"You know what really grinds my gears? Things liked by other people that I don't really like. Why do they like those things? If I don't like those things, then, why don't they like those things less?"
- johndewar

I would say that I can't wait until I'm old and feel this way, but sadly, I already do.

What would we need to add to Simmonds to get both Katchouk and Raddysh? Simmonds and a 3rd for both?

Would be fun to have a Katchouk-Frost-Raddysh line next year. Also how about Stone for Voracek.

Giroux-Couturier-Konecny
JVR-Patrick-Stone
Katchouk-Frost-Raddysh
Lindblom-Laughton-Bailey
- youarewrong

To get BOTH of them??? More than a 3rd, that's for sure. I don't think you can get both unless you give up something way more valuable than a 3rd. If they could get Raddysh for Simmonds straight up, I'd do it.

"You know what really grinds my gears? Things liked by other people that I don't really like. Why do they like those things? If I don't like those things, then, why don't they like those things less?"
- johndewar

ha ha ha. OK, so Im a grumpy old man

I would say that I can't wait until I'm old and feel this way, but sadly, I already do.
- jmatchett383

I'm more afraid of getting eyebrows like Andy Rooney when I age.

My god, those things look like they could eat his face.

ha ha ha. OK, so Im a grumpy old man
- Dkos

Believe me, I'll be at this game, so if it's rainy and miserable, I'm going to drunkenly come on here after the game and complain about it.

Believe me, I'll be at this game, so if it's rainy and miserable, I'm going to drunkenly come on here after the game and complain about it.
- johndewar

Can you please come on here and drunkenly complain about it even if the weather is great and the Flyers win?

Also, in my opinion, if people want to spend a lot of money to stand out in the cold for 3+ hours to have a bad view of a game played on a makeshift rink, then whatever. I'be done it twice, no need to do it again.

I think people just feel that the NHL took the best idea it had in decades, the Winter Classic, and watered it down with so many outdoor games that they've lost their appeal.

Can you please come on here and drunkenly complain about it even if the weather is great and the Flyers win?
- jmatchett383

I am pleased to give the people what they want.

Believe me, I'll be at this game, so if it's rainy and miserable, I'm going to drunkenly come on here after the game and complain about it.
- johndewar

...and I'll be sitting comfortably in my living room complaining about how bad the camera work is.

...and I'll be sitting comfortably in my living room complaining about how bad the camera work is.
- Dkos

I'll be sitting somewhat comfortably trying to wrangle my 1-year-old and complaining about the damn kids out front.

Why do we have new kids nowadays? What's wrong with the kids we used to have?

Can you please come on here and drunkenly complain about it even if the weather is great and the Flyers win?

Also, in my opinion, if people want to spend a lot of money to stand out in the cold for 3+ hours to have a bad view of a game played on a makeshift rink, then whatever. I'be done it twice, no need to do it again.

I think people just feel that the NHL took the best idea it had in decades, the Winter Classic, and watered it down with so many outdoor games that they've lost their appeal.
- jmatchett383

Been to every game and I still love it. But I also spend it fairly intoxicated.

Been to every game and I still love it. But I also spend it fairly intoxicated.
- Tfaehner

See, I'm straight edge, so I have to just stand there, freezing my balls off, and not get distracted by invisible goblins, or whatever you see when you're smashed (goblins that look like hot women?). I actually thoroughly enjoyed both the alumni and Phantoms games, and thought the Winter Classic in Philly sucked. The other 2 were way more fun. The WC in Boston was fun, but that was because we made it part of a vacation.

...and I'll be sitting comfortably in my living room complaining about how bad the camera work is.
- Dkos

The video game style camera shots are horrible.

Not a big fan of either Katchouk or Raddysh. Would rather have Foote straight up or a roster player like Cirelli or Erne. Then again Tampa wants to add and probably does not want to give up one of their better D prospects for a rental. So Tampa probably would try to use Katchouk because it would be no big loss for them.

I'll be sitting somewhat comfortably trying to wrangle my 1-year-old and complaining about the damn kids out front.

Why do we have new kids nowadays? What's wrong with the kids we used to have?
- jmatchett383

maybe, since it's on NBC, we won't have to see that (frank)ing William Hill commercial twice every break.

