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I wasn't a fan of the JVR signing but for all those complaining that Hextall didn't do anything to improve the team, this was the 2nd best FA available last summer. It just goes to show signing free agents just for the sake of it doesn't necessarily work either.

You can say what you want JR...you've earned it. I don't think you'll find anyone on here who would be offended if Hakstol got fired. Of course we don't even have to wait for St. Louis to fire Yeo so Fletcher can bring in HIS mediocre coach. It's already done.

The topic isn't most skilled Flyer...it's best Flyer. You're the only person I've ever heard of say Barber and Leach were better than Clarke. Clarke lead the team in scoring I think 8 times. Barber did it once.

Clarke did manage to win the Hart Trophy 3 times during Orrs career...which is as many as Orr won. He also placed 2nd another year, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th. I think there's an argument to be made he was the best player in hockey around 75/76. The fact he played for the hated Flyers didn't help him win any popularity contests. Orr wasn't at his healthiest when Clarke was in his prime either.

It's why I said player. And Clarke had a better career. "Awesome" Bernie only lasted a few years.

Holmgren! Holmgren! Holmgren! Thank God he's still in charge.

Anyone who doesn't pick Clarke as the best player Philly ever had clearly never watched him play. He had every bit as much talent as Giroux, along with a motor and will that never stopped. Not to mention EVERYBODY hated to play against him.

Ya... the organization that fired Holmgren, then promoted him isn't that stupid.

I agree...but not at the cost of watching Colorado walk away with Hughes/Kaako/Cozens

The Avalanche have the Sens 1st round pick. I'm sure the last thing Ottawa wants to do is go into tank mode...and watch Colorado reap the benefit. Unless of course Fletcher blows them away on a deal for a soon to be 38 year old goalie and an UFA on his way to his best season and looking for a bump in his over $7 million contract.

Trading him, and watching him blossom on another team....what could be more Philadelphia than that?

I thought maybe Holmgrens car ran into Fletchers at high speed.

I don't want to wait 8 years...I just want to win a cup...not a playoff round. This team needs a goalie...Hart is likely a few years away from being an NHL starter, if ever. Our D sure as heck isn't cup contender worthy as of now. Neither is our depth at forward. That's a lot of pieces needed to "win now".

Too early...he's only 27. He won't be coming back for at least 4 more years.

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