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ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:21 PM ET
I forgot we talked about Fucale, too. Jesus, that was only a few days ago, too, wasn't it?
- Jsaquella


Yes, it's very deep can't really for me just narrow it down to a group I like. Morrissey was one I'd like to see more of I know I asked about Ryan Pulock of Brandon before the season even started & was told he has been very good as a developing d-man since they moved him after stating as a forward bit by the injury bug at times this year but still developing nicely on a bad team
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM ET
Well, if the fans have no patience because the team has no patience because their fans have no patience... who's to blame?
- Flyskippy


I am hoping the fact they sent Laughton down is a sign they are finally understanding they need to develop patience for their prospects.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM ET
Yes, it's very deep can't really for me just narrow it down to a group I like. Morrissey was one I'd like to see more of I know I asked about Ryan Pulock of Brandon before the season even started & was told he has been very good as a developing d-man since they moved him after stating as a forward bit by the injury bug at times this year but still developing nicely on a bad team
- ob18


Maybe the best strategy is to just sit back and see if any of the picks turn out in the future?
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM ET
Michael Leighton
- Jsaquella

Got all of that one.

Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM ET
You think there is a chance in hell the Flyers move up to draft Jones?

Looking around the league the options for top level D are slim. Im not too high on Yandle personally.

- flyer_nutter


It's possible...I'd guess it'd be expensive. When they dealt to get the Pitkanen pick, the draft class wasn't considered as deep as this one.
jstross
Joined: 06.25.2012

Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM ET
Subban is worth even more in a trade at that bargain price. Great job by Montreal in signing him to a team friendly deal. Have to think 5/$23.5 offer sheet would've got it done:

3.5/4/4.5/5/5.5
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM ET
Got all of that one.


- Flyskippy


Funny you picked Chooch, I'm currently snorting lines of adderall
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM ET
It's possible...I'd guess it'd be expensive. When they dealt to get the Pitkanen pick, the draft class wasn't considered as deep as this one.
- Jsaquella

yea but we know how the pitkanen deal turned out
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
It's possible...I'd guess it'd be expensive. When they dealt to get the Pitkanen pick, the draft class wasn't considered as deep as this one.
- Jsaquella


It is the type of draft to me to move up you will have to over pay big time & you can really just sit tight & still end up very happy.

Columbus if they are smart with 3 first rounders can make out like bandits
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
I've watched a few of his games for Union when NBC Sportsnet had College games on. He looks tiny, but seems to be a good skater with a good feel for the game. Definitely has skill.

Rundblad is intriguing. He's bounced around now, but the skill set is still there. My guess is, if it comes down to money in Phoenix-either with the NHL or Jamison owning the team, they'd prefer to move Yandle. I think OEL is their untouchable, but that's at a guess. I haven't watched a ton of Coyotes games this "season"

- Jsaquella


I would agree OEL would pretty much be untouchable or back to would you trade Coots for him. I think it would be wonderful to get a young guy who can learn from Kimmo. I'm not as convinced as I once was that Kimmo will not be playing in the NHL next year. I believe he will probably go year to year like Lidstrom did with the Wings. If we could ever get another really good puck moving d-man, we could get Kimmo to around 18 minutes/ game, he would be terrific and extremely effective going forward.

I really like Mez's game. However, he is a free agent after next year and has had three pretty tough injuries in the last couple of years - shoulder, back, and achilles. Once, I thought he would be part of the future, now I'm not so sure.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
I am hoping the fact they sent Laughton down is a sign they are finally understanding they need to develop patience for their prospects.
- ob18

I think Homer has had the patience - he's just had an owner who doesn't. Now that Bryz has become a heavy burden on the cap for the future, perhaps Homer gets some leeway to do things his way without interference.

