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SBNation. I tried to share it but it didnt work Barry Trotz reportedly ‘top candidate’ for Flyers head coach

I was reading this morning how the Flyers might pass on a guy like Montgomery because, "given their predicament, the Flyers could be eyeing a coach with a lengthy track record. They're not in a position to get too cute with such a major decision" Hmmm...they had a coach like that in Hitchcock, who was fired for Stevens. Then Lavvy, fired for Berube, who was fired for Hak. Then AV who was just fired. Sounds like cute or nostalgic is in their DNA, while head coaches with successful resumes are a dime a dozen

I dont know why I bother. We should just name you the all knowing GM of the forum. Then we can just stfu and let you tell us all how it is, how it will be, and why you said so

Well the Flyers have let be known that Trotz is their top choice. That changes everything. Im sure Trotz is booking his flights In other news, the number 1 pick in the draft was the Flyers top choice as well

Just speculation here, but if our forum was up and running when the Lindros deal went down, the number of negative posts against would have been about 2

Much like the "blank check" comment, the Flyers public position on the next coach is clearly out there. They have stated there will be changes, and implied they will be significant. Your point on the "spin" might be dead on. I've considered that also. But after all their blathering, if they blow this, I think serious damage will be done to the fanbase

well played!

In stating that I wouldn't change the past if I could (as it pertains to the Flyers), I'm inclined to side with Flyer management on the Lindros saga what that has to do with Barry Trotz being fired? I have no friggin clue

there that magical hindsight I won't regret the "what might have been". For all we know, Forsberg ends up damaged goods once Homey-Bob gets their mitts on him I loved the Lindros era

Great (smgdh)! Winnipeg can blow goats

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Ignore me, I'm just being an a-hole. It's a longstanding complaint I've had here in our forum Your POV is very valid

You just proved my point.... thanks

We have Laughton

I was just reading an article suggesting a "retool" would mean trading vets for vets. It went on to say IP or TS would be the likely candidates, and that JVR would have to be moved. I kinda wonder if TK would be in this group. I haven't been happy with him lately, but I think moving him, or IP, would be a huge mistake

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The game isn't physical enough. More hitting. More fights. more ratings

People can speculate all day long on what, "would've been", but there's no real accuracy in that. I dont like the decisions they've made anymore than the next guy, but I dont see any point in using the 20/20 microscope to add to my misery. I hope there will be good changes moving forward. And past moves have nothing to do with whether or not hiring Tocchet TODAY, will have a real positive impact It's weird, I have family members who are life long fans of all Philly sports. They are convinced that every team will suck and fail every year. And their last name isn't Goldberg. I just don't see the point

Playoffs just got better. Cindy and frankenmalken got run by the rags. And Cindy got the crap knocked out of him in the series. I fckn hate Pissburg

Ok. Thanks for clarifying that

I dont have the time or energy to sit through all your dissertations. I was hoping you could give a simple answer to a direct question. Obviously you can't. You do a good job of stating what you think they will do, or what they should do, but you can't say what you want them to do. That's probably too risky for you to put your neck out like that

@FireDillabaugh My question was directed to you specifically. Who do you think they should pick? Also, who do YOU think should be hired as the next head coach?

That would need a re-master featuring snoop dog (if that's still his name)

Let's think outside the box..... can it be both?

What is the system?