Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Next Move on D?

Deep thoughts.


And somehow, I'm still worried about what this team will look like at the start of next season.

I would like to trade Slo-burn but unfortunately he had a terrible year and his value is down.

Nice, short and to the point.

Bill with the rumors higher then ever today that Bryz will be bought out what are the chances Flyers go with Mason only and just get a veteran back up? Or do they kick the tires on Loungo when he is bought out? I could see Emery as an option also instead of having to trade assets for the likes of Bernier.

I would like to trade Slo-burn but unfortunately he had a terrible year and his value is down.
- MANXMAN

Really? Coburn is likely the quickest skater the flyers have on the backend...

Mark Streit for $5M per, 4 years. Do it Holmgreen!

id have to think that both the pens and flyers d pairings are going to look pretty different in a years time

Alex Edler

Bryz walks into Homers office after being bought out and does the following...

Bryz walks into Homers office after being bought out and does the following...


- Buzzo

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Next Move on D?
- bmeltzer

I'd prefer they don't move Coburn. If they do, and Meszaros doesn't return to the lineup, then next offseason you'll be hunting for 2 top-6 defenseman again, and that's assuming everyone's healthy.

14/15
Schenn - Gustafsson
Streit - Grossmann
??? - ???

I'd prefer they don't move Coburn. If they do, and Meszaros doesn't return to the lineup, then next offseason you'll be hunting for 2 top-6 defenseman again, and that's assuming everyone's healthy.

14/15
Schenn - Gustafsson
Streit - Grossmann
??? - ???
- jmatchett383

Thats covered when they sign Letang next summer

I still think Dangling Meszaros at the draft to move up to get Valeri Nichushkin is one of the best ideas I've heard.

I still think Dangling Meszaros at the draft to move up to get Valeri Nichushkin is one of the best ideas I've heard.
- flyler

I don't think Meszaros has much trade value.

Thats covered when they sign Letang next summer

- Buzzo

Oh, groovy

I still think Dangling Meszaros at the draft to move up to get Valeri Nichushkin is one of the best ideas I've heard.
- flyler

That wouldn't get you very far.

I'd prefer they don't move Coburn. If they do, and Meszaros doesn't return to the lineup, then next offseason you'll be hunting for 2 top-6 defenseman again, and that's assuming everyone's healthy.

14/15
Schenn - Gustafsson
Streit - Grossmann
??? - ???
- jmatchett383

I'd be more worried about Grossmann's health than Meszaros at this point... Grossmann's in a similiar boat with Bourdon.

I don't think Meszaros has much trade value.
- bradleyc4

What if you package him with duct tape and a staple gun to hold him together?

What if you package him with duct tape and a staple gun to hold him together?
- jmatchett383

its a shame too because i always thought he a had a pretty solid all around game when healthy. hate to see people injured, but im sure glad he hasnt been healthy and crushing it for you guys

I am expecting Homer to go into an all out mad-man-like splash. I hope he does, at least. Hiller and Ryan in a deal?

I really do think both Coburn and Meszaros will be gone. I think at the very least Laughton will be dealt for a young defenseman on the verge of making the NHL like Rundblad and you will draft either Ristolainen or Pollack. One of them will make the NHL team out of camp, or the 6th spot will goto Gervais.

And this extra cap will be used for a Number 2 Center, moving Schenn to LW.

What if you package him with duct tape and a staple gun to hold him together?
- jmatchett383

The staple gun is probably worth more.

The Malkin signing made me think a bit.

If it was 2004 and you had the first pick in the draft knowing what you know now, would you select Malkin or Ovechkin?

I really do think both Coburn and Meszaros will be gone. I think at the very least Laughton will be dealt for a young defenseman on the verge of making the NHL like Rundblad and you will draft either Ristolainen or Pollack. One of them will make the NHL team out of camp, or the 6th spot will goto Gervais.

And this extra cap will be used for a Number 2 Center, moving Schenn to LW.
- youarewrong

Why would the Flyers trade a good, young prospect for a young D prospect like Rundblad? Where does Rundblad fit into the lineup? Isn't the young offensive D spot in the lineup already occupied by Gustafsson? Tough to be considered a contender with two of those guys in your top-6.

The Malkin signing made me think a bit.

If it was 2004 and you had the first pick in the draft knowing what you know now, would you select Malkin or Ovechkin?
- 77rams

Malkin.