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Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: NAK, Systems, and More
- bmeltzer

Geez!

I’m sure glad we just gave a lesser player and Stewart’s best friend the boot.

Yeah no way he makes it, essentially it just helps bring a little cred to him to try squeeze a few extra dollars from one of the euro leagues when gets released. Also gives him good conditioning while allowing him to skip the euro training, which typically start earlier. I have a few buddies where these similar invites helped them open a few doors.

Eyes/Ice, i said nothing about a roster spot. It's useless.
- ClaudeFather

I was trying to point out that if a PTO player is a firm “no way” at camp, the Flyers coaches aren’t obligated to play him in preseason or continue to watch him closely or even bring him back to camp day after day of cuts. I don’t see any reason to complain about this. It’s no big deal.

Im confused why people are annoyed about the Stewart PTO?

Im confused why people are annoyed about the Stewart PTO?
- opeth_pa

Your guess is probably as good as mine. Everyone just needs to relax.

I was trying to point out that if a PTO player is a firm “no way” at camp, the Flyers coaches aren’t obligated to play him in preseason or continue to watch him closely or even bring him back to camp day after day of cuts. I don’t see any reason to complain about this. It’s no big deal.
- NC Flyers Fan

Not a big deal, just July and something to complain about.

Im confused why people are annoyed about the Stewart PTO?
- opeth_pa

The guy was toast two years ago. What's the point of giving him a PTO? It's just potentially another bum that could be part of a non competitive 4th line.
Same thing with Prosser, Fletcher wasting time with players who can't play as favors.

ugh

The guy was toast two years ago. What's the point of giving him a PTO? It's just potentially another bum that could be part of a non competitive 4th line.
Same thing with Prosser, Fletcher wasting time with players who can't play as favors.
- PLindbergh31

Because no team has used a PTO and then not signed the player ever..

you mean to tell me that a 32 year old guy's skills have eroded that he no longer a useful nhl player....balderdash, I say

Maybe they want him in the ahl to help protect the prized youngsters; especially if say Gabriel gets the 13th fwd spot.

Im confused why people are annoyed about the Stewart PTO?
- opeth_pa

They've gone 30 some odd pages about Justin Braun. It's early afternoon, I'm surprised it hasn't gone 10+ yet.

Maybe they want him in the ahl to help protect the prized youngsters; especially if say Gabriel gets the 13th fwd spot.
- daryl stanley

I'm going to pretend I didn't see the second part of this post. So I can go back to being happy.

The guy was toast two years ago. What's the point of giving him a PTO? It's just potentially another bum that could be part of a non competitive 4th line.
Same thing with Prosser, Fletcher wasting time with players who can't play as favors.
- PLindbergh31

That is some pretty minuscule potential.

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- bmeltzer

Great stuff Bill, thanks!

Im confused why people are annoyed about the Stewart PTO?
- opeth_pa

Um, cause they’re morons? FFS, it’s a friggin PTO. Who cares?

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- bmeltzer

Well, I like what Yeo had to say. Good read Bill.

Sounds like he really knows what he wants on the PK as well from his defense. He talk a lot about AV’s system.

Well, I like what Yeo had to say. Good read Bill.

Sounds like he really knows what he wants on the PK as well from his defense. He talk a lot about AV’s system.
- peesinwind

Yep, really great piece by Bill. I read it twice. I can’t remember the last time I read any article twice. Must be...It’s great, and it’s unfortunately July.

Considering the number of prospects in college, I wouldn't be shocked if there are a few more of these done in order to have the right number of warm bodies in camp.

The Stewart PTO in and of itself is a non-story. Really nothing wrong with it. Only thing I'm concerned about in camp is I want the NHL team identified as quickly as possible and whittle down to the last few spots. New coach and new system. I want the team playing together as much as possible without overplaying anyone so they can hit the ground running when the season starts.

you mean to tell me that a 32 year old guy's skills have eroded that he no longer a useful nhl player....balderdash, I say
- KINGKENZO

nah just this specific 32 year old player

Love to hear yeos input on how he coached the Stanley cup champs to the worst record in the league a few short months before they won it

The guy was toast two years ago. What's the point of giving him a PTO? It's just potentially another bum that could be part of a non competitive 4th line.
Same thing with Prosser, Fletcher wasting time with players who can't play as favors.
- PLindbergh31

Prosser played 31 AHL games and 15 NHL games as a defenseman last season.

Not the same as Stewart who was in England.

The guy was toast two years ago. What's the point of giving him a PTO? It's just potentially another bum that could be part of a non competitive 4th line.
Same thing with Prosser, Fletcher wasting time with players who can't play as favors.
- PLindbergh31

Didn’t you hear that Tampa is bringing in Michael Rupp who wants to get back into it? This sort of thing happens all the time with the best teams