The traded for Saad in hopes of reuniting his with Toews and finding chemistry there. I think their defense is an issue now.
- MJL

I haven't seen enough of their games to give an opinion but just based on stats they have only given up 39 goals but also only scored 44. seems like scoring is an issue

I went to last night's Flyers game. We got there early, stopped at the shrine outside CBP. It was moving.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Good choice. I've seen pictures.

They did a moment of silence too, and no idiot yelled go flyers, which tells you the impact it had

Just a question. Say we hadn't traded Ebs for Strome.

Would Ebs + 2nd be enticing enough for Simmonds?
You guys might argue for a 1st but this upcoming draft is looking to be a deep one.

You guys need some solid prospect depth, especially down the right side. The pick could land you a good RW prospect.

Plus Ebs is 3 years younger and he has more offensive prowess than Simmonds.
- EdmHockeyMan

If I'm trading Simmonds I'm looking for either a higher pick or a better and cheaper player that can be controlled through prime years. Eberle's contract ends at the same time as Simmonds' and is more expensive to boot. After next season we'd be exactly where we'd be with Simmonds. Would be a no from me.

Matter of fact, the Eberle for Strome deal is probably closer to what most fans, including myself, would want in return for Simmonds.

Just a question. Say we hadn't traded Ebs for Strome.

Would Ebs + 2nd be enticing enough for Simmonds?
You guys might argue for a 1st but this upcoming draft is looking to be a deep one.

You guys need some solid prospect depth, especially down the right side. The pick could land you a good RW prospect.

Plus Ebs is 3 years younger and he has more offensive prowess than Simmonds.
- EdmHockeyMan

Eberle is not a better player than Simmonds is. Flyers have one of the best and deepest prospects stables in the the NHL

I haven't seen enough of their games to give an opinion but just based on stats they have only given up 39 goals but also only scored 44. seems like scoring is an issue
- nastyflyergirl

Crawford. In both games against the Flyers they've bled quality scoring chances against.

Good choice. I've seen pictures.

They did a moment of silence too, and no idiot yelled go flyers, which tells you the impact it had
- Giroux_Is_God

no, but a couple idiots couldnt wait til the moment ended before yelling "We love you doc!"

also (speaking of idiots), I missed the Giroux's goal because a group of jackwagons strolled in late, marched past us in the row in front of us and slightly to the left, and proceeded to argue over who had what seat, while the Flyers were busy setting up that goal. One of them was a dead ringer for pharma-bro Martin Shkreli. I was somewhat perturbed.

no, but a couple idiots couldnt wait til the moment ended before yelling "We love you doc!"

also (speaking of idiots), I missed the Giroux's goal because a group of jackwagons strolled in late, marched past us in the row in front of us and slightly to the left, and proceeded to argue over who had what seat, while the Flyers were busy setting up that goal. One of them was a dead ringer for pharma-bro Martin Shkreli. I was somewhat perturbed.
- Doc_Sarcasm

- Giroux_Is_God

oh, it gets better. He had the nerve to be wearing a Giroux winter classic jersey.
I thought that you might have disapproved had you been there.

http://www.philly.com/phi...er-at-heart-20171110.html

Eberle is not a better player than Simmonds is. Flyers have one of the best and deepest prospects stables in the the NHL
- MJL

Defensively, yes. Offensively, especially RW wise, not really.

Eberle is not a better player than Simmonds is. Flyers have one of the best and deepest prospects stables in the the NHL
- MJL

Which is why I mentioned that we would have to throw in a high pick (add to the deal).

If I'm trading Simmonds I'm looking for either a higher pick or a better and cheaper player that can be controlled through prime years. Eberle's contract ends at the same time as Simmonds' and is more expensive to boot. After next season we'd be exactly where we'd be with Simmonds. Would be a no from me.

Matter of fact, the Eberle for Strome deal is probably closer to what most fans, including myself, would want in return for Simmonds.
- Giroux_Is_God

So a first instead of a second?
Or still a no?

I would still do the deal if it were a 1st+Ebs.
We would win short term, but long-term, you guys would probably close the gap, or win the deal by an edge.

Crawford. In both games against the Flyers they've bled quality scoring chances against.
- MJL

Like I said I can't argue one way or another because I am strictly going by stats but he does have a 1.87/.942 in 14 games played opposed to Forsberg's 4.26/.895 in 3 games. gave up 0 goals 2 times, 1 five times, 2 three times, 3 two times and 4 twice. so 10 games of 2 or less goals and 4 games of 3 or more. seems pretty solid to me. but like I said I haven't seen them play much outside of the 2 flyers games

no, but a couple idiots couldnt wait til the moment ended before yelling "We love you doc!"

also (speaking of idiots), I missed the Giroux's goal because a group of jackwagons strolled in late, marched past us in the row in front of us and slightly to the left, and proceeded to argue over who had what seat, while the Flyers were busy setting up that goal. One of them was a dead ringer for pharma-bro Martin Shkreli. I was somewhat perturbed.
- Doc_Sarcasm

that drives me nuts. i remember when you were not allowed to go to your seats until a stoppage

Defensively, yes. Offensively, especially RW wise, not really.
- EdmHockeyMan

You need to do a lot more research on the Flyers prospects. The Flyers also have 10 picks in the next draft including 2 first round picks.


https://thehockeywriters....arm-systems-2017-ranking/


http://bleacherreport.com...ools-after-the-2017-draft

http://www.nbcsports.com/...yers-farm-system-no-1-nhl

Like I said I can't argue one way or another because I am strictly going by stats but he does have a 1.87/.942 in 14 games played opposed to Forsberg's 4.26/.895 in 3 games. gave up 0 goals 2 times, 1 five times, 2 three times, 3 two times and 4 twice. so 10 games of 2 or less goals and 4 games of 3 or more. seems pretty solid to me. but like I said I haven't seen them play much outside of the 2 flyers games
- nastyflyergirl

That's my point. Crawford has a lot to do with their team GA.

That's my point. Crawford has a lot to do with their team GA.
- MJL

guess we are kinda saying the same thing altho they are not scoring either

They are losing their shhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiieeetttt over there on bhawks page...too funny.
- Konalover

good. (frank) them. i hope they never win another cup ever.

no, but a couple idiots couldnt wait til the moment ended before yelling "We love you doc!"

also (speaking of idiots), I missed the Giroux's goal because a group of jackwagons strolled in late, marched past us in the row in front of us and slightly to the left, and proceeded to argue over who had what seat, while the Flyers were busy setting up that goal. One of them was a dead ringer for pharma-bro Martin Shkreli. I was somewhat perturbed.
- Doc_Sarcasm

you should have fought the entire group.

that drives me nuts. i remember when you were not allowed to go to your seats until a stoppage
- nastyflyergirl

you're still not allowed. but the bumholes stroll down in a group of 80 and take 10 minutes to shimmy down the row while arguing about who goes where. (frank). YOU.

Good choice. I've seen pictures.

They did a moment of silence too, and no idiot yelled go flyers, which tells you the impact it had
- Giroux_Is_God

it's a wedge between wyoming and nevada.

Pelle.

you should have fought the entire group.
- hammarby31

should of

should of
- Doc_Sarcasm

fine.

ESPN has BOB listed under the likely, maybe hall of Famer status 🤔

http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...layers-future-hall-famers