Quote:
Originally Posted by Jester
Who on this team plays Bergeron's role?
We have a slew of players that will have to improve considerably and fill roles they haven't done before. Best case scenario, this all works out and the team will still go through growing pains. When is the last time a team gutted itself and had strong chemistry the following year?
These are not bad hockey deals, but they are bad if you wanted to see a Cup in the short term... Which is what this teams D was built to do.
Also, Bryz is not Tim Thomas.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jester
The same front office that saddled the team with the goalie tandem that failed them.
The front office has consistently mishandled team construction.
|
Overreaction at it's finest. Bookmark this page, the Flyers will be ok.
Perennial playoff team is consistently mishandled?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Opus
Welcome to the Flyers' board on HF...
Where it's expected that you have a COMPLETE elite roster, from 2 full scoring lines, a shutdown line and grind line, 6 solid defenseman, a HOF goalie, a prospect pool as large as Oprah's ass and $20M worth of cap space each year.
Riiiight.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sa cyred
I just wanted to requote this Opy because this is what 100% of wha HF boards thinks like. Shame its impossible.
|
This
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beef Invictus
Anybody who thinks Voracek and Schenn will step in to replace Richards and Carter, and that this team can be considered a contender is completely out of their mind. Just thoroughly delusional.
|
Richards had 66 points last season. Voracek had 46 in COLUMBUS.
Carter had 66 points last year. Schenn and Simmonds will help replace these totals. Briere and Giroux carry the offense, we re-sign Leino or bring in someone else. Leino would have been let go otherwise.
JVR's emergence helps replace points.
I wouldnt at all be surprised if the Flyers score just as many goals this upcoming season as they did last season. JVR, Giroux, Simmonds, Versteeg and Voracek are all entering their primes NOW. Schenn is going to be a stud.
Vcash bets anyone?
This young squad has 82 games to gel. Playoffs are all that matter. it should be hard to replace Carter's playoff numbers. Richards 30 points in 34 playoff games will be a little tougher.