Anyone in the pipeline defensively at the AHL level?
- powerhouse

The only one who would add any puck moving skill is Alt, at least on the Phantoms. Hagg, though, has real potential as an offensive dman.

I agree 100%. I said the other day this team needs a sports psychologist more then a Coach. I think the biggest problems are mental, not physical.
- MJL

From watching them play, I'd say the biggest problem is the players. As Bill said in this blog, it's not that the players don't have good qualities individually, they just don't necessarily fit together successfully. the bottom line is that Holmgren has built a bad team. If the team's biggest problems are mental, I blame Holmgren for bringing in players that don't have the right mental makeup to win.

After 2

Sault Ste. Marie - 3
Oshawa - 3

Laughton has a goal (shorthanded)

After 2

Sault Ste. Marie - 3
Oshawa - 3

Laughton has a goal (shorthanded)
- ob18

Sorry but no one will ever convince me that Laughton would not have been an upgrade over Hall and should be in the NHL.

Sorry but no one will ever convince me that Laughton would not have been an upgrade over Hall and should be in the NHL.
- BiggE

He's probably better but I'd rather he be in juniors that not developing at all with Rosehill, Newbury, & Rinaldo as line mates.

Sorry but no one will ever convince me that Laughton would not have been an upgrade over Hall and should be in the NHL.
- BiggE

Its probably for the better Laughton doesnt burn a year off his ELC for this poop season.

Sorry but no one will ever convince me that Laughton would not have been an upgrade over Hall and should be in the NHL.
- BiggE

it was about the minutes is it better for him to play 5-9 minutes a game in the nhl or 15-25 minutes a game in the ohl he wasn't ahl eligible

He's probably better but I'd rather he be in juniors that not developing at all with Rosehill, Newbury, & Rinaldo as line mates.
- ob18

I suppose, though the way the Flyers are going he'd probably be centering the top line by now

I suppose, though the way the Flyers are going he'd probably be centering the top line by now

- BiggE

I'd guess consider this them finally not rushing a prospect and doing the right thing for him & the team.

I suppose, though the way the Flyers are going he'd probably be centering the top line by now

- BiggE

And Laughton just did a toe drag snap wrist shot for another goal.

From watching them play, I'd say the biggest problem is the players. As Bill said in this blog, it's not that the players don't have good qualities individually, they just don't necessarily fit together successfully. the bottom line is that Holmgren has built a bad team. If the team's biggest problems are mental, I blame Holmgren for bringing in players that don't have the right mental makeup to win.
- Dkos

When I said mental, I was not referring to not having the right mental makeup to win. I was referring to how the team as a whole is lacking confidence, and is pressing. I think that is affecting this team as a whole. I don't personally believe that Holmgren has built a bad team. I believe this team has the personnel to be a playoff team. It needs some pieces if they hope to reach championship level. It also needs it's young players to mature.

Its probably for the better Laughton doesnt burn a year off his ELC for this poop season.
- hereticpride

It's not been a good Season to this point. But think it's going to turn around. Hopefully it will happen before it's too late to make a run for the playoffs.

And Laughton just did a toe drag snap wrist shot for another goal.
- ob18

He just flat out does not belong in Junior Hockey.

He just flat out does not belong in Junior Hockey.
- MJL

Would you prefer him with Rosehill & Rinaldo?

Would you prefer him with Rosehill & Rinaldo?
- ob18

Rosehill is the 13th forward, and shouldn't be playing every game in my opinion. I definitely prefer that Laughon had stayed with the Flyers. And played with any combination of Hall, Rinaldo, Raffle, McGinn. Once the Flyers have a full compliment of players. It's clear to me that Laughton is too good for the League he's playing in. He's dominating younger less mature players.

76ers are in the Wiggens sweepsteaks. the top 3 picks in the 2014 NBA draft are all excellent. They get another 1st round pick if it's outside the top 5. Noel is going to be real good too.
- jstross

They are closer to a championship than any other team in the city. BC who they end up with in the draft will be the best player in the city.

Rosehill is the 13th forward, and shouldn't be playing every game in my opinion. I definitely prefer that Laughon had stayed with the Flyers. And played with any combination of Hall, Rinaldo, Raffle, McGinn. Once the Flyers have a full compliment of players. It's clear to me that Laughton is too good for the League he's playing in. He's dominating younger less mature players.
- MJL

I prefer him with Oshawa then playing on a 4th line or spot 3rd line duty.

When I said mental, I was not referring to not having the right mental makeup to win. I was referring to how the team as a whole is lacking confidence, and is pressing. I think that is affecting this team as a whole. I don't personally believe that Holmgren has built a bad team. I believe this team has the personnel to be a playoff team. It needs some pieces if they hope to reach championship level. It also needs it's young players to mature.
- MJL

How much more losing needs to happen before you consider it a bad team?

How much more losing needs to happen before you consider it a bad team?
- Just5

It's October 20th. The Flyers have played 8 games. There are 74 games left. The regular Season ends sometime in April, which is more then 5 months from now. Not ready to condemn this team and label them a bad team.

It's October 20th. The Flyers have played 8 games. There are 74 games left. The regular Season ends sometime in April, which is more then 5 months from now. Not ready to condemn this team and label them a bad team.
- MJL

oh really 1-8 is good in your book?

It's October 20th. The Flyers have played 8 games. There are 74 games left. The regular Season ends sometime in April, which is more then 5 months from now. Not ready to condemn this team and label them a bad team.
- MJL

You stated facts I was looking for opinion

You stated facts I was looking for opinion
- Just5

I clearly gave an opinion.

You stated facts I was looking for opinion
- Just5

what good teams go like 2-15

It's just absurd that Laughton can't move up to a higher league to further his development. Is he too young? Could he have started with the Phantoms this season?

It's just absurd that Laughton can't move up to a higher league to further his development. Is he too young? Could he have started with the Phantoms this season?
- jstross

No, he is not eligible to play for the Phantoms. He is too young. Just a ridiculous rule. After his Junior Season is over he could come up and play for the Phantoms on an ATO contract. Not positive though.