Most think the Flyers are a few tweaks away from contention. There was some debate about the value of Ekblad. Draft ranking from ob. Ethics debate on trading players after signing them long term with a focus on Carter. I'm sure I missed some.

(Edit): And the Flyers hired Gord Murphy and let go Paddock.
- aflyerpower8

Interesting. So is Murphy going to be the defense coach?

- PhillySportsGuy

Interesting. So is Murphy going to be the defense coach?
- Giroux_Is_God

Yeah, sounds like it. Was kind of surprised that they didn't bring in Mark Morris, former Manchester Monarchs coach(under Hextall as Kings AHL team)

The rumor about the pursuit of #1 overall is intriguing and highly unlikely. I wonder if Ghost would be part of the package? If Ekblad is considered at worst a #2 d-man and Morin can be retained, certainly something to think about.

The Schenns, Ghost and #17 for #1. I know the price is absurd, but how many opporutnities do you get to acquire a franchise d-man? Granted, there are no guarantees, but as we have seen a franchise d-man at the NHL is most times not available unless he is in the twilight of his career, or the organization can't afford him.

The rumor about the pursuit of #1 overall is intriguing and highly unlikely. I wonder if Ghost would be part of the package? If Ekblad is considered at worst a #2 d-man and Morin can be retained, certainly something to think about.

The Schenns, Ghost and #17 for #1. I know the price is absurd, but how many opporutnities do you get to acquire a franchise d-man? Granted, there are no guarantees, but as we have seen a franchise d-man at the NHL is most times not available unless he is in the twilight of his career, or the organization can't afford him.
- ravishingone

If I'm adding Gostisbehere, I'd like a prospect back or at least another pick.

I'm still waiting for Crims top 20, so I can poop on it.
- PhillySportsGuy

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Yeah, sounds like it. Was kind of surprised that they didn't bring in Mark Morris, former Manchester Monarchs coach(under Hextall as Kings AHL team)
- Jsaquella

Hey- maybe it'll have some impact. All things considered, a pretty minor move though

Wth is an associate head coach? John Stevens just got promoted to that in LA.

- Giroux_Is_God

Hey- maybe it'll have some impact. All things considered, a pretty minor move though
- Giroux_Is_God

I know he's been an assistant for awhile, don't know a ton about him in that regard. He was a solid, smart player, so maybe that helps.

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- Crimsoninja

Save it. When are we posting? Wednesday?

Wth is an associate head coach? John Stevens just got promoted to that in LA.
- Tomahawk

It's a "When Darryl Retires a year or two, we're handing you the keys to the Rolls Royce, John"

Wth is an associate head coach? John Stevens just got promoted to that in LA.
- Tomahawk

If Sutter is too hungover to coach, Stevens can step in

Save it. When are we posting? Wednesday?
- PhillySportsGuy

i think that's fair

didnt hear that porzingas or whatever the (frank) he's called withdrew

It's a "When Darryl Retires a year or two, we're handing you the keys to the Rolls Royce, John"
- Jsaquella

Does the nature of his role change? Is it like coaching by committee now?

i think that's fair

didnt hear that porzingas or whatever the (frank) he's called withdrew
- Crimsoninja

I liked him.

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Porzingis was concerned he wasn’t ready for NBA. Wanted to keep developing. A likely top 5 pick in 2015 if he progresses.

i think that's fair

didnt hear that porzingas or whatever the (frank) he's called withdrew
- Crimsoninja

top 20 wuts

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OH

- PhillySportsGuy

See this gif is so incredibly amazing that it was merely quoted, bumped, and not actually responded to

Does the nature of his role change? Is it like coaching by committee now?
- Tomahawk

Not sure, but there's been a few rumors that Sutter is looking to retire in a couple years and Stevens is a highly coveted potential head coach. I'm guessing that it's a way of making it clear he's the next guy in LA.

I liked him.

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- PhillySportsGuy

yeah he was gonna be a climber imo

If I'm adding Gostisbehere, I'd like a prospect back or at least another pick.
- Jsaquella

I bring up Ghost because of his family being from FLA, his national exposure in the Frozen Four, and long-term a replacement for Campbell.

I guess my basic premise is if Ekblad is considered a true blue chip defensive prospect, a high price shouldn't be a deterent, especially for this organization. Of course, he better turn out to be Doughty and not become another Bogosian. To your point, what would be a fair draft pick exchanged? A 4th in this year's draft?

See this gif is so incredibly amazing that it was merely quoted, bumped, and not actually responded to
- Giroux_Is_God

I did respond. I don't know where it went. It wasn't even inappropriate.

Wth is an associate head coach? John Stevens just got promoted to that in LA.
- Tomahawk

Maybe it means he is the heir apparent.

I did respond. I don't know where it went. It wasn't even inappropriate.
- PhillySportsGuy

IT RAN AWAY FROM THE AWESOMENESS OF THE GOAT

I bring up Ghost because of his family being from FLA, his national exposure in the Frozen Four, and long-term a replacement for Campbell.

I guess my basic premise is if Ekblad is considered a true blue chip defensive prospect, a high price shouldn't be a deterent, especially for this organization. Of course, he better turn out to be Doughty and not become another Bogosian. To your point, what would be a fair draft pick exchanged? A 4th in this year's draft?
- ravishingone

Rather get a 2nd or 3rd next year. They only have a 1st in 2015.

I'd want a prospect or pick back if I was to include any of Morin, Gostisbehere or Hagg