The biggest problem with Pannacio's article! Read is Canadian born. He's not American.
I was wondering about that. When Philly played in Toronto there were a few fans with Read sweaters outside the ACC. I thought maybe Read was from western New York or something.
boggles my mind how a 25 year old college FA is so overrated around here.
I agree. Let's at least see Read make the team first.
You still do not think he has a shot at making the team?
This guy will probably flame out over the course of an 82 game season.
You keep saying this lol. Most (almost all) rookies do, so I wouldnt be surprised.
Yeah, but many here are sounding pretty unrealistic. Reading a lot of peoples' posts, you'd think he's a shoe-in for the top 6 all season.
Read has all but locked up an opening night spot with the big club, mostly likely on the third line. After the game, Peter Laviolette noted that he has used Read in virtually every possible manpower situation during the preseason, and the player has consistently shown good hockey sense as well as a high skill level.
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Bill-Meltzer/Meltzers-Musings-92711/45/38394
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- A little over three months ago at Flyers Developmental Camp, Matt Read was the best player on the ice.
At the opening of Rookie Camp in early September, Matt Read was the best player on the ice.
After five preseason games and only two remaining, Matt Read is -- still -- the best player on the ice for the Philadelphia Flyers.
I'll certainly give credit where it is due. Homer can do some great things with very few draft picks. I know how there are many people who feel that the prospect cupboard is empty but I think it's quite well stocked and the future is looking fairly bright. From the little I got to see of Akeson, and Brown and what we already know about Harry Z and Read, I feel this years crop of undrafted signings are guys that all have decent upsides. We'll see how Manning does this year in the A, but he may have some upside as well.
I find it interesting that of the guys fighting for roster spots right now half were undrafted.