BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
There is usually a right way and a wrong to do most things and/or make most decisions. But, there is also the absolutely most self defeating and idiotic way to do the same. That’s known as the Flyers way.
Attard is better than risto and drysdale, yet he stays in the ahl, drsydale is more talented but is always hurt, risto is what he is and it's not as good as attardFunny, they had no problem finding a spot for Michkov.
Players can win spots in TC, but it shouldn't be easy, there's no reason to play a marginal prospect over a proven player unless the prospect jumps out at you.
Farabee - Couts - Michkov
Tippett - Frost - TK
Foerster - Laughton - Brink
Cates - Poehling - Hathaway
If there was a NHL ready center in the system, he'd should be able to beat out Laughton at 3C.
Lycksell is the only prospect with a real shot at cracking this lineup.
The others are going to get more seasoning.
York - Sanheim
Seeler - Drysdale
Zamula - Risto
Zamula is the most vulnerable starter, they're not pairing Andrae with Drysdale (blind leading the blind). They want to showcase Risto, his defensive improvement and size might make him moveable next summer.
The inevitable injuries will create opportunities for prospects to show they're deserving of a promotion, but once a prospect gets a shot at PT, it's up to him to "Wally Pipp" the player he replaced.
I’m willing to give Drysdale a chance, but Risto is garbage. However this is the Flyers, where sub standard vets are revered and kids are doomed to toil in obscurity under the brain dead tutelage of Lappy so don’t expect Attard in Philly any time soon.Attard is better than risto and drysdale, yet he stays in the ahl, drsydale is more talented but is always hurt, risto is what he is and it's not as good as attard
That is the best you can come up with?Funny, they had no problem finding a spot for Michkov.
Players can win spots in TC, but it shouldn't be easy, there's no reason to play a marginal prospect over a proven player unless the prospect jumps out at you.
Farabee - Couts - Michkov
Tippett - Frost - TK
Foerster - Laughton - Brink
Cates - Poehling - Hathaway
If there was a NHL ready center in the system, he'd should be able to beat out Laughton at 3C.
Lycksell is the only prospect with a real shot at cracking this lineup.
The others are going to get more seasoning.
York - Sanheim
Seeler - Drysdale
Zamula - Risto
Zamula is the most vulnerable starter, they're not pairing Andrae with Drysdale (blind leading the blind). They want to showcase Risto, his defensive improvement and size might make him moveable next summer.
The inevitable injuries will create opportunities for prospects to show they're deserving of a promotion, but once a prospect gets a shot at PT, it's up to him to "Wally Pipp" the player he replaced.
Attard played 12 games, ATOI 15:23
Ginning played 9 games, ATOI 14:09
Belpedio played 12 games, ATOI 13:23
Andrae played 4 games, ATOI 13:00
Staal played 35 games, ATOI 13:49
ExactlyThere are no positions up for grab because the Flyers don't allow it. When you can't control center ice, you can't compete in the game. The reason that the Flyers don't have more competition and better play at center is because they won't take the steps necessary to improve the talent at that position. The chances of them drafting a top center are minimal with where they select. That leaves them with only one path open to get that guy-a trade. It's going to cost but it's time to ante up and get it done. Rolling out Coots/Frost/Laughton/Poehling isn't going to cut it. Move out a wing with some draft choices, eat some money and get it done.
As for defense, there's no one on the blue line that stands out as not being expendable. All of those positions should be up for the taking.
Exactly
Laughton…still here
Hathaway…still here
Tk…still here and now extended
All of the above should have been dealt last season or at the last draft. Same with Seeler on D and EJ shouldn’t have been re-signed.
But hey, loading up on veteran mediocrity and making foolish contract decisions is the Flyers way.
sounds like a great rebuild... just keep everyone including the coaching staff and try again..They did their utmost to keep Walker too. He'd be here if he were willing to take a paycut.
Sometimes I forget how long he's been with the Flyers....Scott Laughton going into his 12th season with the organization is a perfect encapsulation of how completely stuck in mediocrity this organization is.
Danny and Scotty's song is Stuck With You.Scott Laughton going into his 12th season with the organization is a perfect encapsulation of how completely stuck in mediocrity this organization is.
Frost just needs another 3 years.... as does Cates.Sometimes I forget how long he's been with the Flyers....
I wonder how many picks after ~20 have stayed with their draft club for 10+ years.
Sometimes I forget how long he's been with the Flyers....
I wonder how many picks after ~20 have stayed with their draft club for 10+ years.
Sometimes I forget how long he's been with the Flyers....
I wonder how many picks after ~20 have stayed with their draft club for 10+ years.
#foundational pillarScott Laughton going into his 12th season with the organization is a perfect encapsulation of how completely stuck in mediocrity this organization is.
Risto is a much better skater and more skilled overall than Attard.Attard is better than risto and drysdale, yet he stays in the ahl, drsydale is more talented but is always hurt, risto is what he is and it's not as good as attard
2019: York, Brink, with Attard on the bubbleTold you the defender would show up.
4 drafts ...19, 20, 21, and 22....24 picks(given 28)....and only 3 are on the roster and none to be added to those 3 as a regular this year. Maybe this is why our prospect group is trash, beyond MM.
All while missing the playoffs 5 of the last 6 years....and will miss this year.
Risto is a much better skater and more skilled overall than Attard.
And under Shaw, he's become a good defensive defenseman, albeit at the cost of some offense, but you gotta walk before you run. The problem is the contract, not the player.
Attard has a plus shot for a D-man, good size and he's no longer a gross liability on defense, but he has below average speed and has to be careful attacking the O-zone not to get caught up ice.
There is no bubble if they do not get to play more than a handful of games2019: York, Brink, with Attard on the bubble
2020: Foerster, Andrae on the bubble
2021: no 1st rd, Tuomaala on the bubble
2022: Gaither/Drysdale, no 2nd rd pick, McDonald on the bubble, Bump has a good shot in a couple years
2023: Michkov, Bonk, Barkey, Sotheran, Zavragin, Bjarnason
"On the bubble" - good shot at competing/being promoted for a roster spot this year or next year.
Helps to have extra draft picks instead of trading them away.