hopefully.

The 2nd PP if Gagner sticks, feeding pucks on the tape for Ghost one timers...
Oh my!

What are you the rest of the time?
- Scoob

Awesome. I hope people are throwing in a bunch of fancy stats.
- Scoob

no stats thrown in, just insults

I'm all for patience but really can't wait to watch Ghost.

Soon enough hopefully.

The 2nd PP if Gagner sticks, feeding pucks on the tape for Ghost one timers...
Oh my!
- Marc D

For a guy so small, he certainly has a cannon.

no stats thrown in, just insults
- BulliesPhan87

Welcome to Insult Buzz

unfortunately for Luke he is also mistake prone and slow a foot. When you lumber around like that the mistakes stand out. I think Manning has a bit more offence and is an over all better skater. I think either is fine in a bottom pairing to be honest, just think the Flyers appear to want to move on from Luke.
- landros 2

That's more of a contract and cap issue. Schenn is the better player

- PhillaBully

I thought Couturier had a lot of jump in his step and showed promise that he can anchor the 2nd line and raise his offensive game to the next level.
- funmaster18

On the flip side, he's not alone in needing to bury the chances he gets. It's nice to make one goal stand, but it's not a repeatable formula for success for this team.

Not talking hits/board play as much as getting into people's heads on top of all that.

Going after Shawn Thornton of all people
- Tomahawk

I think that's being overestimated. Schenn has done the same, challenging people, standing up for teammates, etc