I think it unfortunately almost will become a role for him in the NHL. The go to bruiser/tough guy. Not truly a bad thing, but I hope has becomes more than a Gauthier so to speak.

Guys like Orpik in their prime could also play big minutes.
- flyer_nutter

It's his 1st nhl game I'm going to hold off on making any big assumptions.

Just want to see some needless violence is all.

I'm hoping for Coburn with a mean streak.

I'm praying it's not Luke Schenn 2.0
- hereticpride

If he ends up as a 3rd pairing dman like LSchenn it won't be because he can't skate well, which is Schenn's main problem.

It's his 1st nhl game I'm going to hold off and making big assumptions.

Just want to see some needless violence is all.
- Mordecai

I think I read somewhere that in Juniors/AHL he has almost become a target for other goons looking to make a name for themselves.

He's got a mean streak, and is going to bring that intimidation factor. I just want the kid to play solid D as well, and not handle the puck like Schenn. Basically I want more than a neanderthal.

If he ends up as a 3rd pairing dman like LSchenn it won't be because he can't skate well, which is Schenn's main problem.
- Feanor

exactly...Schenn comparison is super lame

exactly...Schenn comparison is super lame
- YuenglingJagr

Actually my main beef with Schenn was the inability to do anything with the puck. He could make a decent short north/south pass but you have to be able to skate with the puck a bit as a D-man.

Thank god he's off the club.

Love the prospect updates, Bill. Thanks!! Any idea what Rubtsov's injury is?


Also looking forward to Morin laying some smack down tonight!

Morin / Ghost more to your liking?
- FlyersGrace

Yes Please!!

I want Provy and Ghost both paired with a guy that can drop the gloves

Provorov-Manning
Morin-Ghost
AMac-MDZ

Actually my main beef with Schenn was the inability to do anything with the puck. He could make a decent short north/south pass but you have to be able to skate with the puck a bit as a D-man.

Thank god he's off the club.
- flyer_nutter

Bingo.

I think I read somewhere that in Juniors/AHL he has almost become a target for other goons looking to make a name for themselves.

He's got a mean streak, and is going to bring that intimidation factor. I just want the kid to play solid D as well, and not handle the puck like Schenn. Basically I want more than a neanderthal.
- flyer_nutter

I think when it all shakes out he will be a "third pair d-man"

Provorov-Myers
Hagg-Sanhiem
Morin-Ghost

I want to see Hextall pick Mason for the world championships
- YuenglingJagr

This would be awesome. I believe 2Real's head would actually explode

I think when it all shakes out he will be a "third pair d-man"

Provorov-Myers
Hagg-Sanhiem
Morin-Ghost




- MBFlyerfan

No issue with that. 3rd pair d-men dont have to be a piece of poop, that you are scared to send out there. It's time we raise our standards.

Myers looked damn good at the Juniors, thats basically all I've seen of him.

This would be awesome. I believe 2Real's head would actually explode

- BiggE

You just know Bill is going to defend Hak for a lot of the decisions we have female doged about this year. Prepare for anarchy.

It's his 1st nhl game I'm going to hold off on making any big assumptions.

Just want to see some needless violence is all.
- Mordecai

I think when it all shakes out he will be a "third pair d-man"

Provorov-Myers
Hagg-Sanhiem
Morin-Ghost




- MBFlyerfan

Works for me!

You just know Bill is going to defend Hak for a lot of the decisions we have female doged about this year. Prepare for anarchy.
- flyer_nutter

I have several bottles of fine scotch, some pop tarts and a water pistol. I'm prepared.

No issue with that. 3rd pair d-men dont have to be a piece of poop, that you are scared to send out there. It's time we raise out standards.

Myers looked damn good at the Juniors, thats basically all I've seen of him.
- flyer_nutter

True, and it was also meant to point out how absolutely silly the whole first second third pair, first second third fourth line talk can get. People get so hung up on the label.

Actually my main beef with Schenn was the inability to do anything with the puck. He could make a decent short north/south pass but you have to be able to skate with the puck a bit as a D-man.

Thank god he's off the club.
- flyer_nutter

He made 5 or 6 flawless clearings verse us this year. It enraged me to the level of no return. MVP.

True, and it was also meant to point out how absolutely silly the whole first second third pair, first second third fourth line talk can get. People get so hung up on the label.
- MBFlyerfan

Every player matters brah.

True, and it was also meant to point out how absolutely silly the whole first second third pair, first second third fourth line talk can get. People get so hung up on the label.
- MBFlyerfan

When you have talent on every pairing and line it's a useless argument. When your 4th line consists of tweener nhl players I think the conversation becomes relevant. Here's to having talent. *cheers*

Every player matters brah.
- flyer_nutter

The only player that matters is Vandevelde.

When you have talent on every pairing and line it's a useless argument. When your 4th line consists of tweener nhl players I think the conversation becomes relevant. Here's to having talent. *cheers*
- Tfaehner

You would think. But you just wait until the "Ghost is a third pair d-man" conversation.....

MORIN
- hereticpride

Fantastic news. Let's see what this kid can do.

He, weal sanheim vecchione stollie and others will make this team a lot more enjoyable to watch next year.

Hey. It's worked for the laffs.

Fantastic news. Let's see what this kid can do.

He, weal sanheim vecchione stollie and others will make this team a lot more enjoyable to watch next year.

Hey. It's worked for the laffs.
- Hextall271

Fans will always be down to watch a young club learning to win. At the very least its the unknown element.

Rolling out vets who have no future with the club, and do nothing to elevate it's status is boring as hell. Fun times are a 'comin... Hopefully.

I almost expected Hagg to be up 1st after the comments they made regarding him being NHL ready. Ahhh well, the enema to this defense core is finally inserted.

Shall be a beautiful sight.
- flyer_nutter

I think its more about the role. Gudas out makes sense that Morin would be the one in.

I have several bottles of fine scotch, some pop tarts and a water pistol. I'm prepared.
- BiggE

what flavor?