I think sitting him for a game here and there is a good thing. I do not think can Michkov physically play an 82 game schedule and be at peak performance most nights. He needs rest.

But portraying the benching as some kind of come to Jesus moment is silly. He is the exact same player now as he was before. Just getting better results the last 10-15 games as the team has improved.
- mickel25

I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers had some sort of plan in place to strategically scratch him here and there if they feel he needs it. So far he seems to be holding up quite well. This 4 day break was, I am sure, a good break. Then he will have rest during the 4 nations for the stretch run.

IIRC the Ducks had a plan for Carlsson to do something similar his first season.

He may not need it in the end, but these kids coming over from Europe and Asia have never played this many games in one season, not even close.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers had some sort of plan in place to strategically scratch him here and there if they feel he needs it. So far he seems to be holding up quite well. This 4 day break was, I am sure, a good break. Then he will have rest during the 4 nations for the stretch run.

IIRC the Ducks had a plan for Carlsson to do something similar his first season.

He may not need it in the end, but these kids coming over from Europe and Asia have never played this many games in one season, not even close.
- MBFlyerfan

I would as they are not the brightest management group.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers had some sort of plan in place to strategically scratch him here and there if they feel he needs it. So far he seems to be holding up quite well. This 4 day break was, I am sure, a good break. Then he will have rest during the 4 nations for the stretch run.

IIRC the Ducks had a plan for Carlsson to do something similar his first season.

He may not need it in the end, but these kids coming over from Europe and Asia have never played this many games in one season, not even close.
- MBFlyerfan

I also do not understand why they cannot just say that if that was the plan.

I would as they are not the brightest management group.
- login

Well, there is that...

I also do not understand why they cannot just say that if that was the plan.
- mickel25

I'm not sure this first 2 game scratch was part of the plan. But then again, they could have played that card last season when they threw Couturier under the bus and they didn't. Even though it would have been perfectly reasonable.

That goes back to what login says, maybe they aren't that smart.

I'm not sure this first 2 game scratch was part of the plan. But then again, they could have played that card last season when they threw Couturier under the bus and they didn't. Even though it would have been perfectly reasonable.

That goes back to what login says, maybe they aren't that smart.
- MBFlyerfan

I wonder if part of it is the Torts ego. The I will show them who is boss instead of giving cover and not having any controversy. If that makes sense

I wonder if part of it is the Torts ego. The I will show them who is boss instead of giving cover and not having any controversy. If that makes sense
- login

Given by his own admission, how much he craves conflict.....

Given by his own admission, how much he craves conflict.....
- MBFlyerfan

yeah.

on a side note wonder what the flyers can offer buffalo in a trade? Admas has to be under immense pressure and willing to deal. Not even sure there is a fit.

other part is danny doesn't want to "mess" with this tight nit Lockeroom and def not willing to part with players of real value.

I'm not sure this first 2 game scratch was part of the plan. But then again, they could have played that card last season when they threw Couturier under the bus and they didn't. Even though it would have been perfectly reasonable.

That goes back to what login says, maybe they aren't that smart.
- MBFlyerfan

The evidence is overwhelming that they aren't that smart.

yeah.

on a side note wonder what the flyers can offer buffalo in a trade? Admas has to be under immense pressure and willing to deal. Not even sure there is a fit.

other part is danny doesn't want to "mess" with this tight nit Lockeroom and def not willing to part with players of real value.
- login

Agree but if I was danny I would be kicking tires on young defenseman that are underperforming and see if you could trade, and i be willing to depart with Frost, bee,laughton, risto

Agree but if I was danny I would be kicking tires on young defenseman that are underperforming and see if you could trade, and i be willing to depart with Frost, bee,laughton, risto
- SlNlSTER

what is your expected return for each of those players?

I am right with you. If they aren't playing for the US I 100% do not want them playing. If they are playing for the US I 98% do not want them playing. Mid season tourneys are dumb.

