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I undedrstand Seeler. I also understand why they kept him. I guess I would want to know what the return would be to determine if it was worth it to keep a "Character" guy Laughton, I dont think they had an offer they liked. All reports were they wanted a first. Im guessing the rest of the league thought he wasn't worth that. I agree with them. I'd rather have Seeler In the end, I think they are sticking to the plan. There is noting here that will make me anxious...other than watching a game and NOT hearing Laughtons name mentioned through two periods

which players did they keep that you think they should have jettisoned? The one they "fell in love" with?

who is the "they" in your post?

Aaaand just like that, the wheels come off! game over. Maybe next time

I hope the Flyers redesign their uniforms they're crap

There is that, but he just looks like an annoying dipschit. A lot like that little bytch in pissburg everytime I see them, I wanna punch them in the face

Austin Matthews is a talent d player, but every time I see his face I just want to punch him

Here’s another fun fact: in 8 seasons Simmons scored 203 goals, and had 784 penalty minutes in his captain like ascent to Flyer legend, Laughton has not yet scored over 100 goals, and he hasn’t reached 250 penalty minutes, but he has played 11 seasons, all with the Flyers

I fcking hate the Sharks!

Even though I don’t know what it is, it seems to me that DB has a plan. None of the moves bringing in these older players seem permanent. They have a way out. And like I mentioned in another post, having 4 firsts in the next two drafts is a big win. I would consider 4 firsts more valuable than 6 or 8 middle to late rounders. since things are what they are for the remainder of the season, instead of worrying about the unknown future of this team, I’m going to enjoy the ride hoping they have a playoff run and give us something to cheer for

I’m of the opinion that you can be in a rebuild, and also make the playoffs. This sport is not a vacuum. Just because your team is young and inexperienced, doesn’t mean you can’t exceed expectations. Just because you are a certain age, doesn’t mean you can’t play good hockey. DB came out and said he traded for EJ as a stabilizing presence for what is happening right now, this season. I’m not sure what the issue is here? Should they just pack it and not even try? Should they just tell all the current players, GFY, we don’t care how hard you’ve played, it’s doesn’t fit our plan, so we need to NOT make the playoffs in hopes that we draft some player(s) that will help us make the playoffs? im sure that would go over well. the players would love it. also, when GMs make trades, none of us have inside details on what took place. We can all sit here and argue what WE think should have happened, but that’s not how the real hockey world works

Of course they will, it’s the Flyers. If they cloned Gretzky in his prime, and signed him for 1 million a year for 10 years, Flyer fan would argue the term was too long and the guy is too small

Where is Fletcher when you need him?

Yes. They are the Devils i fcking hate them

DING! DING! DING! we have winner

warn me next time. REPORTED!

not if he cant deliver on ice. If you're ok with your No 1 center having 10g, and 22 assists, so be it. But you arent going to win many playoff games with that kind of production I digress, this if off topic and not about Laughton

The Flyers could trade a broken zamboni and a tub of flat beer for a legitimate 40 goal scorer, and this forum would find fault with it Four first round picks in the next two years? For me the argument stops right there. Its the same kind of thing Howie did to rebuild the Eagles. It also says its proof they are still committed to the rebuild and NOT going for it now (even though the playoffs are possible). But hey, let's not focus on that, Danny gave up a 5th !

Isn't that why Laughtons so coveted here, because of those intagibles he brings

oh, since we are being all fair and schidt, I want to just say that Scott Laughton has really been stepping up the last couple of games. Its good to see. I still hate him and hope he gets traded, but I want to acknowledge his effort

thats the true definition of a backhanded compliment. "hey dude,no worries, we knew you sucked. It's all good"

I said the other day, after watching Pissburg embarrass us AGAIN, that CP was a hole in the line up. Great move for the Flyers putting him on waivers. That guy sucks so bad I'd rather they play with another skater and an open net