Samifan Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 So which players do you see getting called up for the practice squad once the Phantoms season ends next week? Akeson, Lauridsen, VandeVelde, Heeter. Bruno Gervais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 So which players do you see getting called up for the practice squad once the Phantoms season ends next week? Akeson, Lauridsen, VandeVelde, Heeter. Bruno Gervais I'd add Ghost to that list....after today....Cousin may have a shot he has come on strong for the Phantoms this past month....Straka may make it too...really not a lot to chose from. Stolarz could make it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 It's not such a bad crop really... Glass is half full.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 @OccamsRazor Don't think Stolarz is released, they're still in the Mem Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 It's not such a bad crop really... Glass is half full.... Ghost could be a Krug type catalyst for the power play and transition game...i'd assume he's take GrossmanN's spot in the lineup if they sign him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 @OccamsRazor Don't think Stolarz is released, they're still in the Mem Cup. Yeah they are the host team but i wonder what would happen if it was over and he hadn't finished his suspension he wouldn't be eligible to join the Flyers i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 @OccamsRazor He's 20. His OHL career is done after this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Everyone seems to say the "cupboard is empty" but it's got some promising pieces in it. It is thin to moderate at best but not empty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 @OccamsRazor He's 20. His OHL career is done after this season. Yes i was just wondering would he be allowed to join the black aces or not because his suspension wasn't over and all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I think Alt is the dman they would call up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Agree RJ.... Aka: biggus dikkus!Alt I think would be the callup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 · Hidden by brelic, April 12, 2014 - Dupe Hidden by brelic, April 12, 2014 - Dupe Agree RJ.... Aka: biggus dikkus!Alt I think would be the callup Link to comment
flyercanuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Everyone seems to say the "cupboard is empty" but it's got some promising pieces in it. It is thin to moderate at best but not empty.... Laughton and Ghost were two good prospects. We stunk last year and didn't trade our picks so we doubled our pool in one draft with the addition of Morin and Hagg. Laughton is ranked 23rd Morin 38th in the Top 50 NHL prospects by Hockeys Future. Laughton was named in 7 different categories in the OHL coaches poll, tops in the league. He was voted top player for both faceoffs and penalty kill in the Eastern Conference, voted 2nd in smartest player, best shot, most dangerous in goal area and best defensive forward and 3rd in hardest shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Laughton and Ghost were two good prospects. We stunk last year and didn't trade our picks so we doubled our pool in one draft with the addition of Morin and Hagg. Laughton is ranked 23rd Morin 38th in the Top 50 NHL prospects by Hockeys Future. Laughton was named in 7 different categories in the OHL coaches poll, tops in the league. He was voted top player for both faceoffs and penalty kill in the Eastern Conference, voted 2nd in smartest player, best shot, most dangerous in goal area and best defensive forward and 3rd in hardest shot.So you also agree we are not empty on the farm team. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 @idahophilly Heck no, we're not empty. But we're far from deep. Our top 4 prospects could all end up being very good NHLers. Or not. None of them would be what you call "bluechip" as far as can't miss types. I've said before, I think Holmgren is pretty good at evaluating talent. He's just not too good at keeping the draft choices needed to acquire it. That's why the farm team isn't too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 So you also agree we are not empty on the farm team. ?Well, this year they were bare on the farm. None of the guys you and FC are discussing - ghost, hagg, laughton - were available.There was a reason that they were reliant on mcginn once vandevelde (who was a pickup this season) went down. And the org itself seems to have no faith in the Phantoms' top scorer.Next year they will be better off. But they did have six forwards on two ways that would pay $700k or more that never even got considered as a callup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 man, stirred up a hornets there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 man, stirred up a hornets there.... No. No hornets nest stir you asked the question you got the answers. The Calvary is coming it just won't be this year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I think Rad touched on it, but they can't recall Ghost; unless they sign him. He's not under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbelMorpheus Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 My mom taught me a neat word association game when I was a kid. Cavalry. V first = violence (soldiers). Calvary. L first= love (Jesus on the cross). Just a usefull tip for any impending interview questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Does anybody know who the black aces are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Melter said he would tweet them and post on his Hockeybuzz blog once he finds out. I haven't seen any updates yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 @Lunatic The Black Aces are the Flyers expanded playoff roster. Essentially after the Phantoms season ended they announced who these players would be. In other words, they are the playoff emergency call-ups and they practice with the Flyers during the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 @Lunatic The Black Aces are the Flyers expanded playoff roster. Essentially after the Phantoms season ended they announced who these players would be. In other words, they are the playoff emergency call-ups and they practice with the Flyers during the playoffs. Yes but all the kids skating with the team aren't eligible for the playoffs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 @OccamsRazor This is true.... I just figured I'd get the basics out for Lunatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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