Therrien today on real Kyler and Bourne was very adamant that this was Torts letter , pretty interesting . Didn’t blame corporate and guaranteed that Fletcher would do no such thing, it was all Torts

Therrien today on real Kyler and Bourne was very adamant that this was Torts letter , pretty interesting . Didn’t blame corporate and guaranteed that Fletcher would do no such thing, it was all Torts
- ClaudeFather

Something like that is not released to the public without being approved by upstairs.

Something like that is not released to the public without being approved by upstairs.
- MJL

For sure, but I looked at it as a strictly upstairs corporate nonsense. Odd to see Therrien so adamant that this was Torts’ thing to own

For sure, but I looked at it as a strictly upstairs corporate nonsense. Odd to see Therrien so adamant that this was Torts’ thing to own
- ClaudeFather

What impact do you think management saying the 3 April home games is “on them” will have on season ticket sales next year,if any?

Oh no doubt, but you live through it and when Crosby retires, you blow the rest up and rebuild.
- BiggE

Hopefully Comcast will blow it up if Couturier retires.

Hopefully Comcast will blow it up if Couturier retires.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

Comcast would first have to actually give a (frank)

Something like that is not released to the public without being approved by upstairs.
- MJL

True, but I do believe this letter indicates the Flyers plan to sell more than JvR and Braun at the deadline. They may be going the 2016 Rangers route.

True, but I do believe this letter indicates the Flyers plan to sell more than JvR and Braun at the deadline. They may be going the 2016 Rangers route.
- jd250

You honestly see the Flyers totally blowing this up? I don't. I'm just cringing at the thought that they may try to add instead of subtract. I'm glad that they are at least competitive in most games, but they better understand that it's about collecting as many assets as they can moving forward.

True, but I do believe this letter indicates the Flyers plan to sell more than JvR and Braun at the deadline. They may be going the 2016 Rangers route.
- jd250

They do not have a lot to trade honestly. No one is taking Hayes, Atkinson or Ellis at this deadline. Trading Provy, Hart or TK would make more sense in the offseason. I think this TDL is going to be a big nothing burger.

Anyone else find it funny that the Flyers have the worst powerplay in the league since Fletcher revamped the roster in summer 2021? So many players and picks out the door just to have the 32nd best PP.

Anyone else find it funny that the Flyers have the worst powerplay in the league since Fletcher revamped the roster in summer 2021? So many players and picks out the door just to have the 32nd best PP.
- Feanor

I was told Provy was terrible at the point and a better PP Qb was needed, hence the Tony DeAngrlo trade. Ooopps.

What does it take to get Hughes out of Vancouver?

What does it take to get Hughes out of Vancouver?
- mickel25

Honestly? That's like 2024 first round pick, probably one of Cates/York/Farabee?/Frost/Tippett and then maybe another roster player? Maybe Risto can be the salary dump in the trade. One can dream right?

True, but I do believe this letter indicates the Flyers plan to sell more than JvR and Braun at the deadline. They may be going the 2016 Rangers route.
- jd250

I did not get anything about that from that letter. Good luck going with the Rangers route. All they need is a future Norris trophy defenseman to only want to play with the Flyers and an elite player in his late 20's to want to only play with the Flyers.
Outside of an unlikely hockey trade, there is very little that Fletcher will be able to do at this upcoming trade deadline.

Anyone else find it funny that the Flyers have the worst powerplay in the league since Fletcher revamped the roster in summer 2021? So many players and picks out the door just to have the 32nd best PP.
- Feanor

Aggressive retool!

You honestly see the Flyers totally blowing this up? I don't. I'm just cringing at the thought that they may try to add instead of subtract. I'm glad that they are at least competitive in most games, but they better understand that it's about collecting as many assets as they can moving forward.
- Phillywhiteout

There is a reason it was announced that the Flyers are refunding STHs for the April games. That is because the Flyers know there will be nothing to watch in those games, meaning they expect to lose most of them. Why is that? Because the Flyers will sell hard at the deadline, bring up more kids and try to tank as much as possible to get a top 5 pick. I expect JVR, Hayes and DeAngelo all moved at the deadline, and maybe even Provorov. I sincerely hope TK stays.

I did not get anything about that from that letter. Good luck going with the Rangers route. All they need is a future Norris trophy defenseman to only want to play with the Flyers and an elite player in his late 20's to want to only play with the Flyers.
Outside of an unlikely hockey trade, there is very little that Fletcher will be able to do at this upcoming trade deadline.
- MJL

Well, sure, there is a not an Adam Fox or Panarin banging on the Flyers door, but what I meant is I believe the Flyers will be hard sellers at the deadline and will try to tank the rest of the way. That is the only reason I can think of that Torts would send out this letter at this time as well as the Flyers refunding STHs for April games.

There is a reason it was announced that the Flyers are refunding STHs for the April games. That is because the Flyers know there will be nothing to watch in those games, meaning they expect to lose most of them. Why is that? Because the Flyers will sell hard at the deadline, bring up more kids and try to tank as much as possible to get a top 5 pick. I expect JVR, Hayes and DeAngelo all moved at the deadline, and maybe even Provorov. I sincerely hope TK stays.
- jd250

The Flyers can't predict or know what they're going to be able to do. You can sell all you want. Need buyers. I think you're going to be disappointed at what happens at the deadline and will likely criticize Fletcher for not meeting unreasonable expectations.

Well, sure, there is a not an Adam Fox or Panarin banging on the Flyers door, but what I meant is I believe the Flyers will be hard sellers at the deadline and will try to tank the rest of the way. That is the only reason I can think of that Torts would send out this letter at this time as well as the Flyers refunding STHs for April games.
- jd250

It doesn't seem as though you are aware of what the Flyers are doing. They are only refunding the cost of three April games for STH if they renew their tickets for the 23/24 season. It's essentially a sale on a handful of games in order to sell tickets for the following season. It has squat to do with what they plan to do at the deadline. It's not even a refund. They will direct the money towards tickets for next season.

The Flyers are giving STH holders 3 free games if they renew their tickets and you think that shows what they're going to do at the trade deadline. It has nothing to do with the trade deadline. It's about the Flyers ticket sales and attendance dwindling down.

So it's the Rangers rebuild minus a Fox and Panarin.

I was told Provy was terrible at the point and a better PP Qb was needed, hence the Tony DeAngrlo trade. Ooopps.
- Trox88

Blame the guy with 15 PP Points. That’s smart

Blame the guy with 15 PP Points. That’s smart
- ClaudeFather

I believe the point is that they gave up multiple draft picks to trade for the player, for what? Not to blame Angelo.

Actual picture of Torts writing the letter yesterday.


- hockeylover

😆 But in reality it was a clerk from the Cohen & Goldberg law firm who wrote it.

Blame the guy with 15 PP Points. That’s smart
- ClaudeFather

So the assets used to acquire the player and the cap space used was worthwhile? Also, the even strength play by DeAngelo is worth the 15 PP points? Interesting theory.

So the assets used to acquire the player and the cap space used was worthwhile? Also, the even strength play by DeAngelo is worth the 15 PP points? Interesting theory.
- Trox88

The GM is a complete buffoon. More of the same to follow.

What does it take to get Hughes out of Vancouver?
- mickel25

A lot more than the Flyers have to offer.