I don't want to misread what you're saying here but are you suggesting that the Flyers hockey department is coordinating with the broadcast crew and production team to create a diversion? If so, that is a ridiculous stretch.
- MJL

They are all owned by the same entity - I do not think it is all that large of a stretch. Look at the features they have done on ND at the beginning of the season - the team will be hard to compete against etc

The guy from Jethro Tull works for the Flyers???
- corduroy

May as well be that guy lol

They are all owned by the same entity - I do not think it is all that large of a stretch. Look at the features they have done on ND at the beginning of the season - the team will be hard to compete against etc
- corduroy

They have to fill content. The point is that the broadcast crew and production team is going to support the team. It's no due to taking direction from the Flyers. It's due to its good TV. Deslauriers was a new player added to the team. Of course, they're going to do a feature on him.

They have to fill content. The point is that the broadcast crew and production team is going to support the team. It's no due to taking direction from the Flyers. It's due to its good TV. Deslauriers was a new player added to the team. Of course, they're going to do a feature on him.
- MJL

You keep believing that. Sure they give no direction. No talking points.

My posts are based upon podcasts done with Chris Therien mentioning him being in meetings with Hexy on what was discussed on the broadcast. Specifically, Hexy as the GM being very critical and basically not happy. Now, maybe Bundy is lying. Certainly, a possibility. Could have been only Hexy as GM has ever had these conversations. I have no way of knowing if Scott/Fletcher are doing the same. I just based my post off past precedent set by the former GM as outlined by Bundy. As a viewer, I found the segment insulting. I expressed my opinion. Some others may agree, others do not - no issue.

Ersson back to LV. I guess the wildcard push has been put on hold.
- Trox88

its the right move, the Flyers could not afford to lose Sandstrom for nothing. If he plays well the rest of the way here, the Flyers could get something for him either at the deadline or in the off season.

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its the right move, the Flyers could not afford to lose Sandstrom for nothing. If he plays well the rest of the way here, the Flyers could get something for him either at the deadline or in the off season.
- jd250

What team is claiming him would you think? He will not be back next year imo as I doubt he wants to be in LHV. Erson has clearly passed him on the depth chart. You will not get anything for him. Every team has a Felix type.

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- wcorvette

Bodes well for the Flyers future.

What team is claiming him would you think? He will not be back next year imo as I doubt he wants to be in LHV. Erson has clearly passed him on the depth chart. You will not get anything for him. Every team has a Felix type.
- hello it's me 2050

That is not true if you look down the depth charts throughout the league. Goaltenders take time to develop. Sandstrom is NHL ready now and I think his ceiling is at least a backup. Lots of teams have veteran goalies and 21 year olds with a gap. Also every team, including the Flyers need 3 NHL netminders at all times for injury fill-ins. I think it would depend a little on playoff status, depth and current injuries as to who might try to claim him.

I am not going to go thru each team one by one, but think about Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Seattle for instance.

That is not true if you look down the depth charts throughout the league. Goaltenders take time to develop. Sandstrom is NHL ready now and I think his ceiling is at least a backup. Lots of teams have veteran goalies and 21 year olds with a gap. Also every team, including the Flyers need 3 NHL netminders at all times for injury fill-ins. I think it would depend a little on playoff status, depth and current injuries as to who might try to claim him.

I am not going to go thru each team one by one, but think about Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Seattle for instance.
- NC Flyers Fan

ok sounds good. He is a dine a dozen goalie at this juncture. Where does Felix fit into the future of this team? You think at 26 years old (still developing my bad) he will want to play for LHV next season?

Flyers also have a young Russian who want to come over next year.

ok sounds good. He is a dine a dozen goalie at this juncture. Where does Felix fit into the future of this team? You think at 26 years old (still developing my bad) he will want to play for LHV next season?

Flyers also have a young Russian who want to come over next year.
- hello it's me 2050

I obviously disagree about him. Sandstrom is a good goalie. 25-26 is typical to get to the NHL. Like any of the young players that may not fit into the long term plan, you want to get whatever asset you can back for them rather than give them away. You want to give them every opportunity to showcase themselves. Hopefully he gets some starts coming up, injuries may strike and package deals are another possibility in trade.

I obviously disagree about him. Sandstrom is a good goalie. 25-26 is typical to get to the NHL. Like any of the young players that may not fit into the long term plan, you want to get whatever asset you can back for them rather than give them away. You want to give them every opportunity to showcase themselves. Hopefully he gets some starts coming up, injuries may strike and package deals are another possibility in trade.
- NC Flyers Fan

25-26 is typical, wasn't aware of that. Where is that coming from? He isn't an asset. That's where we disagree. He has no trade value. Throw in only to even out a contract or what not.

It is clear by his usage earlier the coach isn't enamored by him.

No man's land and here we are without a second round pick again. That's definitely how you build a bottom ten club two years running, Chuck.

