Let's review what I have said about Luchanko:
1. I predicted he will have a big +1 year
2. I predicted he will make the Flyers next season
3. I praised his play in the two rookie games, especially his foot speed.
4. I have stated he should play at Guelf this season and not be rushed.

I really don't think any of these things are out of order. In fact, there is a lot of buzz over the internet that is questioning whether he could make the team out of camp this season, which I have stated in ludicrous.

As far as other players I have championed, the only player that did not pan out was JOB, and that was solely because of injuries he sustained, which is just bad luck. What other prospect that have I championed has gone to crap?
- jd250

The list of players that you have championed, praised, along with moves, trades, coaches that have turned out to be inaccurate and wrong. Is endless. Please end the trend and stop. In fact, I wish you would start saying he sucks.

Sorry, this is where I agree with Torts. I wanna see Frost engaged every game! Not look like a super hero for 3 games and then not even know that he's on the ice for the next 5 games. It's put up or shut up time. Contract year and it's all right for there for him.
- Phillywhiteout

Yes, this is a very important year for Frost and the Flyers. That is why its important Torts puts Frost at 2C and leaves him there throughout the season, barring injury of course. Let him play and either sink or swim. As Jones and Briere have stated, the team might take a step back this season which is OK if in turn they can effectively evaluate players and make the best decisions for the team moving foward.

The list of players that you have championed, praised, along with moves, trades, coaches that have turned out to be inaccurate and wrong. Is endless. Please end the trend and stop. In fact, I wish you would start saying he sucks.

- MJL

More fantasy from you. So I again I ask you. What other prospect other than JOB have I championed that has gone to crap?

Let me guess, you are referring to Frost right? If so I will again mention that Frost did not do a lot of the things I am praising Michkov for and that is why he was singled out. I know Torts quite well in fact, apparently much better than you do. But of course, you hate Torts so it really doesn't matter, to you Torts can do nothing right.
- jd250

Frost, York, Sanheim, Konecny, Couturier.

You don't know Tortorella well at all and you also don't know Frost well.


Here is the reality. Michkov and Luchanko are rookies. They will not do everything that Tortorella wants or sees. Tortorella will, due to his massive ego and control issues, will need to assert his dominance. He will at some point, instead of just taking the growing pains, will single both players out at some point. More so and irrationally so than most coaches will.

More fantasy from you. So I again I ask you. What other prospect other than JOB have I championed that has gone to crap?
- jd250

The first thing you need to do is go back and read what I actually said.

Frost, York, Sanheim, Konecny, Couturier.

You don't know Tortorella well at all and you also don't know Frost well.


Here is the reality. Michkov and Luchanko are rookies. They will not do everything that Tortorella wants or sees. Tortorella will, due to his massive ego and control issues, will need to assert his dominance. He will at some point, instead of just taking the growing pains, will single both players out at some point. More so and irrationally so than most coaches will.
- MJL

Ha ha, does Torts drive by your house once a week and shoot out your porch light? You sure have some serious unnatural disdain for the guy.

Ha ha, does Torts drive by your house once a week and shoot out your porch light? You sure have some serious unnatural disdain for the guy.
- Phillywhiteout

Your comments are childish. There is nothing unnatural about opining about the obvious faults and flaws he has as a coach.

Frost, York, Sanheim, Konecny, Couturier.

You don't know Tortorella well at all and you also don't know Frost well.


Here is the reality. Michkov and Luchanko are rookies. They will not do everything that Tortorella wants or sees. Tortorella will, due to his massive ego and control issues, will need to assert his dominance. He will at some point, instead of just taking the growing pains, will single both players out at some point. More so and irrationally so than most coaches will.
- MJL

I don't think Couturier should have singled out and because of it the entire team sank so I agree with you there; that one was on Torts. But the other players deserved to be singled out at the time, and all are MUCH better players because of it. TK and his family are now set for life because of what Torts has done for him, and TK has stated this. Sanheim rededicated himself last off-season and was a better player because of what Tort's did for him. Frost is much better now because of his confrontations with Torts. York is the team's best defenseman because Torts sent him down for a few months. You may not like his techniques, and sometimes I don't either, but you can't argue with the results.

Sorry, this is where I agree with Torts. I wanna see Frost engaged every game! Not look like a super hero for 3 games and then not even know that he's on the ice for the next 5 games. It's put up or shut up time. Contract year and it's all right for there for him.
- Phillywhiteout

Frost like every player, needs to produce. However a large part of the criticisms offered by yourself and other uninformed critics of the player, are often unfounded.

The first thing you need to do is go back and read what I actually said.
- MJL

Risto haters are just gonna hate

Frost like every player, needs to produce. However a large part of the criticisms offered by yourself and other uninformed critics of the player, are often unfounded.
- MJL

He needs to be more engaged which would in turn make him more productive. You see how that works?

I don't think Couturier should have singled out and because of it the entire team sank so I agree with you there; that one was on Torts. But the other players deserved to be singled out at the time, and all are MUCH better players because of it. TK and his family are now set for life because of what Torts has done for him, and TK has stated this. Sanheim rededicated himself last off-season and was a better player because of what Tort's did for him. Frost is much better now because of his confrontations with Torts. York is the team's best defenseman because Torts sent him down for a few months. You may not like his techniques, and sometimes I don't either, but you can't argue with the results.
- jd250

Tortorella had little to do with the players that Konecny and Sanheim are. Frost is behind as a player at this point then he should be, due to Yeo and Tortorella. Tortorella set York back. What results? Tortorella is a horrendous development coach.

