brelic Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Does anyone think Laughton has a shot at making our squad this year? ASF does...In talking with people in the organization who have watched Laughton play at Oshawa in the OHL this season, they are really impressed with his game and they think he could be NHL ready right now.With that said, I think Laughton, the Flyers first round pick in last year's draft, has a shot to not only be at camp, but, much like Couturier last season, win a job on the team. People have asked me for a roster surprise, well, that's it in my opinion. Laughton makes the team.That would be interesting to see, though there's no way he makes this squad as a C. We have too many of those already, no? G, Briere, Schenn, Coots, Talbot. Ahh, it's so fun to be talking hockey again!EDIT: Here's a link to ASF's blog post. http://flyers.nhl.com/club/blog.htm?id=804 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Can he play goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Can he play defense ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 With the limited time in training camp, and the Flyers depth at forward, I would be surprised if he makes the team. I've never seen him play though, so what do I know? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 With the limited time in training camp, and the Flyers depth at forward, I would be surprised if he makes the team. I've never seen him play though, so what do I know?all joking aside (and this board certainly has that )..... I agree with you @JackStraw. I think it is jsut too short of time to fairly evaluate him. It is going to be a challenge to get all the vets from last year to skate together and get use to each other again in such a short time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I wonder if we had taken Maatta we'd be asking: could Maatta make the team?I think the answer to that has a better chance of being Yes than it does for Scotty (is it ok if I call him that, I so miss my lil' Scottie Upshall....?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexy27 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I so miss my lil' Scottie Upshall....I can see all the Upshall posts starting again in 3, 2, 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I can see all the Upshall posts starting again in 3, 2, 1...Just for your Pods and Hexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekkes85 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 No chance he makes it. He would have to absolutely blow the coaching staff away for him to make it, they aren't going to waste a year of his contact and RFA for him to play 2 minutes top a game on the 4th line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 @pilldocBrilliant, thanks for the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 @pilldocBrilliant, thanks for the pick.@Podein25anytime...pods...anytime I can be of service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 anytime...pods...anytime I can be of service!Well I was gonna order some pills, now that you mention it, but I hear there are backorders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedZep Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 they aren't going to waste a year of his contact and RFA for him to play 2 minutes top a game on the 4th line.Particularly for only half a season. I'm approaching the upcoming "season" as mere exhibition, and not a real Hockey year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just for your Pods and Hexy! I can see her "five hole". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 @DaGreatGazooROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!! Glad you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 funny thing about that picture is that Scottie looks totally disinterested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I've seen Matta enough to make an educated guess....he could make this team....right now. He's better than our 5-7 guys. Of course, I'm projecting, the NHL is obviously a big jump from the OHL, but his composure under fire, smarts, skating, yeah he could help for sure. He's way better than Gervais, Gus, Lilja etc. If an NHL GM has a "reasonable" expectation that a OHL'er could make the team, then sure, try him out.....BUT...this is the middle of the year, pulling a kid out of Oshawa would not be fair to his Generals teammates or fan base. I think it's unrealistic to think he can go to a NHL camp and win a job...Scott will be a solid player, but right now, he belongs in Oshawa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexy27 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 @pilldocThanks for the pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 @pilldocThanks for the pic!Any time Hexy! You knew I couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Does anyone think Laughton has a shot at making our squad this year? ASF does...That would be interesting to see, though there's no way he makes this squad as a C. We have too many of those already, no? G, Briere, Schenn, Coots, Talbot. Ahh, it's so fun to be talking hockey again!EDIT: Here's a link to ASF's blog post. http://flyers.nhl.co...blog.htm?id=804Can't be at center, right? (Although Briere is hurt.)He could be Cooter part deux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Can't be at center, right? (Although Briere is hurt.)He could be Cooter part deux.Apparently, according to CSNPhilly, Laughton has a nameplate at the facility for him, so it sounds as though he will at least attend training camp. But, I agree with others that they're very unlikely to burn a year of his rookie contract unless he absolutely blows everyone away. And even then, you have to slot him somewhere where he'll get decent minutes... 3rd line would make sense. I guess if Briere and Schenn play wing, it's less of a problem.Hartnell/Giroux/VoracekSchenn/Couturier/BriereSimmonds/Laughton/ReadRinaldo/Talbot/FedotenkoI don't think Coots is ready to be #2 center... it makes more sense to continue to let him develop at #3. Plus, Fedotenko would be underused on the 4th.Bottom line, I can't see how Laughton makes this squad this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 @brelicI heard (saw) the direct opposite (re Laughton - and Cousins - being at camp)....somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Apparently, according to CSNPhilly, Laughton has a nameplate at the facility for him, so it sounds as though he will at least attend training camp. But, I agree with others that they're very unlikely to burn a year of his rookie contract unless he absolutely blows everyone away. And even then, you have to slot him somewhere where he'll get decent minutes... 3rd line would make sense.I guess if Briere and Schenn play wing, it's less of a problem.Hartnell/Giroux/VoracekSchenn/Couturier/BriereSimmonds/Laughton/ReadRinaldo/Talbot/FedotenkoI don't think Coots is ready to be #2 center... it makes more sense to continue to let him develop at #3. Plus, Fedotenko would be underused on the 4th.Bottom line, I can't see how Laughton makes this squad this year.We'll see. If the kid comes in and shows some skill defensively (like Cooter las year), I think they find a spot for him.But with a shortened camp, I don't know.Has he been playing with the Phantoms? (If so, it's been awfully quiet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 We'll see. If the kid comes in and shows some skill defensively (like Cooter las year), I think they find a spot for him.But with a shortened camp, I don't know.Has he been playing with the Phantoms? (If so, it's been awfully quiet.)No, not in the AHL, but he has been back with his squad in the OHL. 32pts in 30GP so far with the Oshawa Generals. He's 3rd on the team in scoring.http://www.hockeydb.....php?pid=128062Here's what they say about him at hockeysfuture.comTalent AnalysisLaughton is two-way center whose primary skills are on the defensive side of the ledger. He is a hard-worker with a consistent approach to the game and plenty of smarts. Laughton is not a highly skilled player and it remains to be seen how he'll develop in this area, but he should be an effective third-line player with some potential for second-line duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sounds pretty good. Sounds like our future checking line center! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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