https://detroithockeynow....h-lalonde-yzerman-ilitch/

Sergei Federov has been coaching as recently as March 2024 for CSKA Moscow - and while there's the obvious Detroit connection (who may be looking for a coaching change) this article indicates there's potential bad blad between him and the wings?

i have not done a deep dive on his coaching strategies other than he likes to pull the goalie in OT

is michkov special enough to where federov would want to try coaching in the NHL. is that even a good fit? fantasy land stuff here, i know. i'm just very curious the insight a guy like him could give michkov.

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.
- Phillywhiteout

such as? any names?

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

That you could get for a cheaper price
- SlNlSTER

Wright is def not underachieving. He could be blocked given the Kraken have committed to Stephenson and Beniers long term but on an ELC I dont think theres any rush to move him.

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.
- gritty_committee

You play in an American league, learn English.

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

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

If he is a locker room issue, they will not get back the same caliber player back

anyone watch Torts today at practice?

yeah... mike sullivan will be the next coach of the flyers.

https://www.nhl.com/flyer...-tortorella-6365535927112

anyone watch Torts today at practice?

yeah... mike sullivan will be the next coach of the flyers.

https://www.nhl.com/flyer...-tortorella-6365535927112
- gritty_committee

feel like summarizing?

Ristolainen in the Finland squad. His simpelton Torts style has benefitted his historical awful plus ➕️ ➖️ stats. But his earlier years offensive chops is totally gone.

https://detroithockeynow.com/2024/03/30/red-wings-legend-fedorov-out-as-cska-coach-lalonde-yzerman-ilitch/

Sergei Federov has been coaching as recently as March 2024 for CSKA Moscow - and while there's the obvious Detroit connection (who may be looking for a coaching change) this article indicates there's potential bad blad between him and the wings?

i have not done a deep dive on his coaching strategies other than he likes to pull the goalie in OT

is michkov special enough to where federov would want to try coaching in the NHL. is that even a good fit? fantasy land stuff here, i know. i'm just very curious the insight a guy like him could give michkov.
- gritty_committee

I have no idea if Federov is a good coach or not but I would love to bring a European influence in terms of strategy and systems. Flyers could run the Torpedo system!

feel like summarizing?
- login

a glowing endorsement doesn’t even scratch the surface. he’s in love with the guy

I have no idea if Federov is a good coach or not but I would love to bring a European influence in terms of strategy and systems. Flyers could run the Torpedo system!

- MJL

Exactly - obviously I’m reaching for the stars there but a European influence on the bench that shows him we are willing to adapt to him and not just the other way around - of course, that would require the flyers to admit they don’t know everything

Flyers have never been ones to shy away from a big name splash, be it player or coach (or whatever the hell Sharpe and LeClair do)

I guess that little birdie that told me about the players making the Four Nations tournament was correct. Risto, Tk and Sanheim all made their respective teams as was reported here on Monday. Imagine that, the terrible 3 pair defender Risto gettin some lovin at the world class level.

I guess that little birdie that told me about the players making the Four Nations tournament was correct. Risto, Tk and Sanheim all made their respective teams as was reported here on Monday. Imagine that, the terrible 3 pair defender Risto gettin some lovin at the world class level.
- Phillywhiteout

While I agree that Risto has been serviceable and solid - there’s only ~10 active Finnish defenseman in the NHL and they only need to ice 6 minimum.

still happy for him.

I guess that little birdie that told me about the players making the Four Nations tournament was correct. Risto, Tk and Sanheim all made their respective teams as was reported here on Monday. Imagine that, the terrible 3 pair defender Risto gettin some lovin at the world class level.
- Phillywhiteout

Everyone knew, stop patting yourself on the back. It’s embarrassing

Everyone knew, stop patting yourself on the back. It’s embarrassing
- ClaudeFather

You're a special kind of d!ck. Do you know that? Everyone knew on Monday. Right!

The new Hockey News power rankings just came out. The Flyers are now ranked 15th which is up from 19th last week! Cue The Jefferson's music...Movin on up!!!

While I agree that Risto has been serviceable and solid - there’s only ~10 active Finnish defenseman in the NHL and they only need to ice 6 minimum.

still happy for him.
- gritty_committee

Oh, well that takes some steam out of it. I thought there were a plethora of Finnish defenders in today's NHL. Color me surprised that there are only 10 active Finnish defenders in the NHL.

such as? any names?
- login

No names in particular. That's why Danny Boy gets paid the big bucks. Good old fashioned hockey trades that don't seem to happen very much anymore. Frost in particular. I really don't want to see him signed to an extension here.

The new Hockey News power rankings just came out. The Flyers are now ranked 15th which is up from 19th last week! Cue The Jefferson's music...Movin on up!!!
- Phillywhiteout

been doing an all in the family rewatch the last few weeks. Norman Lear is a national treasure….

And then there’s Maude!

While I agree that Risto has been serviceable and solid - there’s only ~10 active Finnish defenseman in the NHL and they only need to ice 6 minimum.

still happy for him.
- gritty_committee

Details, details.


Only 7 of them are playing full time or close to it.

been doing an all in the family rewatch the last few weeks. Norman Lear is a national treasure….

And then there’s Maude!
- gritty_committee

I gottalottta pushback for saying Sanheim would make team Canada a few weeks ago. Hmmm... Torts asst. coach for team USA. His coaching style is archaic for today's NHL though.

I gottalottta pushback for saying Sanheim would make team Canada a few weeks ago. Hmmm... Torts asst. coach for team USA. His coaching style is archaic for today's NHL though.
- Phillywhiteout

Lol Torts is an evil manipulator who plays mind games and ruins the careers of players who are not muckers and grinders! That archaic dinosaur should be put out to pasture immediately! Nic D's 7 games played shows how much Torts is stuck in the past. I can't wait to see E Johnson play every game the rest of the season since he is a Torts type of player.

I guess that little birdie that told me about the players making the Four Nations tournament was correct. Risto, Tk and Sanheim all made their respective teams as was reported here on Monday. Imagine that, the terrible 3 pair defender Risto gettin some lovin at the world class level.
- Phillywhiteout

Im so impressed with Sanheim, i know some ppl on here don't think he is a true number 1 defenseman, but he been playing above we all thought capable 2 years ago.

Much deserving getting the nod for team canada

Im so impressed with Sanheim, i know some ppl on here don't think he is a true number 1 defenseman, but he been playing above we all thought capable 2 years ago.

Much deserving getting the nod for team canada
- SlNlSTER

Is Jay Bouwmeester a poor comparison? If Sanheim continues to project upward?