Not before the end of the season. I am always for looking at all options. I personally think Mason is a solid goalie. Neuvy is too but his issue is his health. I don't care who the goalie is, keep giving up this many prime scoring chances and keep playing pitiful team defense like this no goalie is going to succeed. the defense must be upgraded, the team defense must be better. the team needs to add more skill and speed. I would kill for a 4th line like Washington. I hate our bottom 6. not all 6 players of course but you know what I mean. this team has holes. that is a no poop comment. we knew that coming into the season. we all got giddy with the 10 game win streak cause it was fun to see winning hockey but take away those 10 games. not good.
- nastyflyergirl

Haks been here a yr and a half. The team D is a total joke. I'm frustrated. Look at what's happening in Minnesota, Toronto, Washington and Pittsburgh. Coaching is a serious influence on wins and losses. Structure goes a long way.

I'm really souring on this staff as a whole.

I'm not moving any of them until i see what players become.
- nastyflyergirl

I won't even trade Ghost flaws and all.
- SuperSchennBros

me neither. Build this from the defense out. fix the defense and team defense. keep drafting and developing. I know it requires patience and when you haven't won a cup since 75 that is hard. esp when most of the people on here haven't been alive for a cup. but I believe in building thru the draft and once you have the core you want supplement via free agency and trade.

They're going to have to trade one of the D prospects eventually that's just how it works. They don't have much in terms of high end offensive prospects to come in and fill the void and they need another offensive threat badly. It's got to come from somewhere, you can't just trade Amac and raffl for a dynamite offensive player unfortunately.
- FreshFlyer

Here's what I see as an eventual blueline:

Provorov-Myers

Morin-Sanheim

Ghost-Gudas

Hagg is easily the odd man out unless he suddenly blossoms in the AHL. Ghost is an offensive D man, basically a forward. With sheltered minutes and time on the second PP he will be fine...as long as the Flyers don't overpay him. The money for D should go to Provorov, Sanheim and Myers long term. Bernhardt is playing very well in the SHL...kid looks like a steal. Offensively they aren't fixing the dumpster fire that is this season and if you're looking long term think Rubstov, Laberge and Allison. Also, the way this years going they may get a top ten pick! Not that the draft is strong...

Haks been here a yr and a half. The team D is a total joke. I'm frustrated. Look at what's happening in Minnesota, Toronto, Washington and Pittsburgh. Coaching is a serious influence on wins and losses. Structure goes a long way.

I'm really souring on this staff as a whole.
- mayorofangrytown

They deserve the criticism right now. It's not all on them though. Look at the captains effort on the first Niskanen goal. Third time in a handful of games that Giroux has glided back leading to a goal.

Take the 4 days off, come back on Friday ready to practice, and start over.
- MJL

what else can they do really

that was a shellacking by one of the best teams in the league

great first period didn't get them anywhere today

Time to trade Simmonds
- PhillySportsGuy

i wouldn't be against it if the return was great hit play style won't hold up until when this team will be good again

No, but I expect more heart and a better effort than we've seen the last couple of games.
- BiggE

Definitely agree with that statement

I think they are headed towards drafting near the top ten this season.
- Marc D

good it will be hard to catch arizona though
how does the top 5 in the draft look?

what else can they do really

that was a shellacking by one of the best teams in the league

great first period didn't get them anywhere today
- Marc D

Not much. They can't overreact, other than being pissed internally. Time to regroup.

me neither. Build this from the defense out. fix the defense and team defense. keep drafting and developing. I know it requires patience and when you haven't won a cup since 75 that is hard. esp when most of the people on here haven't been alive for a cup. but I believe in building thru the draft and once you have the core you want supplement via free agency and trade.
- nastyflyergirl

no it was primarily couturier's fault they lost to boston he was responsible for 2-3 goals
- 2Real

JFC and 4 of the goals today fall in the lap of various Flyers, not the goalie. I'm done. you troll for this very reason.

