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Since Cutter was drafted by the previous administration he probably felt "betrayed" by all these new ex-Flyer management types who wouldn't sign him and promise him a job last Summer. Reports said he was ready to leave school but the Flyers insisted he play at least one more year of college. Also the kid is probably well aware what a **** show this organization has been during his own lifetime and sees no future here. Can't blame him. What frustrates me is how the "great" hockey fans in Philly suddenly turn on their latest savior because he actually has a mind of his own. They were cheering Michkov for saying he wouldn't play for the Capitals but now this kid is Public Enemy #1 because he didn't see a future with this organization. Just like Torey Krug who also wanted no part of this moribund franchise. Personally I've stopped watching Flyer hockey until the day finally comes when they just might wake up and hire people from winning organizations instead of just providing retirement havens for their old loyal soldiers.

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NHL Radio on Sirius gave the Sharks and Flyers' management "D"s. Every other team got rather positive grades because they at least seem to be trying.

Honestly I have lost all faith the Flyers will ever win a Cup in my remaining lifetime. Like the organization itself, I'll have to simply bask in the glory of 6 decades ago.

Up here in NE Pennsylvania (6th Boro of NYC) they're already beating their chests thinking they'll win the Cup here in Rangerland. Haven't heard $hit from them in 2 decades but now they're all lifetime fans.

Can we get Elon Musk to buy the Flyers?

My fear is that Fletcher will make more idiotic moves where he gives away valuable assets and cap space to bring in some middling level vets good enough to get this team into next year's playoffs where they will inevitably be eliminated in the first round. Thus negating any shot at one of the top 2 picks. Stay the course and continue to stink say I. But that's never been the Flyer Way. As long as they make a few extra bucks in the playoffs ownership is thrilled.

Going from horrible to pathetic is a step up.

Bob Rotruck makes the Flyers announcers seem like unbiased national media announcers. When watching AHL TV games I use the Phantoms' opponents' feed. He's the homer of all homers. Horrible. Just like the team.

Not only are they playing their way out of a top ten pick but I keep hearing rumors that Briere will be the next GM with Tochett as the coach. And I'm sure Lappy will end up behind the bench again as well. These nitwits just can't stop following the same old philosophy that has made them the Cleveland Browns of hockey. Start stealing personnel from clubs that have won something in the 21st Century. That would not only help your team but cripple the opponents as well.

Or he'd simply be Nolan Patrick 2.0.

I feel your pain and I'm assuming you're probably just as old as I am - even though I grew up in the Philadelphia metro area and have been a Flyer fan from Day One, about three years ago I turned traitor and started rooting for the Oilers (yes, I jinxed them too). At least there's a chance at some kind of future with them. It's been the same old crap for thirty years in Philly. I'm a little shocked that you're not a fan of your nearer Canadian squads. You know, the ones that actually come up with an elite player once in awhile.

I rarely even watch the Flyers any more so I'm not up on things but if Risto has an expiring contract, why not trade him at the deadline? I know that's what an intelligent organization might do but does he have any value to a contender?

Ahhh...you're too nice. Even if those after-the-fact stories are true, these same scouts haven't exactly wowed me with any of their later picks. A few NHL third and fourth liners here and there but I'm not seeing any Jake Guentzels, Henrik Zetterbergs, Fleurys or Datsyuks among the Ratcliffs, Sushkos, Hogbergs or Wylies. Hell, we even picked the shittiest Strome brother. I'm not impressed with Dave Brown, Al Hill, Ross Fitzpatrick, Mark Grieg, Kjell Samuelsson, Nick Schultz or Wade Clarke evaluating NHL talent.

You had me cheering you on there for almost 2 paragraphs until you suggested keeping half the current team despite a teardown. In my book they can all go, Couts and Hart included as long as the return is worthwhile. The problem is that even if they got the number one pick in the draft these morons would forego Wright or Bedard next year and pick some Ukranian plugger instead.