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

http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...layers-future-hall-famers
- funmaster18

ESPN started acknowledging hockey again?

it's a wedge between wyoming and nevada.
- hammarby31

*INHALES*

gahd I admire you

Pelle.
- hammarby31

Today unfortunately is the day.

I guess I paid my dues with doc.

ESPN started acknowledging hockey again?
- Doc_Sarcasm

They’re trying, I guess

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

http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...layers-future-hall-famers
- funmaster18

...trying is right

Brandon Manning is alright in my book. http://www.philly.com/phi...er-at-heart-20171110.html

...trying is right
- Giroux_Is_God

I read ESPN like I read most main stream news sites. Look for topics that seem to be a story then go read about it somewhere else

I read ESPN like I read most main stream news sites. Look for topics that seem to be a story then go read about it somewhere else
- funmaster18

that's actually rock solid

I read ESPN like I read most main stream news sites. Look for topics that seem to be a story then go read about it somewhere else
- funmaster18

All joking aside, I saw where they pilfered Whyshynski from PuckDaddy awhile back.

That was kind of a head scratcher. Like.. you fired basically everyone not named barry melrose from your hockey dept. and now you're deciding maybe that was a mistake?

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
- MJL

Most of the prospects enlisted in those articles are either Defenders, LW, or C. Only RW mentioned is Wade Allison and it seems like he needs to take quite some strides in development before he even sees any time if the NHL.

I may be wrong, but this seems to be the case at hand, so it seems that my initial comment of a lack of solid/stellar RW prospect depth (whether we state it as elite or many) still stands if we are looking at prospects alone, and that you guys have the one of the best defensive (defenders) prospect depth in the entire league. I do apologize for stating offensive as a generic term in the first phrase, I could see why you would have an avenue of misinterpretation with that regard.

However, I didn't know that you guys had that many picks. Damn.

Yes, it's deep, and yes, it's deep for defense. I will say that doesn't preclude trading up, especially with the assets the Flyers have and a pool that might need quality over quantity given 50-contract limit/only so many AHL spots/etc. Flyers pretty much only draft CHL kids too up high, which often starts the clock sooner. If you target a player or two, go for a trade up, always. A deep draft based on consensus doesn't mean you don't have favorites. It's a very good draft to have 2 1sts though, but trading up with one several spots (not 10) sounds good depending.

But I don't believe you've actually seen Zadina. You're lying to me, to all of us, and it hurts bad. So bad. For real doe: given he seems like a top 5 pick right now, I don't think it's too realistic. I haven't seen much of him myself yet though, so I'll get better acquainted at some point to determine where I stand on him exactly.
- Mononoke

This, all of this. Except I don't know who the heck these guys are. I usually don't research players until I know the range of where we're picking. But the point about were starting to get to a quality over quantity point in our organization has been my point nobody wanted to acknowledge for the last month.

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

Makes zero sense. On both teams. You spent all that money on lucic to play that type of role Simmonds does here. Ebs is more expensive and a worse player. Simmonds is also the heart of this team on most nights. So no. Just no.

Most of the prospects enlisted in those articles are either Defenders, LW, or C. Only RW mentioned is Wade Allison and it seems like he needs to take quite some strides in development before he even sees any time if the NHL.

I may be wrong, but this seems to be the case at hand, so it seems that my initial comment of a lack of solid/stellar RW prospect depth (whether we state it as elite or many) still stands if we are looking at prospects alone, and that you guys have the one of the best defensive (defenders) prospect depth in the entire league. I do apologize for stating offensive as a generic term in the first phrase, I could see why you would have an avenue of misinterpretation with that regard.

However, I didn't know that you guys had that many picks. Damn.
- EdmHockeyMan

You do also realize we have several players playing their off wing because of our lack of organizational left wings. Lindblom might be our first true blue left wing we've had in years.

You do also realize we have several players playing their off wing because of our lack of organizational left wings. Lindblom might be our first true blue left wing we've had in years.
- Tfaehner

I didn't know that. But I do now.

Makes zero sense. On both teams. You spent all that money on lucic to play that type of role Simmonds does here. Ebs is more expensive and a worse player. Simmonds is also the heart of this team on most nights. So no. Just no.
- Tfaehner

Take Lucic then.

Regardless, I guess it would seem to be no deal, which I understand based upon your point of view on Simmonds. Just a beast of a player. Type of guy you hate to play against but would absolutely love to have on your team. Hard to give that away unless it's for a big overpayment.

Take Lucic then.

Regardless, I guess it would seem to be no deal, which I understand based upon your point of view on Simmonds. Just a beast of a player. Type of guy you hate to play against but would absolutely love to have on your team. Hard to give that away unless it's for a big overpayment.
- EdmHockeyMan

Not only that but on one of the league's best contracts.

I have watched Zadina once but I like him a lot. He does have 30 points in 20 games for the Mooseheads. 16 goals 14 assists.

I have watched Zadina once but I like him a lot. He does have 30 points in 20 games for the Mooseheads. 16 goals 14 assists.
- Mordecai

Just watched a few highlights kid looks really good. But than saw the furthest any analyst has him being taken is 7th overall. Unless we get some lottery luck again don't see that happening. We do have half the Czech national team already so he would probably feel right at home.

Not only that but on one of the league's best contracts.
- Tfaehner

Yeah. That too.

Quit making me feel so jealous!

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

http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...layers-future-hall-famers
- funmaster18

18 14 3 10 -- -- 487 55 3.63 432 .887 0 910

has 1 more playoff win than Vezina

I have watched Zadina once but I like him a lot. He does have 30 points in 20 games for the Mooseheads. 16 goals 14 assists.
- Mordecai

Forgive me, my child.

Forgive me, my child.
- Mononoke

I love you deeply

Just watched a few highlights kid looks really good. But than saw the furthest any analyst has him being taken is 7th overall. Unless we get some lottery luck again don't see that happening. We do have half the Czech national team already so he would probably feel right at home.
- Tfaehner

Simmonds could net a high pick in a trade. Zadina is listed as a LW tho. If we're trading Simmonds I would definitely prefer a natural RW coming back

Brandon Manning is alright in my book. http://www.philly.com/phi...er-at-heart-20171110.html
- scorachek

Agreed.

I'm not sure if he fits in the top 6 on this team going forward, but it's obvious that he plays with a lot of heart.

poop, it's obvious Hakstol and the organization likes the ManDog. I thought it was cool that Manning was trying to raise money for burn victims, given his background.

I love you deeply
- Mordecai

I love you both, but you two need to get a room.

/no judgement from me