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daryl stanley
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 02.12.2019

Sep 4 @ 12:12 PM ET
Any player has to be signed by the team first, and the Flyers already have six goalies under contract for 19-20.

The next goalie prospect they need to sign is Ersson.

https://www.capfriendly.c...teams/flyers/reserve-list

- Feanor

That’s false as they don’t have to be signed
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 12:19 PM ET
Midnight tonight?! Thanks for heads up
- arichardson22


I paid 5.99 for one month of EA Access and received 10.00 off the game and get to play early. Win win.
I'm looking forward to signing Konecny and Provorov. Also filling that 3rd line wing roster spot. Any suggestions who I should assign to that position? ie Frost, Williams, Farabee, Zolnierczyk
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Sep 4 @ 12:20 PM ET
I get that Comcast was embarrassed at empty seats, but it doesn't matter revenue wise as much as you think, especially with TV money

20,000 X 100 ticket average (I'm just guestimating here to it's probably less) X 41 home games= 82 million

The flyers probably averaged about 16-17k a game only about a 13 million difference.

Them spending the extra money to get more gate revenue, really isn't going to line their pockets.

- 2sticks1puck



Youre underestimating it and again overlooking things. Money spent on tickets is not the only revenue.
Sinisalo4vr
Location: Dont f with the Jesus, PA
Joined: 06.24.2016

Sep 4 @ 12:25 PM ET
I feel lucky to have been able to watch Federer/Nadal/Djokovic all in their primes. I always liked Federer the most, but those 3 were flat-out amazing to watch (sorry Murray).
- jmatchett383

That is exactly how I feel about Borg, Becker, Sampras and the always underrated Wilander.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Sep 4 @ 12:27 PM ET
That is exactly how I feel about Borg, Becker, Sampras and the always underrated Wilander.
- Sinisalo4vr



No McEnroe love?
2sticks1puck
New York Rangers
Location: The not quite neutral zone
Joined: 01.31.2019

Sep 4 @ 12:27 PM ET
Youre underestimating it and again overlooking things. Money spent on tickets is not the only revenue.
- MJL


I get the concessions and jersey sales etc. All that's revenue. Just remember though that with revenue sharing, every team isn't getting 100% of what they sell. I'm just glad that there is a cap floor in hockey (it should be higher), because in other sports teams realizing they can make more money by having a lower payroll through revenue sharing is a huge issue.

It's why Ottawa should be sanctioned hard by the league. Something like 25-30% of their cap hit right now is LTIR backed by insurance. They aren't swimming in money, but Melnyck has realized he can profit more by putting a crap product on the ice. Be thankful we have owners that value being competitive and want to put a product to pack the house.
arichardson22
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.10.2013

Sep 4 @ 12:30 PM ET
I paid 5.99 for one month of EA Access and received 10.00 off the game and get to play early. Win win.
I'm looking forward to signing Konecny and Provorov. Also filling that 3rd line wing roster spot. Any suggestions who I should assign to that position? ie Frost, Williams, Farabee, Zolnierczyk

- dubc55


I preordered the ultimate edition since I play a ton of HUT and also have EA access, so i am pumped to play tonight now! especially since I'm working from home Thurs and Friday lol. I'd go Frost or Farabee, but hey lets see how they do in preseason!
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 12:32 PM ET
I will give you all a couple of weeks head start and buy my Tangible disk on the 13th before I unleash absolute carnage upon everyone in the EA Sports NHL world.
- SuperSchennBros


Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy the game for two weeks. I'll hold down the fort until you grace NHL 20 with your presence.

Just recently started downloading the game. I purchase a used tangible disk for cheap just to stick on my bookshelf with all the other EA NHL titles. Very frivolous, I know.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Sep 4 @ 12:33 PM ET
I paid 5.99 for one month of EA Access and received 10.00 off the game and get to play early. Win win.
I'm looking forward to signing Konecny and Provorov. Also filling that 3rd line wing roster spot. Any suggestions who I should assign to that position? ie Frost, Williams, Farabee, Zolnierczyk

- dubc55


No team is complete without Harry Z.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Sep 4 @ 12:33 PM ET
Giroux Hart
Cooter Selke

- ClaudeFather

Coots winning the Selke is likely the best bet.
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 12:34 PM ET
I preordered the ultimate edition since I play a ton of HUT and also have EA access, so i am pumped to play tonight now! especially since I'm working from home Thurs and Friday lol. I'd go Frost or Farabee, but hey lets see how they do in preseason!
- arichardson22


So that's a no on Harry Zolnierczyk?
arichardson22
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.10.2013

Sep 4 @ 12:36 PM ET
So that's a no on Harry Zolnierczyk?
- dubc55


Give him a look. personally, I'd go Chris Stewart but doubt he's in the game
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Sep 4 @ 12:37 PM ET
Coots winning the Selke is likely the best bet.
- BiggE


Carter Hart for Calder?
Braun for Norris?

