I think some coaches are better for different stages in team's builds. For instance, if you have a generally young team, you may want a coach known for good player development (i.e. AHL/CHL/NCAA coaches(. Similarly, if you have a more veteran team, you may opt for a coach who better identifies with veterans or has a more proven winning record (i.e. Lavi). I'm not saying that a coach can't do both, but I can kinda see a team wanting to make a change if they feel they need to get over the hump, similarly to Pittsburgh last year.
- jmatchett383

love me some sullivan.

if he would just get over his infatuation with ron hainsey, hed be perfect.

Bill - whats the deal with Mike Vecchione ?
Did you already do a write up on him and I missed it?
Is he projected to start on our 4th line ? Is he the next Matt Read?
Thanks
- MrBigglesworth

If he has a pair of future 20-plus goal seasons for the Flyers, ala Read, they will be thrilled. He will be in the mix to compete for an NHL job out of camp, possibly at center or possibly being asked to play a wing. No more and no less has been promised. Could start out on the Phantoms if he doesn't make the Flyers' opening night roster.

love me some sullivan.

if he would just get over his infatuation with ron hainsey, hed be perfect.
- stayinthefnnet

If playing hockey didn't involve skating, shooting, passing, and positional play, Ron Hainsey would be an adequate player.

Love the wheel/weal pun

Agreed. I think GMs are too quick to can coaches. Being able to have a good coach for a long time is such a huge advantage. Everything becomes streamlined and it becomes easier to develop players.

Changing coaches every 2-3 years is just bad for culture.
- PhillySportsGuy

- YuenglingJagr

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- PhillySportsGuy

Winning culture

Winning culture
- YuenglingJagr

Never said "winning" culture

In Alabama, it's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.

In Alabama, it's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
- Streit2ThePoint

No room anyway with all the handguns stuffed in there.

If he has a pair of future 20-plus goal seasons for the Flyers, ala Read, they will be thrilled. He will be in the mix to compete for an NHL job out of camp, possibly at center or possibly being asked to play a wing. No more and no less has been promised. Could start out on the Phantoms if he doesn't make the Flyers' opening night roster.
- bmeltzer

Bill,
Has he been signed? If memory serves me correctly, he burned his entire ELC already.

In Alabama, it's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
- Streit2ThePoint

This makes me blood red mad

Bill,
Has he been signed? If memory serves me correctly, he burned his entire ELC already.
- missingmike

He is a restricted free agent. A formality that he gets re-signed.

When Propp had the puck on his stick in crunch time good things could happen. He was always solid!

The draft is just a month away. Who are some 2nd-3rd round sleepers that people are excited for?

The draft is just a month away. Who are some 2nd-3rd round sleepers that people are excited for?
- hereticpride

Hold on, let me check youtube and some mocks.

I mean, despite me having a real job and not living in my mom's basement, I have more than ample time to scout hundreds of junior, NCAA, and European players extensively.

(frank) the Rangers

(frank) the Penguins

(frank) the Ducks

(frank) the Rangers

(frank) the Penguins

(frank) the Ducks
- dragonoffrost

No hearing for Wingels.

If I'm a Pittsburgh player, I'm throwing a hard, blatant elbow and Hoffman first chance I get tomorrow. It's obviously not a play that can be penalized.

In Alabama, it's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
- Streit2ThePoint

Not if you're on the Alabama football team.

The draft is just a month away. Who are some 2nd-3rd round sleepers that people are excited for?
- hereticpride

Its tough to predict where guys are gonna end up going, but a guy like Ty Lewis could be a good add in the 3rd if he doesnt continue to climb. I watched him play a bit with the Wheat Kings when I watched this year... He could end up being a middle six guy if all goes in his favor. He is aggressive too which I like.

The draft is just a month away. Who are some 2nd-3rd round sleepers that people are excited for?
- hereticpride

Ob and Mono provided some names 2 threads back on the 2nd and 3rd page.

One of my favorite sleepers is Alexsi Heponiemi. Check out Kailer Yamamoto too. He's more of a 1st/2nd round guy though.

Ob and Mono provided some names 2 threads back on the 2nd and 3rd page.

One of my favorite sleepers is Alexsi Heponiemi. Check out Kailer Yamamoto too. He's more of a 1st/2nd round guy though.
- Mordecai

Versalainen (prob misspelled) and Ratcliffe are 2 guys I like, but neither will likely make it past the 1st round.

Ob and Mono provided some names 2 threads back on the 2nd and 3rd page.

One of my favorite sleepers is Alexsi Heponiemi. Check out Kailer Yamamoto too. He's more of a 1st/2nd round guy though.
- Mordecai

Both Heponiemi and Yamamoto will go to 25 IMO.

Both Heponiemi and Yamamoto will go to 25 IMO.
- jak521

Don't let Mononoke hear you say that