Of course I will watch. Assuming all games aren't on the NHL network or some other streaming service I don't have access to.
- mickel25

they will be on Crackle this year 😂

I wanna know what’s going on behind the scenes in Vancouver

https://x.com/buckfoston_.../1863948827977466155?s=46

I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers had some sort of plan in place to strategically scratch him here and there if they feel he needs it. So far he seems to be holding up quite well. This 4 day break was, I am sure, a good break. Then he will have rest during the 4 nations for the stretch run.

IIRC the Ducks had a plan for Carlsson to do something similar his first season.

He may not need it in the end, but these kids coming over from Europe and Asia have never played this many games in one season, not even close.
- MBFlyerfan

Ducks were a lot more conservative with Carlsson. He played approx 1 out of every 3 games for the 1st half of the season

what is your expected return for each of those players?
- login

Well that idk but there has to be underachieving players like Shane wright example

That you could get for a cheaper price

Well that idk but there has to be underachieving players like Shane wright example

That you could get for a cheaper price
- SlNlSTER

not sure how he is underachieving being his first full year in the NHL.

Anyway, they need to acquire that team's version of Frost or Farabee. Whoever that may end up being.

not sure how he is underachieving being his first full year in the NHL.

Anyway, they need to acquire that team's version of Frost or Farabee. Whoever that may end up being.
- login

It's not his first year.

Yes we possibly could basically get the same thing back but younger.

Frost is 27 be in his 30s before we are cup contenders.

But going after a 20 year old, might hold more upside in 5 years

It's not his first year.

Yes we possibly could basically get the same thing back but younger.

Frost is 27 be in his 30s before we are cup contenders.

But going after a 20 year old, might hold more upside in 5 years
- SlNlSTER

Frost is 25

Frost is 25
- gritty_committee

Close, but who's counting. It's also Shane Wright's first FULL year but details are overrated.

man the Buffalo up 4 and lose, that franchise, we always have them.

just got done watching the flyers daily interview with kolosov and michkov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZ73Vd_Epk

I sort of wish the flyers would go above and beyond and find a Russian assistant on the bench and really cater to this guy. and not just an interpreter - someone who really knows the game. not sure if that would be overkill but I don't want them to take any chances.

Close, but who's counting. It's also Shane Wright's first FULL year but details are overrated.

- MJL

You have to learn to become unburdened by what has been, MJL. It's easier to evaluate trades when you learn this skill.

It's not his first year.

Yes we possibly could basically get the same thing back but younger.

Frost is 27 be in his 30s before we are cup contenders.

But going after a 20 year old, might hold more upside in 5 years
- SlNlSTER

He has seasons in the NHL of 8 games (then went back to juniors), and 8 games the next season.

This year is his first full year in the NHL. You can play semantics if you want but he is a rookie, therefore it is his first year.

I think sitting him for a game here and there is a good thing. I do not think can Michkov physically play an 82 game schedule and be at peak performance most nights. He needs rest.

But portraying the benching as some kind of come to Jesus moment is silly. He is the exact same player now as he was before. Just getting better results the last 10-15 games as the team has improved.
- mickel25

I really don't remember anyone saying that it was a come to Jesus moment. I just put the stats out there for all to see. Thought it was interesting. I'm not even a huge Torts supporter, but the disdain for him on here is comical. I mean, the one guy acts as if Torts pushed his Grandma down the steps in her wheel chair.

It's not his first year.

Yes we possibly could basically get the same thing back but younger.

Frost is 27 be in his 30s before we are cup contenders.

But going after a 20 year old, might hold more upside in 5 years
- SlNlSTER

There are some trades to be made, but Danny Boy seems like he may be afraid of his own shadow. Time to prove himself with a couple of legit hockey trades. Frost and Farabee come to mind. It's like, I've seen enough from these two and they could bring back some good young pieces that can grow with this team going forward.