MaineFlyFan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm just glad I never have to type that damn name again!....per Meltzer, "As for VandeVelde's status, the 30-year-old defensive forward may have to settle for a tryout arrangement at an NHL camp or an AHL deal if he cannot get an NHL contract over the summer. Although a favorite of current Flyers and former UND head coach Dave Hakstol as well as Flyers predecessor coach Craig Berube, VandeVelde's time with the Flyers appears to be at an end after appearing in 232 games for Philly over the past three seasons plus an additional 18 games back in 2013-14. There is already an overflow of forwards set to vie for roster spots come September. " Meltzer has spoken. Some would argue you don't get to play 232 games in the NHL (in three seasons) by sucking......Others would see a wasted roster spot that could be used to develop a young prospect. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, MaineFlyFan said: Some would argue you don't get to play 232 games in the NHL (in three seasons) by sucking Evidence to the contrary not withstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 17 hours ago, MaineFlyFan said: .Others would see a wasted roster spot that could be used to develop a young prospect. about sums up his career IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I honestly thought VdV was better than PEB. I'm happy both are gone though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Agreed the slot should go elsewhere. Our fourth line wasn't netting (literally) much for the team. I suspect he ends up in the AHL somewhere. Being defensively responsible isn't good enough. Best, Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopyten Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 What's more amazing? That a guy who couldn't crack Edmonton's roster when they were the worst team in the NHL for several years in a row can't find a NHL gig or that the Flyers dressed him for 81 straight games last season? Adios, roster filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, scoopyten said: What's more amazing? That a guy who couldn't crack Edmonton's roster when they were the worst team in the NHL for several years in a row can't find a NHL gig or that the Flyers dressed him for 81 straight games last season? Adios, roster filler. Yes. Sad....very sad. But those days are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I wonder if Hakstol is sitting alone in his office in Vorhees with tear filled eyes right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Plenty of time for the Flyers to offer him a tryout contract.... Logistically, there is no room for him. Plus, he stinks. If not in the AHL, he will end up playing in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 The real question now is who will become the new teachers (Hak) pet in the lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Oh, No!! Say it isn't so!!! It really is over!! VandeVelde will attend Senators camp on a Professional Try Out. Sorry, can't copy/paste it. It is in this link: http://www.rotoworld.com/playernews/nhl/hockey-player-news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Give the Senators the Cup now... ...they will shut other down with Chris "Selke" Vandevelde on their team..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Still a slight chance he becomes a Flyer if he doesn't sign in Ott. Per Hextall: Quote "We'll continue to kind of see what's out there and monitor it. The other thing is, with tryouts around the league, everybody keeps an eye on them, too, because most tryouts don't get signed. So you try to have your scouts keep an eye on guys who are out there. So, if I had to bet right now, I'd say we're probably not going to have a tryout but that's not 100 percent," Hextall said. https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/rookie-camp-2017-opportunities-abound--philadelphia-flyers/c-290990618 Just sayin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, vis said: Still a slight chance he becomes a Flyer if he doesn't sign in Ott. Per Hextall: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/rookie-camp-2017-opportunities-abound--philadelphia-flyers/c-290990618 Just sayin'... No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 hours ago, vis said: Still a slight chance he becomes a Flyer if he doesn't sign in Ott. Per Hextall: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/rookie-camp-2017-opportunities-abound--philadelphia-flyers/c-290990618 Just sayin'... If there is room for him come the start of the season, it means something went horribly wrong with training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, ruxpin said: If there is room for him come the start of the season, it means something went horribly wrong with training camp. Like they didn't fire Hakstol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 52 minutes ago, ruxpin said: If there is room for him come the start of the season, it means something went horribly wrong with training camp. Yeah, the ice opened up and swallowed the entire organization except Hakstol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 10 hours ago, vis said: Still a slight chance he becomes a Flyer if he doesn't sign in Ott. Per Hextall: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/rookie-camp-2017-opportunities-abound--philadelphia-flyers/c-290990618 Just sayin'... Kill joy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 23 hours ago, ruxpin said: If there is room for him come the start of the season, it means something went horribly wrong with training camp. Doesn't it always go wrong? 🤔 after all it's the Flyers MO for the last couple of years! 🏳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 23 hours ago, AJgoal said: Like they didn't fire Hakstol. I thought Hakstol was doing ok? Given the team he has!😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 9/13/2017 at 12:17 PM, notfondajane said: I thought Hakstol was doing ok? Given the team he has!😒 What's going on in your profile picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, vis said: What's going on in your profile picture? I think its a female police officer posing as if she is being arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 52 minutes ago, notfondajane said: I think its a female police officer posing as if she is being arrested. Interesting pose. From a movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 13 hours ago, vis said: Interesting pose. From a movie? Yes interesting, I'm not sure if it's from a movie. I believe the Dallas Police department is involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, notfondajane said: Yes interesting, I'm not sure if it's from a movie. I believe the Dallas Police department is involved! Looks that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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