Hockey5djh Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) So I was reading an article yesterday that changed my way of thinking a bit. We all know Fletcher was hired because of his "penchant for action" and we all got scared that he would sell the farm for someone at the deadline only to fall short. What if he went the opposite way? What if he sold at the deadline and traded away the expriring contracts and role players like Simmer, Raffl, Elliot/Neuvy, and maybe MacDonald? We're already sitting at the #4 pick as of right now, whos to say a little "Trust the Process" for the rest of this season while Fletcher puts his stamp on this club in the offseason with some higher draft picks and a buttload of cap space? Edited January 2, 2019 by Hockey5djh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 This would also allow some of our young guys like Myers, NAK, etc. to get some exposure with the Big club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 We need to pray that some GMs (looking at you Chiarelli) haven't tuned in to many Flyers games this year and think Simmonds is still a 2nd liner and PP stud. Our PP as a whole has been terrible but he's especially been awful on it. I'm starting to wonder if a 1st is unrealistic for him. 2nd + decent prospect is looking more like it. One advantage is that we would have no problem retaining 50% for some of the more cap strapped contenders. Completely agreed about Myers too, Fletcher needs to do something to make room for him (possibly Morin too) to get some time in Philly this year. AMac is the most ideal obviously but I wouldn't mind Hagg going too if we can get something decent back. I'm really not a fan of his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Bottom in the league in points, 4th in point %. Ride this tank, we need Hughes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 21 minutes ago, flyers0909 said: Bottom in the league in points, 4th in point %. Ride this tank, we need Hughes. 3rd in point %? Tied in points 40 games in with the Sens (41 games) and Kings (42 games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 37 minutes ago, Hockey5djh said: 3rd in point %? Tied in points 40 games in with the Sens (41 games) and Kings (42 games) Chicago is 2 points up on us but we have 3 games in hand on them. LA - .833 OTT - .854 CHI - .860 PHI - .875 http://www.tankathon.com/nhl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 You think it's bad right now for us, could you imagine being an Ottawa fan? 13.5% chance right now of them gifting Colorado Jack Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, flyers0909 said: Chicago is 2 points up on us but we have 3 games in hand on them. LA - .833 OTT - .854 CHI - .860 PHI - .875 http://www.tankathon.com/nhl Interesting website. If Chicago got Hughes I'd riot. They were already gifted Kane. EDIT: Clicked the SIM lottery button once, we won the #1. I'm not clicking it again. Edited January 4, 2019 by Hockey5djh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Hockey5djh said: Interesting website. If Chicago got Hughes I'd riot. They were already gifted Kane. EDIT: Clicked the SIM lottery button once, we won the #1. I'm not clicking it again. Haha same thing happened to me this morning, I immediately closed the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Not sure about you guys but I can't even watch entire games anymore. This might be the worst season I've ever experienced as a fan. At least in 06-07 that team was terrible, but we actually have talent now. It's just awful hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, flyers0909 said: Not sure about you guys but I can't even watch entire games anymore. This might be the worst season I've ever experienced as a fan. At least in 06-07 that team was terrible, but we actually have talent now. It's just awful hockey. I don't know that its the worst because at least half the time they're competitive for the first 50-55 minutes or so. I will say its the most heartbreaking though because of it. That said I'm not sure what you expected when we went against division leading, Stanley cup defending, Washington in their building last night starting a back-up goalie that we claimed off waivers less than a week ago. On a brighter note, if Ottawa wins tonight we're in sole possession of last place. #loseforHughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Hockey5djh said: I don't know that its the worst because at least half the time they're competitive for the first 50-55 minutes or so. I will say its the most heartbreaking though because of it. That said I'm not sure what you expected when we went against division leading, Stanley cup defending, Washington in their building last night starting a back-up goalie that we claimed off waivers less than a week ago. On a brighter note, if Ottawa wins tonight we're in sole possession of last place. #loseforHughes I mean it's not just last night, we've lost 8 straight and are 3-13-3 in our last 16. This whole season has been a nightmare outside of Giroux and Hart (Hak going too I guess). Only positive from last night is that Simmonds scored. What looked like a return of a 1st + prospect at the beginning of the season is not looking so great. No doubt some team values him highly but his value has dropped this year. Edited January 9, 2019 by flyers0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 PICK TEAM GP RECORD PTS PPG ROW STREAK L10 TOP 3 #1 OVR 1 Philadelphia 45 16-23-6 38 0.844 14 Lost 1 1-7-2 49.4% 18.5% 2 Ottawa COL 46 17-24-5 39 0.848 17 Lost 1 2-7-1 38.8% 13.5% 3 Los Angeles 46 18-25-3 39 0.848 17 Won 1 5-5-0 33.9% 11.5% 4 Detroit 47 17-23-7 41 0.872 15 Won 1 2-6-2 28.8% 9.5% 5 Chicago 47 16-22-9 41 0.872 16 Lost 3 4-3-3 26.1% 8.5% This is nice to look at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 16 hours ago, flyers0909 said: This is nice to look at. If you guys get Hughes, I'm calling the cops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 15 hours ago, beekay414 said: If you guys get Hughes, I'm calling the cops. If we get Hughes its just redemption for not getting Kane 10+ years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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