Mad Dog Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, BobbyClarkeFan16 said: Everything that you're describing is a coaching issue. And when you consider that Drysdale was coaches by Dallas Eakins, well, enough said there. I'll see what Shaw does with him before coming to a conclusion. If Shaw can turn Ristolainen into a serviceable defenseman, he should be able to help Drysdale hit. Agreed. Let's hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 16 minutes ago, BobbyClarkeFan16 said: Everything that you're describing is a coaching issue. And when you consider that Drysdale was coaches by Dallas Eakins, well, enough said there. I'll see what Shaw does with him before coming to a conclusion. If Shaw can turn Ristolainen into a serviceable defenseman, he should be able to help Drysdale hit. Let there be light. I hope he brings us all a Stanely Cup!!! #9 looks good on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Kevin Hayes saying now he is getting death threat and people saying they glad his brother is dead. Now this is overboard please folks stop if you know anyone doing this. I know it isn't anyone here but this has to stop. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RonJeremy Posted January 9 Popular Post Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Kevin Hayes saying now he is getting death threat and people saying they glad his brother is dead. Now this is overboard please folks stop if you know anyone doing this. I know it isn't anyone here but this has to stop. I only told him he was a lazy, drunk , pill popping ,bum. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Ewing Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 26 minutes ago, BobbyClarkeFan16 said: Everything that you're describing is a coaching issue. And when you consider that Drysdale was coaches by Dallas Eakins, well, enough said there. I'll see what Shaw does with him before coming to a conclusion. If Shaw can turn Ristolainen into a serviceable defenseman, he should be able to help Drysdale hit. Yes, this is a coaching and deployment issue, because Eakins fed Drysdale to the wolves, making him face elite competition when he was only 19 years. Here are the 10 forwards and defenseman he played the most minutes against in that -26 season: Forward Minutes Anze Kopitar 76 Nathan MacKinnon 50 Trevor Moore 50 Tomas Hertl 46 Jon Marchessault 44 Nicolas Roy 44 William Karlsson 44 Logan Couture 40 Joel Eriksson Ek 37 Connor McDavid 35 Defensemen Minutes Drew Doughty 65 Brent Burns 63 Shea Theodore 55 Matt Roy 54 Olli Maatta 54 Devon Toews 53 Cale Makar 53 Alex Pietrangelo 51 Jared Spurgeon 48 Zach Whitecloud 47 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 The question that none of us Flyers fans, which we might not ever find out the answer to, is did the Flyers know that he didn't want to play here (obviously, it's a question needing to be asked, before drafting him)? If they did, and he said yes.. he wants to be a Flyer , than the kid is dishonest, and has no integrity. So, if that's true. I want no part of Gauthier on the team despite how talented he is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, FD19372 said: The question that none of us Flyers fans, which we might not ever find out the answer to, is did the Flyers know that he didn't want to play here (obviously, it's a question needing to be asked, before drafting him)? If they did, and he said yes.. he wants to be a Flyer , than the kid is dishonest, and has no integrity. So, if that's true. I want no part of Gauthier on the team despite how talented he is. Yes did they know he was a Sidney Crosby fan and loved the Penguins if they had maybe it would have lead to other questions and they might have passed on him from his answers. But oh well water under the bridge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Howie58 Posted January 9 Popular Post Share Posted January 9 51 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Kevin Hayes saying now he is getting death threat and people saying they glad his brother is dead. Now this is overboard please folks stop if you know anyone doing this. I know it isn't anyone here but this has to stop. Sports is entertainment, not blood sport. That is f-ing sick. Sad. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 12 minutes ago, FD19372 said: The question that none of us Flyers fans, which we might not ever find out the answer to, is did the Flyers know that he didn't want to play here (obviously, it's a question needing to be asked, before drafting him)? If they did, and he said yes.. he wants to be a Flyer , than the kid is dishonest, and has no integrity. So, if that's true. I want no part of Gauthier on the team despite how talented he is. Danny Briere asked him when he was drafted if he wanted to be a Flyer and the kid said "he was born to be a Flyer". I think Danny repeated this story last night in his press availabilty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: Danny Briere asked him when he was drafted if he wanted to be a Flyer and the kid said "he was born to be a Flyer". I think Danny repeated this story last night in his press availabilty. Man this gets better and better. I call bullsh it... Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Word is Philly didn’t want a bonus overage carrying into this season, so they didn’t want to sign Gauthier at the end of last year. They certainly didn’t intend it as any kind of an insult, but things were never the same after this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 https://x.com/DylanRobillard_/status/1744800725761445914?s=20 I don’t think people understand how close Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale and Cam York really are: "I texted him [Drysdale] right away. Him and Trevor Zegras texted me so kinda came out of nowhere, but glad he's here." York said. “We pretty much do everything together. We pee together, we get injured together, we sleep together.” Zegras said about Drysdale. Pick up the phone tell Danny we'll take Zegras too what you want in return? Edited 5 minutes ago by OccamsRazor F U C K Cutter Gauthier!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) If Gauthier was taking advice from Kevin Lazyass Hayes, then that tells me all I need to know about his character. Especially after he told the Flyers he wanted to play there, then wouldn't even talk to them. And if Hayes was talking down on the Flyers, HE was one of THE biggest reasons they sucked. The guy got paid WAY more than he was ever worth to play, and still couldn't put forth a half decent effort most games. The guy should cherish the franchise for filling his bank account with money he never earned. There's at least 900 NHL players I'd take on my team before Kevin Hayes. And yes, I know, there aren't that many in the NHL. In case anyone didn't know...I was never a Hayes fan. Edited January 9 by flyercanuck 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Ewing Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 For what it's worth, Hayes says he had absolutely nothing to do with any of this. