Ok. Thanks.

I know it's probably off base (especially since I haven't seen him play), but hearing about his strengths makes me think of Tom Wilson. That scares me.
- PhillySportsGuy

I get more of a speedier Johan Franzen or less-talented Landeskog vibe.

He's a sack of monkey dung. He better not be back next year calling Flyers games. No one wants to hear his act anymore.
- PLindbergh31

I don't mind him at all.

I think Markov will get 3 years from someone. He's still a very good all around defenseman. Just has a fairly significant injury history.

I would sign Markov for 2 years in a heartbeat.
- PhillySportsGuy

Danny Markov?

34 games of D Markov > Mr. Game 7!

I don't get the hatred for JJ. I think he does a great job narrating the flow of the game. Sure he's a bit of a homer but what do you really expect as the announcer for an NHL team. At least he's not that clown from Boston.

I don't get the hatred for JJ. I think he does a great job narrating the flow of the game. Sure he's a bit of a homer but what do you really expect as the announcer for an NHL team. At least he's not that clown from Boston.
- JonnyHammerstix

But he said NO ONE wants to hear his act anymore. NO ONE!!!

Streit was a pretty good player in his Montreal days.

You don't like Markov?
- PhillySportsGuy

I think he's a good dman, a quality bridge... but having to go multiple years on another 35+ seems a bit risky... and he won't exactly come cheap.

I'd be more for a stealth Joni signing, or take a gander at potentially high-value additions like Nikitin, Fayne, and Redmond. I'm interested in Brian Connelly for the Phantoms too... he's never gotten a shot despite being pretty darned skilled.

Yeah, none of them address the top-pair, but they could help re-balance the mix, which I think is an easier goal to attain.

Thanks Bill! This is really great stuff.

I wish the Flyers would add speed to their "type" of player.
- ManCity

Adrian can skate, too. Mario is the one with the jet-propelled skates, but the younger Kempe is a good skater; just more of a power skater.

I get more of a speedier Johan Franzen or less-talented Landeskog vibe.
- Tomahawk

Not a bad framework; pretty accurate.

I hate to put statistical numbers on it, since it's a guess. But he has the potential to be respectable goal scorer in the NHL and a top-six forward for sure if he develops as expected.

Kempe is very much a "Flyers style" of player; even more so than his brother (who was drafted by the Flyers but was not signed).
- bmeltzer

I'm kind of leaning towards Kevin Fiala, Jakub Vrana, or David Pastrnak of the ones you listed for the Flyers at 17

I don't get the hatred for JJ. I think he does a great job narrating the flow of the game. Sure he's a bit of a homer but what do you really expect as the announcer for an NHL team. At least he's not that clown from Boston.
- JonnyHammerstix

That guy needs a spit tray

I get more of a speedier Johan Franzen or less-talented Landeskog vibe.
- Tomahawk

I think the Tom Wilson comparable in this draft would be Nick Ritchie.

I think he's a good dman, a quality bridge... but having to go multiple years on another 35+ seems a bit risky... and he won't exactly come cheap.

I'd be more for a stealth Joni signing, or take a gander at potentially high-value additions like Nikitin, Fayne, and Redmond. I'm interested in Brian Connelly for the Phantoms too... he's never gotten a shot despite being pretty darned skilled.

Yeah, none of them address the top-pair, but they could help re-balance the mix, which I think is an easier goal to attain.
- Tomahawk

I think 2 years on Markov would be good value. Even if it costs close to $7M. He was used at Montreal's #1 defenseman most of the year. You can argue about who is really the best on that team, but Markov was, by far, the most consistent.

Adrian can skate, too. Mario is the one with the jet-propelled skates, but the younger Kempe is a good skater; just more of a power skater.
- bmeltzer

It's funny that Mario came along when the speed protocols were setting in, and now Adrian is coming in right as the mobile-heavies are du jour... and he'll be in the Flyers' wheelhouse.

I get more of a speedier Johan Franzen or less-talented Landeskog vibe.
- Tomahawk

A faster Franzen would be a very good player

Idiot on devils blog has with the 30th pick the devils taking kapenen. I mean come on, really! Like there's any chance in hell he'll be there at 30

I think the Tom Wilson comparable in this draft would be Nick Ritchie.
- ob18

I thought he was someone with a great shot?

Idiot on devils blog has with the 30th pick the devils taking kapenen. I mean come on, really! Like there's any chance in hell he'll be there at 30
- Sms401

He shouldn't probably get past the 15th

I thought he was someone with a great shot?
- PhillySportsGuy

His shot right now is all over the place, but it can be decent.

I think the Tom Wilson comparable in this draft would be Nick Ritchie.
- ob18

"Ritchie is a prototypical power forward with an impressive blend of size, skill and strength. He skates well for a big player and has agile feet. He bulls his way around the ice and has an impressive, erratic shot."


DO NOT WANT

"Ritchie is a prototypical power forward with an impressive blend of size, skill and strength. He skates well for a big player and has agile feet. He bulls his way around the ice and has an impressive, erratic shot."


DO NOT WANT
- Tomahawk

I'd take him, but he isn't likely to get out of the top 10. Watched a decent amount of him this year.

http://thehockeywriters.c...ritchie-prospect-profile/

"Ritchie is a prototypical power forward with an impressive blend of size, skill and strength. He skates well for a big player and has agile feet. He bulls his way around the ice and has an impressive, erratic shot."


DO NOT WANT
- Tomahawk

This makes me think of the Happy Gilmore hockey tryout in the beginning of that movie.

Idiot on devils blog has with the 30th pick the devils taking kapenen. I mean come on, really! Like there's any chance in hell he'll be there at 30
- Sms401

Apparently his stock is really taking a dive... disappointing season w/ Kalpa and a brutal U18.... maybe not all the way to 30, but he might drop a bit.

Apparently his stock is really taking a dive... disappointing season w/ Kalpa and a brutal U18.... maybe not all the way to 30, but he might drop a bit.
- Tomahawk

Conflicting reports on him but he fell to the 2nd half it'd be a shock

I'm hoping if fleury drops to the 12-14 range Philly tries to trade up to take him.

I'm hoping if fleury drops to the 12-14 range Philly tries to trade up to take him.
- Sms401

I'd take him in a minute but they need more picks not less.