WEISE

WEISE
- hereticpride

Like G, like Coots , like others he has seemed to turn it around over the past 10 - 20 games.

I think I'd like to see Weal send Read to the press box next year, Cousins replace VDV and I guess Vecchione and Weise battle it out for starts. Where that leaves Lindbolm I'm not sure. And who knows with Laughton anymore.

I think I'd like to see Weal send Read to the press box next year, Cousins replace VDV and I guess Vecchione and Weise battle it out for starts. Where that leaves Lindbolm I'm not sure. And who knows with Laughton anymore.
- hereticpride

Here's the thing, as far as I'm concerned: What I want to see is someone like Read not get the "veteran's exemption" during camp/preseason, where if the production isn't there, he gets the benefit of the doubt over a Weal.

When you miss the playoffs, I would hope that we aren't reading too many stories and posts about how some veterans can't be expected to dial it up in the preseason -- hell, as far as I'm concerned, some of these guys didn't exactly dial it up in-season when it mattered

Haag has been impressive tonight.

I think I'd like to see Weal send Read to the press box next year, Cousins replace VDV and I guess Vecchione and Weise battle it out for starts. Where that leaves Lindbolm I'm not sure. And who knows with Laughton anymore.
- hereticpride

He's...approaching bust territory, if not already there. Sucks but it happens.

The most realistic thing I see coming out of him is a solid PKer and 30 pt fringe 3rd liner which would actually be nice on this team. The PK part anyway

Haag has been impressive tonight.
- MJL

No question. I really like his game. Calm and under control plus a wonderful 2nd period by him understanding when to jump up

He's...approaching bust territory, if not already there. Sucks but it happens.

The most realistic thing I see coming out of him is a solid PKer and 30 pt fringe 3rd liner
- Giroux_Is_God

Absolutely. Not too late, but sometimes guys aren't gonna make it. Just isn't one of those things that will ever change

Here's the thing, as far as I'm concerned: What I want to see is someone like Read not get the "veteran's exemption" during camp/preseason, where if the production isn't there, he gets the benefit of the doubt over a Weal.

When you miss the playoffs, I would hope that we aren't reading too many stories and posts about how some veterans can't be expected to dial it up in the preseason -- hell, as far as I'm concerned, some of these guys didn't exactly dial it up in-season when it mattered
- AllInForFlyers

Absolutely.

And I just realized I left a name off that list to consider as well. Raffl.

Man, Hextall has some decisions to make this offseason. He needs to shed a forward or two regardless of who Vegas takes.

He's...approaching bust territory, if not already there. Sucks but it happens.

The most realistic thing I see coming out of him is a solid PKer and 30 pt fringe 3rd liner which would actually be nice on this team. The PK part anyway
- Giroux_Is_God

Agreed. Kind of bummed looking back at that draft and seeing some guys selected after him now making names for themselves in this league. But it is what it is. Hopefully he can make the transition to the NHL as something at some point.

Absolutely. Not too late, but sometimes guys aren't gonna make it. Just isn't one of those things that will ever change
- AllInForFlyers

Stings a touch knowing he was 1st rounder, that's the thing Especially on this team starving of forwards.

Stings a touch knowing he was 1st rounder, that's the thing Especially on this team starving of forwards.
- Giroux_Is_God

Could've had Tanner Pearson.

Echo the sentiment that Hagg really does a nice job of jumping in the play in the offensive zone. Pretty active stick in the defensive zone also.

Echo the sentiment that Hagg really does a nice job of jumping in the play in the offensive zone. Pretty active stick in the defensive zone also.
- ravishingone

If he carries this level of play over into the preseason there is no way he isn't on the opening night roster. Very solid game he's playing.

Stings a touch knowing he was 1st rounder, that's the thing Especially on this team starving of forwards.
- Giroux_Is_God

How would John Carlsson look on this blue line today, if you want to go down the road of draft day blunders?

How would John Carlsson look on this blue line today, if you want to go down the road of draft day blunders?
- ravishingone

Hope Hak plays this conservatively. Need the point

Hope Hak plays this conservatively. Need the point
- PhillySportsGuy

How would John Carlsson look on this blue line today, if you want to go down the road of draft day blunders?
- ravishingone

That turned out horrifically, and it's kinda ancient history by now, but at the same time, I understood exactly what Homer was trying to do

The way Laviolette's system works, a right-handed defender who could skate was something they wanted. They tried with Schenn, they tried with Eminger. Those guys were both first-rounders and had physical tools. Unfortunate that they just couldn't get the job done

How would John Carlsson look on this blue line today, if you want to go down the road of draft day blunders?
- ravishingone

Would finally be the guy to pair with MacDobald for that elite top pair

Hope Hak plays this conservatively. Need the point
- PhillySportsGuy

- hereticpride

You know this poop is going to a shootout

How would John Carlsson look on this blue line today, if you want to go down the road of draft day blunders?
- ravishingone

poop happens. That's what a draft is. I'm not saying OH WE SHOULDA PICKED ________ because that's just not how you should be looking at past picks.

What I am saying is the Flyers viewed Laughton as the best on their board and took a shot on him. It didn't work out and that's unfortunate. Darn.

Would finally be the guy to pair with MacDobald for that elite top pair
- PhillySportsGuy

EDIT:

Would finally be the guy to pair with MacDobald for that elite top pair
- PhillySportsGuy

I'm glad this happened