Not a big fan of either Katchouk or Raddysh. Would rather have Foote straight up or a roster player like Cirelli or Erne. Then again Tampa wants to add and probably does not want to give up one of their better D prospects for a rental. So Tampa probably would try to use Katchouk because it would be no big loss for them.
- Glak18

Katchouk's 20 years old, 6'2, 199 lb, and has 40 points in 50 games in his first AHL season. He'll push for an NHL roster spot next year (maybe a call-up this year on a less stacked team). May never be a top-line LW, but I don't know what there's not to be a fan of. Raddysh is bigger, but is a year older and hasn't put up quite the same numbers. But again, he'll push for a spot next year. I'd gladly take either.

Remember when you were a kid and winter would come and the pond out by old man McGillicuddy's farm would freeze over and you and your friends would lace 'em up and don your heros' sweaters and pretend you scored the Stanley Cup game winning goal and would break for hot cocoa with marshmallows?

That's why.
- Scoob

Well I grew up in Philly so winter meant it was time to throw dirty snowballs at cars.

Well I grew up in Philly so winter meant it was time to throw dirty snowballs at sleds pulled by reindeer.
- BiggE

ftfy + with rocks inside

Katchouk's 20 years old, 6'2, 199 lb, and has 40 points in 50 games in his first AHL season. He'll push for an NHL roster spot next year (maybe a call-up this year on a less stacked team). May never be a top-line LW, but I don't know what there's not to be a fan of. Raddysh is bigger, but is a year older and hasn't put up quite the same numbers. But again, he'll push for a spot next year. I'd gladly take either.
- jmatchett383

Neither are good skaters and both prospects are in the tier the Flyers have an abundance of. I don't expect a high level prospect for Simmonds, but filling a need of the Flyers would be the best use of trading Simmonds.

I personally would prefer someone who is not a clunky skater and can fill a bottom 6 role.

Neither are good skaters and both prospects are in the tier the Flyers have an abundance of. I don't expect a high level prospect for Simmonds, but filling a need of the Flyers would be the best use of trading Simmonds.

I personally would prefer someone who is not a clunky skater and can fill a bottom 6 role.
- Glak18

Well I haven't ever seen either play, so I can't vouch for their skating abilities personally. Also, not all prospects are guaranteed hits, so having a few extra middle-6/bottom-6 projected forward prospects isn't a bad thing, to me.

Just my view.

Well I haven't ever seen either play, so I can't vouch for their skating abilities personally. Also, not all prospects are guaranteed hits, so having a few extra middle-6/bottom-6 projected forward prospects isn't a bad thing, to me.

Just my view.
- jmatchett383

That's fine. That's what I did, I said my view.

Raffl probably gets you a 4th at this point. Simmonds a 1st or a good prospect plus a 2nd.
- BiggE

What gives you the impression that Raffl will be traded
Cant see him on any rumor chart

Katchouk's 20 years old, 6'2, 199 lb, and has 40 points in 50 games in his first AHL season. He'll push for an NHL roster spot next year (maybe a call-up this year on a less stacked team). May never be a top-line LW, but I don't know what there's not to be a fan of. Raddysh is bigger, but is a year older and hasn't put up quite the same numbers. But again, he'll push for a spot next year. I'd gladly take either.
- jmatchett383

Am I missing Something? Says he has a putrid 17 points, 7 goals in the AHL….

What gives you the impression that Raffl will be traded
Cant see him on any rumor chart
- goenzoy

Just commenting on what I believe his trade value to be. I have no idea if he’ll be moved.

Well I grew up in Philly so winter meant it was time to throw dirty snowballs at Santa.
- BiggE

FTFY

Katchouk's 20 years old, 6'2, 199 lb, and has 40 points in 50 games in his first AHL season. He'll push for an NHL roster spot next year (maybe a call-up this year on a less stacked team). May never be a top-line LW, but I don't know what there's not to be a fan of. Raddysh is bigger, but is a year older and hasn't put up quite the same numbers. But again, he'll push for a spot next year. I'd gladly take either.
- jmatchett383

no he has 17 points in 50 games.