flyer4ever

I too would give Hextall the job, but GIVE him the job. It is quite obvious the culture of the hockey team is poisoned, and every member of the Flyers organization is responsible. Either that or the talent is vastly over-rated, in which case the scouting staff and player development group needs to be removed. There is also a complete lack of leadership, which is also obvious when you see how much the Schenns and Giroux have regressed this year. The third possibility is that Snider is satisfied with the results as long as the building is full every night. The entry draft is top heavy the next few years, so maybe now is the time to bottom out and draft early. I don't think I can stand any more long term contracts with NTC clauses for 35 year old dogs. It doesn't work. You have to draft well and develop and tweak with UFA's, not try and build your team with them. On the upside, it appears Mason is the real deal, and it seems that Couturier is starting to fill out. Hopefully they don't screw them up. Strength down the middle is where it all starts.

This collection of players appears to be in worse physical condition than every team they have played. Also, they seem to have less hockey sense than most. And finally they are soft, which you see in the number of times they reach with one hand on the stick to poke check when they should be moving their feet through the puck. Long way to go to fix this team. There are 4 or 5 players in the next couple of drafts you can build a team around. This should be the focus.

Keep believing people - some crazy things have happened in the hockey world recently - maybe the Flyers will be better tomorrow than they are today!

It's actually Alec Martinez, not Andy. I would do this deal, Clifford is the type of forward that wins you playoff games, Martinez has to skate better than Grossmann and might be more durable. Both are cap friendly.

My guess is Andy Martinez, a depth defenceman in LA, probably 4-5 in Philly. Big, nasty at times.

"IF" they can work out a manageable contract, Luongo might be the kind of guy to mentor Mason. He is a good team player and obviously a good goalie. If he remains a good goalie after coming to the goalie graveyard that is Philly it will be even better. I'm trying to stay positive.

Would not make this trade. Ducks need to give more for Coburn and #11. This deal would not be good asset management.

I like Yandle's game, but he does not have 25 hard minutes a game value. The other thing to keep in mind is the Flyers inability to improve young defencemen. If they can find a coach who can work with these guys then it will work. Coburn came to Philly with huge upside potential and has regressed more than not. He is only one of many. Whoever Holmgren overpays for he needs to get somebody who can teach these guys how to play in their own end, and that includes the forwards. I didn't even mention Buflugyn, he has way too much baggage. Lavvy can't keep Hartnell's head on straight, and look at the mess Bryz brings to the room. No way can he handle Buf.

Hockey Gods are alive and thriving in Pittsburgh. Matt Cooke (the oxygen thief) Jerome (I'm bigger than the game) Iginla, Crosby, Letang, Orpik, immature little whiny brats, all conspired against themselves. Looks good on ya Mario, you were a bit of a whiner yourself!

Did anyone bother to talk to anyone in Phoenix to find out what a headcase Bryz is. He has been about the same level of bad as the rest of the team this year, and some nights he has actually been the best Flyer, but the sideshow has to go. Very unstable. How can you trust this guy going forward next season? Who would sign in Philly as a UFA d-man with Bryz as the goalie? Who put the curse on the Flyers when it comes to goalies? When will it stop? I think Mason is the real deal. Hopefully the Flyers won't screw it up.

There is no reason he is not lighting it up, not with hall of fame sniper Craig Berube mentoring him! If you are a team commited to youth you need technical coaches, not cheer leaders from the alumni club. As far as the first ten minutes, the entire freaking team was asleep for the first 60 minutes. Once again Lavy showed his savvy preparing his team.

Hi there, Flyers fans. Funny how the short season can seem so long. I would axe Bryz immediately. Snider can afford it. The owners probably are able to tax defer buyout money anyway.Why else would they put it in the CBA. He's a nut. Time for some stability in Flyer land, especially in goal. I would keep Briere for now, hopefully he will be healthy and willing to accept a trade at some point next season. I also hope they are patient and don't think the cup is close. A few years away at best. Without depth on the blueline it won't happen. That has to be the priority right now. Mason is a big game goalie, he dominated the WJC a few years back. He will be fine. The forwards need a lot of maturing, especially Hartnell and Giroux, the 2 leaders of the group. This is where I think Briere can help. This draft is a key time for all teams, there is tremendous depth in this draft. Holmgren needs a good draft to build for the future. Stop winning these worthless games to solidify a solid 1st pick. I would also place a call to Larry Robinson and/or Jaques Laperriere about coaching the defence. These guys have proven their worth. Get someone who can get it done. If Yandle can be had at a reasonable price I would do it. You cannot have 5 young centers who all play a similar game. One of them can be used as an asset to acquire a stud d-man. Isn't it fun playing GM with a non-playoff team. Enjoy the nice spring weather!