Al Morganti's key to success for the game is one word. Engery.

That really says it all about this team.

It is the job of the front office to figure something out.

Other than PATIENCE, when this team is clearly struggling now.

Way to do it is GM your way into getting 2 for 1 player trade. And I get the whole 'other teams say in trade stuff....' that's what good GMs do.

If it is strictly due to waiting for awful contracts to expire, that is CHEAPNESS.

Only question is how long do we have to struggle before that happens....

Probably early next year.
- DrMidnite

The front office has figured something out. Changing course because of a 10 game skid would be idiotic. They have to continue to draft and develop the young players and continue to integrate them into the lineup. That is the only smart way in a salary cap league. You draft and develop, build the core of the team that way, and then supplement with trades and or free agency. The Flyers have never been cheap as an organization. No matter how good a GM is, he can't magically make a trade appear just because he wants to make one to provide a quick fix.

Those are good burgers Walter.
- hereticpride

Shut the (frank) up Donny

It hasn't been 5 years of slop, they finished 3rd in a tough Metro last year and made the playoffs. The Flyers despite looking very poorly right now still have a high number of quality young players who they are working with to get better. Things are disappointing right now but hopefully it's just a speed bump. The Flyers strive to be competitive every season. They don't tank. That's a mis-read on your part.

As far as your personal issue with me, I see no reason to lower myself and get involved in that. Hope you enjoy the game also.
- MJL

Last post, and it's not personal.

But I enjoy these threads and you come across as an apologist, really you do.

Taking people at their face value is fine, but there are most definitely agendas, fear of losing jobs, and 'equity' in their business decisions

Hakstol was Hextalls guy. Hand picked. You should know that he has a stake in his success and removing him is an admission of 'I screwed up'.

I really believe they are treading water, if they are, move any pieces NOW that can add VALUE later. It really makes no sense to me.

And you ASSUME we would be worse off without G or Voracek. Not necessarily the case, at all.

Al Morganti's key to success for the game is one word. Engery.

That really says it all about this team.
- hereticpride

I want Hak gone, but a bigger part of me wants to see nothing but pure domination.

I’m also tired of playing the Islanders. (frank) them. Ride them into the ground.

Shut the (frank) up Donny
- BiggE

Barzal hatty today

Last post, and it's not personal.

But I enjoy these threads and you come across as an apologist, really you do.


- DrMidnite

False. What I am is a voice of reason. I remove the emotion from the equation and look at the big picture. I can see that despite the team playing poorly currently, I can still see the number of quality young players on the team, and the stable of prospects that they can draw from to make this team better. None of that is a guarantee, but it is the correct approach.

If I thought the Flyers were inept in their approach, I would say so. I'd not only say so but I'd lead the way in saying so. Just like I did when I was one of a handful that advocated that the Flyers needed to fire Laviolette in the off season.

Taking people at their face value is fine, but there are most definitely agendas, fear of losing jobs, and 'equity' in their business decisions

Hakstol was Hextalls guy. Hand picked. You should know that he has a stake in his success and removing him is an admission of 'I screwed up'.


- DrMidnite

What you're missing here is that if the Flyers don't improve, Hextall himself will be out of a job so if you think he'll be reluctant to fire Hakstol if he finds it neccessary just to save face. I think that's a poor read on your part. Hextall will not hesitate if he think s that is best for the team in my opinion.

I really believe they are treading water, if they are, move any pieces NOW that can add VALUE later. It really makes no sense to me.

And you ASSUME we would be worse off without G or Voracek. Not necessarily the case, at all.
- DrMidnite

The team is actually going backwards in the first 10 games. I think any trade of Giroux or Voracek is likely to bring back young players and or draft picks and most likely will weaken the team short term.

Very much stolen from my new part time home, but can’t resist.

I'll take #2 please

I'll take #2 please
- Giroux_Is_God

The new home is intriguing. Hak hate looms large. Also I take number 1. The nerdy looking ones are always crazier.

Very much stolen from my new part time home, but can’t resist.


- flyer_nutter

This one is for Lappy

- flyer_nutter

This ones for Hextall and ownership.

The new home is intriguing. Hak hate looms large. Also I take number 1. The nerdy looking ones are always crazier.
- flyer_nutter

#2 has the legs tho

What's the over/under on how many minutes until Neuvirth gets hurt again?

What you're missing here is that if the Flyers don't improve, Hextall himself will be out of a job

False. If they don't improve this year, you are saying he loses his job. I say bull. Because of the fabled CAP SPACE he never had to play with.

And what exactly is the time span for them to improve?
1 year into cap heaven, 2 years, a big FA signing?

so if you think he'll be reluctant to fire Hakstol if he finds it neccessary just to save face. I think that's a poor read on your part. Hextall will not hesitate if he think s that is best for the team in my opinion.

You are clearly stating you KNOW he will/wont. Can you not see that?

#2 has the legs tho
- Giroux_Is_God

Man, but did you see that hottie in the blue jeans walking the ice in #1? Check out those legs.

What you're missing here is that if the Flyers don't improve, Hextall himself will be out of a job

False. If they don't improve this year, you are saying he loses his job. I say bull. Because of the fabled CAP SPACE he never had to play with.

And what exactly is the time span for them to improve?
1 year into cap heaven, 2 years, a big FA signing?

so if you think he'll be reluctant to fire Hakstol if he finds it neccessary just to save face. I think that's a poor read on your part. Hextall will not hesitate if he think s that is best for the team in my opinion.

You are clearly stating you KNOW he will/wont. Can you not see that?
- DrMidnite

This was a reply i screwed up, sorry

False. What I am is a voice of reason. I remove the emotion from the equation and look at the big picture. I can see that despite the team playing poorly currently, I can still see the number of quality young players on the team, and the stable of prospects that they can draw from to make this team better. None of that is a guarantee, but it is the correct approach.

If I thought the Flyers were inept in their approach, I would say so. I'd not only say so but I'd lead the way in saying so. Just like I did when I was one of a handful that advocated that the Flyers needed to fire Laviolette in the off season.



What you're missing here is that if the Flyers don't improve, Hextall himself will be out of a job so if you think he'll be reluctant to fire Hakstol if he finds it neccessary just to save face. I think that's a poor read on your part. Hextall will not hesitate if he think s that is best for the team in my opinion.



The team is actually going backwards in the first 10 games. I think any trade of Giroux or Voracek is likely to bring back young players and or draft picks and most likely will weaken the team short term.
- MJL

No hard feelings, 2 total different perspectives.

Man, but did you see that hottie in the blue jeans walking the ice in #1? Check out those legs.
- flyer_nutter

Be still my heart

Great shifts there

Great shifts there
- VladDrag

Sanheim looks fantastic.

Sanhiem wheeling around the net to keep that shift alive then working below the dots. A thing of beauty

Sanheim looks fantastic.
- landros 2

I saw somewhere that his dad was asked by a reporter once something about his development.

He said he’s a slow starter but after that look out. Something similar anyway. Nice to see.