murraycraven Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 That Patrick Kane draft worked out so well for Philly...It may have worked out a hell of a lot better if we did not trade JvR for a stiff of a dman... Something tells me he, Jake and G would look pretty darn good together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 @Mad Dog I'm only partly serious about "tanking." I actually think premeditated tanking, where players deliberately set out to play lousy/stop trying, is practically impossible. Pride gets in the way etc But I am more serious about management not bothering to try and improve the team through trades or whatever. Let them continue to suck and continue to fall down the standings. Trying to stop that through band-aid moves will likely only risk future success by trading young talent or picks away. Screw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent05 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 We had 20 points last year at this point - this year we have 19. Unless we repeat the magical run we had last year, the Flyers will probably end up in the bottom 8-10 teams.I hope we do finish in the bottom 5 to get better players here. We need it badly with how they have no room in the cap to do anything major. I don't see the team improving any time soon and do hope I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent05 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 @Mad DogBut I am more serious about management not bothering to try and improve the team through trades or whatever. Let them continue to suck and continue to fall down the standings. Trying to stop that through band-aid moves will likely only risk future success by trading young talent or picks away. Screw that.I agree, tired of the retooling by trading young assets or draft picks for so so players and signing has been over the hill players to long term contracts. Until Umberger, MacDonald, Streit and VLC is off the books, Hextall will have to rebuild thru the draft and keep developing the young dmans we have drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I really really hope that Hextall trades MacDonald and then buys out either Vinny or Umberger. I doubt they would buy out both - too much dead cap space. Then we'd only be left with one bad contract for a few years. It's manageable.Honestly, just getting rid of those two players I think would actually increase the product on the ice - which is kind of anti-tank move I thought the thread title was "Who is bored?" I was all set to raise my hand. I'm on board but I actually like MacDonald. I'd move him in the right deal though (like if the Oilers gave us their first rounder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 But I am more serious about management not bothering to try and improve the team through trades or whatever I agree kind of.....that is why i'm suggesting trade the guys we want out for picks not players/salaries in return....to the can remove cap space and build for the future...they the chips fall where they may so to speak with the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 I agree kind of.....that is why i'm suggesting trade the guys we want out for picks not players/salaries in return....to the can remove cap space and build for the future...they the chips fall where they may so to speak with the season.Yeah totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yeah totally agree. Damn after reading your response and then glancing at my initial post.............you can tell i've been drinking turkey all day and frying bourbon!!!! Sourmash- cream ale bourbon vodka double malt ale whiskey tequila....................................all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Damn after reading your response and then glancing at my initial post.............you can tell i've been drinking turkey all day and frying bourbon!!!! Sourmash- cream ale bourbon vodka double malt ale whiskey tequila....................................all day!Ha ha, then I'd say a few typos are the least of your concerns. Enjoy the hangover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Enjoy the hangover! No hangover that is what the mary jane is for.............works like a charm!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 No hangover that is what the mary jane is for.............works like a charm!!!Indeed. Enjoy. I might have some myself tomorrow. Not for hangover, but still medicinal. For the glaucoma you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 For the glaucoma you know. Absolutely i haven't had glaucoma in 42 years!!!! I'm living proof it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 That wasn't tanking, they flat out sucked then and now. At least now they are not that horrible and won't finish last. If they finish where they are now in the standings then they have a shot at the top 5 pick to get a good player.Right. They were the worst team, and didn't pick first. Putting your team in that position doesn't mean you'll get who you want. Might as well try to win, and let things fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 On the subject of tanks, motorcycle gas tanks to be specific (not sure if safe for work) - http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album554/Motorcycle_01.jpg I wonder if they make a sheep version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 How about this trade......... Perron, Justin Schultz (who is a healthy scratch) and Aulie for Coburn, Luke and Vinny!!! Wonder if they'd bite on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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