I dont see any issue with that.
No one is given or owed anything..
- opeth_pa

I'm excited to see him, but I can't see either of the top 9 dropping. Switched around sure.

But who knows? Maybe someone wanted a Raffl or Wealthy to fill spots?

Could be anyone in the bottom six really. If ARI made Raanta available for Laughton I'd probably consider it.
- hereticpride

Man, I wouldn't make that trade. Laughton is starting to find his role. Wouldn't flip a young forward for a playoff rental.

I gotta think Lindblom is 4th line. I mean he's probably suitable to be played higher but I would think Hakstol wants him to earn his TOI.
- Pelle31Forever

I can't see that. I have to think it's a top 9 role.

Kind of the reason I think a depth forward is being moved for a goalie.

I gotta think Lindblom is 4th line. I mean he's probably suitable to be played higher but I would think Hakstol wants him to earn his TOI.
- Pelle31Forever

My thought there is that if they were willing to play Lindblom in limited minutes on the 4th line he could've been up with the team sooner.

I'm excited to see him, but I can't see either of the top 9 dropping. Switched around sure.

But who knows? Maybe someone wanted a Raffl or Wealthy to fill spots?
- Pelle31Forever

Agreed.
I think Raffl, Weal, Laughton types make sense.

My money is on Weal getting traded. Raffl would be too big of a loss.

Man, I wouldn't make that trade. Laughton is starting to find his role. Wouldn't flip a young forward for a playoff rental.
- Hextall271

I think Weal is more expendable then Laughton at this point and I would still would be very resistant unless the goalie is staying past this season.

The way I see it then..

UNTOUCHABLE RIGHT NOW (off season changes this list)
G, Jake, Coots, Tk, Patrick, Simmonds.

Any other forward could be moved to get a goalie and as such making room for OL?

My thought there is that if they were willing to play Lindblom in limited minutes on the 4th line he could've been up with the team sooner.
- MJL

Agree he's top 9 bound but I wonder if there is an injury to a forward we don't know of

That makes no sense with the Flyers moving up the playoff rankings.
- opeth_pa

That's an important aspect i mentioned earlier. We're winning and I expect hexy doesn't want to make massive changes to mess with chemistry.

My money is on Weal getting traded. Raffl would be too big of a loss.
- Doctor DOOM

I wonder if Weise had his beak broken in fight ?

My money is on Weal getting traded. Raffl would be too big of a loss.
- Doctor DOOM

Also I don't think non-playoff teams are going to see a ton of value in Raffl. Weal at least has some top 6 upside still. Raffl is kind of just a run of the mill 3rd line grinding winger with less than average hands around the net.

My thought there is that if they were willing to play Lindblom in limited minutes on the 4th line he could've been up with the team sooner.
- MJL

Not arguing but do you find it odd that NOW, 23 games left he's being brought up to play a significant role?

I will say he could definitely help out the PP2.

Raffl and a 5th for Mrazek.. Book it

Also I don't think non-playoff teams are going to see a ton of value in Raffl. Weal at least has some top 6 upside still. Raffl is kind of just a run of the mill 3rd line grinding winger with less than average hands around the net.
- hereticpride

I was trying to find a comparable and no bs Dale Weise came up LOL

Not arguing but do you find it odd that NOW, 23 games left he's being brought up to play a significant role?

I will say he could definitely help out the PP2.
- Pelle31Forever

It's weird as hell, especially with the team doing well. I'd say it's a move. Neuvy out a while and they can't just go with Lyon.

Time to clear a path for Michael Leighton to come rescue us

It's weird as hell, especially with the team doing well. I'd say it's a move. Neuvy out a while and they can't just go with Lyon.
- Hextall271

But they can't hide Lyon either. Some back to backs left and no matter who they pick up, they aren't going 20+ straight games.

It's weird as hell, especially with the team doing well. I'd say it's a move. Neuvy out a while and they can't just go with Lyon.
- Hextall271

I think they have to trade a player if they want a goalie, they're at the 23 max roster.

But they can't hide Lyon either. Some back to backs left and no matter who they pick up, they aren't going 20+ straight games.
- Pelle31Forever

Yeah. I'm ok with that. We need Lyon and the last game gives me hope he's getting his legs.

I think Weal is more expendable then Laughton at this point and I would still would be very resistant unless the goalie is staying past this season.
- ravishingone

Trading Weal would be a mistake. Despite the season he is having.

Raffl and a 5th for Mrazek.. Book it
- nonpoint22

Possibly. I’m ok w trading Raffl, as his game is very average. I like Weal’s speed and creativity. He seems to be playing better over the last two months.

Guess “weal” see soon enough!

I wonder if Weise had his beak broken in fight ?
- landros 2

He’s a 4th line player and Leier would just slide back in to that role if that was it.

But they can't hide Lyon either. Some back to backs left and no matter who they pick up, they aren't going 20+ straight games.
- Pelle31Forever

They're going to have to play him a few times, no doubt about it.( I mean unless Stolarz lights up the AHL asap)

They just can't move forward with him being the number 1 during that period.

I'm excited to see him, but I can't see either of the top 9 dropping. Switched around sure.

But who knows? Maybe someone wanted a Raffl or Wealthy to fill spots?
- Pelle31Forever

I would be ok dropping either Weal or Raffl to the 4th for Lindblom.