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Ask Buffalo and Ottawa fans how they feel about that. Flyer's also were without their top goal scorer Tim Kerr both time they played the Oilers in the finals. People tend to forget that.

How do you know which are game changers though? How many guys that were drafted outside the top 10 have turned into absolute stars? There's been a lot. Michkov is a game changer. I feel pretty comfortable saying that. The draft is such a crap shoot. It's like playing the stock market. Most stocks won't do crap but once and while you'll find a really good one. I can tell you right now Chicago, Anaheim, San Jose won't be touching the playoffs for a long time. I would predict 5-6 years. They are that bad. They have drafted a lot of top end talent. From my understanding this years draft has one game changer. The rest of the first round is pretty meh. So we might as well enjoy watching some good hockey. Their going to draft a couple good players in the first round. May even add another first rounder at the deadline. At least I'm enjoying watching them again.

I watched every US World junior game. I came away so disappointed with his game. Yes he led the tournament with 12 points. But he had 2 goals against some pretty bad competition. This was one of the worst world junior tournaments I've watched in a long time. That guy isn't far off with his evaluation of his play. His play away from the puck is not good and he plays about as soft as Charmen. That guy wrote that before the world juniors I do believe and took a lot flak for it. But he was pretty dead on from what I watched. Bedard had 23 points at the World Juniors last year. Now if we had drafted Bedard and he said he wouldn't come to Philly I would be devastated. I'm pretty happy the Flyers addressed a pretty glaring need. Most of the hockey talk shows I listened to up here think the Flyer's won that trade. They said if Drysdale stays healthy he is going to be one heck of a player. Right handed d men with his skill don't come around very often. Like O'dog said on TSN if Gauthier comes in the league and starts struggling he's going to have a really tough time after all this. I think he may turn out to be a good NHL player but I think he has his work cut out for him. He has a lot of holes in his game. NHL will expose them in a hurry.

1-3 years when they have Gauthier and Michkov. I think that's some pretty good top end talent coming through. Ask Buffalo how all these top end draft picks are working out. You can draft all the top end talent all you want. If you don't surround them with good Vets and develop them properly it won't matter. That's one reason I have some faith in the Flyers now. I think they have the right guys in place now to lead this franchise. I'll take this team any day. They work their asses off and they are actually fun to watch.

Not sure if watched much of the Blackhawk’s games this year but they are literally one of the worst teams I’ve seen play. It’s a toss up between them Anaheim. They are a long way away from being good again. Bedard will help but they have a long way to go.

Well one thing is for sure Billionaires and movie stars have ego's. They like to own expensive things. Be interesting how it plays out.

Apparently he is a billionaire. Is he not part owner of the Sixers and the Devils? That's all I can find out so far.

People act like Hart is 30 years old. He's 24. Goalie's don't hit they're prime until around 27-28. Some don't see the NHL until 25. I don't get people's logic on Hart. Provy and possibly Hayes will be gone this summer. I don't get the rush why people are trying to trade Hart. He still has one year left on his deal and is still an RFA after. Goalie's don't usually get huge returns on the market. And the teams looking are usually looking to ad that final piece. They're drafts picks won't be high anyways.

This is not a training staff issue. I've seen hip injuries becoming more common even in the minor hockey world. It's a product of year round hockey training. Most kids have to train year around and do not play other sports. Playing other sports is crucial to develop other muscle groups. When you do the same movements over and over your bound to get certain injuries. It's happening with baseball as well. Arm Injuries that would happen to players later in their careers are happening at a much younger age. It all relates back to over use. Even when parents are told don't play year around they won't listen. I've seen it first hand. They believe their kid will fall behind.

Apparently that list is completely false. That's the word up here. I'm not sure why people want Tkachuk so bad. Watched him since he came in the NHL. He's not a difference maker. He need goods players around him. He literally wouldn't make a difference for the Flyers next year. The Flyer's need to tank next year. Not try sneak into the playoffs. The top two picks next year can set a franchise up for the next 10 years.

From what I've seen in mock drafts he won't be there if you trade back. His value has shot up in the last month. I've seen a couple where he's been ranked 5,6,7.

From what I've seen in mock drafts he won't be there if you trade back. His value has shot up in the last month. I've seen a couple where he's been ranked 5,6,7.

One thing for sure Torts is going to want a certain type of line up. Will Fletcher be able to get him that? I just don't think so. Doesn't seem like the type of guy that thinks outside the box. As of right now I would be fine if they handed over the GM job to Briere. He seems to have a handle on todays NHL.

Maybe if were lucky he'll be so mad that he will quit before the draft.

Interesting read. Torts isn't Fletchers choice. So it must be good choice. Flyers to Hire John Tortorella as Next Head Coach - Crossing Broad

Money always talks though. I golfed with Ken Hitchcock in a tournament years ago. I asked him why chose the Flyers. He said it wasn't his first choice. He was actually going to go back to Dallas but Clarkie backed dump truck full of money on to his lawn and he couldn't refuse. Kind of funny in the 18 holes I golfed with him Clarkie called him, Roenick called him. I can't even remember how many players called him that day. He said it was funny that people thought Roenick hated him but they were actually buddies away from the rink. Roenick was always calling him for advise.

Trotz has interviewed 3 times in the last week with the Flyers. Two by zoom, one in person. You don't talk three times without having some sort of interest.

Quenneville should never be aloud to coach in the NHL ever again. After reading a lot of went on with the Hawks. He lost any right to be head coach in NHL. To me he was one the worst enablers in the whole scandal. I don't believe an NHL team would think it's worth the headache.

We need to keep this team in tact for next year. Resign Thompson and he can the power play for all I care. Connor Bedards stats as 16 year old - 100 points and 51 goals on a bad team. I can live with a couple bad seasons if it means getting Bedard.

The more I read about and watch Savoie play the more I like him. Kid has some serious offensive skill. Something the Flyers are lacking. Kids like Geekie seem to take a long time to develop. That's kind of always been the draw back of drafting a big forward. I don't believe Slavofsky will be around for the Flyers to draft. He's been moving up the draft board rankings. Even pushing Wright for first over all. They really need to get this draft right.

I wouldn't bet on it. That sure doesn't look like the speed of the NHL. Goalie's that come over from the KHL always seem to struggle when they come over here. Whether it's the speed of the game, the size of the rinks or the quality of shooters. I expect nothing different from him.

Next years draft whoever gets first pick could basically be getting the next super star that could set you up for the next 15 years. I think Bedard is going to be a special player. I've watched him play and he's impressive.

This isn't the draft they need to tank for. It's next years draft they need to tank for. They'll get a fairly high pick this year but next years draft the top two are going to be really good. Bedard or Michkov. Don't think you can go wrong with either.

Really? I've heard the Makar story several times over that last three years. Every time someone would tweet it out people would freak out on them. Definitely wasn't shocked when I listened to that pod cast Clarke was on. Was a good listen. Clarke had some interesting stories.

What I find interesting is I haven't seen one person come to Hextall's defense yet. Usually when you get a story like this there will always be one person that comes forward and says wait a second it didn't go down like that. But nothing from no one. Unless I'm missing something. But I haven't seen anything on twitter or anything. The only thing I have seen is from former players and employee's saying ya that was common knowledge at the time. What I don't get is why people are so surprised that Clarke would say something. He was asked a question and he answered it. Not like he has ever held back in the past. At least it's some entertainment for the day. Other than this putrid team right now. All we can hope for is a sell off at the deadline and a terrible season next year for a run at Bedard. This team still has some good young pieces to build around.