April 15, 2000 and April 12, 2012 returned that call.

Look, humans are imperfect and the occasional mistake will be made. But egregious mistakes are very rare. Video review to try to determine if a player was a millimeter offside or to review a play to try to subjectively determine if there was some kind of interference is a silly waste of time.
- Scoob

The technology probably exists to do this.

Lets say the NHL implements sensors and an automated system to blow a whistle to signal an off-sides or icing. Its completely accurate and eliminates the need for video review. Would you be against this since there's no human element?

Yes, it would.
- bmeltzer

- Streit2ThePoint

ooooooo bad word...enjoy your ban

I get that Hextall should do whatever's best for the Flyers and agree with that.

My comment more has to do with how quickly the fans of turned on him. It's not even about trading him for some people anymore. It's about exiling him at the risk of him being some massive albatross.
- Baxter27

It could be an albatross.

He hasn't played well and his numbers are declining. I don't think the Flyers thought his decline would hit this fast. Maybe he does rebound. But I don't see him getting bigger, strong or faster with age and he was already average in those categories.

Fans have a loyalty to the Flyers. Players get paychecks to do a job.

The technology probably exists to do this.

Lets say the NHL implements sensors and an automated system to blow a whistle to signal an off-sides or icing. Its completely accurate and eliminates the need for video review. Would you be against this since there's no human element?
- JFlyers00

I'd be 100% against it.

Hockey is a game played by humans and monitored by humans, in real time. It should remain that way.

I feel this way about all sports.

I’m even luckier today. New gear arrives every few months, not as a ritual of professional extravagance or elitism, but rather a necessity. After several months of constant use against the hardest shooters in the world, foams contained within goalie gear starts to break down rapidly. Because of this, I usually receive a new blocker, glove, and pad set 2-3 times a year, depending on playoffs. It’s generally accepted – although not mandated – that AHL goalies will receive at least two sets of gear per season, while those in lower leagues might receive only one. Once you reach the NHL, however, things change. If you need or want something – especially if you’re the starter – a new piece of gear is only a phone call away. Goalies routinely rotate 2-3 sets of gloves at one time, and some even have home and away helmets. Regardless of the level you are playing, professional teams are responsible for the cost of all equipment.

source...former career AHLer with some NHL experience Mike McKenna

It could be an albatross.

He hasn't played well and his numbers are declining. I don't think the Flyers thought his decline would hit this fast. Maybe he does rebound. But I don't see him getting bigger, strong or faster with age and he was already average in those categories.

Fans have a loyalty to the Flyers. Players get paychecks to do a job.
- J35Bacher

Why would it be an albatross...the Flyers wont be up against the cap for a few years

Waste of time to consider trading Giroux at this point. Shouldve been 2 years ago or it should be in 3 years

This team....


- Mononoke

Couldnt get into it.

source...former career AHLer with some NHL experience Mike McKenna
- YuenglingJagr

Cool, thanks

April 15, 2000 and April 12, 2012 returned that call.

Look, humans are imperfect and the occasional mistake will be made. But egregious mistakes are very rare. Video review to try to determine if a player was a millimeter offside or to review a play to try to subjectively determine if there was some kind of interference is a silly waste of time.
- Scoob

hmm let me see if I know these dates....

2000, puck through the net?
2012 - danny briere offsides in pitt game?

Carolina trades Hainsey to the pens for a 2017 2nd rounder and Kristo. Carolina retains 50%

Would it be absolutely insane to start next year with Lyon and Stollie with the big club?
- ClaudeFather

I've seen stolarz play a lot with the phantoms and he is just not ready for the nhl yet.

hmm let me see if I know these dates....

2000, puck through the net?
2012 - danny briere offsides in pitt game?
- hockeylover

two for two

I'd be 100% against it.

Hockey is a game played by humans and monitored by humans, in real time. It should remain that way.

I feel this way about all sports.
- Scoob

I somewhat agree. My order of my preference:

1. Humans
2. Computers
3. Humans + video replay

It could be an albatross.

He hasn't played well and his numbers are declining. I don't think the Flyers thought his decline would hit this fast. Maybe he does rebound. But I don't see him getting bigger, strong or faster with age and he was already average in those categories.

Fans have a loyalty to the Flyers. Players get paychecks to do a job.
- J35Bacher

You're proving my point. It took half a season for fans such as yourself that Giroux is in this steep decline and we should get rid of him. That's without any knowledge of what's happening behind the scenes. I have no doubt that Giroux has past his prime and he's had a rough year. That doesn't mean he's some infected limb for the Flyers to lop off. He can still be a valuable player for the Flyers for years to come.

Carolina trades Hainsey to the pens for a 2017 2nd rounder and Kristo. Carolina retains 50%
- nastyflyergirl

Does this boost value for Streit and MDZ?

Does this boost value for Streit and MDZ?
- Coleman

Who cares? They should just be going to the highest bidders at this point.

Sell sell sell

THey are looking for NHL ready D, a pick, and a prospect for one of the two of Landeskog or Duchene. (Reportedly). So, how much for both? We need scoring clearly. And if G has run his time in Philly, would G, Gudas, one of : Sanhein, Morin, Myers, or Hagg , plus a 2nd or 3rd be enough? Provorov is off limits. And Ghost may or may not be.
- section32

Myers = untouchable in my book

A change is needed it can't be a quiet off season. If the Leafs could trade Dion and that contract Hextall should be able to move anyone
- 3flyerkids

That's the wrong change. It's not about being able to move Gostisbehere. You don't make trades just to make them.

Myers = untouchable in my book
- scorachek

Me too. I hate to trade any of them, Hagg is probably the one I would be most willing to part with.

PSG -- Nerlens

PSG -- Nerlens
- TobyFlenderson

Apparently it's top 18 protected so there's no way it's gonna convey this year. It turns into 2 2nd's for next year. UGH...

PSG -- Nerlens
- TobyFlenderson

Kill me now