I’m glad someone else pointed this out. I like Cam York and I’m not at all saying that he can’t develop into something special but this lifting him up to put another defender down this season has been ridiculous. York in my opinion was very average this season. He looked pretty good when he was brought up from the minors and then quickly blended in with the rest of the team.
- SuperSchennBros

I hear you. I also like York and am interested to see how he develops. I don't see him as a top pairing just yet but it could happen on this team, especially if Provy goes.

This report is old. If you look down a bit it says that she was born in 1992 and that she is 29 years old. That tells me that this info is 2 years old. She now would be 31. Let the Risto rumors continue!!!
- Phillywhiteout

Haha nice! Team Tarristo...or Ristaryn!

Latest mock draft (tankathon.com) has the Flyers getting Bedard. I would love to see the reaction on here if they actually were able to luck out and get him! I wonder what folks would find to complain about? The one is obvious...that Torts will ruin the kid after his first 10 games cause he will try to turn him into a 200 foot checking center.

I hear you. I also like York and am interested to see how he develops. I don't see him as a top pairing just yet but it could happen on this team, especially if Provy goes.
- Don Nachbaur

Yeah, I think York was fine, but can't say I was blown away by his play. I don't see him as a top pairing defender either. Looks like the Devils have turned the clock back to the mid 1990's. Many of these playoff games have been great (especially out west), but the last two Devils/Rags games have been snoozers.

Latest mock draft (tankathon.com) has the Flyers getting Bedard. I would love to see the reaction on here if they actually were able to luck out and get him! I wonder what folks would find to complain about? The one is obvious...that Torts will ruin the kid after his first 10 games cause he will try to turn him into a 200 foot checking forward.
- Phillywhiteout

If we get Bedard (which I highly doubt), I actually wonder what direction the Flyers go in this summer. If you get a Connor Bedard, that’s a major building block. I already think we shouldn’t trade Carter Hart and I’m sure many disagree but I believe the first overall pick changes the Flyers plans.

And win 5-4 in OT
- Flyers Fan in Phx

Holy poop, what a finish.

As of right now, if the Flyers trade Provorov, they don't have a single top pairing defenseman.
- MJL

That’s a good thing. The Flyers need to bottom out and pick higher in the draft. This year is a perfect example. If they stay at 7, it looks like they will just miss out on a first line center prospect and this year is deeper than most drafts. They need to be picking bare minimum top 5 the next couple of seasons to actually make a cup contender and not just a team to produce playoff revenue.

That’s a good thing. The Flyers need to bottom out and pick higher in the draft. This year is a perfect example. If they stay at 7, it looks like they will just miss out on a first line center prospect and this year is deeper than most drafts. They need to be picking bare minimum top 5 the next couple of seasons to actually make a cup contender and not just a team to produce playoff revenue.
- psuhockey

There is a ZERO percent chance of this happening. Thanks!

There is a ZERO percent chance of this happening. Thanks!
- Phillywhiteout

I sadly agree with you which makes the Flyers ever winning the cup a zero percent as well. They are going with the luck plan that they will be able to outdraft teams from the middle just like under Hextall.

Yeah, I think York was fine, but can't say I was blown away by his play. I don't see him as a top pairing defender either. Looks like the Devils have turned the clock back to the mid 1990's. Many of these playoff games have been great (especially out west), but the last two Devils/Rags games have been snoozers.
- Phillywhiteout

Have to keep that narrative going about the Devils.

I sadly agree with you which makes the Flyers ever winning the cup a zero percent as well. They are going with the luck plan that they will be able to outdraft teams from the middle just like under Hextall.
- psuhockey

Yeah, with Briere and Torts around I can't see them taking your plan of action. These guys don't seem like the types that would be able to handle two more dreadful seasons. Not saying that you are wrong...just saying that they won't do it. My guess is Hayes is gone and perhaps Angelo, and I guess Provorov too if he truly wants out. I wouldn't be in a hurry to trade him, but if both sides want a divorce I guess he is a goner. I wouldn't trade Hart unless he secretly wants out too, but they have a big decision to make about him soon.

Have to keep that narrative going about the Devils.
- MJL

I'm almost as good at that as you are. Devils employing the 1-2-2 trap. Even the announcer was bored out of his skull.

Yeah, with Briere and Torts around I can't see them taking your plan of action. These guys don't seem like the types that would be able to handle two more dreadful seasons. Not saying that you are wrong...just saying that they won't do it. My guess is Hayes is gone and perhaps Angelo, and I guess Provorov too if he truly wants out. I wouldn't be in a hurry to trade him, but if both sides want a divorce I guess he is a goner. I wouldn't trade Hart unless he secretly wants out too, but they have a big decision to make about him soon.
- Phillywhiteout

Trading Hart is a no brainer. The flyers will have to sign him for big money after next season and he is one of the few trade chips the Flyers have to bring back a higher end return to jump start the rebuild. One he signs a big money extension his trade value plummets.

Trading Hart is a no brainer. The flyers will have to sign him for big money after next season and he is one of the few trade chips the Flyers have to bring back a higher end return to jump start the rebuild. One he signs a big money extension his trade value plummets.
- psuhockey

It might not be as simple as that. You have to remember that goalies tend not to bring back as big of a return as you might think and he really hasn't been all that special the past few seasons. He has had very good games, but also has had some lapses. I wonder if he is even considered a top 10 goalie in the league? I thought Ersson could be the #1 guy if they traded Hart, but his game fell off somewhat as the season progressed. Will be interesting to see what they do with Hart and perhaps he will make the decision for them. I get the impression that he is getting tired of losing cause he has always won at every level he played at.

I'm almost as good at that as you are. Devils employing the 1-2-2 trap. Even the announcer was bored out of his skull.
- Phillywhiteout

There is not a single team in the NHL, including the Devils that plays a neutral zone trap as their primary system. Every team situationally uses a neutral zone checking system such as a 1-2-2 or 1-3-1. The Devils play a modern up tempo puck pressure, forechecking style. Here endeth today's lesson.