Look, it doesn't matter what I say. If I say up, you guys are gonna say down. The word fan is short for fanatic. We all reserve the right to criticize this team if we notice errors. What I take exception to by the direction of this team is, we have a window, a real opportunity to improve before October. The Vegas draft, talented youth coming up, UFAs on the way out. Shifting the focus on the goaltending, we have an opportunity to play our two goaltenders, make a decision by Tuesday Night and get one out for the most we can possibly get. I'm not sure you can do this if one doesn't play.
- SuperSchennBros

I agree to a point. I think the NHL book already has a few chapters on both these guys. Teams know both guys can be lights out but have been rather inconsistent this year. Hextall has had enough time to form a plan going forward. By Tuesday night there is no reason "not" to become a seller in my view.....To me either guy could be sold off as a rental.

Look, it doesn't matter what I say. If I say up, you guys are gonna say down. The word fan is short for fanatic. We all reserve the right to criticize this team if we notice errors. What I take exception to by the direction of this team is, we have a window, a real opportunity to improve before October. The Vegas draft, talented youth coming up, UFAs on the way out. Shifting the focus on the goaltending, we have an opportunity to play our two goaltenders, make a decision by Tuesday Night and get one out for the most we can possibly get. I'm not sure you can do this if one doesn't play.
- SuperSchennBros

Sure, but these guys aren't new. The league knows what they are and what they're capable of. I doubt that a good game or two, or even a clunker or two, or not getting recent starts from either one is going to change anyone's mind about them.

You really think Mason was gonna hold Edmonton at home to 2 goals or less? He couldn't manage that against Carolina or the Islanders after the AS break, and playing poorly in those games is how he ended up benched.
- Feanor

We'll never know for sure.

You really think Mason was gonna hold Edmonton at home to 2 goals or less? He couldn't manage that against Carolina or the Islanders after the AS break, and playing poorly in those games is how he ended up benched.
- Feanor

It's all Reese bro.

Since he left Mason has wept nightly.

I agree to a point. I think the NHL book already has a few chapters on both these guys. Teams know both guys can be lights out but have been rather inconsistent this year. Hextall has had enough time to form a plan going forward. By Tuesday night there is no reason to become a seller in my view.....To me either guy could be sold off as a rental.
- landros 2

Mason has been pretty good in his Flyers career except for this season. I hope Hex doesn't forget that and blindly chase Bishop.

Mason has been pretty good in his Flyers career except for this season. I hope Hex doesn't forget that and blindly chase Bishop.
- flyer_nutter

after the Bryz fiasco.....I hope your right.

Look, it doesn't matter what I say. If I say up, you guys are gonna say down. The word fan is short for fanatic. We all reserve the right to criticize this team if we notice errors. What I take exception to by the direction of this team is, we have a window, a real opportunity to improve before October. The Vegas draft, talented youth coming up, UFAs on the way out. Shifting the focus on the goaltending, we have an opportunity to play our two goaltenders, make a decision by Tuesday Night and get one out for the most we can possibly get. I'm not sure you can do this if one doesn't play.
- SuperSchennBros

I agree with most of this, but keep in mind that Hakstol's job is to try to win hockey games, and he's the one making lineup decisions. If he thinks that playing Neuvirth every game gives the team a better chance to win, then he should do it.

Mason has been pretty good in his Flyers career except for this season. I hope Hex doesn't forget that and blindly chase Bishop.
- flyer_nutter

I think Hextall would be more likely to after a cheaper target, like Darling.

Chicago just signed a goalie they can expose if they trade Darling before the ED.

I agree with most of this, but keep in mind that Hakstol's job is to try to win hockey games, and he's the one making lineup decisions. If he thinks that playing Neuvirth every game gives the team a better chance to win, then he should do it.
- jmatchett383

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Look, it doesn't matter what I say. If I say up, you guys are gonna say down. The word fan is short for fanatic. We all reserve the right to criticize this team if we notice errors. What I take exception to by the direction of this team is, we have a window, a real opportunity to improve before October. The Vegas draft, talented youth coming up, UFAs on the way out. Shifting the focus on the goaltending, we have an opportunity to play our two goaltenders, make a decision by Tuesday Night and get one out for the most we can possibly get. I'm not sure you can do this if one doesn't play.
- SuperSchennBros

You know that there is a very real possibility that nobody wants to trade for one of our goalies. Thats really possible.

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.
- jmatchett383

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.
- jmatchett383

I loved you Ghostisbehere.

You know that there is a very real possibility that nobody wants to trade for one of our goalies. Thats really possible.
- jak521

this may be the case....

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.
- jmatchett383

that could be a very painful return.

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.
- jmatchett383

MacDonald and Wiese for Drouin and Bishop. Cap numbers work nicely.

MacDonald and Wiese for Drouin and Bishop. Cap numbers work nicely.
- PLindbergh31

Yeah, try Mason/Neuvirth, Streit, Sanheim, Schenn

I like "Cryptic" Eklund....

I loved you Ghostisbehere.
- flyer_nutter

He is from Florida.

Yeah, try Mason/Neuvirth, Streit, Sanheim, Schenn
- jmatchett383

that's closer....didn't think Raffl would work.

He is from Florida.
- landros 2

"He's always wanted to play for (insert team closest to place of birth here)."

I really don't even want Bishop. I do like Drouin a lot though.

Ek hinting that Flyers are getting Drouin as part of a Bishop deal.
- jmatchett383

bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!1

Yeah, try Mason/Neuvirth, Streit, Sanheim, Schenn
- jmatchett383

What do you see Hextall doing with MacDonald, Read, and Wiese at the deadline?

I really don't even want Bishop. I do like Drouin a lot though.
- Mordecai

Well, assuming Bishop as a swap for Mason/Neuvirth, it's just a Drouin trade.