(The preceding is pure speculation. Any resemblance to the truth is coincidental.)
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
I am hoping the fact they sent Laughton down is a sign they are finally understanding they need to develop patience for their prospects.
- ob18


You can hope in on hand and crap in t'other and see which one gets filled first

ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
It's possible...I'd guess it'd be expensive. When they dealt to get the Pitkanen pick, the draft class wasn't considered as deep as this one.
- Jsaquella


For kicks another goalie who is on a mediocre team is Spencer Martin of the Mississauga Steelheads but gets pretty good praise
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM ET
Funny you picked Chooch, I'm currently snorting lines of adderall
- Jsaquella

Only other Phillies home run gif that came up was of Rollins, but it wasn't animated.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM ET
You can hope in on hand and crap in t'other and see which one gets filled first


- Jsaquella


Speak the truth
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:28 PM ET
It is the type of draft to me to move up you will have to over pay big time & you can really just sit tight & still end up very happy.

Columbus if they are smart with 3 first rounders can make out like bandits

- ob18


I hope they draft Thomas Hyka
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:29 PM ET
I hope they draft Thomas Hyka
- Jsaquella


Well they have the recently named captain of the Peterborough Petes instead Mathers
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 28 @ 9:30 PM ET
You can hope in on hand and crap in t'other and see which one gets filled first


- Jsaquella

ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 28 @ 9:31 PM ET
I hope they draft Thomas Hyka
- Jsaquella


If you want you can track Sean Day (word is he's he latest to apply for "special exemption" status from the OHL) who will be 2016 NHL draft eligible

http://thehockeyguys.net/...y-a-future-nhl-superstar/
KINGKENZO
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: OMAR COMIN'..Head or Gut?.....Watching regular white people
Joined: 01.10.2008

Jan 28 @ 9:31 PM ET
From what I've noticed & been told it's 60 deep easy of really solid depth & 1st round quality type players.

I also notice this site has a few players ranked higher then ISS who I'd follow before Sports Illustrated for prospects

http://www.isshockey.com/

- ob18

Thanks, OB
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM ET
It's a discussion board. I come here to discuss hockey, among other things, like your spelling issue wile defacing bridges down the shore
- Jsaquella

I hear ya. Not here to be right or wrong just chew the fat and hang out with a bunch of flyer fans. It was bill board not a bridge too btw!
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM ET
I would agree OEL would pretty much be untouchable or back to would you trade Coots for him. I think it would be wonderful to get a young guy who can learn from Kimmo. I'm not as convinced as I once was that Kimmo will not be playing in the NHL next year. I believe he will probably go year to year like Lidstrom did with the Wings. If we could ever get another really good puck moving d-man, we could get Kimmo to around 18 minutes/ game, he would be terrific and extremely effective going forward.

I really like Mez's game. However, he is a free agent after next year and has had three pretty tough injuries in the last couple of years - shoulder, back, and achilles. Once, I thought he would be part of the future, now I'm not so sure.

- ravishingone


I think Kimmo's 50-50. Even if he does return, I try to get him on a one year deal for about half of his current hit, and if he plays well talk to him about an extension mid-season. It would be ideal to slot him as the second pair guy,
and limit his ice time a bit.

The Coyotes are in a weird situation. The ownership is still unsettled, and with the possibility of expansion(Allan Walsh has tweeted it's going to happen) they might not get to move to a great situation anyhow.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM ET
If you want you can track Sean Day (word is he's he latest to apply for "special exemption" status from the OHL) who will be 2016 NHL draft eligible

http://thehockeyguys.net/...y-a-future-nhl-superstar/

- ob18


I'm hoping the only way they have a shot at Day is via trade
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM ET
Welcome to last Friday's MP discussion.
- Flyskippy

How the heck I miss that!?
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 28 @ 9:34 PM ET
I hear ya. Not here to be right or wrong just chew the fat and hang out with a bunch of flyer fans. It was bill board not a bridge too btw!
- JoeRussomanno


If you pay me $50, I'll stand out on the road with an Ozzy tee shirt for like, 15 minutes
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