Losing Hartnell could force Flyers' hand

oh my....Maybe a package with Luongo too

Worst part? They'll flub the season, miss the playoffs, get the 9th or 10th pick, draft incredibly well and wind up with another superstar.

Well, isn't Briere supposed to come back? That might help.

These are the times that test a team. It may not be the end of the world.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:38 AM ET  01.24 by dannylimes

Worst part? They'll flub the season, miss the playoffs, get the 9th or 10th pick, draft incredibly well and wind up with another superstar.

or it expedites a Bobby Ryan trade

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:20 AM ET  01.24 by Garbage Man

or it expedites a Bobby Ryan trade

With what going the other way? Pronger? They got nothing to trade.

Leighton?

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Originally posted 09:41 AM ET  01.24 by Garbage Man

Leighton?

Let's Go Leighton!!!

Holmgren has said he isn't bothered by the idea of burning a year on Laugton's contract.


I have to agree with Holmgren...send him back to junior to play with the boys or keep him and have him play against men...I think a lot of these guys end up being babied too much. The ice time in the bigs may not be there, but you have to learn sometime.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:38 AM ET  01.24 by dannylimes

Worst part? They'll flub the season, miss the playoffs, get the 9th or 10th pick, draft incredibly well and wind up with another superstar.

I'm trying to remember the last superstar that the Flyers have drafted. Giroux has the potential but isn't there yet. In any case, if your scenario plays out, it's more likely that the Flyers will make desperate moves to upgrade the roster as Snider is getting very impatient for another Cup.

If I was a owner I'd get with the coaches and tell them to play the youngsters because this season seems to be a wash. If there is something to pull the veterans are pulling it.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:20 AM ET  01.24 by Garbage Man

or it expedites a Bobby Ryan trade

That would be nice. Tho, I'd rather see a solid defenseman come to town.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:40 AM ET  01.24 by dannylimes

With what going the other way? Pronger? They got nothing to trade.

They do have some good players in the Phantoms. Something could be worked out.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:42 AM ET  01.24 by Canuck eh?

Let's Go Leighton!!!

Let's go Monster!!!

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:04 AM ET  01.24 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

That would be nice. Tho, I'd rather see a solid defenseman come to town.

Celine "Shooting Gallery" Dion may be available.

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Originally posted 10:05 AM ET  01.24 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

They do have some good players in the Phantoms. Something could be worked out.

Again, adversity doesn't have to be a bad thing. If they could hold on until Hartnell comes back, etc.

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 10:05 AM ET  01.24 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

They do have some good players in the Phantoms. Something could be worked out.

Wouldn't D be their primary concern if they were to start moving prospects?

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Originally posted 10:06 AM ET  01.24 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

Let's go Monster!!!

SV% - .875 GAA - 3.20

(so far Mikey's perfect)

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 10:04 AM ET  01.24 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

I'm trying to remember the last superstar that the Flyers have drafted. Giroux has the potential but isn't there yet. In any case, if your scenario plays out, it's more likely that the Flyers will make desperate moves to upgrade the roster as Snider is getting very impatient for another Cup.

Giroux is definitely a superstar.

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Originally posted 10:13 AM ET  01.24 by Canuck eh?

SV% - .875 GAA - 3.20(so far Mikey's perfect)

For this bet to be legitimate, both goalies will actually have to play. And with the Flyers D in the shape is in, that SV% and GAA are going to look golden for the Monster.

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Originally posted 10:16 AM ET  01.24 by Ralf

Giroux is definitely a superstar.

When he gets the Flyers to a Cup final and they win, I'll be convinced. I do think he is a great player, certainly the best on the Flyers, but I'm not sure about superstar just yet.