Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 3/25/17 @ CBJ

Hey Bill,

Was any update given on Rubstov injury and if he's out for a while.....I noticed he didn't play again last night.

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- ob18

Yay, let the march to the 13th pick continue!

Is picking between 9th and 13th is going to make that much of a difference?

Is picking between 9th and 13th is going to make that much of a difference?
- FlyerFan16

Philadelphia Fans need to female dog about something...

Phantoms/pens are a must watch tonight Friedman should be playing. They'll be on fios

It could be an issue if they fall back too far, depending on who you like. The other part of it is lottery odds. Their chances of jumping into the top 3 more than double (13 to 9)

Why is Ryan Muray a healthy scratch? He was a #2 overall pick, which apparently means he's a lock for the HOF.

It could be an issue if they fall back too far, depending on who you like. The other part of it is lottery odds. Their chances of jumping into the top 3 more than double (13 to 9)
- YuenglingJagr

Not ideal. But they have plenty of ammo to move up if they like someone

Isles Pens game was fantastic. Ho Sang getting booed all the time made it even better. Beauvilliers shootout move was so dirty too. Isles were on the bad end of a goalie interference challenge too

Why is Ryan Muray a healthy scratch? He was a #2 overall pick, which apparently means he's a lock for the HOF.
- jmatchett383

Nail Yakupov is better

It could be an issue if they fall back too far, depending on who you like. The other part of it is lottery odds. Their chances of jumping into the top 3 more than double (13 to 9)
- YuenglingJagr

Exactly. Barring a miracle, they aren't going to finish ahead of Toronto, the Isles, or Boston. So, even if they finish strong, they are only going to be rewarded by picking 14th. Not really sure why folks can't seem to understand that ending up in the 9th spot is better than ending up 13th or 14th. Your lottery odds are significantly better, you stand a greater chance of getting a better player and, if you want to move up, it's a lot easier to do with the 9th pick in play, rather than 13 or 14.

Man, you'd think it was rocket science.

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Isles Pens game was fantastic. Ho Sang getting booed all the time made it even better. Beauvilliers shootout move was so dirty too. Isles were on the bad end of a goalie interference challenge too
- YuenglingJagr

I was watching NCAA hockey so didn't see the game but its utterly ridiculous to boo him for wearing #66. idiots

But then people who say well I trust the scouting department to do their job and make a good pick, it would make sense to pick at 9 rather than 13 to give them that many more options to actually make a good pick.

I was watching NCAA hockey so didn't see the game but its utterly ridiculous to boo him for wearing #66. idiots
- nastyflyergirl

Good for ho-sang. I love that he's wearing 66. F anything pens

Good for ho-sang. I love that he's wearing 66. F anything pens
- Just5

On the other hand it would be nice to see them finish strong and some players return to their norms. Would help to provide some promise of a better year next season.

But then people who say well I trust the scouting department to do their job and make a good pick, it would make sense to pick at 9 rather than 13 to give them that many more options to actually make a good pick.
- johm12

I trust the scouting dept who have 2 players who would be considered first round talent in re-drafts as of now (per Bill's opinion who I value) in Myers and Lindblom who were undrafted and 5th round picks respectively. Obviously 9 is better than 13 and honestly as tough as their schedule is it wouldn't surprise me to see them end up drafting 10th

I trust the scouting dept who have 2 players who would be considered first round talent in re-drafts as of now (per Bill's opinion who I value) in Myers and Lindblom who were undrafted and 5th round picks respectively. Obviously 9 is better than 13 and honestly as tough as their schedule is it wouldn't surprise me to see them end up drafting 10th
- nastyflyergirl

Haha but they would've drafted them higher if they expected them to look this good.

I have confidence in the flyers drafting as well, but better picks help

Good for ho-sang. I love that he's wearing 66. F anything pens
- Just5

the next player the Flyers call up should be assigned #66

Another Boston collapse