I think people have parlayed things from the tournament into talking points.

Giving Schenn the proper linemates has been a topic of discussion well before the tournament.

Moving Read up into more of a scoring role has been discussed as well.

I don't think the anyone believes the Flyers are going to be able to give Schenn a winger like Nathan McKinnon.
- PhillySportsGuy

The thing is, Schenn need to show he can be consistent, or at least more consistent. Hopefully they can move VL out, maybe get a good winger in FA or trade and get not only Schenn good, consistent wingers, but also do the same for Couturier.

Giving Schenn the proper linemates has been a topic of discussion well before the tournament.


- PhillySportsGuy

Very simple, you start with Voracek.

Very simple, you start with Voracek.
- mochoson

That shouldn't be discounted at all. Much as I like Giroux & Voracek, it's not written in stone that they have to play together.

EDIT: Honestly, if they can't move Lecavalier this summer, play him on Giroux's RW.

The thing is, Schenn need to show he can be consistent, or at least more consistent. Hopefully they can move VL out, maybe get a good winger in FA or trade and get not only Schenn good, consistent wingers, but also do the same for Couturier.
- Jsaquella

?-Giroux-Simmonds
?-Schenn-Voracek
?-Couturier-Read

Analysis: Our LW depth sucks

?-Giroux-Simmonds
?-Schenn-Voracek
?-Couturier-Read

Analysis: Our LW depth sucks
- mochoson

I think you could plug Hartnell with Schenn & Voracek and be solid. Also, if they can't move Vinny, he can be tried as Giroux's RW

That shouldn't be discounted at all. Much as I like Giroux & Voracek, it's not written in stone that they have to play together.

EDIT: Honestly, if they can't move Lecavalier this summer, play him on Giroux's RW.
- Jsaquella

We weren't the best 5v5 team.

If Giroux and Voracek are our two most talented forwards, I don't see why having them on the same line moving forward makes any sort of sense. Let them work their magic on the power play.

But 5v5? Were shooting ourselves in the foot by having them on the ice together. They are both excellent at making the players around them better.

?-Giroux-Simmonds
?-Schenn-Voracek
?-Couturier-Read

Analysis: Our LW depth sucks
- mochoson

I'd absolutely do that.

We weren't the best 5v5 team.

If Giroux and Voracek are our two most talented forwards, I don't see why having them on the same line moving forward makes any sort of sense. Let them work their magic on the power play.

But 5v5? Were shooting ourselves in the foot by having them on the ice together. They are both excellent at making the players around them better.
- mochoson

The logic is as sound as a pound. Really is. Spread the two most dynamic guys around who can drive play and re-unite them late when a goal is needed and on the PP...

I'm checking www.flyers.com/careers I want you running a PP or something.

I don't understand this need of worry to get Schenn "proper" wingers to play with. I feel the Flyers still need to find a balance as a whole. No disrespect to Voracek and Hartnell but Giroux doesn't nearly have the support Getzlaf has with Perry of Crosby if he needs Malkin, Neal or Kunitz. I think we should worry about getting our captain to that next level.
- SuperSchennBros

kunitz for voracek?

kunitz for voracek?
- stayinthefnnet

No. Shut it.

The thing is, Schenn need to show he can be consistent, or at least more consistent. Hopefully they can move VL out, maybe get a good winger in FA or trade and get not only Schenn good, consistent wingers, but also do the same for Couturier.
- Jsaquella

Exactly; the Flyers are only helped by having Schenn and Couturier be more consistent.

It shouldn't be a case where we throw two of the youngest players on the roster to the wolves every season, trying to carry guys. It would be nice to give them the kind of players who help them be better.

kunitz for voracek?
- stayinthefnnet

The logic is as sound as a pound. Really is. Spread the two most dynamic guys around who can drive play and re-unite them late when a goal is needed and on the PP...

I'm checking www.flyers.com/careers I want you running a PP or something.
- Jsaquella

Thanks bud. btw if anyone wants a good laugh, I just got banned for posting this in Ek's most recent blog.

