Excuses excuses!! Love how Sixers fans use every excuse in the book like they can do no wrong. Get used to that no Harden thing by the way. A 32 yr old guy that doesn't keep himself in good shape is a recipe for nagging injuries. Enjoy!! Ooops, almost forgot. Go Flyers!!!
- Phillywhiteout

how big are the numbers on your phone

Tipped has played 54 games in the AHL and has 50 points.
- MJL

Is this just a statement lol, were you supporting the acquisition of Tippet? From what I watched when he was with the big club he seemed decent, nothing jumped off the page at you. Think he was on the third line at the time. Ginger fits right in, him and Alison could be brothers.

Bill, what are your thoughts about Hodgson aside from his discipline issues? He has been scoring a lot at the AHL level, do you think he has the skills to play well at the NHL level?
Thanks
- Mmflyersfan

I like him. He has good speed. Hustles. Very heavy shot, although he's rather inaccurate from distance, and he goes to the net. Most of his goals are scored near the net because he's fearless about crashing the net. Initiates contact and is physically strong and tough. He still has room to improve off the puck and with the puck. Plays out of control at times; apart from the three suspensions this season, he'll take some needless penalties and turn over some pucks.

Basically, he entered the pro game as a project and still is to some degree -- a very good natural athlete with good tools who was also extremely raw. Took him a lot of time for him to find what works for him but now he's an effective AHL power forward when he's under control.

He's still presently only on an AHL deal. I could see him maybe getting a two-deal with a small window of being a late-blooming NHL 4th line energy guy or fill-in possibility but there are still improvements needed in his 200-foot game and discipline. At the very least, he's found an identity at the AHL level. Also, when you are big AND you can skate, there's a chance.

He struggled. Ok let him play through it at this point. The phantoms are in what last place or next to last?

Same with sushko. The games are meaningless and let this "kids" play at this juncture.
- hello it's me 2050

They are now back in last place. But they were a good week (six points under the playoff cutoff but with three games in hand) away from catching WB/S in the standings and yesterday was a virtual must-win.

Rubtsov didn't look ready to come back. It surprised me a bit that Sushko sat, especially because back in January, Lappy was saying that Ratcliffe and Sushko were working their way to being NHL recall possibilities. Ratcliffe got the call-up and Sushko got, I think, two of the final few days of the Taxi Squad before the NHL dissolved it.

23 year old first round pick German Rubstov minor league healthy scratch. 🤣 can’t make it up.
- PLindbergh31

He’s still only 23? I thought he was like 26 by now.

Is this just a statement lol, were you supporting the acquisition of Tippet? From what I watched when he was with the big club he seemed decent, nothing jumped off the page at you. Think he was on the third line at the time. Ginger fits right in, him and Alison could be brothers.
- ClaudeFather

It was obvious what it was. Couldn't figure it out?

Juolevi (FLA) on waivers

worth a look over the 3 amigos. Plus may provide dome "depth" if/when braun or other dman are traded.

Tipped has played 54 games in the AHL and has 50 points.
- MJL

Tenth overall in 2017 and still not an NHL regular. No thanks.

Tenth overall in 2017 and still not an NHL regular. No thanks.
- Sinisalo4vr

But folks are willing to wait and give every excuse for Frost

tapioca pudding is dribbling down his chin as he types
- THE BLACK HAND

That anti Sixers schtick is getting old.

It was obvious what it was. Couldn't figure it out?

- MJL

Do you want to hear Frosts AHL totals...I’ll give you a hint they aren’t as good.

He’s still only 23? I thought he was like 26 by now.
- SuperSchennBros

Not to worry have one of those too. Morin is 26

Excuses excuses!! Love how Sixers fans use every excuse in the book like they can do no wrong. Get used to that no Harden thing by the way. A 32 yr old guy that doesn't keep himself in good shape is a recipe for nagging injuries. Enjoy!! Ooops, almost forgot. Go Flyers!!!
- Phillywhiteout

They got 20 games left in the season. I'm sure they'll be more losses spritzed in there.

That anti Sixers schtick is getting old.
- Pelle31Forever

On the other hand if they continue to dig themselves a hole in the first half, particularly against the better teams, it’s going to be a short postseason.

Do you want to hear Frosts AHL totals...I’ll give you a hint they aren’t as good.
- ClaudeFather

Irrelevant. It was simply adding a relevant fact to the conversation. Nothing to do with any interest in the player.

23 year old first round pick German Rubstov minor league healthy scratch. 🤣 can’t make it up.
- PLindbergh31

that's fine i'm more mad we beat a team we're trying to compete with in the draft lottery

that's fine i'm more mad we beat a team we're trying to compete with in the draft lottery
- 2Real

Yeah... that extra 9/10 of one percent of a difference between a 5.8 percent chance of the first pick (6.2 percent 2nd pick) or 6.7 percent to win first pick (7.0 percent for second pick) is worth getting angry over.

Yeah... that extra 9/10 of one percent of a difference between a 5.8 percent chance of the first pick (6.2 percent 2nd pick) or 6.7 percent to win first pick (7.0 percent for second pick) is worth getting angry over.
- bmeltzer

Getting some guys back, I doubt we drop in the standings much further. Probably looking at pick 7-9. Frustrating that we are that far back with how bad this season has gone. Hopefully we get a good player.

Anyone see Jake scored his 3rd goal of the season last night. Crazy 3 goals and 39 assists!

Anyone see Jake scored his 3rd goal of the season last night. Crazy 3 goals and 39 assists!
- Daceroni

Cam Atkinson

Yeah... that extra 9/10 of one percent of a difference between a 5.8 percent chance of the first pick (6.2 percent 2nd pick) or 6.7 percent to win first pick (7.0 percent for second pick) is worth getting angry over.
- bmeltzer

Bill have you heard anything about trying to extend Braun?

Tenth overall in 2017 and still not an NHL regular. No thanks.
- Sinisalo4vr

Exactly, 23 years old and can't stay in the Florida lineup consistently, sounds like a bust to me, no thanks. Lots of players put up good numbers in the AHL including our friend Frost, it means jack squat at the NHL level. Tippet is the Panther's 4th best prospect, I think the Flyers can do better than that for G.

Anyone see Jake scored his 3rd goal of the season last night. Crazy 3 goals and 39 assists!
- Daceroni

Scored with 4 seconds left to tie the game against Boston last night, but somehow Columbus lost in a shootout Wanted them to win for 2 reasons, 1. to stay ahead of the Flyers and 2. because I hate the Bruins and wish with all my heart they never, ever win another game in their existence.

Irrelevant. It was simply adding a relevant fact to the conversation. Nothing to do with any interest in the player.
- MJL

but that's it with you, isn't it? You never take a stand on anything expect Hextall is a great GM and the Flyers should fire Fletcher. Give a definitive take, should the Flyers want Tippet or can they do better? I gave my take, which is the Flyers can do better. Have some courage and give your opinion.

Exactly, 23 years old and can't stay in the Florida lineup consistently, sounds like a bust to me, no thanks. Lots of players put up good numbers in the AHL including our friend Frost, it means jack squat at the NHL level. Tippet is the Panther's 4th best prospect, I think the Flyers can do better than that for G.
- jd250

So tell us your thoughts on Frost , same draft and can’t crack an even worse lineup