ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 53 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Had to be a better option out there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 53 minutes ago, FireDillabaugh said: But, because he's not Keith Yandle. Unfortunately, it looks like they might be scratching Attard, instead of Yandle tonight. Now, if there's a roster move that needs to be questioned, THAT would be it. Yes this would be down right stupid. But par for the course. All I want is to finish with as little injuries as possible and the best chance of getting a good prospect in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I wonder what arrangement, if any, Yandle and Fletcher made during negotiations. I said earlier “once it was apparent Yandle would start instead of fill-in….” but now I wonder. Did Yandle sign expecting to play, to start, and eventually get his record? No guarantee just an expectation like any other roster player? If so then my opinion is the same re: how the Flyers handled him. But if he was hired as a 7th, and he knew that, then it all goes out the window. But the fact is AV started him from G1. So if he was signed as a 7th then I have to wonder why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: I wonder what arrangement, if any, Yandle and Fletcher made during negotiations. I said earlier “once it was apparent Yandle would start instead of fill-in….” but now I wonder. Did Yandle sign expecting to play, to start, and eventually get his record? No guarantee just an expectation like any other roster player? If so then my opinion is the same re: how the Flyers handled him. But if he was hired as a 7th, and he knew that, then it all goes out the window. But the fact is AV started him from G1. So if he was signed as a 7th then I have to wonder why. I don't know, obviously, but I would think you're right in assuming there was an arrangement. I only say that because it was kind of hyped by the Flyers and their broadcast teams all year long. I mean, they had to have something to market beside the incessant nostalgia du jour given the fact they couldn't soberly market the cess pool that is the team itself. On the other hand, that may not have been the deal out of the gate given that they signed him way back in July and were still operating under the delusion that they had assembled the 1976 Canadiens. Honestly, though. I think they honored him by letting him get his record of Consecutive Games Played for Absolutely No Purpose. Anything after that was gravy, courtesy, and at the discretion of the team and its objectives. I mean, he's still getting a paycheck to play a game he literally has no idea how to play. I blame the coaches for not teaching him the fundamental skills of how to play defense. All of them. From every team he's ever played for. And honestly, I wonder how many other players could be near that record if they were allowed to play in purpetuity despite sustained not only ineffectiveness but counterproductivity. I feel bad for him that he missed 1000 by 11 games (or whatever it was -- I honestly never cared for even a fleeting second). I feel worse that he didn't play the last 59 or whatever someplace else. Edited April 7, 2022 by ruxpin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: I wonder what arrangement, if any, Yandle and Fletcher made during negotiations. I said earlier “once it was apparent Yandle would start instead of fill-in….” but now I wonder. Did Yandle sign expecting to play, to start, and eventually get his record? No guarantee just an expectation like any other roster player? If so then my opinion is the same re: how the Flyers handled him. But if he was hired as a 7th, and he knew that, then it all goes out the window. But the fact is AV started him from G1. So if he was signed as a 7th then I have to wonder why. If Yandle was given a guarantee then that's pretty stupid considering no one else wanted him. If he wasn't given one, and still got to play every game the way he was playing, that's even stupider! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 minute ago, flyercanuck said: If Yandle was given a guarantee then that's pretty stupid considering no one else wanted him. If he wasn't given one, and still got to play every game the way he was playing, that's even stupider! The Stupider Express kind of left the station with the signing itself. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 46 minutes ago, ruxpin said: The Stupider Express kind of left the station with the signing itself. Yer rite...Ah fel stupiter fer even sayen it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Yer rite...Ah fel stupiter fer even sayen it! You spelled "for" wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 27 minutes ago, ruxpin said: You spelled "for" wrong. Fovre. That better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Fovre. That better? purrficked Glad you didn't take offenCe. Edited April 7, 2022 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Ha yeah Stupidity Rules might be a decent 2nd choice for next season’s motto. But I think @mkscrewy nailed it with “Don’t Expect Much.” If @radoran reads this far maybe he can recall why Yandle was brought in, at least why the Flyers said he was brought in. I’m pretty sure awhile back he ran down last summer’s moves, where they were expected to fit in. Could’ve sworn Yandle wasn’t supposed to be starting… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: Ha yeah Stupidity Rules might be a decent 2nd choice for next season’s motto. But I think @mkscrewy nailed it with “Don’t Expect Much.” If @radoran reads this far maybe he can recall why Yandle was brought in, at least why the Flyers said he was brought in. I’m pretty sure awhile back he ran down last summer’s moves, where they were expected to fit in. Could’ve sworn Yandle wasn’t supposed to be starting… He was brought in to deflect from Risto. Chuck knew as long as there was one D man one the team worse than Risto we all would give Risto and break and concentrate on the Ironman. Worked like a charm... ...seems it would be just easier signing some real defensemen but what do I know. I blame Ryan Ellis. Damn him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: ...seems it would be just easier signing some real defensemen but what do I know. He'd have to know what real defencemen are to sign them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: He'd have to know what real defencemen are to sign them. Google said only real defensemen can be located in or from the state of Minnesota. Who knew... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Google said only real defensemen can be located in or from the state of Minnesota. Who knew... You misspelled Minnecota 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, GratefulFlyers said: Ha yeah Stupidity Rules might be a decent 2nd choice for next season’s motto. But I think @mkscrewy nailed it with “Don’t Expect Much.” If @radoran reads this far maybe he can recall why Yandle was brought in, at least why the Flyers said he was brought in. I’m pretty sure awhile back he ran down last summer’s moves, where they were expected to fit in. Could’ve sworn Yandle wasn’t supposed to be starting… He was brought in as a bottom pairing player so York could develop in a top pairing role in LHV. That plan went to pooh, rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 27 minutes ago, ruxpin said: You misspelled Minnecota Mmmmm Minnecota.. Mrs Mojo makes great Minnecota 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, ruxpin said: You misspelled Minnecota You big sity folk are funny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, flyercanuck said: You big sity folk are funny Looks aren't everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, ruxpin said: Looks aren't everything! Now they dressed Ryan Ellis instead of Yandle that just ain't right!!!!! How is he ever suppose to get to -50 not playing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 1:26 PM, flyercanuck said: If Yandle was given a guarantee then that's pretty stupid considering no one else wanted him. If he wasn't given one, and still got to play every game the way he was playing, that's even stupider! FWIW, Friedman is "100 percent certain" that Yandle was told "we'll get you there" (the record) by the Flyers and it is a primary reason why he signed in Philly. According to Friedman, there were other offers, but no other team would guarantee him a roster spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, AJgoal said: FWIW, Friedman is "100 percent certain" that Yandle was told "we'll get you there" (the record) by the Flyers and it is a primary reason why he signed in Philly. According to Friedman, there were other offers, but no other team would guarantee him a roster spot. I really wish i could say i'm shocked and don't believe that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 5 hours ago, AJgoal said: FWIW, Friedman is "100 percent certain" that Yandle was told "we'll get you there" (the record) by the Flyers and it is a primary reason why he signed in Philly. According to Friedman, there were other offers, but no other team would guarantee him a roster spot. That's some incredible managerial skills right there....WE PUT HAYSEES BROS OVER THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM. But I just can't figure out why we suck...hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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