Triple header tonight. Looking forward to real hockey again. Glad preseason hockey is over.

Bedard vs Crosby tonight, I'm interested to see how the kid performs against his idol. Any bets on how many points he gets?
- Dave21Brown

goal and an assist, scores the winner in the shootout.

Triple header tonight. Looking forward to real hockey again. Glad preseason hockey is over.
- hockeylover

Nice staggered lineup

San Jose Sharks
84.8%
Anaheim Ducks
9.1%
Montreal Canadiens
3.0%
Philadelphia Flyers
3.0%


The A on who will finish last
- wcorvette

torts is too good of a coach to have us finishing last

torts is too good of a coach to have us finishing last
- 2Real

funny that some will point to him as the problem, like the organization was doing wonders before.

Tippett is the real interesting trade piece at the TDL.
- mickel25

why would they even consider trading Tippett?

why would they even consider trading Tippett?
- TheFreak

a playoff team gives us a deal that's too good to pass up?

goal and an assist, scores the winner in the shootout.
- hockeylover

I"ve actually never seen him play before so I don't know what to expect but you don't get picked first overall for no reason.

a playoff team gives us a deal that's too good to pass up?
- 2Real

I just don't see them trading a young scoring forward who fits their time for a rebuild. I can see TK, Atkinson or Laughton being traded, but doubt a young guy like Frost or Tippett gets moved.
I heard a podcast, Flyers daily, with a Marc Staal interview, and he did mention that when he signed he was told he will be moved to a contender at the trade deadline, if Staal wants to try for a cup again. He said he is there for limited games, and to mentor the young players and be a person of support to them. he knows his role here and that he can get out if he wants.

a playoff team gives us a deal that's too good to pass up?
- 2Real

Maybe. But I think most playoff teams at best can give you a lower first round pick. And what else, a prospect that probably isn't as good?

For sure you do it for a great deal. I just don't see them out there.

Under for both. (barring a major injury. Gotta cover my bases)

- MBFlyerfan

I meant total between the two

I just don't see them trading a young scoring forward who fits their time for a rebuild. I can see TK, Atkinson or Laughton being traded, but doubt a young guy like Frost or Tippett gets moved.
I heard a podcast, Flyers daily, with a Marc Staal interview, and he did mention that when he signed he was told he will be moved to a contender at the trade deadline, if Staal wants to try for a cup again. He said he is there for limited games, and to mentor the young players and be a person of support to them. he knows his role here and that he can get out if he wants.
- TheFreak

if someone offered us a 1st and quality prospect for Tippet would you take it?

why would they even consider trading Tippett?
- TheFreak

I would definitely consider. He would command a big return. Not saying they should trade him. They should 100% listen to any offers.

I would definitely consider. He would command a big return. Not saying they should trade him. They should 100% listen to any offers.
- mickel25

Just something that doesn’t need to be mentioned

I would definitely consider. He would command a big return. Not saying they should trade him. They should 100% listen to any offers.
- mickel25

They should listen to any and all offers, but they don't have to take them. I think it would take a lot to get Tippet. He scored almost 30 last year on the one of lowest scoring teams in the league. A pick is just a pick until the player blossoms, if they do, and are never guaranteed to hit expectations. I think it would take a first, and a bonafide prospect on an NHL that has top 6/ top 4 potential. But then, that asks the question as to why a competetive team would give up that kind of package for a top 6 forward. I just don't see the sense of it for both teams.

I would definitely consider. He would command a big return. Not saying they should trade him. They should 100% listen to any offers.
- mickel25

I think that holds true for anyone in their lineup that's played more than five NHL games.

if someone offered us a 1st and quality prospect for Tippet would you take it?
- 2Real

For a #30 overall pick and a top 4-9 forward? No, I don't think I would. Having Tippet scoring almost 30 on the second line as a seasoned vet behind Michkov, Cutter and their 3rd would almost be like having Brind'Amour's scoring presense on the second line.
Of course, if this were a top 5 overall pick, with a bonafide top 3 forward or a top 2 dman prospect coming back, you take the deal. Depends on what class prospect and how high the #1 pick would be.

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what a shock. Didn't see that happening at all. Danny the puppet

I would definitely consider. He would command a big return. Not saying they should trade him. They should 100% listen to any offers.
- mickel25

Tippett would command a big return? What's a big return?

For a #30 overall pick and a top 4-9 forward? No, I don't think I would. Having Tippet scoring almost 30 on the second line as a seasoned vet behind Michkov, Cutter and their 3rd would almost be like having Brind'Amour's scoring presense on the second line.
Of course, if this were a top 5 overall pick, with a bonafide top 3 forward or a top 2 dman prospect coming back, you take the deal. Depends on what class prospect and how high the #1 pick would be.
- TheFreak

I have some doubts that Tippett would be able to score at that level on the second line.

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what a shock. Didn't see that happening at all. Danny the puppet
- hello it's me 2050

I’d almost view the cates line as the first line. Coots and Farabee coming off injury with a rookie? The veteran heavy , out of respect! What a Franking clown show

There was nothing wrong with the approach last season with Zamula? Keeping him in the press box well into the season, not playing?
Same kool aid. Can't rush kids too quickly. Keep sending them down. Keep bringing on more vets. I'm sure there will be some more McEwen's and Brown's to hit the waiver wire soon that they can bring in and play over the NHL young talent they have.
- MJL

This is a complete miscatagorization. Zamula played 11 games with the Flyers during Oct-Nov last year, practiced with the team and got to work with Shaw also. Then he was sent down to the Phantoms where he played big minutes for them, up to 27 minutes per game. It obviously helped him since this year he looks ready for the NHL. Sometimes seeing the game from above is really good for a young player.

I have some doubts that Tippett would be able to score at that level on the second line.
- MJL

Why not? He will play about the same number of minutes as the Couts line and will be on the first PP unit.

I will eat some crow. It took an injury to Risto but they injected some youth. The kids earned it and the club was honest to their word. Happily wrong about not playing the kids.
- coffee junkie

A post at 3:01 AM???? Coffee Junkie, you have earned your moniker!

Finishing last a season ago did not help Anaheim get Bedard did it? The time to finish last was last season. This year it's time to start building something.