There was chatter on the previous blog about Frost, Bee, Bill and mjl. I thought this was funny

https://x.com/beetee15/st.../1896688401820344766?s=46

There was chatter on the previous blog about Frost, Bee, Bill and mjl. I thought this was funny

https://x.com/beetee15/st.../1896688401820344766?s=46
- Robert's Plant

Why does bill card about frost and bee so much. Definitely sounds like mjl as well.

I think the reality of the 1st rd offered for Laughton included taking back a bad contract, same as Walker. They are really pushing hard the intangibles of a 30 yr old who has scored 40 points once. Hope it gets done, he isn't getting a 1st as a rental next deadlne.

Very telling a Stanley Cup winning GM gave up significant assets for 5 yrs of Seth Jones @ 7 million/yr. Torts can talk about the greatness of Risto all he wants, the league does not look @ 5.1 million for 2 years as a bargain as of yet. There is no need to leave Risto on PP. The PP still stinks and I would rather see Drysdale get the reps and see how he develops. Having a 30 yr old run a crappy PP. makes little sense.
- Trox88

I dont see any correlation between Risto and Seth Jones. Jones is by far the better D plus it seems like FLA is anticipating Ekblad walking

Per Friedman 32 Podcast

Laughton. So remember when we said earlier a couple months ago "it's a big price and I don't know if it means they're serious" and then someone called me and said "Remember, they held out a year ago for a 1st rounder and they got it" so I think you look at the prices right now and Laughton with another year of term, you know you can see it that they could potentially get it. I've heard Laughton's told the Flyers he doesn't want to leave, he'd prefer to stay, and I do think the Flyers would like to do right on him in the sense that "Where would you be interested in if we did send you somewhere? Is there a preference if this team answers our call?" You can't always do it, they'd like to do it, but I think he knows. I think he's been prepared for this, it's pretty obvious. And he's liked. You know, there's no question about that.

You know we'll see about some of the other names there. Ristolainen publicly and privately, Tortorella has been very blunt about he doesn't like the idea of them losing him. We talked about Sylvain Lefebvre [earlier on the podcast], Brad Shaw the assistant coach in Philly, he's excellent defensive coach and he's worked his magic here.

You know who's also had a big step here is Jamie Drysdale. And obviously he's not going anywhere, but I wanted to credit Shaw for that. All of a sudden Philly has a bunch of D and I think people have kind of wondered what this means for the future of all of this. They talked to Cam York about an extension this year, it it didn't go anywhere and we'll see where it goes. I think in goal too, Fedotov had a great night against the Jets. I think that's uncertain for them and I don't know if they solve that now behind Ersson or if they figure it out later what they want to do there.

But you know I think you can expect in some point in time Philly again, they're going to try to enter, when we talk about New York, the Rangers, whatever they're doing now it's setting up to do something big, I think Philly thinks the same way. I think they'd like to make an add that has significant impact for them at some point. They have this cap space. They're not saving it, they want to use it. And I'll say this too, Konecny probably didn't play as much at the Four Nations as he wanted to, but it's still a big thing when you're picked to that team. Sanheim I thought had a really good tournament and I think it's going to do wonders for him going forward. I think you look at these guys and they're signed long term and they're Team Canada now and I don't think that's a small thing. Once you've had a taste of that and you understand that and you've seen what its like to get there and be there, it drives you if you're any kind of motivated player. I think both of those guys are like that, so I think they're building. It's still building, but I think they want to take a swing.

You got to think Clarke is available. 7th D last game, 4th pair again at practice. It isnt as if he was struggling either. I thought he was playing well in Doughty absence.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I think anyone is available if a team is willing to overpay. The Kings are in win now mode, and the Flyers have some pieces that LA might want, but not enough pieces to get them to give up Clarke. Maybe Laughton + Risto and a 1st round pick get's it done, but I would think the Flyers would have to take a contract back also.

I think anyone is available if a team is willing to overpay. The Kings are in win now mode, and the Flyers have some pieces that LA might want, but not enough pieces to get them to give up Clarke. Maybe Laughton + Risto and a 1st round pick get's it done, but I would think the Flyers would have to take a contract back also.
- jd250

I believe if Clarke gets moved by LA, the return will be younger player on an NHL roster that will be under team control for awhile. Basically, that is what LA is giving up in Clarke.

Dreger has confirmed what I posted Earlier about Schenn. He is off the market. One less C on the market. Dreger also mentions Laughton will be even more in demand and could increase his value.

The reason why I want Briere to trade players this deadline is so the Flyers can essentially tank for a high draft pick in this draft and hopefully get their 1C. Otherwise I would want the Flyers to keep Risto, whom as you know I think is the Flyers best defenseman, and I really don’t care about Laughton either way since it’s not like he’s taking up a lot of cap space or the blocking a prospect. But Briere is not thinking this way, either because he doesn’t believe any player in this draft is worth tanking for or because he has a different plan that he believes he can execute this summer to get that 1C; maybe both. Thus I reiterate, I and preparing for a quiet deadline.

