NHL Talk Miscellaneous NHL Discussion CIX: Processing a Tremendous Amount of Insane Information

[Hanover Fist]

Named captain of the Ducks….. oh my

 

[deadhead]

Yeah, but he's one of those physical D-men with limited offensive skills other than a good shot from the point - the kind of player I've been told the Flyers shouldn't be keeping around.

Gudas has always been a solid complementary D-man, 3rd pair guy most of his career, but isn't he blocking prospects from playing on a rebuilding team in Anaheim? (just kidding).

 

[dragonoffrost]

Yeah, but he's one of those physical D-men with limited offensive skills other than a good shot from the point - the kind of player I've been told the Flyers shouldn't be keeping around.

Gudas has always been a solid complementary D-man, 3rd pair guy most of his career, but isn't he blocking prospects from playing on a rebuilding team in Anaheim? (just kidding).

One sure.... half your d core.... NOPE

 

[mr figgles]

He was a plus 14 playing 20 minutes a night in front of John Gibson. He should be getting his number retired.

In all seriousness though, he’s a good player with over 700 games under his belt, and he busts his ass. He’d be my choice on that team at this stage.

 

[TCTC]

Named captain of the Ducks….. oh my

That's kinda random. Has he ever even worn a letter so far in his NHL career? Guess that tells us a lot about the state of that Ducks team.

I still remember hearing him speak for the first time and how shocked I was because of his high-pitched voice. I always imagined him having a really deep, intimidating voice.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I'm still mad to this day we traded Gudas

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Sounds like Ken Holland is getting another NHL executive job.

 

[Curufinwe]

Getting Ryan Ellis vibes from this Thatcher Demko injury. Hope he can get it fixed.

 

[Sombastate]

Getting Ryan Ellis vibes from this Thatcher Demko injury. Hope he can get it fixed.

I hope not. I actually really like Demko

 

[Beef Invictus]

Sounds like Ken Holland is getting another NHL executive job.

Y

 

[dats81]

Plays physical, good locker room guy and now at an age where kids are looking up at him. Not the biggest surprise that he is given a letter.

As a player with the Flyers he was okay within his own limitations but nothing special.

 

[deadhead]

Florida's Cup winning defense:

Forsling - #126-2014, selected off waivers from Carolina in 2021
Montour - #55-2014, traded by Buffalo for 3rd rd pick in 2021
Ekblad - #1-2014,
Mikkola - #127-2015, signed as FA 2023, 3yr/$7.5M
Ekman-Larsson - #6-2009, signed as FA 2023, 1yr
Kulikov - #14-2009, signed as FA 2023, 1yr

Gudas had bad timing, cashed out on a 3 year deal the summer of 2023, would have had no problem making this group.

 

[blackjackmulligan]

Florida's Cup winning defense:

Forsling - #126-2014, selected off waivers from Carolina in 2021
Montour - #55-2014, traded by Buffalo for 3rd rd pick in 2021
Ekblad - #1-2014,
Mikkola - #127-2015, signed as FA 2023, 3yr/$7.5M
Ekman-Larsson - #6-2009, signed as FA 2023, 1yr
Kulikov - #14-2009, signed as FA 2023, 1yr

Gudas had bad timing, cashed out on a 3 year deal the summer of 2023, would have had no problem making this group.

Flyers D has 4 former 1st rd picks on it. Plus Seeler who was a 2nd I think. They are getting there.

 

[Curufinwe]

"dime a dozen defenseman"

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837112973162123335

 

[Cody Webster]

"dime a dozen defenseman"

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837112973162123335

Maybe if we're lucky, Drysdale will turn out to be as good as Ghost

 

[freakydallas13]

"dime a dozen defenseman"

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837112973162123335

Friendly reminder that Fletcher spent basically his entire tenure and a ton of capital trying to find a physical RH top 4 damn.