Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 3/3/15 vs. CGY

Let's go Flyers!

I'd rather see Manning called up than suffer through a game of Coliacovo trying to play hockey.

I'd rather see Manning called up than suffer through a game of Coliacovo trying to play hockey.
- jmatchett383

What has a better chance to improve our draft position?

What has a better chance to improve our draft position?
- ob18

You're right, I'm sure the ~17,000 fans tonight are hoping to see their favorite team get smoked 18-0. That would make them all happy.

I'd rather see Manning called up than suffer through a game of Coliacovo trying to play hockey.
- jmatchett383

Remember how great people thought this signing was and Manning had a pretty solid game just one night before?

You're right, I'm sure the ~17,000 fans tonight are hoping to see their favorite team get smoked 18-0. That would make them all happy.
- jmatchett383

It was sarcasm, I'd think Carlo gets the first crack. If the Phantoms have a playoff shot they probably won't bring up Manning and hurt those chances.

Besides now you only get 4 call ups for the rest of the year, you don't just waste them if they aren't needed

You're right, I'm sure the ~17,000 fans tonight are hoping to see their favorite team get smoked 18-0. That would make them all happy.
- jmatchett383

Only took 3 comments to get back to the draft position argument.

Only took 3 comments to get back to the draft position argument.
- J35Bacher

That long?

But, the fans!

Only took 3 comments to get back to the draft position argument.
- J35Bacher

All in good humor

Remember how great people thought this signing was and Manning had a pretty solid game just one night before?
- SuperSchennBros

Which signing are you referring to? Coliacovo?

Thanks Bill. That last D pairing has me worried. Colaiacovo hasn't had much ice time this season, and may take a while to warm up. McD hasn't lived up to expectations, and was probably the last big contract the Flyers make for a while.
It will be interesting to see if the Flyers keep Gudas, and if he works out for the team. Even though, he doesn't have Coby's size, at least he has a little bite to him, and doesn't like to give up ice space. Hopefully, he can clear the crease as well. It drives me nuts when the Flyers can't clear the crease, and just watch the other team skate around at will. I'd keep Manning in the background if MacD starts to wilt again.
It will be an interesting game to watch. Either we get blown out, or we have a tight checking game; my prediction.
Mase, stick with it buddy. I don't know if you are 100% yet, but you are a trooper for going in for Zepp when you did. Sorry, about the 30-40 shots against each night.

It was sarcasm, I'd think Carlo gets the first crack. If the Phantoms have a playoff shot they probably won't bring up Manning and hurt those chances.

Besides now you only get 4 call ups for the rest of the year, you don't just waste them if they aren't needed
- ob18

They're currently 9 points out of a playoff spot and have 5 teams to jump over to get the final spot. I don't think it's in their cards this season.

And I'm on the belief that Manning should be called up for the rest of the season as your #6, or at least the 6/7 swing man.

Which signing are you referring to? Coliacovo?
- jmatchett383

Yes

They're currently 9 points out of a playoff spot and have 5 teams to jump over to get the final spot. I don't think it's in their cards this season.

And I'm on the belief that Manning should be called up for the rest of the season as your #6, or at least the 6/7 swing man.
- jmatchett383

If Grossmann will miss more than just tonight, I can see him or somebody being called up but if not I see him staying with the Phantoms for now.

Yes
- SuperSchennBros

My memory may be fuzzy, but I don't think many people thought it was a "great" signing.

If Grossmann will miss more than just tonight, I can see him or somebody being called up but if not I see him staying with the Phantoms for now.
- ob18

I was assuming Grossmann's out for a number of games. Still, I'd rather have him as our #7 over Carlo if Grossmann's healthy.

Thanks Bill. That last D pairing has me worried. Colaiacovo hasn't had much ice time this season, and may take a while to warm up. McD hasn't lived up to expectations, and was probably the last big contract the Flyers make for a while.
It will be interesting to see if the Flyers keep Gudas, and if he works out for the team. Even though, he doesn't have Coby's size, at least he has a little bite to him, and doesn't like to give up ice space. Hopefully, he can clear the crease as well. It drives me nuts when the Flyers can't clear the crease, and just watch the other team skate around at will. I'd keep Manning in the background if MacD starts to wilt again.
It will be an interesting game to watch. Either we get blown out, or we have a tight checking game; my prediction.
Mase, stick with it buddy. I don't know if you are 100% yet, but you are a trooper for going in for Zepp when you did. Sorry, about the 30-40 shots against each night.
- OrangeAndBlack1

Yeah.. that D corps is certainly scary now. Mase may be in for even more shots..her's hoping he feels up to it!

My memory may be fuzzy, but I don't think many people thought it was a "great" signing.
- jmatchett383

not many at all.. in fact, a lot of people thought it was a weird move. Guy hadnt played, was always hurt. It was intriguing, but dont remember anyone even saying it was a good signing let a lone a great one.

Yeah.. that D corps is certainly scary now. Mase may be in for even more shots..her's hoping he feels up to it!
- Hextall271

I have no problem if the Flyers lose, but the team and players should go into every game hoping to win and trying their best. That's all I ask.

Apparently, I'm a bad fan for that.

I was assuming Grossmann's out for a number of games. Still, I'd rather have him as our #7 over Carlo if Grossmann's healthy.
- jmatchett383

I'd be fine with that but they will probably wait till after tonight to see how Grossmann feels before making a move.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 3/3/15 vs. CGY
- bmeltzer

Bill, care to speculate, or should I say, I am interested in knowing what you think the Flyers were trying to do approaching deadline. Were they trying to package Vinny to get him out of here and teams wanted us to eat too much salary? Was Read a bargaining chip? Was anyone inquiring about Umburger (one could only hope)?

Talk to me Bill!

I'd rather see Manning called up than suffer through a game of Coliacovo trying to play hockey.
- jmatchett383

No worries, CC will be injured by the first TV timeout

No worries, CC will be injured by the first TV timeout
- BiggE

You think he makes it that far? I figured he'd pull his groin making coffee or something.

No worries, CC will be injured by the first TV timeout
- BiggE

More like going out for warmups