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Poconono

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. An alumni club masquerading as a scouting department means horrible talent assessment and development.
  13. Fire the entire scouting department. They couldn't pick a single ripe tomato in a Wegman's produce department. I count 7 ex-Flyers plus Bob Clarke's son in the scouting and player development departments. Just a rest home where old Flyers go to die.
  14. Phantoms lose again. 0-4-1 and have scored a whopping 6 goals so far. Could this mean these prospects the front office has been creaming over for the past 5 years just ain't that good? The Phantoms are being beaten regularly by Hershey and Wilkes-Barre whose parent teams have regularly traded away draft picks to stay competitive at the NHL level. Yet somehow they keep unearthing decent (better than Philly's) prospects. I've maintained for years that the Flyers' scouting department has needed a major overhaul. Get rid of the nepotism in the front office.
  15. I admire the optimism of you guys but I've been a Philly sports fan for far too long to buy into the always rosy pre-season hype. Despite the many changes I don't see the Flyers having the top level talent that other teams in their division have. I'm pretty sure it'll be 50 years and counting between Cups.
  16. When all is said and done, we're gonna be bitchin' and moaning about whoever the next Flyer captain is and Giroux will be remembered fondly. Just like Lindros, just like Brindy and just like so many of the goons Flyer fans wanted driven out of town. Time heals all wounds.
  17. I think Fletcher's best moves were bringing in some new scouts and player development guys. It'll take years to prove their effectiveness but they've got to be better than the Bozos who were supposed to be judging young talent previously. Now if only Dave Brown were replaced... Flyers announce additions & promotions to hockey operations staff (nhl.com)
  18. Finally found SOMEBODY that has the same feelings about watching Philly sports these days. I almost don't care how successful they are - I just wanna see some actual top level, dare I say "elite", playing in town. A generational player would be nice to see before I die. I really thought Lindros was gonna be that guy but alas... The only thing you said I disagree with is your last sentence about Morin. I watched him for three years down in Allerntown. He wasn't even a good AHL level defenseman. Too slow and lacking in hockey sense. I don't recall him ever starting a fight to get his team out of a funk or to defend a teammate. Guys like Bardreau and Martel were the ones to stir the pot. Big guy/little skill.
  19. Chuckles is making sure we get a great shot at Wright or Bedard in future drafts. That is, unless he trades the picks away to bring in someone from the Wild instead.
  20. Over-rated bum. Can't wait until management sees the light and realizes the guy is a minor leaguer at best. Joey Mormina 2.0.
  21. Giroux is the least of the Flyers problems. I can't believe Dave Brown is still the head of scouting when Chuckles seems to have no interest in keeping draft picks knowing the Flyer scouts wouldn't know talent if it bit them in the a$$.
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