Eklund: All About Resiliency PLUS Russian Scouting Picking Up Again

Eklund: All About Resiliency PLUS Russian Scouting Picking Up Again
- Eklund

Who were the 4 other teams?

devils are also in on Sergei Kalinin

You said it Ek, not me. It doesn't matter what we think. I think you should practice what you preach

Thank Ek. I took a break during the third period last night, and when I came back the Ducks had scored several goals to take the lead; exciting game.
I have also noticed that the stick work has been crazy with each team. I am surprised that more penalties aren't being called, and that more fights don't break out. I realize that both teams don't like each other, but it is starting to get a little excessive, in my opinion. Any idea if the league will clamp down on this?
In addition, with all the Russian interest by teams, I was wondering what is going on with Belov. After leaving the Oilers for the KHL, is he interested in playing in the NHL again? I heard that he left, because the Oilers weren't competitive, and that he was frustrated with the direction that the team was headed in. From what I have seen, he is big, can hit, and can skate (not a speedy guy, but he can move). If I were the Flyers, I would want to take a look at him.

I love when the Flyers hand out stupid contracts to players who's skills are declining because of age. If only this one was longer than 1 year.

Thank Ek. I took a break during the third period last night, and when I came back the Ducks had scored several goals to take the lead; exciting game.
I have also noticed that the stick work has been crazy with each team. I am surprised that more penalties aren't being called, and that more fights don't break out. I realize that both teams don't like each other, but it is starting to get a little excessive, in my opinion. Any idea if the league will clamp down on this?
In addition, with all the Russian interest by teams, I was wondering what is going on with Belov. After leaving the Oilers for the KHL, is he interested in playing in the NHL again? I heard that he left, because the Oilers weren't competitive, and that he was frustrated with the direction that the team was headed in. From what I have seen, he is big, can hit, and can skate (not a speedy guy, but he can move). If I were the Flyers, I would want to take a look at him.
- OrangeAndBlack1

Belov was crap for us. Please sign him.

Belov was crap for us. Please sign him.
- Ihatebrianburke

Actually he wasn't that bad. And he said afterwards that he would resigned with the Oilers but he hated Eakins. And lets face, Eakins was a horrible coach!

As for him signing with another team, I'm pretty sure we still hold his NHL rights and he's going into the second year of 4 year contract. I don't know if he has a NHL out clause. Probably not.

Actually he wasn't that bad. And he said afterwards that he would resigned with the Oilers but he hated Eakins. And lets face, Eakins was a horrible coach!

As for him signing with another team, I'm pretty sure we still hold his NHL rights and he's going into the second year of 4 year contract. I don't know if he has a NHL out clause. Probably not.
- cdninatl

I don't think that any NHL team holds his rights. I do agree though, there were stretches where he was the Oilers best defenseman but he couldn't stay consistent.

Flyers paid too much for a so so defenseman, when they didn't need to ! Hextall needs to stop that crap, Holmgren was enough

It is a one year deal, so it is worth the risk. It is not like he gave him a multiple year contract with a no trade clause. He knows what he has already and changes are coming. I look forward to see who gets sent packing.

It is a one year deal, so it is worth the risk. It is not like he gave him a multiple year contract with a no trade clause. He knows what he has already and changes are coming. I look forward to see who gets sent packing.
- ncflyer27613

this defense is so (frank)ing bad, if it wasn't for mason, the flyers would be picking mcdavid

Thanks D13 for the input. I personally wouldn't have him on the first line, but maybe on the second. If he had issues of consistency, then maybe a little less responsibility, and some patience would allow him to develop his skill set. Plus, he wouldn't break the bank, and I still remember how he laid a heck of a hit on Mike Richards.

Thanks D13 for the input. I personally wouldn't have him on the first line, but maybe on the second. If he had issues of consistency, then maybe a little less responsibility, and some patience would allow him to develop his skill set. Plus, he wouldn't break the bank, and I still remember how he laid a heck of a hit on Mike Richards.
- OrangeAndBlack1

He has all the tools to be a top pairing player, if he had the right coach and some kind of a team to play with I bet he would shine. There is a reason he's considered one of the best defenseman in the KHL.

riveting

this defense is so (frank)ing bad, if it wasn't for mason, the flyers would be picking mcdavid
- Flyfreaky

Until they move some of the bad contracts and the young players come up, the expectations should be limited. It is not like anyone considers them to be contenders this year.

this defense is so (frank)ing bad, if it wasn't for mason, the flyers would be picking mcdavid
- Flyfreaky

You guys should trade up with the Leafs to grab Hanifin

Until they move some of the bad contracts and the young players come up, the expectations should be limited. It is not like anyone considers them to be contenders this year.
- ncflyer27613

Bad Contract + Bad Player = Untradeable

But good luck man.

You guys should trade up with the Leafs to grab Hanifin
- Tumbleweed

Asset wise it makes more sense to stay where they are and take one of Provorov or Werenski.

Asset wise it makes more sense to stay where they are and take one of Provorov or Werenski.
- Dangles13

The Flyers will take Crouse and like it

Bad Contract + Bad Player = Untradeable

But good luck man.
- Feds91Stammer

holmgren (frank)ed this team so bad, i don't know what to tell you

holmgren (frank)ed this team so bad, i don't know what to tell you
- Flyfreaky

Outside of VLC, Umberger, and Amac it's not too bad. I think Hextall has things headed in the right direction.

Asset wise it makes more sense to stay where they are and take one of Provorov or Werenski.
- Dangles13

Werenski is going to be a stud.

Outside of VLC, Umberger, and Amac it's not too bad. I think Hextall has things headed in the right direction.
- Feds91Stammer

the entire defense blows (as a unit)

you can't run out a bunch of 3-6 dmen and think you're gonna be a contender

they don't have a 1 or 2 dman

the entire defense blows (as a unit)

you can't run out a bunch of 3-6 dmen and think you're gonna be a contender

they don't have a 1 or 2 dman
- Flyfreaky

Yeah but at least Grossman and Schenn are gone after this year. How close are Hagg and Ghost?