He needs to be more engaged which would in turn make him more productive. You see how that works?
- Phillywhiteout

Dumb comment after dumb comment. Frost does not have issues with engagement. The on ice data shows that he is indeed engaged.

Yes, this is a very important year for Frost and the Flyers. That is why its important Torts puts Frost at 2C and leaves him there throughout the season, barring injury of course. Let him play and either sink or swim. As Jones and Briere have stated, the team might take a step back this season which is OK if in turn they can effectively evaluate players and make the best decisions for the team moving foward.
- jd250

you seem to say every year for the flyers is important. You can't just leave him at the 2 spot no matter what as things just don't work that way.

flyers goal is the playoffs per co-gm danny.

Tortorella had little to do with the players that Konecny and Sanheim are. Frost is behind as a player at this point then he should be, due to Yeo and Tortorella. Tortorella set York back. What results? Tortorella is a horrendous development coach.
- MJL

do you ever hold the player accountable? if he was so good he would be able to rise above no?

has he been slighted yes at times. never seen a prosect/player get talked about more than frost. peeps act like he is a stud player.

you seem to say every year for the flyers is important. You can't just leave him at the 2 spot no matter what as things just don't work that way.

flyers goal is the playoffs per co-gm danny.
- hello it's me 2050

Of course the goal is to not tank and try to win every game, but both Jones and Briere have stated that the team may take a step back this year. This is a very important year for Frost and the Flyers since his contract is up and a decision has to made as to whether to extend him or trade him. That decision cannot be made fairly unless the kid plays important minutes throughout the season and gets to play with good players. Benching Frost or only playing him 12 minutes a night is useless at this point.

Of course the goal is to not tank and try to win every game, but both Jones and Briere have stated that the team may take a step back this year. This is a very important year for Frost and the Flyers since his contract is up and a decision has to made as to whether to extend him or trade him. That decision cannot be made fairly unless the kid plays important minutes throughout the season and gets to play with good players. Benching Frost or only playing him 12 minutes a night is useless at this point.
- jd250

Is that the Flyers will take a step back this season or is that their "success" last season was more about other teams, such as the Devils having poor seasons due to injury and goaltending?
I agree on Frost. Need to ultimately find out and give him what he needs. Then it's on him.

Of course the goal is to not tank and try to win every game, but both Jones and Briere have stated that the team may take a step back this year. This is a very important year for Frost and the Flyers since his contract is up and a decision has to made as to whether to extend him or trade him. That decision cannot be made fairly unless the kid plays important minutes throughout the season and gets to play with good players. Benching Frost or only playing him 12 minutes a night is useless at this point.
- jd250

co-gm danny said the goal is the playoffs. they do not want to take a step back in any way shape or form.

co-gm danny said the goal is the playoffs. they do not want to take a step back in any way shape or form.
- hello it's me 2050

not true. All GMs will state the goal of the season is to make the playoffs. You have to pay attention to what he and Jones have stated on podcasts and other media

co-gm danny said the goal is the playoffs. they do not want to take a step back in any way shape or form.
- hello it's me 2050

Nope, and my worry is that they start dealing and doing "make the playoffs" deals instead of playing the long game.

And spare me the "They traded Walker" bs. That was always going to happen. And look at the headache they inherited in the process, especially for a pick that will be in the late 20's.

It is amazing they are putting all their hopes on a single draft, and what is more amazing is that fans are buying it.

Is that the Flyers will take a step back this season or is that their "success" last season was more about other teams, such as the Devils having poor seasons due to injury and goaltending?
I agree on Frost. Need to ultimately find out and give him what he needs. Then it's on him.
- MJL

The Flyers were a decent team last year, but clearly if the Devils played to their potential the Flyers would not have been in the playoff hunt realstically till the end of the season. However this season I think the Flyers are going to be better, and regardless of the other teams in their division, I think the Flyers will be in the mix for most of the season again, though I think they will come up short.

not true. All GMs will state the goal of the season is to make the playoffs. You have to pay attention to what he and Jones have stated on podcasts and other media
- jd250

We do pay attention, and their actions vs their words say, "don't believe a word of it."

not true. All GMs will state the goal of the season is to make the playoffs. You have to pay attention to what he and Jones have stated on podcasts and other media
- jd250

stop. it is you who should pay attention.

you still think they are rebuilding right?

Nope, and my worry is that they start dealing and doing "make the playoffs" deals instead of playing the long game.

And spare me the "They traded Walker" bs. That was always going to happen. And look at the headache they inherited in the process, especially for a pick that will be in the late 20's.

It is amazing they are putting all their hopes on a single draft, and what is more amazing is that fans are buying it.
- MBFlyerfan

not sure fans are buying anything at this point. I for one believe the Flyers have no intention of selecting players with these picks, but will use them in trades.

We do pay attention, and their actions vs their words say, "don't believe a word of it."
- MBFlyerfan

some words you know they are what they believe (like playoffs), many others they are not.