You know, for some reason...I don't know. For some reason, a voice in my head says that it's possible the Flyers move down a few spots.

Again, I know absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.

But this feels like one of those drafts where scouts/GMs kinda sit there and go "Huh. If this kid in the 4-6 range fills out like we kinda think he will..."

For example, it's been reported a few times by Bill that the Flyers in 2007 really liked Voracek and it led to them asking for him a few years later in the Carter trade.

This feels like that draft -- not as much sizzle at the top as some, but maybe guys who scouts look at and say, "Huh. The frame is there..."

I mean, for example, just say that Colorado moves Matt Duchene. Say they do, for a defenseman. So now they want a high-end center. And they say, "You know what? I think being at No. 2 gives us Patrick/Hischier, and that's where we want to be."

So they call up the Flyers and say, "OK. Let's just go all in and shake this thing up. We're terrible. You've got a crap-ton of forwards and our depth is kinda garbage. How about we give you Landeskog and No. 4, you give us No. 2, Raffl and Laughton."

Wouldn't you do that? Since you're probably gonna lose one of Raffl or Laughton anyway in the expansion draft? And then you pick a guy like Vilardi or Glass -- because you're guaranteed at No. 4 to get either Patrick, Hischier, Vilardi or Glass -- who, if you believe the scouting reports, could be really good but just need time?

I'm not saying deal back down to 13, something like that. I'm saying that this feels like one of those drafts, since you're already playing with house money, where you could move down a spot or two IF, I repeat IF, you feel really good about Glass or Vilardi and are creative
- AllInForFlyers

That's why we are internet friends.

To me though, the biggest need is a number #1 C. Giroux's star is fading, is our Luke Skywalker out there on some farm with his uncle?

That's why we are internet friends.

- flyer_nutter

Ha! Absolutely

We might fight on this board as a whole, but I have to admit that some of the funniest stuff I've seen over the past few years has been on this board with you degenerates

Ha! Absolutely

We might fight on this board as a whole, but I have to admit that some of the funniest stuff I've seen over the past few years has been on this board with you degenerates
- AllInForFlyers

I still have a hard time explaining to the girlfriend (and soon to be roommate, dear lord) wtf it is I do here exactly.

You know, for some reason...I don't know. For some reason, a voice in my head says that it's possible the Flyers move down a few spots.

Again, I know absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.

But this feels like one of those drafts where scouts/GMs kinda sit there and go "Huh. If this kid in the 4-6 range fills out like we kinda think he will..."

For example, it's been reported a few times by Bill that the Flyers in 2007 really liked Voracek and it led to them asking for him a few years later in the Carter trade.

This feels like that draft -- not as much sizzle at the top as some, but maybe guys who scouts look at and say, "Huh. The frame is there..."

I mean, for example, just say that Colorado moves Matt Duchene. Say they do, for a defenseman. So now they want a high-end center. And they say, "You know what? I think being at No. 2 gives us Patrick/Hischier, and that's where we want to be."

So they call up the Flyers and say, "OK. Let's just go all in and shake this thing up. We're terrible. You've got a crap-ton of forwards and our depth is kinda garbage. How about we give you Landeskog and No. 4, you give us No. 2, Raffl and Laughton."

Wouldn't you do that? Since you're probably gonna lose one of Raffl or Laughton anyway in the expansion draft? And then you pick a guy like Vilardi or Glass -- because you're guaranteed at No. 4 to get either Patrick, Hischier, Vilardi or Glass -- who, if you believe the scouting reports, could be really good but just need time?

I'm not saying deal back down to 13, something like that. I'm saying that this feels like one of those drafts, since you're already playing with house money, where you could move down a spot or two IF, I repeat IF, you feel really good about Glass or Vilardi and are creative
- AllInForFlyers

Absolutely not. This lottery was a gift. They're fools if they pass up the chance at a #1 center for the next decade plus.

I still have a hard time explaining to the girlfriend (and soon to be roommate, dear lord) wtf it is I do here exactly.
- flyer_nutter

LOL

Same with me and the wife. I'll start laughing or cussing, then start typing, and she'll roll her eyes and say "hockey?"

And I'll go, "Yep."

