Confirmed with Link: Flyers Trade 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Round Picks For Tony DeAngelo And a 7th (Signs 2x$5M Ext)

[Hollywood Cannon]

Has anyone considered that Fletcher is actually a Pens mole?

That’s a more realistic scenario at this point then someone actually existing and thinking the moves that he’s made would satisfy a “win now” mandate.

 

[flyersnorth]

I’m no fan of Chuck as everyone knows. This isn’t that bad a move though. He was quiet with Carolina and kept his head down. He’s a top end RHD and he’s signed for a good price. I know it’s temping to go overboard constantly with some of you, but it’s not always necessary to criticise everything.

Chuck will find a way to burn this goodwill though.

This is why.

 

[kudymen]

Has anyone considered that Fletcher is actually a Pens mole?

I think Fletcher has

 

[mja]

I’m no fan of Chuck as everyone knows. This isn’t that bad a move though. He was quiet with Carolina and kept his head down. He’s a top end RHD and he’s signed for a good price. I know it’s temping to go overboard constantly with some of you, but it’s not always necessary to criticise everything.

Chuck will find a way to burn this goodwill though.

The asset management alone on this is disastrous. We could have had TDA for a mill last year if they were this keen on him. But no, 3 f***ing top 4 picks. Also, we don't have cap space for this shit.

Proof is in the pudding as usual of course but he had a really good year last year and if he carries that on it’s a good price to pay. It doesn’t really fit our window or anything, but as a hockey move it makes sense.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Portnoy going after Steph Driver today because of Hayes’ statement about TDA and Driver saying basically that anyones opinion that likes “that website” (aka barstool) doesn’t matter.

Dan Silver got dragged too. I had to get off Twitter. I was going down the rabbit hole.

 

[freakydallas13]

So I guess Zamula isn't making the opening night roster.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Portnoy going after Steph Driver today because of Hayes’ statement about TDA and Driver saying basically that anyones opinion that likes “that website” (aka barstool) doesn’t matter.

I don’t care at all, but I can’t resist the opportunity.

Here at HF Flyers, we have a thread that a very nice mod made to contain the social media drama: Social Media Septic Tank Thread

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I don’t care at all, but I can’t resist the opportunity.

Here at HF Flyers, we have a thread that a very nice mod made to contain the social media drama: Social Media Septic Tank Thread

Luv u.

 

[GKJ]

So I guess Zamula isn't making the opening night roster.

There’s yet to be an indication in Voorhees that anyone other than Ron Hextall thinks he’s an NHL player.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Assistant GM Kevin Hayes talking up his buddy DeAngelo.

 

[Magua]

Dan Silver got dragged too. I had to get off Twitter. I was going down the rabbit hole.

I spent 5 minutes down the rabbit hole. Dan Silver was comparing DeAngelo to Chris Therien's recovery from alcoholism. I think he mentioned something about his abdominal muscles too.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Hey do you guys remember when Holmgren traded a 1st round pick (turned into John Carlson) for Steve Eminger?

Just wanted to spread more joy from this org.

 

[landsbergfan]

Has anyone considered that Fletcher is actually a Pens mole?

That’s a more realistic scenario at this point then someone actually existing and thinking the moves that he’s made would satisfy a “win now” mandate.

Him really being a Pens mole would mean he’s actually good at his job so we can cross that off the list of possibilities with great certainty

 

[captainpaxil]

NHL twitter community is awfully sanctimonious.

Twitter is like world of warcraft. People mistake it for real life because they're overly involved with it

 

[HexyClarke]

I know we already knew this but… imagine denying that Cevin has anything to do with the roster building at this point.

It’s Minnesota and Boston (Kevin Hayes) and that’s it for this organization.

Who is he, Whitey Bulger?

 

[landsbergfan]

 

[04hockey]

Hey do you guys remember when Holmgren traded a 1st round pick (turned into John Carlson) for Steve Eminger?

Just wanted to spread more joy from this org.

you had to remind us

 

[Magua]

He also had a...... xGFrel +1.50.

So, just to be clear having an adj relxGF of +1.5 in 15.5 minutes/game, paired in managed minutes with Slavin -- one of the best defensemen in the league and the statistical leader on the team -- is supposed to be impressive? (I will be fascinated to see the future spin for DeAngelo's defensive performance and stats, potentially playing harder minutes on the Flyers with Provorov.) But having an adj relxGF of +0.8 playing with career AHLer Dysin Mayo and burnt to a crisp Anton Stralman 17.5 minutes/game is.....let me quote directly: "Ghost padded his scoring stats but had horrid metrics."

I guess this all makes about as much sense as saying one player "padded his scoring stats" on the worst scoring team in the league, while DeAngelo produced, let me quote, "on a real team," which is code for finding his perfect niche on the 9th best offense with substantially more talented players. DeAngelo's offense is without question, but this passes the smell test like a rotting corpse. This was all certainly worth 2 high 2nds, a 3rd, a 4th, and extra cap space.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Forget about assets traded.

Simple player v. player question:

Is there anyone who thinks Ghost is a better player than DeAngelo in 2022?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Truly remarkable acquisitions for a guy that complains his teams are poor defensively.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Forget about assets traded.

Simple player v. player question:

Is there anyone who thinks Ghost is a better player than DeAngelo in 2022?

I think DeAngelo was better, but only by so much.

The assets given up to get rid of Ghost + acquire DeAngelo + DeAngelo's checked personality/past + term/AAV......yeah, I'd take Ghost every day of the week.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

In regards to DeAngelo’s political beliefs I really haven’t gone down the rabbit hole because it’s rather a discussion that leads no where & brings out the worst in people. Personally it is what it is to me given I’ve accepted a long time ago professional sports is a breeding ground for guys with bad behavior regardless of background. It might not be right admittedly but my attitude is essentially defeated on that front.

He’s ultimately on the team & making $5M so why do some people care if some other people are bothered by his actions & just don’t like him? They have a right to feel however they want & it’s not like it’s costing DeAngelo opportunities. Players are hated by fans for various reasons. It’s not something unusual to them.

 

[GKJ]

Forget about assets traded.

Simple player v. player question:

Is there anyone who thinks Ghost is a better player than DeAngelo in 2022?

This has gotta be brutal to come to terms with. You’ve spent a lot of time siding with the organization vis a vis Ghost and now you gotta jump through hoops to defend this. The message board equivalent of tweeting through it. Either that or you gotta finally drop the shtick. Everything you’ve purported about their philosophy just got blown up.

Good luck though.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

In regards to DeAngelo’s political beliefs I really haven’t gone down the rabbit hole because it’s rather a discussion that leads no where & brings out the worst in people. Personally it is what it is to me given I’ve accepted a long time ago professional sports is a breeding ground for guys with bad behavior regardless of background. It might not be right admittedly but my attitude is essentially defeated on that front.

He’s ultimately on the team & making $5M so why do some people care if some other people are bothered by his actions & just don’t like him? They have a right to feel however they want & it’s not like it’s costing DeAngelo opportunities. Players are hated by fans for various reasons. It’s not something unusual to them.

Honestly it's all just awful.

People who defend TDA's beliefs think he shouldn't be silenced for them, but they're usually the same people who told Kaepernick to keep his beliefs out of sports.

Just another reason for us all to fight over nothing that really matters in sports. I think TDA probably is a not-great guy, but that's like 3rd or 4th on the list of reasons why I can't stand this transaction (like many others).

 

[landsbergfan]

I'm guessing this thread is a lot different for people who don't use the ignore list