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/kevin-hayes-not-involved-in-cutter-gauthier-s-decision-sounds-off-on-online-backlash-1.2060079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 7 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: I hope this isn't the case but the moves or lack thereof in the next month will tell us alot. York/Sanheim Seeler/Drysdale Should give then the chance to move Walker now so guess we'll see. But I think you're right they are going to go for it now and jettison the rebuild. Now would be the best time to get the trade rebuild going. I'm moving Sanheim over to his proper side and playing Drysdale on his right. And trading Walker and Seeler. I LIKE Walker, but I want a rebuild, not a go for it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 18 hours ago, RonJeremy said: Gauthier is gonna be a beast. How do we know? Cause beasts don't usually refuse to take calls from the team that used a very valuable draft pick on them. Time will tell, but I won't be surprised one bit if he's one of those guys who plays great every time his contract is up, and can't be bothered the rest of the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 11 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: How do we know? Cause beasts don't usually refuse to take calls from the team that used a very valuable draft pick on them. Time will tell, but I won't be surprised one bit if he's one of those guys who plays great every time his contract is up, and can't be bothered the rest of the time. We call that "Nazem Kadri." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 7 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: How do we know? Cause beasts don't usually refuse to take calls from the team that used a very valuable draft pick on them. Time will tell, but I won't be surprised one bit if he's one of those guys who plays great every time his contract is up, and can't be bothered the rest of the time. Well his name Cutter makes him sound like a yacht club douchebag from Connecticut, it's almost as bad as Biff or Chip. I just think in today's no hit ,soft NHL a guy with his size,skating and skill is gonna be unstoppable. He has been the best player in the championships against all the best talent. Maybe he's a big wuss like Lindros with meddling parents, but I think he will be way more dominant at his position than Drysdale will be at his. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkscrewy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 25 minutes ago, JR Ewing said: For what it's worth, Hayes says he had absolutely nothing to do with any of this. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/kevin-hayes-not-involved-in-cutter-gauthier-s-decision-sounds-off-on-online-backlash-1.2060079 That’s exactly what I’d expect a guilty person to say! Edited January 9 by mkscrewy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, RonJeremy said: Well his name Cutter makes him sound like a yacht club douchebag from Connecticut, it's almost as bad as Biff or Chip. I just think in today's no hit ,soft NHL a guy with his size,skating and skill is gonna be unstoppable. He has been the best player in the championships against all the best talent. Maybe he's a big wuss like Lindros with meddling parents, but I think he will be way more dominant at his position than Drysdale will be at his. Well, Russia wasn't there, Canada basically had a B team there (trust me, if Canadas top forwards weren't already playing in the NHL, Gauthier isn't winning top forward), and Finland had an unusually bad team. He may end up a total stud, but his hockey IQ has never impressed me. I think he's got size, and a great shot, and can move...just like JVR when he was drafted. Drysdales position is a heck of a lot more important than winger, and we need better defencemen. Wingers are easier to get in the draft, than dmen. Especially when your franchise doesn't have much of a history of developing them. At least he didn't just get to walk away for nothing, like he probably would have. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Since Kevin Hayes was traded I haven't thought about him or missed him....I mean, the Yards Hayzey IPA was darn good but they make other good beers. Too bad that everyone has his name in their mouth over this. I think that's dumb. I don't really care what Kevin Hayes does anymore. I don't care if he did have influence over a boy, I don't care if he didn't. I don't care if he scored a hatty last week or if he's making popcorn in the press box. The draft pick changed his mind and didn't want to play here that's on the boy. The boy nor his agent could be bothered to answer the phone or tell the team to their faces, no thank you. They ducked for months, doing nothing is a decision also. So good riddance to that boy. They won't be here and I'm glad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, RonJeremy said: Well his name Cutter makes him sound like a yacht club douchebag from Connecticut It's really Billie. Man what a release!!! https://x.com/MaherMediaCo/status/1744780205057622037?s=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 12 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Well, Russia wasn't there, Canada basically had a B team there (trust me, if Canadas top forwards weren't already playing in the NHL, Gauthier isn't winning top forward), and Finland had an unusually bad team. He may end up a total stud, but his hockey IQ has never impressed me. I think he's got size, and a great shot, and can move...just like JVR when he was drafted. Drysdales position is a heck of a lot more important than winger, and we need better defencemen. Wingers are easier to get in the draft, than dmen. Especially when your franchise doesn't have much of a history of developing them. At least he didn't just get to walk away for nothing, like he probably would have. True, but very few players are as soft and lazy as Baby Hughie, aka JVR. Wingers are easy to get, but big power wingers are not that easy these days. We definitely shored up the defense, but I still wish we could trade up to get Sam Dickinson in this year's draft or that 6ft 7 monster dman. We also need a center. All we have is a fading Coots and a underachieving Frost. Maybe we can trade up for Lidstrom the big center. . Edited January 9 by RonJeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 3 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: It's really Billie. Man what a release!!! That's what she said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Perhaps with a name like cutter, he'd be a hard ass... Maybe he's just an entitiled weenie.... Either way, you got a RHD who could be an anchor on the blueline for years, cupped with a 2nd rounder from a team that will still suck in a season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyClarkeFan16 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, RonJeremy said: True, but very few players are as soft and lazy as Baby Hughie, aka JVR. Wingers are easy to get, but big power wingers are not that easy these days. We definitely shored up the defense, but I still wish we could trade up to get Sam Dickinson in this year's draft or that 6ft 7 monster dman. We also need a center. All we have is a fading Coots and a underachieving Frost. . Liam Greentree. There's the power forward the Flyers are looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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