Too bad the Flyers are a division rival, because they own picks 14 and 19 and would have been a prime candidate to move back and grab some extra 1st round picks.
- eichiefs9

Flyers are in good shape

they've done some smart things lately

I was just trying to get to the punchline, not make it an accurate description
- eichiefs9

i c.

i don't come here much. just loitering until the draft.

I assume most people won't be able to read the article, but The Athletic's two prospect/draft guys, Pronman and Scott Wheeler, had a "debate" on three prospects that each of them had ranked very differently (Kotaniemi, Bouchard, Farabee) and this little blurb was at the end of one of the sections:

https://theathletic.com/3...-their-prospect-rankings/

Wheeler: It’s always hard to gauge because team lists vary so much, but I think the Blackhawks at No. 8 or the Oilers at No. 10 are probably his most likely landing spots, just because it sounds like the Canucks and the Rangers are going to take a defenseman at No. 7 and No. 9.

(He was talking about Wahlstrom, at that point in time)
- eichiefs9

not saying the players in NYR pipeline are as good but I think they are trying to model the Nashville system and build from the blueline up

Flyers are in good shape

they've done some smart things lately
- jimbro83

And they're only going to get better. Their core is aging but they have a whole new wave of talent coming over the next few years. If Hart turns out to be a solid goaltender, they're going to be a force in the league for quite awhile and I could see them winning a Cup in the next 10 years or so.

Tom Wilson in the playoffs 20 Games - 14 points (5G, 9A)

What do we have to give up for him as a RFA? The TB or BOS #1 ? (26th or 28th pick?)


SOLD!!!
- MiloslavHorava

Wilson's not going anywhere, they love him in Washington. Going from (probable) Cup winner to a rebuilding team?

Too bad the Flyers are a division rival, because they own picks 14 and 19 and would have been a prime candidate to move back and grab some extra 1st round picks.
- eichiefs9

God damn Flyers are gonna be a pain in the ass soon. They have Frost, Hart and Rubstov all on the way. Not to mentioin the young core of Patrick, Sanheim, Konecny and Provorov.

And they're only going to get better. Their core is aging but they have a whole new wave of talent coming over the next few years. If Hart turns out to be a solid goaltender, they're going to be a force in the league for quite awhile and I could see them winning a Cup in the next 10 years or so.
- eichiefs9

Extremely good in the WJC's against Sweden. Made every save look easy. Has a little bit of Price and Holtby in him.

not saying the players in NYR pipeline are as good but I think they are trying to model the Nashville system and build from the blueline up
- mrn22

It's not a bad strategy, but it's one that's kinda predicated on having strong goaltending. Obviously Hank's career is nearing the end, so that's putting a lot of eggs in the Shestyorkin basket.

My own personal opinion, that I'm sure several of you will viciously attack me for, is that Rangers are painfully weak down the middle. Plenty of time to address that need, but it does need to be addressed at some point. Preds neglected it for a long time and weren't truly contenders until they scooped up Johansen.

God damn Flyers are gonna be a pain in the ass soon. They have Frost, Hart and Rubstov all on the way. Not to mentioin the young core of Patrick, Sanheim, Konecny and Provorov.
- tomburton99

I liked it better when the Flyers flat out sucked. They're going to be good.

God damn Flyers are gonna be a pain in the ass soon. They have Frost, Hart and Rubstov all on the way. Not to mentioin the young core of Patrick, Sanheim, Konecny and Provorov.
- tomburton99

and Ghost

and Ghost
- eichiefs9

He's 25. He and Couturier always get me on their age because it seems like they've been around forever.

He's 25. He and Couturier always get me on their age because it seems like they've been around forever.
- tomburton99

I'd still consider him part of that core, but I definitely didn't realize he was 25 already. Couturier I knew was around that age. He does feel like he's been around forever, but he's also been an NHL'er since the year he was drafted.

It's not a bad strategy, but it's one that's kinda predicated on having strong goaltending. Obviously Hank's career is nearing the end, so that's putting a lot of eggs in the Shestyorkin basket.

My own personal opinion, that I'm sure several of you will viciously attack me for, is that Rangers are painfully weak down the middle. Plenty of time to address that need, but it does need to be addressed at some point. Preds neglected it for a long time and weren't truly contenders until they scooped up Johansen.
- eichiefs9

Oh I agree for sure with that

if they can add a Seguin next summer to slot infront of Zib that could change a lot, not to mention how Chytil pans out. could look good in 2 years

Extremely good in the WJC's against Sweden. Made every save look easy. Has a little bit of Price and Holtby in him.
- tomburton99

Yeah no doubt, but goaltenders are such an unbelievable crapshoot that he's as likely to be terrible as he is to be a superstar. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see him bust or win a Vezina at some point.

I'd still consider him part of that core, but I definitely didn't realize he was 25 already. Couturier I knew was around that age. He does feel like he's been around forever, but he's also been an NHL'er since the year he was drafted.
- eichiefs9

Oh he's part of the core for sure. Imgaine of the Flyers didn't go full "Mcilrath" with Morin 2013?

And they're only going to get better. Their core is aging but they have a whole new wave of talent coming over the next few years. If Hart turns out to be a solid goaltender, they're going to be a force in the league for quite awhile and I could see them winning a Cup in the next 10 years or so.
- eichiefs9

don't stop now. I'm close

Oh I agree for sure with that

if they can add a Seguin next summer to slot infront of Zib that could change a lot, not to mention how Chytil pans out. could look good in 2 years
- mrn22

Or....

don't stop now. I'm close
- YuenglingJagr

Oh I agree for sure with that

if they can add a Seguin next summer to slot infront of Zib that could change a lot, not to mention how Chytil pans out. could look good in 2 years
- mrn22

I think Chytil is a player for sure, but I see him as a good 2C. An important cog for sure, but not a star-type player. Also, his concussions have to be a concern for now, until he can play a few seasons without one.

don't stop now. I'm close
- YuenglingJagr

hahaha

I think Chytil is a player for sure, but I see him as a good 2C. An important cog for sure, but not a star-type player. Also, his concussions have to be a concern for now, until he can play a few seasons without one.
- eichiefs9

so..

Seguin
Zib
Chytil


I think that works

Oh he's part of the core for sure. Imgaine of the Flyers didn't go full "Mcilrath" with Morin 2013?
- tomburton99

Yeah, there was nobody drafted after him that really leaps off the page to me...but they would have had Nashville-like defensive depth had they taken Morrissey, Pulock, Zadorov, or Theodore.

so..

Seguin
Zib
Chytil


I think that works
- mrn22

I've definitely said that if I were a Ranger fan Seguin would be a great signing, but it's early to assume (not saying you're assuming) that he's going to want to leave Dallas.

don't stop now. I'm close
- YuenglingJagr

Please don't Rubstov while you're talking to me

I've definitely said that if I were a Ranger fan Seguin would be a great signing, but it's early to assume (not saying you're assuming) that he's going to want to leave Dallas.
- eichiefs9

ya that no income tax would be hard to leave

I just feel like the Stars are going nowhere not to say NYR is.. but its not a team I would be dying to stick around with