Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Memorial Cup, Flyers Daily, MacLeish, Walk/Run

Thanks Bill. Never forget Rick MacLeish's 50/50 season and the best wrist shot in the league.

Hi Bill,

What is the ceiling for Avon, will he ever sniff the big leagues?

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Memorial Cup, Flyers Daily, MacLeish, Walk/Run
- bmeltzer

Will they sign Theo Rochette in your opinion?

Shocked Chuck hasnt been interviewed for any jobs.

Will they sign Theo Rochette in your opinion?

Shocked Chuck hasnt been interviewed for any jobs.
- hello it's me 2050

There was hope he'd go to Pitt to finish the job that Hextall started kind of just like they did here. That franchise deserves such competence! But, it looks like they're going Dubas. Too bad. They missed out on Chuck.

Hi Bill,

What is the ceiling for Avon, will he ever sniff the big leagues?
- WhiskeyMan

He'll need AHL seasoning. It's possible he could eventually stick in the NHL as a bottom six forward. Not a slam dunk but he has the wheels and some skill.

Will they sign Theo Rochette in your opinion?
- hello it's me 2050

He's an AHL contract type of player, IMO. I wouldn't use a reserve list spot with an ELC. Always beware of overrating junior overagers. I learned that lesson years ago with Len Barrie and others that followed. Not impossible to make it as a NHL regular but the over-age stats don't mean much in and of themselves.

He'll need AHL seasoning. It's possible he could eventually stick in the NHL as a bottom six forward. Not a slam dunk but he has the wheels and some skill.
- bmeltzer

Thank You

He'll need AHL seasoning. It's possible he could eventually stick in the NHL as a bottom six forward. Not a slam dunk but he has the wheels and some skill.
- bmeltzer

has the wheels to be a solid bottom 6 as you said. He is good on the forecheck as well Will have to modify his game at the pro level as dont see top 6.

He's an AHL contract type of player, IMO. I wouldn't use a reserve list spot with an ELC. Always beware of overrating junior overagers. I learned that lesson years ago with Len Barrie and others that followed. Not impossible to make it as a NHL regular but the over-age stats don't mean much in and of themselves.
- bmeltzer

Depending on where you draw the overage line (I'm not sure what his draft year was) it looks like he has some descent pre-overage stats. Also, could he be any worse than Brooks, Hodgson, Willman (I'm not listing the ones that came over in a trade such as Barratt).

Thanks Bill. Never forget Rick MacLeish's 50/50 season and the best wrist shot in the league.
- Sinisalo4vr

My favorite player as a kid

Anthony Di Marco on Twitter:

“ Hearing the Flyers have made significant changes to their Player Development Staff. Mike O’Connell and John Riley are among those who were let go.”

My favorite player as a kid
- corduroy

He "flowed" on the ice and had that killer wrist shot. Could score from anywhere.

Bruins with 4.5 in cap overages and bounced from playoffs first round, did they try to buy the cup? Or build through the draft, or what ?

My favorite player as a kid
- corduroy

Ditto

Bruins with 4.5 in cap overages and bounced from playoffs first round, did they try to buy the cup? Or build through the draft, or what ?
- wcorvette

Don't worry, there's still a chance they'll trade for Kevin Hayes

He "flowed" on the ice and had that killer wrist shot. Could score from anywhere.
- MJL

He’s one of the few guys, from back then, who looks like he could skate it todays NHL.

Don't worry, there's still a chance they'll trade for Kevin Hayes
- Tomahawk

Well he is from the area - it is his destiny to be a brooin

Don't worry, there's still a chance they'll trade for Kevin Hayes
- Tomahawk

I keep seeing Columbus and I have no clue where Hayes fits there. Maybe someone threw darts and missed the board so they came to the conclusion Johnny Hockey...friends...boom.

Anyone know Hayes "No Trade" list?

Anyone know Hayes "No Trade" list?
- Flyers Fan in Phx

Only team I know on the list is Philadelphia.

I keep seeing Columbus and I have no clue where Hayes fits there. Maybe someone threw darts and missed the board so they came to the conclusion Johnny Hockey...friends...boom.
- Glak18

Maybe Jarmo recently received a head injury?

I keep seeing Columbus and I have no clue where Hayes fits there. Maybe someone threw darts and missed the board so they came to the conclusion Johnny Hockey...friends...boom.
- Glak18

They DO have the cap space, especially if the Flyers retain. He would become their highest scoring center and second leading scorer using last year's stats.

Hey, you never know.

I would have no idea what to expect in return.

They DO have the cap space, especially if the Flyers retain. He would become their highest scoring center and second leading scorer using last year's stats.

Hey, you never know.

I would have no idea what to expect in return.
- MBFlyerfan

Habs were able to pry a 1st-rounder away from the Flames just to take on a few months of Sean Monahan.

I doubt any team is taking 3-years of Hayes for free, much less giving the Flyers anything back in return for the pleasure.

He's an AHL contract type of player, IMO. I wouldn't use a reserve list spot with an ELC. Always beware of overrating junior overagers. I learned that lesson years ago with Len Barrie and others that followed. Not impossible to make it as a NHL regular but the over-age stats don't mean much in and of themselves.
- bmeltzer

Rochette is under contract with Lausanne HC. for the upcoming season. Wouldn’t this preclude an AHL deal?