Flyerfan4life
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now that Seattle isnt a option, thx Hakstool...
im only left with the sheer comedy that is the Flyers left..
2021 Roster Thread XIX - Who's In Net
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now that Seattle isnt a option, thx Hakstool...
im only left with the sheer comedy that is the Flyers left..
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I shudder to think what this roster would look like with a top pair OFFENSIVE defenseman -- with creativity, playmaking, and PP1 capabilities. How ever would our shutdown, defensive top pair LD survive? At least one of you guys is thinking about the "big picture problems."
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We want Hamilton, Eichel.
We will got Jones, Larsson.
And people will blame Giroux again, lmao.
This organization is a joke.
We will got Jones, Larsson.
And people will blame Giroux again, lmao.
This organization is a joke.
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I was holding out hope the Kraken could be my new team, but not now. JFC Hakstool. What is Francis thinking?
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Anthony SanFilippo brings up Eichel every time he can on that podcast with Russ joy or whatever.
I wonder if he has any inside information because of his previous connections with the team. Although his “hypothetical” proposals made me sick.
orrr it’s just me hoping Fletcher targets the best available player. If Holmgren is still giving his insight I’m sure he would say target Eichel. He was never one to back away from making bold moves.
I wonder if he has any inside information because of his previous connections with the team. Although his “hypothetical” proposals made me sick.
orrr it’s just me hoping Fletcher targets the best available player. If Holmgren is still giving his insight I’m sure he would say target Eichel. He was never one to back away from making bold moves.
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Athletic reporter for the rangers asked if the rangers proposed:
Strome
Kravstov
Zac Jones
15th overall
Would they make the trade? Is that f***ing serious.
Overall I honestly anticipate a package similar to that with a little higher upside but that’s about in the range a team will move for Eichel IMO
Strome
Kravstov
Zac Jones
15th overall
Would they make the trade? Is that f***ing serious.
Overall I honestly anticipate a package similar to that with a little higher upside but that’s about in the range a team will move for Eichel IMO
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Sportsnet 960 bit
“I do think Philly’s going to do something on the blue line,” Friedman said. “With Jones I think Philly wants to know there’s a commitment from him… They want this to be a meaningful long-term relationship. I think that’s part of the issue, but I’ve heard Philadelphia is working it pretty hard.”
Quote from Friedman. Sounds like Jones really is determined to test free agency or just has a spot specifically he wants to go. Either way it really could be a blessing for the flyers.
“I do think Philly’s going to do something on the blue line,” Friedman said. “With Jones I think Philly wants to know there’s a commitment from him… They want this to be a meaningful long-term relationship. I think that’s part of the issue, but I’ve heard Philadelphia is working it pretty hard.”
Quote from Friedman. Sounds like Jones really is determined to test free agency or just has a spot specifically he wants to go. Either way it really could be a blessing for the flyers.
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I agree, but I’m trying to put myself in managements shoes. Provorov doesn’t have a ‘leash’ like most do. The system WILL change with that pair on the ice. The puck will run through them in the Ozone… I can almost guarantee that. Funny thing is that neither are playmakers with the puck. I’d be more pressed to give Jones the puck in the Ozone than Provorov due to Jones offensive IQ and natural ability to follow a play better than Provorov, but if you run it through them then it may be inept.
I don’t know if Jones is in dire need of a Werenski type player, but Werenski only accentuates one part of his skill set and it doesn’t really work the other way around, you know? Jones is almost better when he’s the aggressive offensive zone type that gets the puck near offensive zone blue line and can take it in. That’s his bread and butter. Decent shot plus an open teammate is a high level of success for him, but you take that away and you may have a Maxine Lajoie type that stays along the boards. Without someone to cover for him (Werenski can cover due to speed and good skating) each entry could be a high risk play without a high reward. That’s easily exploitable and he’s kind of a one trick pony that way… at times.
Id honestly rather trade for him with only a one year commitment. The cost would be less, and you could at least see if he even fits in well here. Blindly handing him a big contract and Columbus using that as an excuse to upcharge us is the issue.
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Still blows my mind that GM’s in the NHL pay a premium for a player they acquire and then sign to an extension. There literally is no reason to pay extra to that team for that opportunity.
Im still hesitant on Eichel. The injury is a real concern. Itd be the most philly thing ever to go all in on this guy and have it end in disaster because hes never on the ice.
There seems to be a lot of intriguing forwards available that would cost less and be impact additions. Tarasenko, Gudreau, Tkachuk, etc. I think thats the better way to go especially if you can pull off a hockey trade with TK or Jake.
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I would rather swing for the fence with Eichel over Jones. Yes Eichel carries some risk but the reward could be great. I would not fault Fletcher if it turned sour injury wise. He is worth going after.
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In this case at least Fletcher can’t offer anything albatross like Hayes to try and change his mind. The guy certainly is allowed to test UFA. Move on and get Hamilton or a Nashville Dman.
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I could see Jones wanting to go to the Avs. Play with great players and rack it up, maybe win a cup. Then go to UFA. There’s no reason to agree to a deal now vs in a year anyway given the cap issues. If we aren’t willing to rent him we may be in the clear.
Which ever players go and come for this team this summer, they need to put a stronger effort collectively.
Work ethics.
Work ethics.
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Really is getting that feeling he is not willing to sign long term and wants to hit UFA
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That’s because Colorado knows he is willing to stay there. Chicago, like us, are not a contender. We could be. But we know the Avalanche are.
That’s where the Jones thing falls apart for me even more than his actual quality. If he leaves, we’re back here next season. That’s always why it was more important to go for Hamilton. That one is ONLY commitment.
That’s where the Jones thing falls apart for me even more than his actual quality. If he leaves, we’re back here next season. That’s always why it was more important to go for Hamilton. That one is ONLY commitment.
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Did we have any mention of his dad being an assistant coach for the Sixers yet?
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I think in the end he will be traded to Colorado for Jost/1st rounder/b level asset.
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If there is no commitment from Jones this team would be stupid times 999999999999999999 to go after him.
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