Bill Meltzer: Flyers vs. Capitals Rookies Game, Camp Updates, Forsberg Night, and More

Bill is there any chance at all that rinaldo starts the year as 13th forward or in AHL?

Bill is there any chance at all that rinaldo starts the year as 13th forward or in AHL?
- AGL_91

Virtually zero chance of the AHL. Slim chance he's not in the opening night lineup on the fourth line.

How crazy would it have been if Forsberg accepted that contract late in the 2010 season? Wonder what would be the effects of the contract, considering Forsberg was ineligible for the playoffs.

Wish I could go to the Rookie game today! Too many work things today, unfortunately, that could not be moved. I went to the one a few years ago with BSchenn and Couturier and it was fun....

That game Forsberg had against Buffalo is one of my favorite Flyers games that I ever attended.

Fly Eagles Fly

Assuming the line up remains for the rookie game, the Leier - Laughton - Aube-Kubel line could be fun to watch.

Oh it's good have a prospect pool.

Great piece on Forsberg, Bill! One of my favorite players of all time and a guy I got to grow up watching and emulating. It's really an awesome thing that both Lindros and Forsberg got to dominate in the Orange and Black. I think we take it for granted that we got to watch such outstanding players up close.

I am guessing the top line will be a legit line for the phantoms. I wonder if they keep Laughton and Leier together. That could be a good 3rd NHL. Line for years to come

Nice insight on Fazleev. It's great that he's wanting to learn all the positions and be a versatile guy.

Virtually zero chance of the AHL. Slim chance he's not in the opening night lineup on the fourth line.
- bmeltzer

The only chance I see is if Laughton tears it up in camp and makes it impossible for the Flyers to keep him out of the top 12. In that case the 4th line could Raffl, Laughton, and PEB.

The only chance I see is if Laughton tears it up in camp and makes it impossible for the Flyers to keep him out of the top 12. In the case the 4th line could Raffl, Laughton, and PEB.
- Feanor

but that is also assuming that PEB makes the roster out of camp as well...

I can't envision the Flyers keeping Laughton out of the lineup. I expect them to throw him in much like they did with Gagne, Richards, Carter etc...

but that is also assuming that PEB makes the roster out of camp as well...
- jak521

True, but I don't think they brought a 29 year old over here to play in the AHL.

The only chance I see is if Laughton tears it up in camp and makes it impossible for the Flyers to keep him out of the top 12. In that case the 4th line could Raffl, Laughton, and PEB.
- Feanor

Raffl-Laughton-Rinaldo

The only chance I see is if Laughton tears it up in camp and makes it impossible for the Flyers to keep him out of the top 12. In that case the 4th line could Raffl, Laughton, and PEB.
- Feanor

True, but I don't think they brought a 29 year old over here to play in the AHL.
- Feanor

Why not? He has not NHL experience.

Assuming the line up remains for the rookie game, the Leier - Laughton - Aube-Kubel line could be fun to watch.

Oh it's good have a prospect pool.
- PhiFaninEdm

Very excited to see Straka-Alderson play as well. Berube says they have good speed. We need speed. (and Alderson has grit which we REALLY need- because I have never mentioned that on here before )

Why not? He has not NHL experience.
- Streit2ThePoint

To be honest, I'm not really interested in having the exact same discussions we had last September about how Raffl will need months in the AHL because the transition from big ice/European hockey to small ice/NHL is so difficult. All the arguments are the same, the only difference is that PEB is an older, more accomplished player than Raffl was.

To be honest, I'm not really interested in having the exact same discussions we had last September about how Raffl will need months in the AHL because the transition from big ice/European hockey to small ice/NHL is so difficult. All the arguments are the same, the only difference is that PEB is an older, more accomplished player than Raffl was.
- Feanor

I understand. I'm saying that just because he is older doesn't mean that he is a lock for the Flyers lineup. If he doesn't impress in camp then he's bound for the Phantoms IMO.

Trust me I'd rather roll the dice with PEB than Rinaldo.

I am just glad to watch some hockey today. Wonder if anyone will drop the gloves. And Morin looks huge with the added muscle. Ghostisbere must love having him as a partner. Mess with Ghostisbere and get the Monster Morin

Flyers 5 years from now:

FREE AGENT - Giroux - Voracek
Simmonds - Couturier - Aube-Kubel
DRAFT PICK - Laughton - Read
Bellemare - Cousins - Raffl

ACQUISITION - Coburn
Gostisbehere - Morin
Hagg - Sanheim

Mason
Stolarz

I call no BOB RYAB

EDIT: Added Sanheim

Flyers 5 years from now:

FREE AGENT - Giroux - Voracek
Simmonds - Couturier - Aube-Kubel
DRAFT PICK - Laughton - Read
Bellemare - Cousins - Raffl

ACQUISITION - Coburn
Gostisbehere - Morin
Hagg - FREE AGENT

Mason
Stolarz

I call no BOB RYAB
- NickTheKid87

Sanheim will be part of the defense corps by then.

Assuming the line up remains for the rookie game, the Leier - Laughton - Aube-Kubel line could be fun to watch.

Oh it's good have a prospect pool.
- PhiFaninEdm

A prospect pool full of third liners and maybe a scoring forward. The good thing about the Flyers farm is depth, the bad is the lack of any top tier prospects.

Sanheim will be part of the defense corps by then.
- bmeltzer

I knew I was forgetting somebody! Good looking out Bill.