I really hope Pronger decides to take Morin under his wing and really helps this kid in development as much as he can...I think the kid is gonna be a great pick.

Sarah Baicker ‏@sbaickerCSN 3m

Interesting stuff from La Presse -- the Canadiens apparently wanted the Flyers' 11th pick ... to pick Morin.
- Jsaquella

I'm sure Holmgren has some irons in the fire.
- Jsaquella

Perhaps, I keep hoping with alltgat offensive talent left in the draft and Nashville talking Jones, maybe Weber......too expensive. But man. Him and Kimmo would be outrageous

They have a bunch of defensemen drafted from last season, too.

Took four and traded for another.
- Jsaquella

Out of Goestibehere, Alt, Morin, Hagg and Lauridsen -- with Lauridsen obviously already having some experience, along with Manning and Konan, I personally believe that if you get two NHLers out of that, along with Erik Gustafsson who should be ready to play, that's no better or worse odds than other NHL teams.

They don't need them immediately, and depending on how this season goes, the Flyers will have a better feel for if they want to cash in one of the centers in a deal for additional help.

Perhaps, I keep hoping with alltgat offensive talent left in the draft and Nashville talking Jones, maybe Weber......too expensive. But man. Him and Kimmo would be outrageous
- Deasr1

yea i bet nashville was pissed to see jones there they have 0 offense 0!!!

Perhaps, I keep hoping with alltgat offensive talent left in the draft and Nashville talking Jones, maybe Weber......too expensive. But man. Him and Kimmo would be outrageous
- Deasr1

Ya plus we now have 2 defensive prospects that have the potential to be top-pairing guys. If you consider LSchenn a top pairing shutdown guy, then in a few years we don't really have room for a guy like Weber in the big picture. I think we just need more stopgaps like Streit to play until guys like Morin and Hagg are NHL ready in a few years.

Flyers seventh rounder Drake is 6'4" 155 lbs.

How is that even possible?

Just hope the flyers dont f*ck with these kids and rush them in. Hagg seems pretty grounded from his quotes, knows he needs to work on consistency.

I've calmed down, Morin is growing on me I guess.

The 3rd round pick is the flyers just being the flyers.
- Just5

i feel like the project picks (morin, 2 high schoolers) indicate more of a long-term approach here, but who knows

Out of Goestibehere, Alt, Morin, Hagg and Lauridsen -- with Lauridsen obviously already having some experience, along with Manning and Konan, I personally believe that if you get two NHLers out of that, along with Erik Gustafsson who should be ready to play, that's no better or worse odds than other NHL teams.

They don't need them immediately, and depending on how this season goes, the Flyers will have a better feel for if they want to cash in one of the centers in a deal for additional help.
- AllInForFlyers

Despite the draft just happening today I see at least all three of these guys being able to make the permanent move to the NHL. Whether they become serious impact guys remains to be seen at this point.

Flyers seventh rounder Drake is 6'4" 155 lbs.

How is that even possible?
- Just5

it's not as rare as you think. for kids that age, at least

Flyers seventh rounder Drake is 6'4" 155 lbs.

How is that even possible?
- Just5

no one fed him?

Flyers seventh rounder Drake is 6'4" 155 lbs.

How is that even possible?
- Just5

Maybe he only has 1 leg?

i feel like the project picks (morin, 2 high schoolers) indicate more of a long-term approach here, but who knows
- FlyerMike18

Didn't Homer say in a press conference that they need to take more priority in giving their Dmen enough time to develop? That's a positive sign.

Despite the draft just happening today I see at least all three of these guys being able to make the permanent move to the NHL. Whether they become serious impact guys remains to be seen at this point.
- JAKEw1234

There's really no reason for those three guys not to make it, with proper development time -- they all have NHL frames, skating ability. Like everybody else, I'm sure, I watched the Samuel Morin video. He can turn, move his feet.

I don't believe in thinking negatively, but really, there's no good reason to believe that Alt, Morin and Hagg won't make it, at some point. I'm patient.

What's next in the NHL schedule? What do we have to look forward to?

What's next in the NHL schedule? What do we have to look forward to?
- coffee junkie

friday free agency

Out of Goestibehere, Alt, Morin, Hagg and Lauridsen -- with Lauridsen obviously already having some experience, along with Manning and Konan, I personally believe that if you get two NHLers out of that, along with Erik Gustafsson who should be ready to play, that's no better or worse odds than other NHL teams.

They don't need them immediately, and depending on how this season goes, the Flyers will have a better feel for if they want to cash in one of the centers in a deal for additional help.
- AllInForFlyers

Agreed, im a bit more realistic and take Manning and Konan out. But still that leaves, Alt, Morin, Hagg, Gus, Ghost, and Ollie, hope half of them pan out as more than just fringe AHL/6/7 dmen in the NHL and you've done pretty well, not taking into account someone will be brought in via trade or free agency. This thought is also why i kinda want Coburn to stick around till Kimmo age's or so, every blue line needs an old wiley vet around playing in the back line and i hope it's him once Kimmo is gone and Streit is. It's amazing to think Coby is the longest serving member of this team, the guy is still only 28. If he can maintain his physical abilities i'd like him to be that veteran presence for the other guys and no reason to think he can't do that. He's a respected guy, who up until this season had been a guy who you could plug in for 80+ games each season.

There's really no reason for those three guys not to make it, with proper development time -- they all have NHL frames, skating ability. Like everybody else, I'm sure, I watched the Samuel Morin video. He can turn, move his feet.

I don't believe in thinking negatively, but really, there's no good reason to believe that Alt, Morin and Hagg won't make it, at some point. I'm patient.
- AllInForFlyers

MY GOD YOU FIGURED OUT THE SECRET TO DEVELOPING DEFENSEMEN! You know too much! Expect Snider to send a hit squad for you

What's next in the NHL schedule? What do we have to look forward to?
- coffee junkie

Free Agent Friday

Just hope the flyers dont f*ck with these kids and rush them in. Hagg seems pretty grounded from his quotes, knows he needs to work on consistency.

I've calmed down, Morin is growing on me I guess.

The 3rd round pick is the flyers just being the flyers.
- Just5

+1

MY GOD YOU FIGURED OUT THE SECRET TO DEVELOPING DEFENSEMEN! You know too much! Expect Snider to send a hit squad for you
- JAKEw1234

snider can throw all the money he wants at m e

Agreed, im a bit more realistic and take Manning and Konan out. But still that leaves, Alt, Morin, Hagg, Gus, Ghost, and Ollie, hope half of them pan out as more than just fringe AHL/6/7 dmen in the NHL and you've done pretty well, not taking into account someone will be brought in via trade or free agency. This thought is also why i kinda want Coburn to stick around till Kimmo age's or so, every blue line needs an old wiley vet around playing in the back line and i hope it's him once Kimmo is gone and Streit is. It's amazing to think Coby is the longest serving member of this team, the guy is still only 28. If he can maintain his physical abilities i'd like him to be that veteran presence for the other guys and no reason to think he can't do that. He's a respected guy, who up until this season had been a guy who you could plug in for 80+ games each season.
- Yosimar89

If Lauri ends up only being a #6 it should fit into our long-term plans

Flyers seventh rounder Drake is 6'4" 155 lbs.

How is that even possible?
- Just5

I read 6'3" 155 then saw 6'4" 170

Maybe he's still growing?

I read 6'3" 155 then saw 6'4" 170

Maybe he's still growing?
- jstross

That's some pretty fast growth, maybe he's taking testosterone supplements?

That's some pretty fast growth, maybe he's taking testosterone supplements?
- JAKEw1234

or 3rd leg