"- Eklund


Your not even good at making this poop up anymore bud"

I guess Marc Andre Fleury to the Sharks is the real deal, huh?

No. Shut it.
- Jsaquella

i wouldnt do that if you were you guys either. its my point.

giroux, by essence of voracek, has better linemates than crosby. crosby does not play with neal, and other than doubling down with crosby and malkin on the same line, he doesnt really play with him either.

so this notion that giroux needs support "like crosby" is misplaced. he already has better guys.

Giroux-Couturier-Read
Schenn-Lecavlier-Voracek
Hartnell-Laughton-RaffL
Rinaldo-(Free Agent)-Hall/Akeson

Boom. That just (frank)ing happened.

I think you could plug Hartnell with Schenn & Voracek and be solid. Also, if they can't move Vinny, he can be tried as Giroux's RW
- Jsaquella

I do believe that if Vinny's back, they're gonna have to try something like that, early on.

It's the only thing they have left to try, and maybe if you have Raffl or someone else who can skate and is defensively responsible on the LW...hell. They might have to try something like that and really mean it.

I do believe that if Vinny's back, they're gonna have to try something like that, early on.

It's the only thing they have left to try, and maybe if you have Raffl or someone else who can skate and is defensively responsible on the LW...hell. They might have to try something like that and really mean it.
- AllInForFlyers

I hear you, but I really, really dont like Lecavlier on the wing. Way to slow. If someone's being forced to the wing, I think it's gotta be Schenn.

I hear you, but I really, really dont like Lecavlier on the wing. Way to slow. If someone's being forced to the wing, I think it's gotta be Schenn.
- njhockey27

This is the problem we've had all year; four centers for three slots. I'd rather the younger player get the opportunity, but the older player has a contract that is going to be tough to move.

Trust me, we've tried to figure out everything/anything to make this work.

Corey Pronman ‏@coreypronman 53s

B/c he's great and I dont care RT @Jayslightning79: @coreypronman why you are so high on Fiala? but most of the other lists have him 15-30?

I'm sure there weren't 42 other players chosen before PK in that draft who were better than he was. But only the Flyers are laughable in the book of the fake Flyer fan from N Jersey.
- bodiva88

Corey Pronman ‏@coreypronman 53s

B/c he's great and I dont care RT @Jayslightning79: @coreypronman why you are so high on Fiala? but most of the other lists have him 15-30?
- wilsonecho91

What is RT
Who is Corey Pronman
Who is Fiala
Who is Jayslightning79

What is RT
Who is Corey Pronman
Who is Fiala
Who is Jayslightning79
- Giroux_Is_God

RT = ReTweet

Corey is a writer, cover major junior and has good insight

Fiala is a good prospect, could be in play when Flyers draft

No idea, a guy on twitter that asked Corey a question

What is RT
Who is Corey Pronman
Who is Fiala
Who is Jayslightning79
- Giroux_Is_God

1. retweet
2. "Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus is a hard-working fellow who has gained a solid reputation for his in-depth knowledge of prospects both inside and outside the NHL. His pre-draft rankings are a must-read each June, as are his detailed reviews of each organization that follow in July and August."
3. Kevin Fiala http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsKw6Xnw49c
4. some guy that asked CP a question.

RT = ReTweet

Corey is a writer, cover major junior and has good insight

Fiala is a good prospect, could be in play when Flyers draft

No idea, a guy on twitter that asked Corey a question
- Jsaquella

Ah very good then!

Tis the season I start to do homework on the kids in the draft....

...after my school homework of course....

1. retweet
2. "Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus is a hard-working fellow who has gained a solid reputation for his in-depth knowledge of prospects both inside and outside the NHL. His pre-draft rankings are a must-read each June, as are his detailed reviews of each organization that follow in July and August."
3. Kevin Fiala http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsKw6Xnw49c
4. some guy that asked CP a question.
- wilsonecho91

"Hard working fellow"