My preference would be Ghost winning the Conn Smythe.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Sep 4 @ 12:38 PM ET
Give him a look. personally, I'd go Chris Stewart but doubt he's in the game
- arichardson22


I hate that EA doesn't have USHL/NCAA players in the game.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Sep 4 @ 12:41 PM ET
I feel lucky to have been able to watch Federer/Nadal/Djokovic all in their primes. I always liked Federer the most, but those 3 were flat-out amazing to watch (sorry Murray).
- jmatchett383



Arguably the three greatest players of all time. With Feds and Nadal being #1 and #2, or #2 and #1 depending on your opinion.
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 12:42 PM ET
I hate that EA doesn't have USHL/NCAA players in the game.
- jmatchett383


It's unfortunate. Would be a nice addition to the game. Save me time creating players.
arichardson22
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.10.2013

Sep 4 @ 12:43 PM ET
I hate that EA doesn't have USHL/NCAA players in the game.
- jmatchett383


I hate it too, and it really screws up the authenticity of the NHL Draft every year
Sinisalo4vr
Location: Dont f with the Jesus, PA
Joined: 06.24.2016

Sep 4 @ 12:45 PM ET
No McEnroe love?
- MJL

The 80 Wimbledon final still ranks as one of the greats and I also should have included Martina in my list.
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 12:52 PM ET
I hate it too, and it really screws up the authenticity of the NHL Draft every year
- arichardson22


Good point
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Sep 4 @ 12:55 PM ET
That is exactly how I feel about Borg, Becker, Sampras and the always underrated Wilander.
- Sinisalo4vr


Those guys were before my time. But when I watch those guys (not Sampras as much), or McEnroe, or Connors, etc. the game was so different. It was basically stand still and volley, and yes I'm oversimplifying. The game now is much more athletic, fast-paced, and the players have a lot more power on their shots. I agree that you can only judge a player by their peers, but Nadal would slaughter any one of those guys.

Also, seeing Serena is great because, love her or hate her, she's the best women's player ever.
2sticks1puck
New York Rangers
Location: The not quite neutral zone
Joined: 01.31.2019

Sep 4 @ 1:08 PM ET
Those guys were before my time. But when I watch those guys (not Sampras as much), or McEnroe, or Connors, etc. the game was so different. It was basically stand still and volley, and yes I'm oversimplifying. The game now is much more athletic, fast-paced, and the players have a lot more power on their shots. I agree that you can only judge a player by their peers, but Nadal would slaughter any one of those guys.

Also, seeing Serena is great because, love her or hate her, she's the best women's player ever.

- jmatchett383


Not really a tennis fan, but I'd still say Graf is the best ever for women. Serena certainly is in the discussion, but Graf came up and dominated legit legends of the sport and was basically the model for what players like Serena is today. I feel like also Serena's main challenger was her sister and it made things slightly easier for her. She's probably easy 2nd best player ever, don't think she's done enough for 1 yet.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Sep 4 @ 1:34 PM ET
Not really a tennis fan, but I'd still say Graf is the best ever for women. Serena certainly is in the discussion, but Graf came up and dominated legit legends of the sport and was basically the model for what players like Serena is today. I feel like also Serena's main challenger was her sister and it made things slightly easier for her. She's probably easy 2nd best player ever, don't think she's done enough for 1 yet.
- 2sticks1puck


Graf is way cuter, so I'll agree with you.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Sep 4 @ 1:43 PM ET
Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy the game for two weeks. I'll hold down the fort until you grace NHL 20 with your presence.

Just recently started downloading the game. I purchase a used tangible disk for cheap just to stick on my bookshelf with all the other EA NHL titles. Very frivolous, I know.

- dubc55

This would could be at the top of my list of things I don’t care about.
dubc55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 10.25.2014

Sep 4 @ 1:53 PM ET
This would could be at the top of my list of things I don’t care about.
- SuperSchennBros


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2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Sep 4 @ 2:15 PM ET
???
- dubc55

shoulda woulda coulda
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