Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: AHL assignments, Phantoms, Arena Fever

That arena in Croatia is amazing.....wish I could attend the games.....the atmosphere blows away anything the NHL could do for a winter classic.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: AHL assignments, Phantoms, Arena Fever
- bmeltzer

Should have just kept the Phantoms, Spectrum and had them play in Philly.

Should have just kept the Phantoms, Spectrum and had them play in Philly.
- Jsaquella

In my opinion it was time for the spectrum to go. But yes, the Phantoms should have definitely stayed in Philly, or at least close to it.

As someone who has never been able to afford to go to many Flyers games I found myself at a lot of Phantoms games.

Can someone please explain how Couturier would be eligible to play in the AHL? I thought the player had to be 20 years old if he came from Juniors.

Can someone please explain how Couturier would be eligible to play in the AHL? I thought the player had to be 20 years old if he came from Juniors.
- Quetzalcoatl

He'll be 20 before Dec. 31 of this calendar year (that's the cut-off).

He'll be 20 before Dec. 31 of this calendar year (that's the cut-off).
- bradleyc4

Thanks.

Colaiacovo to the Red Wings on a 2-year deal.

Woot Woot, it's lock out Friday.

Good Stuff Bill...with then tearing down the Spectrum, we have a longer drive to see some hockey. Bummer!!!

anyone know if the xfinity live center (the reason they tore down the spectrum) shows the phantoms games?

anyone know if the xfinity live center (the reason they tore down the spectrum) shows the phantoms games?
- JoeRussomanno

not me...maybe check the ahl web site or the phantoms page to see if they broadcast the games

anyone know if the xfinity live center (the reason they tore down the spectrum) shows the phantoms games?
- JoeRussomanno

let the Phantoms play at Citizens Bank for a season...no JBo yet?

Bill,

You probably have this planned for a blog but if you could post an update in the coming weeks on where flyers players will be playing come lockout and where we might be able to view the games that would be great.

Thanks
J

Bill,

You probably have this planned for a blog but if you could post an update in the coming weeks on where flyers players will be playing come lockout and where we might be able to view the games that would be great.

Thanks
J
- nin9999

Bill already did this about 10 days ago or so.... Click on the Flyers Logo on the top of this page and you should be able to see it.

let the Phantoms play at Citizens Bank for a season...no JBo yet?
- vejim

Can't play a full season of Hockey on an outdoor rink.

Can't play a full season of Hockey on an outdoor rink.
- MJL

Solution: Build an outdoor roller rink

Can someone please explain how Couturier would be eligible to play in the AHL? I thought the player had to be 20 years old if he came from Juniors.
- Quetzalcoatl

Would that rule even still apply after the CBA expires?

Would that rule even still apply after the CBA expires?
- UIF

It's an AHL rule I believe. Which has nothing to do with the NHL CBA.

It's an AHL rule I believe. Which has nothing to do with the NHL CBA.
- MJL

Ah, didn't know that. I was hoping the Isles would be able to get Strome and Reinhart in the AHL if these negotiations drag on for much longer. So much for silver linings in the lockout!

Ah, didn't know that. I was hoping the Isles would be able to get Strome and Reinhart in the AHL if these negotiations drag on for much longer. So much for silver linings in the lockout!
- UIF

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- BulliesPhan87

Didn't even realize. Nice catch.

Bill already did this about 10 days ago or so.... Click on the Flyers Logo on the top of this page and you should be able to see it.
- Flyers_1488

I read that, im talking about an update and also where you can 'watch' those games. That blog http://www.hockeybuzz.com...--Cousins-Update/45/46452 just covered where players might go.

J

I read that, im talking about an update and also where you can 'watch' those games. That blog http://www.hockeybuzz.com...--Cousins-Update/45/46452 just covered where players might go.

J
- nin9999

I will post those on their respective game days.

It's an AHL rule I believe. Which has nothing to do with the NHL CBA.
- MJL

It's actually part of the now-expired NHL-CHL agreement. However, the AHL has said it would continue to operate under that rule until a new NHL-CHL agreement is reached.

Ahhhh... an off season that keeps on giving. I can't wait for the next post on this thread so I'm going to meander over to another site to make sure there are still people alive in this world.