A Kevin Allen - USA Today mock

http://mediagallery.usato...NHL+draft+prospects/G4020
- ob18

Whoever the Flyers draft at #20 has no chance to make an impact next year. The player is going to need time to develop. Which I think you have made known over the previous days.

Whoever the Flyers draft at #20 has no chance to make an impact next year. The player is going to need time to develop. Which I think you have made known over the previous days.
- stveshdy

Most won't in my humble opinion I was thinking maybe 4 to 6 would have a legit shot at a roster but most will need 1 to 3 years to further develop.

Personally I'm fine with that, most won't do well when rushed and need the time but may payoff. It always seems like the Flyers have to find ones who can play & play now or they trade them withing a few years.

I hope they can try to remain patient with whomever they select

Most won't in my humble opinion I was thinking maybe 4 to 6 would have a legit shot at a roster but most will need 1 to 3 years to further develop.

Personally I'm fine with that, most won't do well when rushed and need the time but may payoff. It always seems like the Flyers have to find ones who can play & play now or they trade them withing a few years.

I hope they can try to remain patient with whomever they select
- ob18

The Flyers are always going to be a team that spends to the cap and will make trades (picks included) to upgrade areas. Their not a small market team that has to rely on these draft choices. So I understand why their not patient when it comes to there picks. They are always in a win now mode and since they haven't won the cup since 76' I don't see it changing anytime soon. Would be nice if they would keep some picks and allow the players to develop, just not holding my breath on it.

The Flyers are always going to be a team that spends to the cap and will make trades (picks included) to upgrade areas. Their not a small market team that has to rely on these draft choices. So I understand why their not patient when it comes to there picks. They are always in a win now mode and since they haven't won the cup since 76' I don't see it changing anytime soon. Would be nice if they would keep some picks and allow the players to develop, just not holding my breath on it.
- stveshdy

this win now mode hasn't worked, it's why I keep wondering when they'll try the be patient approach.

this win now mode hasn't worked, it's why I keep wondering when they'll try the be patient approach.
- ob18

When Ed Snider drops dead.

When Ed Snider drops dead.
- Jsaquella

Even then as long as Homer is here that would still continue.

Even then as long as Homer is here that would still continue.
- ob18

I don't fully agree. Holmgren, IMO, would be open to being patient this summer if Snider was not in the picture.

I don't fully agree. Holmgren, IMO, would be open to being patient this summer if Snider was not in the picture.
- Jsaquella

Maybe, maybe not.

When Ed Snider drops dead.
- Jsaquella

I think your right. Thats why the Flyers will continue this approach of "win now"

Maybe, maybe not.
- ob18

I don't think that Richaards or Carter gets traded last summer if Snider was not the Chairman

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- Flyskippy

Look, Bill is the main sorce, of course, but I do respect the other's views. I read their comment every day. they know what they are talking about
- FlyersFirst

Just because one them tells everyone else they are wrong doesn't mean he knows what he is talking. Generally, he is pretty unintelligent.

I don't think that Richaards or Carter gets traded last summer if Snider was not the Chairman
- Jsaquella

I can see him calming down a bit but just not constantly looking for the perfect "big" move.

I can see him calming down a bit but just not constantly looking for the perfect "big" move.
- ob18

Even a lot of that I think is partly driven by Snider's presence. Not that Homer lacks stones, but he knows Ed wants to win now

Even a lot of that I think is partly driven by Snider's presence. Not that Homer lacks stones, but he knows Ed wants to win now
- Jsaquella

Oh I know it's not all Homer.

Even a lot of that I think is partly driven by Snider's presence. Not that Homer lacks stones, but he knows Ed wants to win now
- Jsaquella

Snider is the main factor behind everything. I'm sure he tells Homer what the team needs and then its his job to go out and get it. Homer has his few pieces he likes to add but it seems like Big Daddy Ed lets it be known about the "big fish" he wants to get.

My work blocked hb so I needed an alternative information source. I doubt ill say anything.
- Duran76

hockey buzz has malware as it blew up my work computer

twice

Carle is much better then above average in his passing. He is a very good outlet passer and mover of the puck. As well as supplying consistent offense from the back end. And what Carle definitely excels at is Even Strength play. Carle is a #2 D man who can be paired with a legitimate #1 defenseman. Or play on a 2nd pairing.
- MJL

Yep, him and Kimmo have perfected the 3 foot drop pass at the red line on powerplay rushes that usually result in all momentum being screwed and a scoring chance for the other team. And that's not a knock on the players, but instead the coaching for allowing them to do it.

hockey buzz has malware as it blew up my work computer

twice
- puckhead17

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Saw my Shelley post was deleted. Sorry, OB.

Snider is the main factor behind everything. I'm sure he tells Homer what the team needs and then its his job to go out and get it. Homer has his few pieces he likes to add but it seems like Big Daddy Ed lets it be known about the "big fish" he wants to get.
- stveshdy

Big Daddy wished Richards & Carter all the best

is he going soft?

I'm surprised he didn't say FUC% them all

Big Daddy wished Richards & Carter all the best

is he going soft?

I'm surprised he didn't say FUC% them all
- puckhead17

Snider has a public image to uphold, he would look like an idiot if he bashed those two players, imo.

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- JoeRussomanno

my home Mac is good, just the work computer hates hockey buzz

even after i fried it once, i had to do it again

Snider has a public image to uphold, he would look like an idiot if he bashed those two players, imo.
- stveshdy

your right

still

I'll bet he was grinding his teeth down to the nubs, and maybe still so

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- JoeRussomanno

Matt Berry gave a shout out to 2real one day