From the last blog:



So you think that Hextall was lying when he said MacDonald was waived because they had "to put our best team on the ice Thursday night?"



If that's the case, why didn't one of Medvedev (an unknown) or Schultz (a 6/7 man, at best) get waived in favor of AMac? Medvedev was waived multiple times, so they had no issue sending him down. Schultz was more of an NHL vet that AMac, he should have been taking it just as easy as AMac

I'm gonna give the GM the benefit of the doubt here that he wasn't lying and was putting the best team on the ice that he could.

Note: I'm not trying to put AMac down, simply saying that, if he or Manning dog it in camp, they may find themselves sent to the AHL if they kids outplay them...imho.
- jmatchett383

I don't recall Medvedev ever getting waived

I'd be happy to discuss this with you on the other blog. No reason to move it and clog up this thread.
- MJL

I figured you wouldn't see it since this is the new thread.

I don't recall Medvedev ever getting waived
- YuenglingJagr

You are right, he was just a healthy scratch for a half season. Still, he would have been as likely of a candidate as AMac to be waived to start the year. Schultz would seem like the most likely choice.

It's my belief that Amac just dogged it and got outplayed by guys who showed they belonged more, and were rewarded accordingly.

The mid 90s units were good, very good. However, for the most part Hextall and Snow were both pretty solid and, and this is a huge advantage on the PK, they both excelled at controlling dump ins and firing them right back out of the zone. Those PK units also benefited from a ridiculously deep pool of top faceoff guys. When every D zone faceoff on the PK is being taken by Brind'amour, Otto, MacTavish or Lindros, you are going to get a lot of quick, easy clears.

edit: also, in what was probably their best season when it came to PK in that era, 95-96, Hextall was tied for 1st in the league in GAA and was 5th in Sv%. He really was very good that season.
- BiggE

They were solid, not spectacular. I think (95/96 aside) it was more of very good PK skaters and solid goaltending more than the other way around.

You are right, he was just been a healthy scratch for a half season. Still, he would have been as likely of a candidate as AMac to be waived to start the year. Schultx would seem like the most likely choice.

It's my belief that Amac just dogged it and got outplayed by guys who showed they belonged more, and were rewarded accordingly.
- jmatchett383

Yeah I don't think you can really deny it. If they wanted him in the NHL or thought he deserved it he would've been there

Yeah I don't think you can really deny it. If they wanted him in the NHL or thought he deserved it he would've been there
- YuenglingJagr

This is true

Imo. Take couturier out of the pp equation. Give him heavy even and pk time. The most ES time should be coots calling card

Imo. Take couturier out of the pp equation. Give him heavy even and pk time. The most ES time should be coots calling card
- Just5

Couturier has already seen heavy ES ice time in recent seasons.

Imo. Take couturier out of the pp equation. Give him heavy even and pk time. The most ES time should be coots calling card
- Just5

I'd be fine with this

Imo. Take couturier out of the pp equation. Give him heavy even and pk time. The most ES time should be coots calling card
- Just5

He was 3rd amongst forwards in ES TOI/GP last year, so I don't think that will be an issue. But I'd put him back at the top of the PK rotation.

Big Eagles trade.....get their CB.....bye bye Mathews

Big Eagles trade.....get their CB.....bye bye Mathews
- landros 2

Never heard of the guy they got (and Eagles threw in a 3rd).

Never heard of the guy they got (and Eagles threw in a 3rd).
- jmatchett383

In that case, I am sure they got robbed!

Big Eagles trade.....get their CB.....bye bye Mathews
- landros 2

I liked Matthews, but he was a dead man walking on the team. I like what I have seen of Darby...still another guy theyll have to pay, but corner was going to be terrible this year

I liked Matthews, but he was a dead man walking on the team. I like what I have seen of Darby...still another guy theyll have to pay, but corner was going to be terrible this year
- YuenglingJagr

I liked Matthews as well but Darby is a good young CB.....had to pay a price, but if Matthews was going to be in the slot again, I'm not sure it's a huge loss....they have brought in guys that can replace those #s.

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.

I liked Matthews as well but Darby is a good young CB.....had to pay a price, but if Matthews was going to be in the slot again, I'm not sure it's a huge loss....they have brought in guys that can replace those #s.
- landros 2

Yeah I am more upset about the draft pick long term. Matthews wasn't getting resigned. I do think Darby will be their best CB now, by a mile. I really am not a Mills fan and don't even get me started on Patrick Robinson. He needs to be fired into the sun on the same rocket at AMac

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.
- SuperSchennBros

Yes, I am very excited

PP1 is fine. PP2 is a dumpster fire. Hopefully some of the younger kids in time will step up and fill some of the gaping holes in that unit.

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.
- SuperSchennBros

Patrick, Lindblom, Sanheim, Morin, Hagg, Konecny, Provorov, Gostibehere.


Im pretty damned excited.

How Weal does in a full season will also be very interesting to me. Will he get to run PP2?

And I think Sanheim plays most of the season in the NHL.

Yes, I am very excited
- YuenglingJagr

But you have the advantage of knowing the names of more than one top 9 forward, four fourth line forwards, and one defenseman on the Flyers roster.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year?
- SuperSchennBros

Yes, I am very excited
- YuenglingJagr

I see both sides of this argument.

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.
- SuperSchennBros

Arguably the most excited I've been for a season to start in some time. Anxious to see the flux of youth, individual play / progress, how Elliot plays with us, and the start of Patrick.

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.
- SuperSchennBros

Provorov, Ghost, Morin, Hagg, Patrick, Konecny, Lindblom, Couturier, Gudas, G, Simmonds and Jake. I can't wait for this season to begin

Edit: WEal too

Filppula, Lehtera, Read, Raffl, Weise, MacDonald.

Is anyone really excited to watch this team, this year? I would say this season is a stepping stone and I'm more excited about individual play.
- SuperSchennBros

I am 100% excited to watch this team this year and the fact that you only listed 6 players as justification for your question is a bit disingenuous because there are a bit more than 6 players on an NHL team.

Patrick, Lindblom, Sanheim, Morin, Hagg, Konecny, Provorov, Gostibehere plus seeing if Giroux\Jake bounce back. Seeing if Simmonds continues his performance. Knowing that in watching this year we are 1 year closer to all the young players being here.