I just think Meuller has a better skill set to play in the top 6 then raffl. I would rather have Meuller say playing wing with Vinny and Simmonds.]


Schenn - Giroux - Voracek
Meuller - Vinny - Simmonds
- J35Bacher

he did not impress me with the Panthers

It's been 40 minutes and he hasn't gotten it yet
- Streit2ThePoint

You need to wait.

That Vinny line could be a nightmare defensively.
- MBFlyerfan

I don't think it would be any worse then Schenn-Vinny-Simmonds last season.

It wouldn't be a line I put in tough situations and every attempt would be made to shelter them. However, Umberger can handle himself defensively and Akeson would need to prove he can produce offense while playing responsibleor be replaced on that line by someone like Raffl.

That pick is a 2nd rounder in next year's draft, which is being hailed as an insanely deep draft. So why would they rather get a 3rd round pick and later pick?
- jmatchett383

Yeah, supposedly near as deep as 2003... guys that went in the 2nd that year: Bergeron, Weber, Carle, L. Eriksson, Backes, Klein, Howard, Crawford.

he did not impress me with the Panthers
- vejim

Who did, besides Huberdeau?

Just to let you know but any FA still out there have warts. Unless we are getting a wing back in some trade any player looked at in FA right now isn't perfect or has something to question. Still he is young enough to take the chance on and as JMatchett said if he isn't playing in the top 6 then I wouldn't sign him.
- J35Bacher

Do you think that I'm not aware of that? I'd rather stick with what they have.

Yeah, supposedly near as deep as 2003... guys that went in the 2nd that year: Bergeron, Weber, Carle, L. Eriksson, Backes, Klein, Howard, Crawford.


- Tomahawk

Exactly. If you want to get his rights, it's going to need to be a few 3rd+ picks and/or roster players and/or prospects.

- aightwebang17

Schenn on D

Schenn on D
- vejim

Didn't think he was that agile or could turn that fast. But, if you insist...

Do you think that I'm not aware of that? I'd rather stick with what they have.
- MJL

oK. I just don't think they are good enouugh with what is currently there so taking a 1 year flier wouldn't hurt. Worst case is he is mediocore and you move on. Bst case is he plays well and gives you another option next year.

Yeah, supposedly near as deep as 2003... guys that went in the 2nd that year: Bergeron, Weber, Carle, L. Eriksson, Backes, Klein, Howard, Crawford.


- Tomahawk

Your boy Chris butler scored only a two way contract. Was that a steal?

I don't see anything saying poor work ethic.
- J35Bacher

its a scouting report on a Russian player. Its implied! You only take note when is says, "suprisingly enough, has a strong work ethic."

What about trying G out on a wing? Wasn't he drafted as a wing and played wing internationally? With the others having so much difficulty making the switch, why not. BSchenn and VL stay at center where they are comfortable.

G-VL-Jake
Read-Schenn-Simmonds
RJ-Coots-Raffl
Bell-Laughton-Akeson

i've seen a lot of people splitting G and Jake up but that combo on the ice is pretty nasty together. G seems to have the most chemistry with Jake.

Just a thought, You may all bash away

Your boy Chris butler scored only a two way contract. Was that a steal?
- Just5

What does that have to do with the depth of the 2003 NHL draft's second round?

What about trying G out on a wing? Wasn't he drafted as a wing and played wing internationally? With the others having so much difficulty making the switch, why not. BSchenn and VL stay at center where they are comfortable.

G-VL-Jake
Read-Schenn-Simmonds
RJ-Coots-Raffl
Bell-Laughton-Akeson

i've seen a lot of people splitting G and Jake up but that combo on the ice is pretty nasty together. G seems to have the most chemistry with Jake.

Just a thought, You may all bash away
- wtfd103074

No no no. No. He's our best center and just no.

Exactly. If you want to get his rights, it's going to need to be a few 3rd+ picks and/or roster players and/or prospects.
- jmatchett383

Yeah, it would be tough for the Flyers to cobble together some package of picks that would be worth more than #54 in 2015.

Not sure the Hawks could really assume much salary in any deal, either.

Best bet may be prospect for prospect... like Laughton for Hayes, or Hagg for Hayes, something like that.

What about trying G out on a wing? Wasn't he drafted as a wing and played wing internationally? With the others having so much difficulty making the switch, why not. BSchenn and VL stay at center where they are comfortable.

G-VL-Jake
Read-Schenn-Simmonds
RJ-Coots-Raffl
Bell-Laughton-Akeson

i've seen a lot of people splitting G and Jake up but that combo on the ice is pretty nasty together. G seems to have the most chemistry with Jake.

Just a thought, You may all bash away
- wtfd103074

dont think V could keep up with G OR J

Yeah, it would be tough for the Flyers to cobble together some package of picks that would be worth more than #54 in 2015.

Not sure the Hawks could really assume much salary in any deal, either.

Best bet may be prospect for prospect... like Laughton for Hayes, or Hagg for Hayes, something like that.
- Tomahawk

I think the Hawks are just fine with that comp pick

Before I even read blog I must say fuuuuuuuuukkkkkk jr! Really??? Mason isn't the goalie to win a cup? Did he even watch a game this year? Mason is a top 10 goalie in the league. Come on neimi won a cup. Mason better than neimi. Lost tons of respect for jr with this bs!!!!

No no no. No. He's our best center and just no.
- jmatchett383

G is the only center with speed

What about trying G out on a wing? Wasn't he drafted as a wing and played wing internationally? With the others having so much difficulty making the switch, why not. BSchenn and VL stay at center where they are comfortable.

G-VL-Jake
Read-Schenn-Simmonds
RJ-Coots-Raffl
Bell-Laughton-Akeson

i've seen a lot of people splitting G and Jake up but that combo on the ice is pretty nasty together. G seems to have the most chemistry with Jake.

Just a thought, You may all bash away
- wtfd103074

I'm not opposed to moving G to the wing but it has to be one hell of a Center coming in to take over. Vinny is not that guy.

No no no. No. He's our best center and just no.
- jmatchett383

Agreed he is. Just thinking of ways to get the most out guys like VL and Bchenn as neither appear to be going anywhere. G will put up points no matter where he plays.

Agreed he is. Just thinking of ways to get the most out guys like VL and Bchenn as neither appear to be going anywhere. G will put up points no matter where he plays.
- wtfd103074

VL can stay at the #2C spot. Schenn produced similarly at wing or C, so I'd be comfortable moving him to the top LW spot. Just my take.

Agreed he is. Just thinking of ways to get the most out guys like VL and Bchenn as neither appear to be going anywhere. G will put up points no matter where he plays.
- wtfd103074

I believe that B Schenn is only going to get better and VL is only going to get worse. Personally, I would leave VL on the 4th line unless his play warrants a promotion up the depth chart.

Heck no. Kane is not some budding superstar player. He's a very good LW. I'd rather move B Schenn to Giroux's wing and probably get similar production.
- jmatchett383

I don't think Kane is going to be a super star either, but people (not saying you) do seem to forget that Kane and B Schenn are the same age. Kane has a 30 goal season under his belt (albeit many more NHL games than Schenn). I think Kane has the potential to hit 40 goals if he plays with the right center.

Bottom line is what you already said. Asking price is just too high at this point.