I read MAB recovery is going well. I was a big fan of his game and he shouldn't be out of the mix. Will likely start with the phantoms due to the numbers and him needing to get up to speed. I'm really excited to see if he can get back to his game

If all they can get is a 6th round pick I'd rather they try to ride it out and see what happens. A lot of people thought Mark Howe was toast before he came here.
- JoeRussomanno

I hope he gets healthy. I feel bad for the guy. He came back really quick from the torn achilles. That was impressive. I know firsthand what type of rehab that goes with it.

I just think his shoulder is a chronic issue.

Mike Keenan but seriously I'd like to go with some new blood like Dallas Eakins but I think he's taken now anyway
- JoeRussomanno

I keep hearing his name. I don't know much about him as a coach. What exactly has he accomplished?

I read MAB recovery is going well. I was a big fan of his game and he shouldn't be out of the mix. Will likely start with the phantoms due to the numbers and him needing to get up to speed. I'm really excited to see if he can get back to his game
- Just5

He played well. At nothing else a good depth guy to have.

i would survive easily
- Crimsoninja

A pack of angry velociraptors might disagree sir. I would take my chances on the island though.

Mike Keenan but seriously I'd like to go with some new blood like Dallas Eakins but I think he's taken now anyway
- JoeRussomanno

Someone mentioned his impressive press conference. Eakins stated the systems they play will vary due to the opponent. I liked that answer. Sounds like chip Kelly on ice. Not that he's done anything. But the guy seems adaptable and that's what I want in my coach. Not someone that lives and dies playing one type of hockey.

ballard clearly didn't fit in VAN. ballard was a physical puck mover in previous stops. streit is clearly a declining asset, but homer's left grasping to make up for past mistakes on d.
- isaiah520

No Holmgren is trying to add players to make the team better. If Pronger didn't suffer a freak injury to end his career, doubtful that Streit is even traded for. But that injury seems to be ignored. Unless you want to blame Holmgren for that. Clearly if either player is declining, it's Ballard. 4.2M for a 15 minute a night player? No thanks. I'm still looking for you to make a case that Ballard is the better value.

I read MAB recovery is going well. I was a big fan of his game and he shouldn't be out of the mix. Will likely start with the phantoms due to the numbers and him needing to get up to speed. I'm really excited to see if he can get back to his game
- Just5

He'll need to clear Waivers to be sent to the Phantoms.

Someone mentioned his impressive press conference. Eakins stated the systems they play will vary due to the opponent. I liked that answer. Sounds like chip Kelly on ice. Not that he's done anything. But the guy seems adaptable and that's what I want in my coach. Not someone that lives and dies playing one type of hockey.
- Just5

Chip is the man.

Someone mentioned his impressive press conference. Eakins stated the systems they play will vary due to the opponent. I liked that answer. Sounds like chip Kelly on ice. Not that he's done anything. But the guy seems adaptable and that's what I want in my coach. Not someone that lives and dies playing one type of hockey.
- Just5

He might become a great coach. Who knows. At some point a guy has to get a chance.

I would rather have Laviolette. The fact people were calling for Terry Murray to replace Laviolette was comical.

Someone mentioned his impressive press conference. Eakins stated the systems they play will vary due to the opponent. I liked that answer. Sounds like chip Kelly on ice. Not that he's done anything. But the guy seems adaptable and that's what I want in my coach. Not someone that lives and dies playing one type of hockey.
- Just5

Agree 100%

He might become a great coach. Who knows. At some point a guy has to get a chance.

I would rather have Laviolette. The fact people were calling for Terry Murray to replace Laviolette was comical.
- PLindbergh31

And why exactly was that comical?

I keep hearing his name. I don't know much about him as a coach. What exactly has he accomplished?
- PLindbergh31

Eh he's coaching the oilers now. But you can always google him

Chip is the man.
- stveshdy

Giants are forfeiting both games to the Eagles this year.

He might become a great coach. Who knows. At some point a guy has to get a chance.

I would rather have Laviolette. The fact people were calling for Terry Murray to replace Laviolette was comical.
- PLindbergh31

Terry Murray got fired for way less than what laviolette has done.

Giants are forfeiting both games to the Eagles this year.
- PLindbergh31

Smart decision. Right now Eli is throwing passes to Tom the park ranger at WR.

He'll need to clear Waivers to be sent to the Phantoms.
- MJL

He can't start on the phantoms. He has to clear waivers at start of season?

Terry Murray got fired for way less than what laviolette has done.
- JoeRussomanno

Murray has been fired everywhere he's been. How did the Phantoms do under Murray's tutelage last year?

Smart decision. Right now Eli is throwing passes to Tom the park ranger at WR.
- stveshdy

Cruz and Nicks will be in Camp. 2 absolute studs.

Murray has been fired everywhere he's been. How did the Phantoms do under Murray's tutelage last year?
- PLindbergh31

About the same as Laviolette did with the Flyers...and most of Murray's good players were called up to Philly during the season.

Oh, and Laviolette resigned form the Isles and Carolina? that's good to know that he's never been fired.

Cruz and Nicks will be in Camp. 2 absolute studs.
- PLindbergh31

Will see. They are looking for Mark Streit type coin, possibly more.

Murray has been fired everywhere he's been. How did the Phantoms do under Murray's tutelage last year?
- PLindbergh31

Pretty much every Coach has been fired everywhere he's been. Let's put the Phantoms in context. What was the talent level like on the team? If you're going to assess Murray properly as the Phantoms Coach. It is how did he improve and teach the young players the right way to play. Not by wins and losses.

No Holmgren is trying to add players to make the team better. If Pronger didn't suffer a freak injury to end his career, doubtful that Streit is even traded for. But that injury seems to be ignored. Unless you want to blame Holmgren for that. Clearly if either player is declining, it's Ballard. 4.2M for a 15 minute a night player? No thanks. I'm still looking for you to make a case that Ballard is the better value.
- MJL

ballard is getting bought out most likely according to several sources and my evaluation is based on that.

Will see. They are looking for Mark Streit type coin, possibly more.
- stveshdy

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=674295


Nothing finalized as of this

He can't start on the phantoms. He has to clear waivers at start of season?
- Just5

Yes, he has to clear Waivers to be sent down to start the Season with the Phantoms.