25-26 is typical, wasn't aware of that. Where is that coming from?
- hello it's me 2050

24-26 is pretty typical for the average goalie to latch on to an NHL job:

Sorokin
Nedeljkovic
Merzlikins
Shesterkin
Andersen
Vejmelka
Campbell
Talbot
Koskinen
Vanecek
Husso
Binnington
Peteresen
Wedgewood
Kahkonen
M Jones
Lankinen
Greiss
Raanta
M Smith
Desmith
Vladar
Francouz
Rittich
Kallgren
Dell
Hammond
etc



This of course does not mean Felix is gonna be an NHL goalie. Or the next Rinne or Tim Thomas. Just that you can't rule anything out based on his age yet.

25-26 is typical, wasn't aware of that. Where is that coming from? He isn't an asset. That's where we disagree. He has no trade value. Throw in only to even out a contract or what not.

It is clear by his usage earlier the coach isn't enamored by him.
- hello it's me 2050

Sandstrom’s illness hit at an awkward time when he hadn’t played. I think the Torts thing is overblown. Felix is in a backup role, and being third on the Flyers depth right now doesn’t mean he isn’t still good. You make every effort to get an asset back, after all the organization has invested in him. Every team is an injury away from a potential need for a goalie.

24-26 is pretty typical for the average goalie to latch on to an NHL job:

Sorokin
Nedeljkovic
Merzlikins
Shesterkin
Andersen
Vejmelka
Campbell
Talbot
Koskinen
Vanecek
Husso
Binnington
Peteresen
Wedgewood
Kahkonen
M Jones
Lankinen
Greiss
Raanta
M Smith
Desmith
Vladar
Francouz
Rittich
Kallgren
Dell
Hammond
etc



This of course does not mean Felix is gonna be an NHL goalie. Or the next Rinne or Tim Thomas. Just that you can't rule anything out based on his age yet.
- Tomahawk

Exactly

I obviously disagree about him. Sandstrom is a good goalie. 25-26 is typical to get to the NHL. Like any of the young players that may not fit into the long term plan, you want to get whatever asset you can back for them rather than give them away. You want to give them every opportunity to showcase themselves. Hopefully he gets some starts coming up, injuries may strike and package deals are another possibility in trade.
- NC Flyers Fan

Spot on my friend.

Sandstrom’s illness hit at an awkward time when he hadn’t played. I think the Torts thing is overblown. Felix is in a backup role, and being third on the Flyers depth right now doesn’t mean he isn’t still good. You make every effort to get an asset back, after all the organization has invested in him. Every team is an injury away from a potential need for a goalie.
- NC Flyers Fan

They can try all they want to get an asset back. Doesn't mean any team will oblige. What team will give up something for an unproven 26 year old goalie?

What Torts thing is overblown? It is pretty clear he didn't have that much faith in him compared To Erson.

I am sure when they have that injury calling about Felix will be there first call.

24-26 is pretty typical for the average goalie to latch on to an NHL job:

Sorokin
Nedeljkovic
Merzlikins
Shesterkin
Andersen
Vejmelka
Campbell
Talbot
Koskinen
Vanecek
Husso
Binnington
Peteresen
Wedgewood
Kahkonen
M Jones
Lankinen
Greiss
Raanta
M Smith
Desmith
Vladar
Francouz
Rittich
Kallgren
Dell
Hammond
etc



This of course does not mean Felix is gonna be an NHL goalie. Or the next Rinne or Tim Thomas. Just that you can't rule anything out based on his age yet.
- Tomahawk

long list...

They can try all they want to get an asset back. Doesn't mean any team will oblige. What team will give up something for an unproven 26 year old goalie?

What Torts thing is overblown? It is pretty clear he didn't have that much faith in him compared To Erson.

I am sure when they have that injury calling about Felix will be there first call.
- hello it's me 2050

He is in a backup role. Again having a look at Ersson, it was just good timing.

Bold-Oh, yes, that would be good. By the third paragraph, we found common ground.

Forward-thinking GMs will consider Sandstrom.

He is in a backup role. Again having a look at Ersson, it was just good timing.

Bold-Oh, yes, that would be good. By the third paragraph, we found common ground.

Forward-thinking GMs will consider Sandstrom.
- NC Flyers Fan

What forward thinking GM will consider Felix?

I think a lot of people on this board underestimate ND’s influence on this team - not just as a tough guy but a veteran

What forward thinking GM will consider Felix?
- hello it's me 2050

Many. I’m not saying you’ll get a haul, but don’t give him away. Did you happen to check a single teams goalie depth and current situation including injuries? I suggest you start with the GM that drafted him and go from there.

Many. I’m not saying you’ll get a haul, but don’t give him away. Did you happen to check a single teams goalie depth and current situation including injuries? I suggest you start with the GM that drafted him and go from there.
- NC Flyers Fan

Name a few.

Yeah I am sure Saint Ronnie with the team he has would be thrilled to add Felix. I mean they are not in any win now mode what so ever. He def would roll that dice.