Rookie Camp/Training Camp

[Chicken N Raffls]

This Max Kuznetsov speaks way better English than Russian...

SPY ALERT!!!!!

 

[Danko]

This Max Kuznetsov speaks way better English than Russian...

Pretty sure its Slava's son. Probably convinced Briere to get someone more age appropriate then having 50+ year old Slava hanging out with Michkov all day

 

[BillDineen]

Here's Russ Cohen's Day 1 review: Flyers Rookie Camp Day 1 Notes – Sportsology

Barkley had mono? There goes a summer opportunity to gain strength gone

 

[flyersnorth]

Emil Andrae – He is 15 pounds more muscular since his draft year. He has strong forearms and faster skating than he was last year. He is hungry for an NHL roster spot.

What roster spot? There are none available.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Emil Andrae – He is 15 pounds more muscular since his draft year. He has strong forearms and faster skating than he was last year. He is hungry for an NHL roster spot.

What roster spot? There are none available.

He COULD fit in like this:

Sanheim-Drysdale
York-Risto
Andrae-Seeler
Zamula

Who knows.

 

[Danko]

I didn't watch the Phantoms at all last year but can't forget Andrae getting pushed around like a child last training camp/early season.

 

[Danko]

Jonesy's talking on the Gargano show on PHLY at the moment

 

[Danko]

Jonesy says its going to be difficult to send Bonk back to junior but ultimately thinks that's where he's going

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Emil Andrae – He is 15 pounds more muscular since his draft year. He has strong forearms and faster skating than he was last year. He is hungry for an NHL roster spot.

What roster spot? There are none available.

Can’t be taking ice time away from Johnson. You know that veteran leadership and all that happy horseshit.

 

[flyersnorth]

He COULD fit in like this:

Sanheim-Drysdale
York-Risto
Andrae-Seeler
Zamula

Who knows.

Erik Johnson is still here, and Zamula would have to go through waivers. I doubt they carry 8 defensemen.

 

[Danko]

Erik Johnson is still here, and Zamula would have to go through waivers. I doubt they carry 8 defensemen.

Zamula's a lock as the Michkov whisperer

 

[Hanover Fist]

I’m hoping Emil forces a Risto trade but it will more likely end up being Zamula

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Zamula isn't discussed enough. Not because he's great or even particularly good. He's a passable depth guy.

It's just that this is what they churn out. They've made Zamula and Risto into similar players with different fulcrums. Not encouraging.

 

[deadhead]

He COULD fit in like this:

Sanheim-Drysdale
York-Risto
Andrae-Seeler
Zamula

Who knows.

It's called "competition."

Zamula is a passable 3LHD, but he's not guaranteed a spot.
Andrae looked OK to me last year, but not someone who earned a starting spot, so he has his work cut out for him. But he has more upside than Zamula.

York - Sanheim
Seeler - Drysdale
Andrae - Risto
Zamula - Johnson

You're not pairing either Zamula or Andrae with Drysdale, who has a lot of work on defense to be a reliable starter.
You're not breaking up York - Sanheim (Sanheim prefers to play RHD).
Risto carried Zamula last year, this version is a good pairing with a smaller LHD.

 

[deadhead]

Zamula isn't discussed enough. Not because he's great or even particularly good. He's a passable depth guy.

It's just that this is what they churn out. They've made Zamula and Risto into similar players with different fulcrums. Not encouraging.

Zamula was an UDFA, so anything you get from him is a bonus (same with Avon).
He's a funny player, tall but lacks bulk, so leverage is an issue but his reach helps on defense.
Good vision and IQ, good passer, might have been our best PP QB (not much competition).
Smooth skater but below average speed.

I think he should have a solid career at 3LHD/PP2, but a guy you'll always be looking to upgrade.

Risto is a very different issue, great size, above average speed, good skill set but he was horribly coached. Shaw has been rebuilding his game from ground zero, focusing on defense first (no longer chasing hits), I think they'll take the training wheels off this season. Hopefully he'll stay healthy, look good and boost his potential trade value.

 

[dats81]

Not sure this was mentioned here already:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834293644276187557

I guess that explain why he was available late in the draft despite having the toolset of a 2nd rounder.

 

[WIP CALLER]

lol

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834611314804523147

 

[deadhead]

Not sure this was mentioned here already:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834293644276187557

I guess that explain why he was available late in the draft despite having the toolset of a 2nd rounder.

He's on the ice today, and played a full season last year (injured for the championship series of the POs). Heck of a season for a big defense first guy:
66g 7-19 26 ES, PO 14g 3-7 10 +20 ES (next D men, +14, -1, +6, +4)

 

[BringBackHakstol]

lol

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834611314804523147

Learning those valuable hockey skills

 

[Curufinwe]

I’m hoping Emil forces a Risto trade but it will more likely end up being Zamula

It's unlikely to be either of them. Risto has a awful contract and is always injured. Zamula is young and fairly cheap.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

lol

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834611314804523147

they know the code for cracking the lineup...

Beaf***ingFlyer...

Learning those valuable hockey skills

circa 1970...

 

[deadhead]

Well, it would be fun to see Mann v Rempe.

 

[VladDrag]

Emil Andrae – He is 15 pounds more muscular since his draft year. He has strong forearms and faster skating than he was last year. He is hungry for an NHL roster spot.

What roster spot? There are none available.

I hate all of his blurbs, but this one the most.

Massimo Rizzo – He’s a tank. He was one of the stronger players besides Emile Chouinard, Zayde Wisdom, and Hunter McDonald. His shot is heavy. It wasn’t as accurate as I’d seen it. That may be rust from missing time late last season. He outbattled Emil Andra

I've watched Massimo Rizzo (probably) more than anyone else here. At 5'11" 180 lbs, never ever one time did I think he was a tank.

 

[FLYguy3911]

These are my favorite tweets in the preseason.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834615991239606730

 

[prototypical4thliner]

Have our beats ever applauded a hockey player for loosing weight? Slimming down? Being more finesse?