I believe if Clarke gets moved by LA, the return will be younger player on an NHL roster that will be under team control for awhile. Basically, that is what LA is giving up in Clarke.
- Trox88

I don’t think so, because if that were true then why not just keep Clarke? I think if the Kings trade their future it would be for experienced players that would help them win now. Laughton and Risto would certainly fit that mode.

There was chatter on the previous blog about Frost, Bee, Bill and mjl. I thought this was funny

https://x.com/beetee15/st.../1896688401820344766?s=46
- Robert's Plant

Hilarious, Bill still making excuses for Frost. Take about love being blind!

Dreger has confirmed what I posted Earlier about Schenn. He is off the market. One less C on the market. Dreger also mentions Laughton will be even more in demand and could increase his value.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Posturing.

I think anyone is available if a team is willing to overpay. The Kings are in win now mode, and the Flyers have some pieces that LA might want, but not enough pieces to get them to give up Clarke. Maybe Laughton + Risto and a 1st round pick get's it done, but I would think the Flyers would have to take a contract back also.
- jd250

I think LA is one of those teams that are looking for a LD. Their ask would likely be for York, Laughton and a 1st I would think. If that’s the price, is that worth it? York may turn out to be a better 2-way defender but top-line RHD (as Clarke is projected) don’t grow on trees. I’d do that deal if that’s were the price.

The reason why I want Briere to trade players this deadline is so the Flyers can essentially tank for a high draft pick in this draft and hopefully get their 1C. Otherwise I would want the Flyers to keep Risto, whom as you know I think is the Flyers best defenseman, and I really don’t care about Laughton either way since it’s not like he’s taking up a lot of cap space or the blocking a prospect. But Briere is not thinking this way, either because he doesn’t believe any player in this draft is worth tanking for or because he has a different plan that he believes he can execute this summer to get that 1C; maybe both. Thus I reiterate, I and preparing for a quiet deadline.
- jd250

And I think the sky is pink...doesn't mean it is true. You keep stating that as if you opinion is fact.
Most disagree with you.

Did Imami get any fine or suspension for that Hathaway hit? That was a dirty hit. Hathaway back yet or out for a while?
- nyrangers9479

It was a clean hit - full stop

It was a clean hit - full stop
- corduroy

How do you figure? It was nowhere near the puck. Clear interference. 2 minute penalty was warranted.

The reason why I want Briere to trade players this deadline is so the Flyers can essentially tank for a high draft pick in this draft and hopefully get their 1C. Otherwise I would want the Flyers to keep Risto, whom as you know I think is the Flyers best defenseman, and I really don’t care about Laughton either way since it’s not like he’s taking up a lot of cap space or the blocking a prospect. But Briere is not thinking this way, either because he doesn’t believe any player in this draft is worth tanking for or because he has a different plan that he believes he can execute this summer to get that 1C; maybe both. Thus I reiterate, I and preparing for a quiet deadline.
- jd250

So you want them to do what I and numerous others have been saying since the start of last season?

Jeez your slow

How do you figure? It was nowhere near the puck. Clear interference. 2 minute penalty was warranted.
- MBFlyerfan

Interfering with a player is not a suspendable action -- the hit in and of itself was clean -- it was shoulder to shoulder, the head was not targeted - no need for a suspension.

Interfering with a player is not a suspendable action -- the hit in and of itself was clean -- it was shoulder to shoulder, the head was not targeted - no need for a suspension.
- corduroy

Ok, I guess I misunderstood your point. I felt it was interference. And I felt there was intent, making it dirty in my eyes. Suspendable? No. And I never said as much. By definition, at least to me, a hit that results in a penalty can't be clean.

The reason why I want Briere to trade players this deadline is so the Flyers can essentially tank for a high draft pick in this draft and hopefully get their 1C. Otherwise I would want the Flyers to keep Risto, whom as you know I think is the Flyers best defenseman, and I really don’t care about Laughton either way since it’s not like he’s taking up a lot of cap space or the blocking a prospect. But Briere is not thinking this way, either because he doesn’t believe any player in this draft is worth tanking for or because he has a different plan that he believes he can execute this summer to get that 1C; maybe both. Thus I reiterate, I and preparing for a quiet deadline.
- jd250

The GM and POHO talked up the 2025 draft as franchise altering.

How do you figure? It was nowhere near the puck. Clear interference. 2 minute penalty was warranted.
- MBFlyerfan

The poster asked about a fine or suspension -- I agree that is was interference but the hit itself was not dirty

The GM and POHO talked up the 2025 draft as franchise altering.
- Striiker

7p!ck$ DERP!

Will they sit Laughton and Risto tonight? Of course they wont.

Will they sit Laughton and Risto tonight? Of course they wont.
- Striiker

They owe it to the room to play their best defenseman and The Room™. It is the annual playoff push for the team

Will they sit Laughton and Risto tonight? Of course they wont.
- Striiker

Is there a trade in place? Are you sitting them two games in a row?

The GM and POHO talked up the 2025 draft as franchise altering.
- Striiker

They are correct. They'll miss on every pick and it'll destroy the franchise further. People on here will be ecstatic! haha