Bill Meltzer: Phantoms Take Game 3, 5-1; CHL Finals, IIHF Worlds, Alumni Fantasy Camp

How many Czech's has the bearded dumbass taken out yet?

How many Czech's has the bearded dumbass taken out yet?
- hereticpride

The over/under is 5

Hi Bill, isn't Hamilton up 2-1 on SSM? Thought they won game 1 on road and game 3 @home.

The Phantoms should live or die with Lyon from here on out.

The Phantoms should live or die with Lyon from here on out.
- dragonoffrost

Agreed. If he keeps playing this well, they should do whatever it takes to move Neuvirth and let Lyon pair with Elliott next season. Even if they retain half of Neuvirth's final year, the combined cap hit of his 1.25 in dead space and whatever Lyon ends up making will probably be less than Neuvirth's full 2.5 million hit.

I think, at a cost of only 1.25 million for one year, you will find someone to take Neuvirth off your hands, even if the return is only "future considerations"

2) QMJHL Finals: German Rubtsov scored a power play deflection goal and took first-star honors as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan earned a 5-2 home win in Game 3 of their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League final series against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.

Hi Bill, isn't Hamilton up 2-1 on SSM? Thought they won game 1 on road and game 3 @home.
- bgratch

correct

- YuenglingJagr

Hi Bill, isn't Hamilton up 2-1 on SSM? Thought they won game 1 on road and game 3 @home.
- bgratch

Yes. Fixed. Thanks!

Bill. Any thing official on Sanheim

Bill,

Aside from Sanheim, Lyon, Lindblom, and Morin, is there anybody on the Phantoms that you think can realistically compete for an opening-night spot on the roster assuming there are no major shake-ups?

Agreed. If he keeps playing this well, they should do whatever it takes to move Neuvirth and let Lyon pair with Elliott next season. Even if they retain half of Neuvirth's final year, the combined cap hit of his 1.25 in dead space and whatever Lyon ends up making will probably be less than Neuvirth's full 2.5 million hit.

I think, at a cost of only 1.25 million for one year, you will find someone to take Neuvirth off your hands, even if the return is only "future considerations"
- BiggE

By the way if any of you here like roller coasters get to Cedar Point and ride this one.

Agreed. If he keeps playing this well, they should do whatever it takes to move Neuvirth and let Lyon pair with Elliott next season. Even if they retain half of Neuvirth's final year, the combined cap hit of his 1.25 in dead space and whatever Lyon ends up making will probably be less than Neuvirth's full 2.5 million hit.

I think, at a cost of only 1.25 million for one year, you will find someone to take Neuvirth off your hands, even if the return is only "future considerations"
- BiggE

I agree. I am not comfortable in any way with Michael Neuvirth on the team next year. Ideally, I'd like a more proven #1, but if we're sticking with Elliott, I'd be fine with Lyon as the NHL backup.

Bill,

Aside from Sanheim, Lyon, Lindblom, and Morin, is there anybody on the Phantoms that you think can realistically compete for an opening-night spot on the roster assuming there are no major shake-ups?
- jmatchett383

Vecchione and Aube-Kubel have at least outside shots. Myers and Vorobyev will get a look but probably sent back for additional seasoning. Bardreau is a dark horse, as is veteran Corban Knight.

Bill. Any thing official on Sanheim
- scorachek

No, they aren't going to say anything beyond him being out for this series. Circumstantially, I think he might have the same thing Couturier does (torn MCL, 4-to-6 week recovery period) but I don't know it for a fact.

Vecchione and Aube-Kubel have at least outside shots. Myers and Vorobyev will get a look but probably sent back for additional seasoning. Bardreau is a dark horse, as is veteran Corban Knight.
- bmeltzer

Yeah, I was thinking Vecchione as he's the most finished product and probably at least a competent 4C. NAK could probably take Weal's spot if nothing else. I think the D would need at least 2 injuries to start the season for Myers to make the lineup, although I hope I'm proven wrong.

Agreed. If he keeps playing this well, they should do whatever it takes to move Neuvirth and let Lyon pair with Elliott next season. Even if they retain half of Neuvirth's final year, the combined cap hit of his 1.25 in dead space and whatever Lyon ends up making will probably be less than Neuvirth's full 2.5 million hit.

I think, at a cost of only 1.25 million for one year, you will find someone to take Neuvirth off your hands, even if the return is only "future considerations"
- BiggE

It really is a shame about neuvy. I've always liked him and thib k he can steal a game any given might but he can't stay healthy.
I'm very glad to see Lyon playing like this after being sent down. He knows what he needs to do to get back here and he looks like he gets it.
That's the thing with these goalies.... you just never know what they will do. Dubnyk was damn near ran out of this league he played so badly then he is the next messiah for Minnesota and got a huge payday.
Maybe Lyon will coke back and impress us? That can be another good story for the flyers if so

What is the deal with Martel?

What is the deal with Martel?
- nastyflyergirl

I'm thinking he's too small and doesn't outscore his shortcomings?

I'm thinking he's too small and doesn't outscore his shortcomings?
- jmatchett383

He's undersized, and only an average skater at the NHL level. He's skilled, but not skilled enough to overcome the other deficiencies in his game. I don't think he'll ever be an NHL regular.

It really is a shame about neuvy. I've always liked him and thib k he can steal a game any given might but he can't stay healthy.
I'm very glad to see Lyon playing like this after being sent down. He knows what he needs to do to get back here and he looks like he gets it.
That's the thing with these goalies.... you just never know what they will do. Dubnyk was damn near ran out of this league he played so badly then he is the next messiah for Minnesota and got a huge payday.
Maybe Lyon will coke back and impress us? That can be another good story for the flyers if so
- Myfreedomisback

When it comes to pure skill at playing goal, Neuvy is the best of the guys they have at the pro level, but you just can't count on him to stay healthy. Hopefully Lyon continues to play well for the Phantoms and he can be that 1b guy who can start 28-33 games while Elliott starts 49-54 and Hart gets the benefit of a full year in the AHL. Also Lyon will turn 26 in December so it's not like he's some young, immature kid.

Bill,

Aside from Sanheim, Lyon, Lindblom, and Morin, is there anybody on the Phantoms that you think can realistically compete for an opening-night spot on the roster assuming there are no major shake-ups?
- jmatchett383

Vecchione and Aube-Kubel.

He's undersized, and only an average skater at the NHL level.
- BiggE

Martel is very small, but he's a plus skater at any level.