2023-24 Roster Thread #7: A shave and a haircut, two bits

[FromOyVey2Matvei]

They took an absolute blowtorch to every move Chuck made that they seemingly didn’t agree with. I think it’s pretty safe to say if they didn’t like Deslauries &/or his deal he would have been gone this past summer too.

Nobody is doubting that Torts loves the move. But Danny and Torts have not been in complete agreement (ex. Frost).

I’m also not even saying Danny hates Deslauriers the player, but I highly doubt he’d be giving him a 3 year deal if he had full say.

 

[deadhead]

Flyers PP last ten games, 21st in GF/60, 11 in xGF/60.

The major change, putting Zamula in, Drysdale has only played 3 games. So they may continue to improve. Would help if they had a top finisher.

With their top PK, even a middle of the road PP would make them a credible PO team.

 

[Striiker]

I’m pretty convinced we underrate playmaking to a strong degree as a hockey.

bruh

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

 

[wankstifier]

Who is that?

 

[JojoTheWhale]

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Who is that?

Whoever it is, Kevin Hayes told him to do it.

 

[Magua]

Who is that?

Frost.

 

[Curufinwe]

Deslauriers
Can't shoot or pass, he plays like ass
Deslauriers
Skates as if he's out of gas

If you wanna go to hell, just take a look
At a 4th line vet who's fully cooked
Deslauriers

 

[VladDrag]

It could be anyone from 2020 to 2024. That’s an aggregate of the last few years. I don’t know and I am not going to look.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

Pleaseeeee… the people deserve to know

 

[Ghosts Beer]

A Streetcar Named Marge reference.

There’s some Llewelyn St. Claire in Torts.

“I must warn you, I am not an easy director to work for. While directing ‘Hats Off to Hanukkah,’ I reduced more than one cast member to tears. Did I expect too much from fourth graders? The review, ‘Play Enjoyed by All,’ speaks for itself.”

 

[deadhead]

Protas just got 5x$3.4M from the Caps, yes, he's only 22, but he's a Laughton type bottom six with limited offensive upside. Big boi (6'6 225), but doesn't PK.

Does suggest Laughton with 3x3 left should be marketable this summer (TDL tougher b/c GMs are wary of picking up multi-year commitments for older players).

 

[freakydallas13]

Laughton has been marketable several times over the last 3 years, this team would rather just hold on to their soon to be 30 year old 3rd line winger instead of get draft capital.

 

[CerpinTaxt]

Laughton has been marketable several times over the last 3 years, this team would rather just hold on to their soon to be 30 year old 3rd line winger instead of get draft capital.

Culture

 

[Cody Webster]

Protas just got 5x$3.4M from the Caps, yes, he's only 22, but he's a Laughton type bottom six with limited offensive upside. Big boi (6'6 225), but doesn't PK.

Does suggest Laughton with 3x3 left should be marketable this summer (TDL tougher b/c GMs are wary of picking up multi-year commitments for older players).

It doesn't matter what his market is, they aren't trading him. Why is this so hard for you to understand?

 

[BritainStix]

It doesn't matter what his market is, they aren't trading him. Why is this so hard for you to understand?

I wish there was a remind me feature here.

 

[Cody Webster]

I wish there was a remind me feature here.

It'd certainly get a workout

 

[Magua]

Laughton has been marketable several times over the last 3 years, this team would rather just hold on to their soon to be 30 year old 3rd line winger instead of get draft capital.

But what picks could the Flyers even get for Laughton?!

 

[Striiker]

I'm always genuinely disappointed when I realize I accidentally clicked on a hockey thread

 

[captainpaxil]

There's a spectrum to IQ, the same way with speed, puck handling, etc.

You can have average IQ and compensate with skill, but one trick is pairing the right players, TK is great with Couts b/c he has someone to cover for his mistakes (though the last couple years he hasn't needed as much protection).

Highest IQ on the Flyers to me are Couts, Cates and Foerster. All three are complementary players in that they lack elite offensive skills, but can make offensive linemates better. None are good skaters, Foerster has the best shot and physicality in the corners, Couts the best instincts, Cates the best stick in a crowd. Farabee is up there with them, but not as good in the D-zone. Frost and Brink are above average. TK and Tippett, well, speed and high motor covers a multitude of sins.

Ideally:
Farabee - Couts - TK
Cates - Frost - Tippett
Foerster - ??? - Brink

Laughton poehling Atkinson is a scary 4th line for a playoff run . Can the mayor jump to 3c

 

[usahockey22flyers]

The wins curu, the wins!

But yea risto at 2.5M is still garbo

I think I’d take him at 2.5M honestly

 

[FLYguy3911]

The between the legs deke to the corner against Makar today was worth 2.5.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics - Skaters

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics for skaters including skating speed, skating distance, shot speed, shot location, and zone time.

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[Curufinwe]

Banner game for Briere and Torts sending out only 10 NHL-level forwards in the second half of a back to back.

Haha, Deslauriers was out shot attempted 10 to nothing in his 5 minutes. Can we put him on fake IR like Toronto has done with their useless old goon?

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[Hollywood Cannon]

I don't know where else to post this but...

Michael Leighton is now playing in the Flyers Alumni game on Friday.

Tragic.