swflyers28 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 You don't soon forget when you've seen a ghost; you definitely don't soon forget when you've seen The Ghost.I know I don't (more on that in a moment). The Ghost, of course, is Shayne Gostisbehere, the Philadelphia Flyers' 22-year-old rookie defenceman who may well be one of the most exciting, dynamic and unique young players in the NHL. In nine games since being called up to the Flyers from Lehigh Valley in the American Hockey League, Philadelphia has gone 5-2-2. Gostisbehere has four goals and six points, including three power-play goals (two of them overtime game-winners) while playing 17 to 20 minutes a night. The Ghost can't be the only reason the Flyers have suddenly become relevant again in the Eastern Conference, but the Margate, Fla., native who played his minor hockey in the Florida Panthers' practice rink in Coral Springs is nothing if not, by nature, a catalyst. Read the article by Bob McKenziehttp://www.tsn.ca/do-you-believe-in-ghosts-meet-shayne-gostisbehere-1.403163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 In nine games since being called up to the Flyers from Lehigh Valley in the American Hockey League, Philadelphia has gone 5-2-2. That's all I need to know, right there. Plus, since Cooter came back from injury, a better hockey team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 the Margate, Fla., native who played his minor hockey in the Florida Panthers' practice rink in Coral Springs is nothing if not, by nature, a catalyst. Not the point of this thread, but you have to wonder if the fans at the practice rink outnumber the fans at the BB&T Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Not the point of this thread, but you have to wonder if the fans at the practice rink outnumber the fans at the BB&T Center.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The thing that sticks out to me is his dad shares a name with the next GM of the Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 The thing that sticks out to me is his dad shares a name with the next GM of the Penguins HA! Good one AJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Howdy: I guess we have to thank Chris Pryor and his staff for sniffing this dude out. Hopefully we have a cornerstone for a long time. Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 @Howie58 Whoever scouted him out....good job...and about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Also interesting to note that MacKenzie refers to Gostisbehere as "light," but if Ghost isn't exaggerating when he says he's 185, he's bigger than Karlsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 @AJgoal Still light by NHL defence standards. If Ghost weighs 185 that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziz Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Also interesting to note that MacKenzie refers to Gostisbehere as "light," but if Ghost isn't exaggerating when he says he's 185, he's bigger than Karlsson.My cat is bigger than karlsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Don't disagree. I just thought Karlsson was a bit bigger than he actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 My cat is bigger than karlsson Wow, aziz, that's a really big [cat] you got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehole Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That's all I need to know, right there. Plus, since Cooter came back from injury, a better hockey team.1-2-1 with Couturier post injury/no ghost5-2-2 with Couturier post injury/with ghost.I was told by many people that Ghost isn't ready for the NHL because he needs more developement. I was also told that I know nothing about hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziz Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 1-2-1 with Couturier post injury/no ghost5-2-2 with Couturier post injury/with ghost.I was told by many people that Ghost isn't ready for the NHL because he needs more developement. I was also told that I know nothing about hockey.I think people said he shouldn't be gifted a roster spot, that he would need to make the most of the opportunities he had to prove he was ready for the NHL. in the meantime, keep getting better with big minutes in the A. And hey, that's exactly what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziz Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wow, aziz, that's a really big [cat] you got there.AND he doesn't routinely overcommit in the offensive zone. We've had some calls with Colorado, but are holding out for a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehole Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I think people said he shouldn't be gifted a roster spot, that he would need to make the most of the opportunities he had to prove he was ready for the NHL. in the meantime, keep getting better with big minutes in the A. And hey, that's exactly what happened.Nobody should be given a roster spot but it was clear that he could contribute more than macdonald, schenn, shultz, and manning. I'm not trying to make this a "told ya so" post but I just think the AHL conditioning thing is a thing of the past. If this was the '80s, he might need some time to grow physically before he's playing big NHL men. In the new NHL though, if you have the skills, you can play. A guy like Morin does not have the skills yet. Also, if this team was in the top 10 NHL teams, give him some more AHL time. But when the team is terrible and you're throwing out shultz, manning, and schenn night after night when you have a guy like that in the AHL, that's a disgrace.I understand that you can't bring up everyone because they dont fit into the cap. Good GMs can usually move some of the dead weight to fit the young guys in though. More than likely, the young guy has much less of a cap hit than the dead weight so it's almost like if you move 1 dead weight contract, you can add two young talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 AND he doesn't routinely overcommit in the offensive zone.We've had some calls with Colorado, but are holding out for a contender.LOL wonderful post ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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