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    Flyers Sign Garnett Hathaway

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    On 7/3/2023 at 11:08 AM, mojo1917 said:

    Jones? So far Jonesy is ****** killing it. He's glad handling the right people, you know he made ol' Matvei feel like he was a little brother or nephew being welcomed home. 

     

     

     

    Totally agree with this!

     

    Jonesy always was the guy that everyone liked to be around

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    2023 NHL Draft: Flyers pick 1st RD (#7 overall) is Matvei Michkov

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    5 hours ago, OccamsRazor said:

     

    From the little i have seen of this kid he has been small all his life and he has develop eyes in the back of the head so to speak he has great vision and ability to put the puck where ever he wants to avoid contact he is very elusive especially with the puck on his stick.

     

    He doesn't have to look down to know where it is - it sticks to his stick like he has glue when he wants it...just been amazed at all i have found on him in the last 24 hours...i'm beside myself with excitement...almost a loss for words trying to envision him in the orange and black and folks getting out their chairs when he has the puick down low in the offensive zone...can't wait!

    So, we got Youngblood?    Sweeet

     

     

    😆

    NHL Draft 2023 Flyers Picks at #103 and #120

    in Philadelphia Flyers

    Posted · Edited by Cheesesteak

    4 hours ago, flyercanuck said:

    I just laughed that even with that, they still have to do the ol' ex-Flyer route. It wasn't a 1st or 2nd, so I really don't care. I'm more upset they didn't take my guy Akey with that 2nd...and I'm not even that upset about that.


    But don't tell my heart, my Akey breaky heart
    I just don't think he'd understand
    And if you tell my heart, my Akey breaky heart
    FC might blow up and kill this man, ooh

     

    🫣

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    2023 NHL Draft: Flyers pick 1st RD (#7 overall) is Matvei Michkov

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    real quick...I DVRd the draft and put it on when I got home but ran downstairs to the kitchen to work up some tacos, knowing the Flyers would still be awhile.  I can't really hear tv downstairs but DID hear a chorus of boos coming from the stereo and thought to myself "Bettman must've arrived".   

     

    I was right HAHA 😆

     

     

    still haven't gotten to the Flyers pick, shhhh, don't spoil the surprise :NinjaLookLeftRight1:

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    Flyers 2023 Entry Level Draft - 7th overall (confirmed)

    in Philadelphia Flyers

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    On 6/23/2023 at 12:56 PM, BobbyClarkeFan16 said:

    https://www.flyersnation.com/fletcher-discusses-flyers-tenure-points-to-niskanen-as-vital-loss-team-wasnt-able-to-recover-from-injuries/

     

    It's 100% Niskanen and injuries that caused the Flyers to collapse as per Schmuck. None of his ****** moves helped contribute to things. What a tone deaf idiot.....lol

    exactly what most of us on here said would happen when he was hired :lookssad:

    🤦‍♂️

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    Flyers 2023 Entry Level Draft - 7th overall (confirmed)

    in Philadelphia Flyers

    Posted

    On 6/23/2023 at 3:35 PM, pilldoc said:

    Can't remember if I posted a scouting report on Ryan Leonard or not .... here you go

     

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    For Ryan Leonard, his future in hockey will likely be decided by his versatility. Few players can play one position at a top level, yet Leonard has played at Center, Right, and Left Wing throughout the season for the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP). He is also a threat both in the defensive and offensive zones, as he will play hard against the boards to win a puck battle behind his net, only to turn around and bring it back up the ice to create a scoring chance at the other.

     

    During the 2022-23 season with the US National Under-18, Leonard posted 39 goals and 73 points in 45 games played. Then, in 15 games played so far with the USNTDP, he scored 10 goals and 19 points. So, he is no slouch when it comes to scoring, even if he isn’t expected to be a major offensive driver.

     

    Defensively, Leonard is already showcasing the skillset of a dominant two-way forward. He has a strong ice presence and is able to put himself in the position to make the right play on the puck to generate opportunities for his team. Also, while he doesn’t have the biggest frame at rough 6-foot tall, he plays strong on his skates and is showcasing the ability to knock players off the puck.

     

    For 2023-24 and beyond, Leonard is committed to playing hockey at Boston College. This will be the perfect place for him to develop his game over the course of the next three to four years, before taking that next step to the NHL. Given his toolkit, it wouldn’t be surprising to see in break into the league before his 21st birthday.

     

    Ryan Leonard is a high energy winger who never takes his foot off the gas in terms of both speed and effort. He uses his speed and skill to blow by defenders in the neutral zone and pressure in-zone defenders who struggle to anticipate his next move. His playmaking and shot aren’t exceptional, but they’re both good enough to be reasonably sure that his offense would translate to the NHL some day.

    Logan Horn – THW.com


    Leonard is a highly energetic and lethal goal scorer that plays with a high level of intensity every time as he shows no quit to his game. He’s always in attack mode and displays a shooters mentality with a quick snap of his wrist. He has great velocity and accuracy and is always finding the back of the net as his 22 goals with the U18 squad shows. He displays soft hands in tight spaces, fooling both defenders and goaltenders.

    Peter Baracchini – THW.com


    Leonard has a way of making his own space on the ice. Sometimes he does that with his speed but a lot of times he does that by going through high-traffic areas and coming away with the puck. At 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, this centre is strong. He is in great physical condition, and he knows how to use it to his advantage.

    Russ Cohen – eprinkside.com

     

    Strengths

    • Strong skater
    • Understands how to utilize his body to make space on the ice
    • Versatile
    • Can play a heavier game, considering his size
    • Great scoring instincts

     

    Under Construction – Improvements to Make

    • Doesn’t have the highest scoring ceiling for a 2023 first-round prospect

     

    While he may not be the sexiest pick on draft day, Leonard is the kind of player that every team wants on their roster. With his two-way play, I could see him slotting into a team’s third line after developing at Boston College for a few seasons. He has top-six potential that could be reached if everything goes well in his development, but I wouldn’t expect him to be a first-line forward given where his toolkit is at right now.

     

    With all that being said ....... what concerns me is he is not screaming top six .... he has 
    "potential" from what the pundits are saying.  If I am drafting at #7 I want a player who has legit top 6 skills.  Now that is just my opinion and have not seen 1 second of him actually playing.  

    Bobby Boucher on skates....that could work :5a6425fa25331_VikingSkoool:

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