That's just the thing. There isn't consistently in any facet of his game. He misses games every year. He doesn't score consistently. And he really haven't stayed out of trouble long enough to say that he's matured and put everything behind him. Doesn't seem like the type of guy our front office would go after.

I can see him ending up somewhere like Pittsburgh. Similar to the Kessel situation in some ways. In Pitt he doesn't have to be the 1st, 2nd 3rd or even the 4th guy. They can afford to take that chance.
- hereticpride

Yeah I hear you about your concerns with his game both on and off the ice. I hope he doesn't end up in Pitt! But thanks for the input.

- Mononoke

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Even if Sanheim starts this season in the AHL, he could be the first D callup when there's an injury and have a chance to keep himself in the NHL lineup, similar to Gostisbehere in 2015-16. Will have to pick up where he left off last season, though.
- bmeltzer

I've quietly pinned him as the "first chance possible" callup, assuming Morin makes it. Just my opinion

I've quietly pinned him as the "first chance possible" callup, assuming Morin makes it. Just my opinion
- Giroux_Is_God

are you assuming Hagg makes the opening night roster as well? I was.

Things could change of course, but Hagg and Morin seem (as near as I can tell) to be the favorites right now to make the roster out of camp.

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- Giroux_Is_God

are you assuming Hagg makes the opening night roster as well? I was.

Things could change of course, but Hagg and Morin seem (as near as I can tell) to be the favorites right now to make the roster out of camp.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Hagg and Morin are more seasoned as well as further in their development then Myers and Sanheim. While I think Myers and Sanheim have a way sexier game and have a higher ceiling I think Hagg and Morin are more NHL ready for an 82 game season. With that said that was at the close of last season and a lot can happen between now and training camp.

To me the wild cards are Nolan and our shooting Swedish star. The forward positions are way more up in the air. I think once they figure out which D to go with they will stick with it unless injury or a young D falling apart. The forwards will be flipping around like crazy until they get on a roll. No way the hash out the starting line up in the first 2 or 3 weeks of the season. It may not get hashed out until the trade deadline. Lol

I've quietly pinned him as the "first chance possible" callup, assuming Morin makes it. Just my opinion
- Giroux_Is_God

I agree but both Sanheim and Myers need to put on some bulk. Making improvement here but they are still a little thin.

There isn't consistently in any facet of his game.
- hereticpride

There was a piece on TSN the other day about the best shooters in the NHL. I was surprised to see that Evander Kane puts more rubber on net at ES than anybody else, including guys like OV and Pacioretty.

That's pretty remarkable.

Getting ES shots on net is so important these days, and the Flyers definitely need more of that. Of course, you don't want a guy who will rock the proverbial boat, but E Kane has definitely been a consistent threat over the past few seasons.

I know he'd be at the top of the list, but I'd prefer to not let it come down to that: a fluke long-term injury to a regular leading to a call up. Who knows when that could happen, if it could happen......not that we even want that to happen. Ghost caught a career break, but it's just as possible he never gets called up without Streit going down. Plus Ghost only had 7 games played in the AHL and was coming off a major injury. I look at Sanheim's 80 games, with his 6'4 frame and good health, and think he's a different case.

I just hope they are keeping open the possibility of all 3 being in the lineup (I'm skeptical), because Hagg/Morin may have seniority, but I don't think they are any more "ready," and they weren't even as impactful at that level as Sanheim. His 2nd half was stellar and showed he was fully adjusted. And they have every bit as much to work on. A player is never truly "ready," they're simply "ready enough" because you can only learn and prepare yourself so much at that level. It all seems more a numbers and seniority game to me, more than Sanheim actually has any obstacle to overcome at the AHL level. Like if one of Morin/Hagg disappeared, is it a foregone conclusion Sanheim is a favorite to make the team?
- Mononoke

If we're lucky, Manning will get plucked off waivers and AMac will be back wiggling his Richard at Phantoms fashion shows.

If we're lucky, Manning will get plucked off waivers and AMac will be back wiggling his Richard at Phantoms fashion shows.
- Tomahawk

I don't want any veteran player who is not part of the future standing in the way of a young player. You still need depth. Not that he's irreplaceable but hoping Manning is lost on waivers is short sighted. Manning is a nice depth 6/7 cheap defenseman.

There was a piece on TSN the other day about the best shooters in the NHL. I was surprised to see that Evander Kane puts more rubber on net at ES than anybody else, including guys like OV and Pacioretty.

That's pretty remarkable.

Getting ES shots on net is so important these days, and the Flyers definitely need more of that. Of course, you don't want a guy who will rock the proverbial boat, but E Kane has definitely been a consistent threat over the past few seasons.
- Tomahawk

Interesting. Fact remains that only once has he put up over 45 points in a season. Something here doesn't add up.

Interesting. Fact remains that only once has he put up over 45 points in a season. Something here doesn't add up.
- hereticpride

No it doesn't. Just putting shots on net is not what matters. Putting quality shots on net within the flow of the offense is what matters.

Kane -- the Evander variety -- is a piece of poop person who is a locker room disease. Hextall would never ever ever acquire him. Pretty much that simple. Can't say I disagree.

No it doesn't. Just putting shots on net is not what matters. Putting quality shots on net within the flow of the offense is what matters.
- MJL

I flagged this

I flagged this
- Mononoke

Not surprised. I know you're offended by sensible, smart and informed comments.

Kane -- the Evander variety -- is a piece of poop person who is a locker room disease. Hextall would never ever ever acquire him. Pretty much that simple. Can't say I disagree.
- Mononoke

This
Evander Kane is the antithesis of the type of player Hextall likes and he's ridiculously injury prone.

Vecchione had control of the Flyers Instagram today and it was actually pretty cool. Seems like a great guy to have around personality wise.

Not surprised. I know you're offended by sensible, smart and informed comments.

- MJL

I'm offended by people who refer to themselves non-ironically as sensible, smart and informed.

But I'm more offended by people who don't use the Oxford comma.

Vecchione had control of the Flyers Instagram today and it was actually pretty cool. Seems like a great guy to have around personality wise.
- Mordecai

Morgan Frost was running the Flyers Grindr account today, and I thought that was pretty cool too.

I'm offended by people who refer to themselves non-ironically as sensible, smart and informed.

But I'm more offended by people who don't use the Oxford comma.
- Mononoke

So just easily offended by pretty much anything.

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Working on Weaknesses, Defense Prospects, and More
- bmeltzer

Here's a current weakness of the club. Don't give away too much for the sake of the future. There is nothing wrong with remaining competitive and reliant right now.

Kane -- the Evander variety -- is a piece of poop person who is a locker room disease. Hextall would never ever ever acquire him. Pretty much that simple. Can't say I disagree.
- Mononoke

I'm gonna need reasons behind the character assassination that just took place.

Here's a current weakness of the club. Don't give away too much for the sake of the future. There is nothing wrong with remaining competitive and reliant right now.
- SuperSchennBros

Saveourschenns

- Mononoke

The Green Goblin is not in Spiderman Homecoming.