CoachX Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) The draft is tonight. I think the Flyers pick #14. I keep hearing rumors the pick will be traded. I personally think it will be, in a Voracek trade. I don't think many will like it, but if Voracek is gone, I'm happy Some of you have knowledge of who might be available if they keep it. Clue me in (...and 3,2,1 cue the Pods remark) No beer for me. Makers 101 is needed Edited July 23, 2021 by CoachX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, CoachX said: The draft is tonight. I think the Flyers pick #14. I keep hearing rumors the pick will be traded. I personally think it will be, in a Voracek trade. I don't think many will like it, but if Voracek is gone, I'm happy Some of you have knowledge of who might be available if they keep it. Clue me in (...and 3,2,1 cue the Pods remark) No beer for me. Makers 101 is needed None for you, but I have (and need) it. It's always nice to have a Guinness stout to cry in, when they can't unload Voracek's ridiculously bad contract on someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlaskaFlyerFan Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 I’m predicting Fletcher trades Voracek and this year’s 1st rounder to the Coyotes for Ghost! Book it! 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 After everything that has happened regarding the fluffy ginger, I think he has to go. If he was a floater last season, after knowing they want to move him, he'd be atrocious if they didn't. I think that pick is the best leverage to get him out. Maybe they can do it, leave even more cap room, and sign a good FA to fill a need 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: I’m predicting Fletcher trades Voracek and this year’s 1st rounder to the Coyotes for Ghost! Book it! thats' just mean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: I’m predicting Fletcher trades Voracek and this year’s 1st rounder to the Coyotes for Ghost! Book it! I'm predicting Voracek and this year's 1st for Valteri Filppula. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthbal Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Pick might have been moved... Reported by Kevin Weekes on Twitter: No word on the 2 picks yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 No need to watch the draft now.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 hours ago, CoachX said: The draft is tonight. I think the Flyers pick #14. Chuck Fletcher said hold my beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Risto can't be worth a 1st...can he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, CoachX said: Risto can't be worth a 1st...can he? NO! ....enough said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 yeah, i read the other thread UGH! I FCKING HATE FLETCHER! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, CoachX said: Risto can't be worth a 1st...can he? He's not worth a 2nd. He's Radko Gudas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Hmm....promising young guy Jake Bean goes for...DRUMROLL PLZ...a 2nd!! Take him over Risto any day, despite the fact he's been a prospect for a decade..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Lets all watch for pick #13 and see what could have been!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ruxpin Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, jammer2 said: Lets all watch for pick #13 and see what could have been!! I liked Lucius, who didn't go to #18. I hate Fletcher. I feel really justified in screaming bloody murder when he was hired. History is prelude, people. I'm repeatedly exhausted by the existence of clear and readily available track record followed by "let's give him time; he hasn't even had a chance here yet." Followed by exactly what was warned about and was patently predictable. Sorry, but the thought it would be otherwise is simply delusional. And somewhat pathetic. Edited July 24, 2021 by ruxpin 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, ruxpin said: I liked Lucius, who didn't go to #18. I hate Fletcher. I feel really justified in screaming bloody murder when he was hired. History is prelude, people. I'm repeatedly exhausted by the existence of clear and readily available track record followed by "let's give him time; he hasn't even had a chance here yet." Followed by exactly what was warned about and was patently predictable. Sorry, but the thought it would be otherwise is simply delusional. And somewhat pathetic. Yip...I hate to say I told you so, but.... The guy we were warning the others about...ya, this is him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Yip...I hate to say I told you so, but.... The guy we were warning the others about...ya, this is him. I'd like your post, but... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, ruxpin said: I hate Fletcher. I don't understand how he could have followed such a good move in trading for Ellis with this. I guess because if he signed the guys we all mentioned and asked for well....he would have been stuck with all these picks and well we know he just didn't have time for any stinking draft. Poo poo that. This why he gets to trade a bunch of picks that he doesn't have to worry himself with what to do with them. Only thing i can envision is the brain trust think they have stolen the second coming of Chris Pronger. I don't know what else to say about this whole situation but i was looking forward to the draft and free agency but ol Chuckles has now with one swift move taken all that from me. So yeah F**K CHUCK FLETCHER!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 @OccamsRazor In trying to grasp for my last breath of sanity, I lie to myself that there must be some reasoning behind this. Its possible that there is something there that we can't see, and a surprise in looming. Let me say this right away, I DOUBT IT. The only remotely comparable thing I think of is Jon Leclair. He wasn't much better than a good player for 5 seasons in Mtl. Then he exploded in Philly. Again, I DOUBT IT. But like I said, I'm gasping for sanity while suffocating in lunacy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, CoachX said: Its possible that there is something there that we can't see I guess i can say i haven't just watched him a whole lot to know how hockey smart he is for sure. But when i watch some of the film on him i see him having a nasty edge to his game i can only envision they wanted from Phil Myers but he just never showed that mean streak. Risto has that for sure. I am think their mind set was they would rather have to tame a tiger than try and paint stripes on a kitty. Which i completely understand. The kid moves very well for a big 6-4 defenseman. He has a lot of tools to work with i will say he isn't hot garbage but i guess there have been a lot of bad in his game that many (especially Buffalo fans have seen) that many who hate this have seen and expect to drives us nuts here in Philly. And they may be right. I thought Travis Sanheim needed a stable stay at home D man type like a David Savard who was out there for just a contract. Not sure if Risto is the sound defensive guy that Sanheim will need to help in their own end. But i am holding out hope they know way more than i do otherwise it pisses me off they didn't just go sign the best D man out there and kept their assets or at least used them to move Jake Voracek. I mean damn this same package couldn't have got them Colton Parayko from the Blues instead?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 @OccamsRazor So we have: Provy/Ellis TS/Risto York (?)/Braun Morin on 3rd pair ? It does look more physical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, CoachX said: @OccamsRazor So we have: Provy/Ellis TS/Risto York (?)/Braun Morin on 3rd pair ? It does look more physical They are just gathering ammo to go after Barkov at the trade deadline this upcoming year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4ever Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I am by no means defending Chuck here, but we have seen this over and over again the past 10 years. I am certain the bean counters are screaming at Holmgren and Scott to get in the playoffs so they can count the receipts with their greasy greedy little Mr Burns fingers. I think that is the pressure he is under, as was Hextall. The corporate pigs know nothing about hockey, they only know how to be selfish greedy cork soakers. And so the Flyer drive for mediocrity goes on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 50 minutes ago, CoachX said: @OccamsRazor So we have: Provy/Ellis TS/Risto York (?)/Braun Morin on 3rd pair ? It does look more physical I'd almost prefer Morin next to York if they actually are having York start the season in Philly. I don't have much patience for Braun. I suppose the reasoning is "veteran with the rookie." I get that, but I'm not thrilled with the choice of vet. I suppose we could do worse. On the other hand, I'd almost argue to put York up next to Risto so one player on that pair can play defence (York) and put Sanheim with Braun so Braun can "stay at home" while Sanheim plays more of a transition/offense guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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