CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 What a weird season this has been. To get right to the point, I would never root against the Flyers, but I was nearly doing just that. I was worried that if they made a playoff push, we would see the same ol song and dance, while ending up with more aging players with huge contracts. I figured if they started losing, that would leave them no choice, and force them in a "sellers" direction. I don't know if that has happened, or if this was Hexy's plan all along, but he is really delivering. Its refreshing to see a GM do the opposite of what we have seen over, and over, and over, and over, and over and over ....(sorry! got carried away). Back to my point... the guy is doing one helluva job. These two moves have really opened things up for the future. I cannot wait to see what comes next. Im hoping for some more trades to free up space, but I'm also wondering if he may have leverage to move up in this draft. Since I don't follow the prospects, is there a number one player worth going after? One thing I can say with certainty, the guy has me excited about the Flyers again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I think it's a really ho-hum draft, but since it's almost never talked about on this site, it's really hard to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I thought I read that it is a really deep draft? Well I trust you more than whoever is reporting that (did I actually just say that?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I've not been a hockey draftnik/prospect follower for some years, so this is all hearsay: This is supposed to be the deepest draft in recent memory. There are two, maybe 3 elite talents at the top of the draft (McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin). The top 10-12 picks are supposed to be 1st line type talents. If the Flyers are going to miss the playoffs, s'posed to be a good year to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 is it really possible that they are doing things the right way, and its paying off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I think it's a really ho-hum draft, but since it's almost never talked about on this site, it's really hard to say. People seem to like this McEichel guy. Seems like a weird name, like some sort of Irish-German hybrid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I thought I read that it is a really deep draft? Well I trust you more than whoever is reporting that (did I actually just say that?) Now I feel bad that I was being a smart ###. Well played. No, it's supposed to be really very deep. If they use what they have for leverage to get into the top 5, we will come out with one hell of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Jack, are you being racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Who, me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 No, the guy behind you...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 People seem to like this McEichel guy. Seems like a weird name, like some sort of Irish-German hybrid? Are you talking about McEichelifan?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hextall is really playing this right. Flyers are sitting at the 11th pick right now, but are only 4 points out of the 7th. Their first should be pretty good, Tampa looks to be on their way to a tough first-round matchup with Detroit which would make their pick decent as well. Hextall has ammo to move up if he wants, or he can sit tight and pick two players who should be real helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I hate it when people sneak up behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Are you talking about McEichelifan?? Yeah, that guy. I can never get the name right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Is that really his name? Is he a leprechaun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yeah, that guy. I can never get the name right. I hear he plays 2/3rds offense and 1/3rd defense... sounds like a winner to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Is that really his name? Is he a leprechaun? sorry Coach... we are just being smarta$$es... the first 3 projected picks are : Connor McDavidJack EichelNoah Hannifan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Is that really his name? Is he a leprechaun? Possibly. He certainly seems to be some sort of mythical creature that will lead his team to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I see how you guys are... well you can all go screw yourselves silly! (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Possibly. He certainly seems to be some sort of mythical creature that will lead his team to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 as good as Hexy is right now, I bet he could pull off a trade for all three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 as good as Hexy is right now, I bet he could pull off a trade for all three I would be tickled pink for any one of those 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 so, any reality to him possibly trying to move up to get one? If so, who is the better fit for the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 so, any reality to him possibly trying to move up to get one? If so, who is the better fit for the team?I think the price tag to get into a top 3 spot would be prohibitive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 so, any reality to him possibly trying to move up to get one? If so, who is the better fit for the team? the crown jewel is McDavid... the kid is going to be a franchise type player and is that good. The kids has the skill to be the next Crosby... Eichel and Hannifan are both elite players as well. any of them are going to be franchise players... to get in the top 3 I think Hextall would have to pay too much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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