They deserve the criticism right now. It's not all on them though. Look at the captains effort on the first Niskanen goal. Third time in a handful of games that Giroux has glided back leading to a goal.
- MJL

Wasn't dropping it all at their feet. There are lots of issues but commenting on the staff directly... they don't look like they're going to be part of the solution. I don't see that their team game has advanced a lick since they've been here. It's looked better in stretches but always returns to this seemingly unstructured mess.

what else can they do really

that was a shellacking by one of the best teams in the league

great first period didn't get them anywhere today
- Marc D

the Caps haven't given up an even strength goal in SIX games

They deserve the criticism right now. It's not all on them though. Look at the captains effort on the first Niskanen goal. Third time in a handful of games that Giroux has glided back leading to a goal.
- MJL

if he puts even a little effort in that goals doesn't happen. the effort on the backcheck and coverage was there for periods 1 and 2. 3rd not so much

i wouldn't be against it if the return was great hit play style won't hold up until when this team will be good again
- 2Real

The only rational one here

Wasn't dropping it all at their feet. There are lots of issues but commenting on the staff directly... they don't look like they're going to be part of the solution. I don't see that their team game has advanced a lick since they've been here. It's looked better in stretches but always returns to this seemingly unstructured mess.
- mayorofangrytown

I can't disagree with that. There's been a lot of criticism thrown at Hakstol, most of it is bogus. Such as the lineup decisions or line combos. The breakdown in team structure, and lack of it being corrected, is a major issue, and where the legitimate criticism should be placed on Hakstol. They aren't playing like a well coached team. With that being said, you also need leadership from the players who are supposed to provide it. Hakstol isn't getting that, especially from the captain.

the Caps haven't given up an even strength goal in SIX games
- nastyflyergirl

they are good at 5v5, PK and PP and have excellent goaltending

very impressive

The only rational one here
- PhillySportsGuy

it would have to be for a number one over all pick or something like that

flyers 1st + 17 for overall #1

I think that was the deal Florida was asking for IIRC a few years ago

it would have to be for a number one over all pick or something like that

flyers 1st + 17 for overall #1

I think that was the deal Florida was asking for IIRC a few years ago
- Marc D

I don't know the exact deal, but if you were looking to build for the future, he'd be the one to move. Trading MDZ, Streit, Mason, Schenn don't move the needle

Haks been here a yr and a half. The team D is a total joke. I'm frustrated. Look at what's happening in Minnesota, Toronto, Washington and Pittsburgh. Coaching is a serious influence on wins and losses. Structure goes a long way.

I'm really souring on this staff as a whole.
- mayorofangrytown

Agree 100%

I can't disagree with that. There's been a lot of criticism thrown at Hakstol, most of it is bogus. Such as the lineup decisions or line combos. The breakdown in team structure, and lack of it being corrected, is a major issue, and where the legitimate criticism should be placed on Hakstol. They aren't playing like a well coached team. With that being said, you also need leadership from the players who are supposed to provide it. Hakstol isn't getting that, especially from the captain.
- MJL

Probably a combination of both....players and coaching....it all has to get better.

I don't know the exact deal, but if you were looking to build for the future, he'd be the one to move. Trading MDZ, Streit, Mason, Schenn don't move the needle
- PhillySportsGuy

they could get a ton for G, Jake, Simmonds

but they'd be left with nothing

I'm for getting whatever they can for MDZ, Streit, one of the goalies at the TDL

man i would have loved to have dougie hamilton instead of couturier
- 2Real

Or maata over Laughton?

Hextall has a lot of options he can take this club.

Staying the course and doing nothing I hope is not one of them however.

In the off-season:
-Does he replace some coaching staff?
-Goaltending
-Giroux. Trade or not trade?
-Bottom 6

As the defensive prospects are growing, the remaining issues on the club are coming to a forefront. Curious what he does.