I thought last night Giroux's two game was the best he has had in a while.. and that Jagr was really holding the other two back (because Hartnell looked pretty good as well)... Sit Jagr until he is 100%. Thats the benefit of having Matt Read play on your 4th line.
- jak521

In my opinion Giroux wasn't very good at all last night. And hasn't been for the last few games. But that's going to happen. He's not going to play at a high level offensively for all 82 games. No one does. I'm more concerned with the defensive side of the puck.

Right on. That's telling guys if you get injured and your play is hampered the organization has no problem trading you. Even if your playing through it. You don't disrupt this core unless it's the megadeal. Aka Shea weber
- Just5

Burke raped Holmgren last year, shipping the Flyers a crippled mouthpiece chewer for a first and third. It better not happen again.

MAB can play. If the flyers stay patient with him he is a solid 5/6 guy for years

JVR with no shots or hits last night in just over 10 minutes of icetime.
- Buts16

i said last night he was invisible. again. i don't want him moved. but for (frank)'s sake, either step up and contribute SOMETHING or go get surgery or whatever you need to get healthy.

No thanks on Subban, he will never reach his potential IMO. He comes across as a punk. Would never trade JVR for Subban. That would be a horrible trade.
- bird_dog

Id trade a 2nd and a prospect for him. I think Subban can be better but maybe Subban can be had for cheap with how the Habs season is going.

Is anyone considering the fact if JVR is traded soon after Carter and Richards were, how it would potentially deter guys from signing here? Trading 3 cornerstone players who had long term deals will make players think twice about it.

There is no need to trade JVR, if the price is reasonable go out and get Gleason, or Gill, if not stand pat, and go after Suter in the summer.
- PLindbergh31

I made this same point on page one.

apparently no one is concerned.

I made the very same point on page 1.

Apparently no one is concerned.
- ggunky

My bad. I didn't see that ggunks.

Burke raped Holmgren last year, shipping the Flyers a crippled mouthpiece chewer for a first and third. It better not happen again.
- PLindbergh31

If the Flyers could get a mouthpiece chewer that couldnt skate and just slither around the ice id be all for it

I'd imagine if Luce and Holmgren only think of Schenn topping out as a 2nd pair guy, they wouldn't make the deal. If those guys really think he can be a big number 1 guy, then it's more plausible that they'd do it. It really comes down to what the parties involved feel the value of each player really is.
- eayost

Schenn could be a top pair guy, I think he's more likely to be a very good second pair guy/adequate first pair guy.

I think a lot of folks are underestimating Schenn. That said, JvR has a higher ceiling, IMO. Any time you trade a 22 year old for another 22 year old, it's a risk.

I made the very same point on page 1.

Apparently no one is concerned.
- ggunky

People dont read or back read They only pay attention to your "LETS GO FLYERS" chants

The bigger problem is not only are they not clicking offensively, but the line is suffering repeated defensvie breakdown. Last night it was JAgr. It's frequently been Giroux in the last few weeks.
- MJL

he did it again last night on the isles first goal. he ended up chasing the isle behind the net, whom he had no chance of catching. the line has been not been good defensively. bad coverage in their own end, and turn overs at the other.

I made the very same point on page 1.

Apparently no one is concerned.
- ggunky

I'm concerned, but given how the long term deals have worked out, is that a bad thing?

I'm concerned, but given how the long term deals have worked out, is that a bad thing?


- Jsaquella

I know.

I would be perfectly fine with this org practicing some patience.

I'm concerned, but given how the long term deals have worked out, is that a bad thing?


- Jsaquella

*does peter griffin voice*
POW RIGHT IN THE KISSAH

MAB can play. If the flyers stay patient with him he is a solid 5/6 guy for years
- Just5

i like him too. i'd like to see him get a chance. and gusty could be good. wouldn't that be something? 2 homegrown solid dmen!

I know.

I would be perfectly fine with this org practicing some Weber.
- ggunky

Ka-changa Ka-Changa

My bad. I didn't see that ggunks.
- PLindbergh31

I didn't mean it as a shot at you or anything.

I wouldn't expect someone to back read 10 pages of trade JVR for ______ player

i like him too. i'd like to see him get a chance. and gusty could be good. wouldn't that be something? 2 homegrown solid dmen!
- hammarby31

Dont remeber the last time those words were echoed in these hallowed halls

i like him too. i'd like to see him get a chance. and gusty could be good. wouldn't that be something? 2 homegrown solid dmen!
- hammarby31

Hopefully Gustafsson plays tomorrow night. Laviolette shouldn't be fooled by the result last night. It took Bob standing on his head to get 2 points against the 15 seed in the East. LoLja's first period made me ill.

Ka-changa Ka-Changa
- bigmookalookie

*wishes this was a slot machine in Atlantic City*

I know.

I would be perfectly fine with this org practicing some patience.
- ggunky

Agreed. Personally, I don't want them to trade JvR for anybody, unless it's a deal that lands a proven stud defenseman.

But the discussion is about the rumor, and there's no harm in discussing it. Beats the goalie bullpoop.

My bad. I didn't see that ggunks.
- PLindbergh31

people only see GGunks for one thing and one thing only............. the Flyers chants and its a disgrace really

*wishes this was a slot machine in Atlantic City*
- ggunky

Id trade a 2nd and a prospect for him. I think Subban can be better but maybe Subban can be had for cheap with how the Habs season is going.
- bigmookalookie

No way he comes cheap. He's still very young and one of the most promising players on their team. No way you get him for a 2nd and prospect.

I didn't mean it as a shot at you or anything.

I wouldn't expect someone to back read 10 pages of trade JVR for ______ player
- ggunky