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    Hayes signs with Rangers

    in New York Rangers

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    @flyercanuck

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    Interesting. I would have placed the Rags  3rd on the dance card, behind CGY and BOS. Maybe it was the bright lights and big city of the Big Apple that attracted Hayes. Or maybe it was the Kreider connection. 

     

    I don't think the Rags will let Moore walk, but I don't know enough about their situation to say for sure.  Strictly on paper, it seems like a tight fit money-wise.

     

    Also, since Hayes was a UFA, is he bound by entry-level contract rules(wouldn't think so).  If not, that could further squeeze their cap dollars.

    Another Flyers rumor(It's August and it's slow...)

    in Philadelphia Flyers

    Posted · Edited by DaGreatGazoo

    Complements for our friends at orangeandblackpack.com 

     

    Ahhh, another August day, another Flyers rumor. This one is brought to you by our hometown's beloved Eklund. Last night, the gossip chemist reported that the Orange & Black are in talks with Winnipeg under the table.

     

    Calm your hearts, peeps, this ain't about Kane.

     

    Allegedly, we're trying to clear enough space to acquire 24yo Jets defenseman, Zach Bogosian, who's entering the second year of his 7-year, $36M contract -- $5,142,857 AAV.

     

    Theoretically this could be accomplished if the Flyers (47 total contracts) deal multiple roster players, with bloated AAV's, to Winnipeg (45 total contracts) who currently have $7.9+ million in space.

     

    Keep in mind, the Flyers do not necessarily NEED to clear space. We're a hair shy of $5m over the upper limit, but assuming both Pronger & Timonen are placed on LTIR before the season opens, we'd have enough LTI Relief to absorb that overage... plus an additional $2,005,000.

     

    I dunno if this rumor has legs. I'm just now seeing it for myself. But Eklund did break the Del Zotto news bit prior to it becoming official, which is why I've shared this morsel this morning...

     

    ...that, and it's a slow news day. Take it all with a grain of salt, my friends.

    Flyers sign Ryan White

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    @DaGreatGazoo

    @jammer2

     

     

    A Flyer team that is better on faceoffs and faster - both of which look to be the case on paper at least - is something everyone should be happy with. Throw in some character and you have the makings of a team that may surprise, and should be fun to watch.

     

    @flyercanuck - agree with the analogy: a more versatile, slightly less crazy, version of Rinaldo. In fact, I wonder if Zac's days in Philly are numbered.

     

    Hey Sheep Molester--I agree with the faceoffs/speed angle--both of those factor into Hextall's vision of being a better puck possession team.  

    Flyers sign Ryan White

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    @DaGreatGazoo  Wow, that is a very odd disparity between home face off wins and road face off wins.....wonder what in the world could cause that?

     

      I just found out a few days ago that Adam Hall signed on in the KHL, so Ryan White has a clear road to the 4th line spot....although Mr.Laughton might have something to say about that. In my mind, I'd like to see Laughts getting top line and top pp time in the AHL rather than a 4th line assignment in the NHL. If Ryan can come close to winning 52% and provide grit and speed and a decent forecheck....he could be a real nice addition. He's only a middleweight, but I've seen him knock some players right out...he has a real nice right hand!!

     

    I agree, Jammer.  Let Laughton get some time in the AHL, even if it's "just" part of the season before a call up, or injury call up.

     

     Get used to the professional life-travel, training, etc.    White's on a 1 year deal--which like MZD, could be a great bridge deal to get some youngsters on the big club the following year.

    Flyers sign Ryan White

    in Philadelphia Flyers

    Posted

    Thought these were interesting comments by Meltzer:  obviously, he's NOT exactly a penalty magnet.

     

    He averaged 9:41 of ice time per game, with 1:46 coming on the penalty kill. In 24 home games, the pivot won 55.43 percent of his faceoffs. On the road, he won 46.57 percent. The righthanded shooting White posted two goals, four assists and six points. 

     

    White took 10 minor penalties in 2013-14 (two hookings, two roughings, two trippings, one delay of game for flipping the puck over the glass in the defensive zone, one holding, one high sticking and one interference). He had four fights and received one 10-minute misconduct.

    What age to start skating?

    in General Hockey

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    My kids starting skating at 3.  They are now 16 and 17, still skating/playing and are ALL about hockey.  We did the free "Intro to Hockey" at first.  Around here it ran 4 weeks on Saturday AM's.  We did that for MONTHS.  Once they really took to it, we started them in basic skating lessons.  As the got a bit older..5,6,7,...we continued the lessons, but we actually booked with a figure skating coach for edge work.  That was the best thing we ever did.  As the continued to play, we did a lot of power skating lessons.  

     

    It's NEVER too early, is what I tell everyone.  Make it fun..if they get cold, leave.  If they get frustrated...leave.  Keep going back, and before you know it-they are asking you to go to the rink.   :)

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    Anyone have a man cave?

    in General Hockey

    Posted

    Any interest in getting rid of the retired jersey banners?   I have a Flyers themed man-cave---complete with Orange walls.  They'd go nicely.  

     

    I'd also consider the Clarke picture--depending on size.

    You can PM me if it's easier.

     

    Thanks, bud.

    Embellishment Rule to be "Brought Back"

    in Around the NHL

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    I think they SHOULD suspend players with multiple infractions.  

     

    Player A gets nailed 3, 4, 5 times for embellishing.  It's a total of, say 25K, in fines.  2 of those embellishments lead to PP goals which cause his team to win a game.  That's a bargain, in my book. 

     

    Now, he gets suspended after the X time he gets penalized, that's negatively affecting the entire team.  A MUCH bigger deterrent, IMO.  

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    Sam Morin: Gotta love his moxy

    in Philadelphia Flyers

    Posted · Edited by DaGreatGazoo

    I kind of snicker at those that think we should have taken Kapanen and the he is SECOND line ready for the NHL.

     

    At the risk of hijacking this thread, you bring up an interesting point.  Rutherford, Pens GM, made a comment that he could make the team as an 18 year old.  Then you have this comment by the Flyers:  This led to the next question about why Kapanen wasn't picked when he was there at 17.  Pryor said that Ilkka Sinisalo was scouting Kapanen and didn't give him high marks.  Pryor said that Kapanen is a good player and wishes him the best except when he plays us of course but that Sanheim was ranked higher by the Flyers and thus was taken. 

     

    I do have to wonder however, why the Flyers, who are talking about speed and skill improvements, passed on the highest ranking European skater, when he was there for the taking, and another team thinks he can make the NHL now.  That's a BIG gap in scouting reports, IMO.

    Sanheim compared to McDonagh; 2014 draft gets an 'A'

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    Legit question here:  Did anyone predict Olli Matta breaking the Pens lineup the way he did this year?  If so, I don't remember it.  Not comparing any player the Flyers own, or recently drafted to Matta.  I am saying that predictions are predictions; many are right, many are wrong.  

     

     

    If ANY kid shows he can play, he should be given the chance.  And if given that chance, I mean, really given it.  Maata played 78 games as a 19 year old last year.  That's being given a chance. Granted, the player made the most of it, but to the Pens credit(slight barf there), they let him play.  

     

    None of this in/out..up/down BS the Flyers are famous for. 

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