Absolutely not. This lottery was a gift. They're fools if they pass up the chance at a #1 center for the next decade plus.
- MJL

I'm absolutely not saying you're wrong -- again, I don't see a single one of these kids play during their seasons except for the WJC. It's certainly not worth fighting over, for that reason and because I have no insights into what they want and who they're talking to.

Just saying that sometimes in unpredictable drafts where you have fast risers, there is potential for oddities

No, I don't expect them to move down a few spots. But I won't be shocked if, in this draft, they do -- who knows? Just talking hockey on a Friday.

I mean, what if the Flyers are the team that has Makar at No. 1 on their board? It's one of those weird drafts like that, to me

To me though, the biggest need is a number #1 C. Giroux's star is fading, is our Luke Skywalker out there on some farm with his uncle?
- flyer_nutter

So does that make Gudas Chewbacca?

So does that make Gudas Chewbacca?
- hereticpride

Come on. Clearly, that's Couturier

I still have a hard time explaining to the girlfriend (and soon to be roommate, dear lord) wtf it is I do here exactly.
- flyer_nutter

Man stuff.

- Mononoke

*faints*

*faints*
- PhillySportsGuy

Reading Celtic fans having a meltdown. Lol. They're in denial convinced that Ainge is going to do Nets Part II and get LAL+SAC picks+Saric+3. Or Embiid as part of the deal.

3+one of LAL/SAC pick. (frank) 'em

Come on. Clearly, that's Couturier
- AllInForFlyers

Not mean enough.

Reading Celtic fans having a meltdown. Lol. They're in denial convinced that Ainge is going to do Nets Part II and get LAL+SAC picks+Saric+3. Or Embiid as part of the deal.

3+one of LAL/SAC pick. (frank) 'em
- Mononoke

Seems like it's #3 + one of LAL/SAC picks. That is orgasmic from a Sixers standpoint.

It's absolutely infuriating that the Flyers just don't re-sign Mason.
- KGBflyers10

okay

Seems like it's #3 + one of LAL/SAC picks. That is orgasmic from a Sixers standpoint.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah I could fap to that

Seems like it's #3 + one of LAL/SAC picks. That is orgasmic from a Sixers standpoint.
- PhillySportsGuy

Process! Process! Process!



Throw in Jah too to make the trade more even.

I'm absolutely not saying you're wrong -- again, I don't see a single one of these kids play during their seasons except for the WJC. It's certainly not worth fighting over, for that reason and because I have no insights into what they want and who they're talking to.

Just saying that sometimes in unpredictable drafts where you have fast risers, there is potential for oddities

No, I don't expect them to move down a few spots. But I won't be shocked if, in this draft, they do -- who knows? Just talking hockey on a Friday.

I mean, what if the Flyers are the team that has Makar at No. 1 on their board? It's one of those weird drafts like that, to me
- AllInForFlyers

You only give up that pick if you are blown away by a deal. The deal you referenced isn't even remotely in the ball park. Getting a #1 center moving forward is paramount for this team.

Reading Celtic fans having a meltdown. Lol. They're in denial convinced that Ainge is going to do Nets Part II and get LAL+SAC picks+Saric+3. Or Embiid as part of the deal.

3+one of LAL/SAC pick. (frank) 'em
- Mononoke

The report is 3 the Lakers and a future 1st rounder from the Sixers rumored to be 2019 (we should be good by than)

Seems like it's #3 + one of LAL/SAC picks. That is orgasmic from a Sixers standpoint.
- PhillySportsGuy

It seems like they wouldn't be prepared to draft him and This is all about moving around the lakers to get him. Which is easy as hell lol!

The report is 3 the Lakers and a future 1st rounder from the Sixers rumored to be 2019 (we should be good by than)
- Tfaehner

Done

*faints*
- PhillySportsGuy

Good for them, if they pull it off

Good for them, if they pull it off
- AllInForFlyers

Would rather have MCW

Done
- Just5

For real? Good for them -- the Fultz kid is a freaking good player, if that's who they go with

Seems like it's #3 + one of LAL/SAC picks. That is orgasmic from a Sixers standpoint.
- PhillySportsGuy

I'd rather it be the Lakers pick. They'll likely sign some big name FA this offseason and might not be at the top of the lottery again next year.