Thats kind of a defeatists attitude. I get where you are coming from. Most Flyer fans do. But it comes as more of an emotional based POV instead of specific to the current status quo. As Rad points out, the Flyers could make a deal for an impact player without gutting the young stable, and while clearing out the dead weight. Personally, I don't think it sends the signal of "more of the same". Now if they mortgage the farm for some magic beans, the you're spot on. I more lean toward your way of thinking about the Flyers overall, DB as GM strikes me as more of the same. Torts, did not. Recent statements, front office moves and whomever they hire as Pres will give us a better idea of what is really happening. But back to Matthews, that's the kind of player I'd like to see on the Flyers. At least its something to watch