He was actually 7'9", but I guess forgetting things is a part of getting old. No worries doc
- Giroux_Is_God

Good job, Tainter Jainter.

Class Dismissed.

Bernie Parent is a National Treasure

Yes, there are some similarities but Cates is a longer-term projection. He is playing a full year in the USHL next season and then going to Minnesota-Duluth starting in 2018-19, where he will likely need three or all four collegiate seasons. But the tools are there to be a guy who plays pro.

Actually, I wrote a feature article on Cates for the Flyers' official website. It will run during development camp.
- bmeltzer

Thanks Bill...I'll look forward to reading that piece!

Going back to 2014, the Flyers have plucked at least 2 of what appear to be 1st round talents from each draft classes. 10 in total.

2014: Sanheim and Lindblom
2015: Provorov, Konecny and Myers
2016: Rubstov and Hart
2017: Patrick, Frost and Ratcliffe

Good job, Tainter Jainter.

Class Dismissed.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Happy fourth brother, enjoy the cookout. I'm setting up my family's right now.

(save me)

Going back to 2014, the Flyers have plucked at least 2 of what appear to be 1st round talents from each draft classes. 10 in total.

2014: Sanheim and Lindblom
2015: Provorov, Konecny and Myers
2016: Rubstov and Hart
2017: Patrick, Frost and Ratcliffe
- Baxter27

and you might argue:

2013: Morin and Hagg

Happy fourth brother, enjoy the cookout. I'm setting up my family's right now.

(save me)
- Giroux_Is_God

Good luck. I'm heading out in a bit. Hopefully the weather holds.

Going back to 2014, the Flyers have plucked at least 2 of what appear to be 1st round talents from each draft classes. 10 in total.

2014: Sanheim and Lindblom
2015: Provorov, Konecny and Myers
2016: Rubstov and Hart
2017: Patrick, Frost and Ratcliffe
- Baxter27

and you might argue:

2013: Morin and Hagg
- MBFlyerfan

That's true, potentially Sandstrom in 2015 as well but that was a pretty strong class. Boston did take a few swings and misses so those spots are open to move into

Thanks but no thanks Markov

Thanks but no thanks Markov
- Just5

I don't see any truth to it. Not unless Hextall somehow unloads AMac or Manning.

Thanks but no thanks Markov
- Just5

No Yakupov, either.... he is gone

No Yakupov, either.... he is gone
- DaveofYork

Just signed with the Avs.

Everyone seems to forgot how good Myers is, he was there best defenseman at training camp and preseason till he got hurt last season, there were rumblings he would be provy out, watch for him

No Yakupov, either.... he is gone
- DaveofYork

Truly heartbreaking

Everyone seems to forgot how good Myers is, he was there best defenseman at training camp and preseason till he got hurt last season, there were rumblings he would be provy out, watch for him
- mydoglicks

I haven't. When he looks better than morin for the 3rd camp in a row what are they gonna do?

Everyone seems to forgot how good Myers is, he was there best defenseman at training camp and preseason till he got hurt last season, there were rumblings he would be provy out, watch for him
- mydoglicks

No such rumblings were around camp. He had strong first two outings in preseason then hit a wall. Hecy said he did well playing with house mk money and then reality hit a bit. He will spend time in AHL this season, most likely.

Everyone seems to forgot how good Myers is, he was there best defenseman at training camp and preseason till he got hurt last season, there were rumblings he would be provy out, watch for him
- mydoglicks

He didn't get hurt in preseason. He had surgery before preseason on his groin and came into camp without a lot of training.

There were no rumblings he'd beat Provorov out. He wasn't their best defenseman either. People saw what.....1 game, if they watched that? He hit some people, which people remember most, and he had his moments, but he wasn't that good, and the games not televised his stats were pretty mediocre. And that's fine, he was barely in game shape and 19.

If Sanheim needed a year (apparently more from the Flyers perspective, but that's really debatable), Myers will get a year. He can be lax himself defensively at times and will need to learn how to defend men at his size. He is also quite flashy with the offensive zone twirls and rushing pucks up ice.....he'll need to adjust to when he should and shouldn't do it because he does it a lot. This is all coming from someone who is Myers's biggest fan.

This is all coming from someone who is Myers's biggest fan.
- Mononoke

Stay in your lane pal

Stay in your lane pal
- Giroux_Is_God

I been watching Myers since before he was even born. Ain't no one alive seen him more than me. But I tell you what, if you act like that, guess what? Something’s coming to you. And it’s OK.

I been watching Myers since before he was even born. Ain't no one alive seen him more than me. But I tell you what, if you act like that, guess what? Something’s coming to you. And it’s OK.


- Mononoke

Everything is literally terrible

Everyone seems to forgot how good Myers is, he was there best defenseman at training camp and preseason till he got hurt last season, there were rumblings he would be provy out, watch for him
- mydoglicks

Myers likely won't even be the best defenseman on the Phantoms this season. Give him time.

Everything is literally terrible
- Giroux_Is_God

Always knew you were unpatriotic

Everything is literally terrible
- Giroux_Is_God

My avatar agrees and still wishes the Miz would get a main event push.

No such rumblings were around camp. He had strong first two outings in preseason then hit a wall. Hecy said he did well playing with house mk money and then reality hit a bit. He will spend time in AHL this season, most likely.
- bmeltzer

I will still like this kid to get a couple of years separation till his next concussion. His two concussion so close together still gives a bit of pause.
I pray I'm wrong, cause this kid can just really add to our team down the line.