You seem to have misunderstood me. Wellwood is not going to even dream of putting up Jagr-esque numbers. He cannot replace him offensively, but that's not what I said.
Jagr is already pretty much expendable next year. Wellwood's emergence on the wing adds to that.
I'm with Chris on this one. I like what Jagr has brought to the team this year, but you have to start giving some of the young guys Jagr's minutes at ES and on the PP so they can start to develop chemistry and confidence in all situations with the other core players going forward.
You seem to have misunderstood me. Wellwood is not going to even dream of putting up Jagr-esque numbers. He cannot replace him offensively, but that's not what I said.
Jagr is already pretty much expendable next year. Wellwood's emergence on the wing adds to that.
Fair enough, but I still think that whether Jagr comes back will be determined by his play down the stretch and, if they make it, in the playoffs. If Jagr plays really well and wants to come back, Homer will re-sign him - if only to keep him from getting ticked and signing with the Pens or Rangers and taking it out on us!
Briere needs to finish strong or they could put pressure on him to look elsewhere...which would solve a lot of cap issues.
I also think we'll see at least one of those forwards dealt for a Dman, if Suter can't be had, and Carle walks, we'll have to find a dman elsewhere and that might cost Read or JVR depending on who it is.
INJURY UPDATE: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren on James van Riemsdyk: "James will have surgery on Mar. 6 to repair a broken bone in his left foot. Dr. Steven Raikin will put a plate in to help with the healing process. James will be out 4-6 weeks."
INJURY UPDATE: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren on James van Riemsdyk: "James will have surgery on Mar. 6 to repair a broken bone in his left foot. Dr. Steven Raikin will put a plate in to help with the healing process. James will be out 4-6 weeks."
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Like I said upthread..better not be the same doc and "experimental" plate Carter got b/c he had complications this year with it or at least it was suspected. They had a report in the Columbus press about it when he was battling injuries...
Like I said upthread..better not be the same doc and "experimental" plate Carter got b/c he had complications this year with it or at least it was suspected. They had a report in the Columbus press about it when he was battling injuries...
The experiment must have been "Well I'm out of titanium. Maybe this crushed beer can will work."
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I don't hate JVR, he has lot's of promise but its as if he doesn't fit well with Flyers type of play. How can a guy shine in the playoffs and than be so quiet during the regular season, its baffling. I cut him slack because he's only 22yrs old but the guy has size and a great shot and we seldom ever see it.
Yeah they prolly used wood like Washington's teeth...
I thought they were made of wool?
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I wonder if it's the same guy who filled Gagne's neck with glue, or whatever
Wait, what's this now?
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I don't hate JVR, he has lot's of promise but its as if he doesn't fit well with Flyers type of play. How can a guy shine in the playoffs and than be so quiet during the regular season, its baffling. I cut him slack because he's only 22yrs old but the guy has size and a great shot and we seldom ever see it.
Hip impingement, sprained knee, concussion, broken foot.
He doesn't suck, he's hurt. That is actually an excuse, unlike what people in sports like to say. The healthiest good team often wins the championship.
Next year will be a big year for him. I'm saying 30+ goals.
Wanna compare that with Voracek's numbers above him?
Same amount of goals in 20 less games....
I see a big difference on how Voracek plays compared to JVR, Voracek actually looks like he's putting in 100%, he's just not getting the goals.
Plus this is Voracek's first season with the team, takes a while to fit in.
Might as well amputate JVR's foot Civil War style..looks like it's the same doctor who put screws in Pronger's foot but that experimental plate in Carter's foot..hopefully he doesn't use JVR as another guinea pig...
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Pronger had two screws inserted into his foot yesterday afternoon by Dr. Steven Raikin to strengthen the bone.
He is expected to miss approximately 4-to-6 weeks.
Pronger’s surgery was different than Jeff Carter’s last year, when he had a plate inserted into his foot instead of screws.
I wonder if it's the same guy who filled Gagne's neck with glue, or whatever
Yeah I remember that as well..caused suspected complications as well when he was in Tampa. It was also experimental..injected some kind cells or Sneaker Goop in Gagne's neck....
I think they should stick to more proven methods but it's possible the players sign waivers or something b/c they just want to heal quicker. I think that was the case with Carter who wanted to come back for the playoffs...not that it mattered when he got back...
I see a big difference on how Voracek plays compared to JVR, Voracek actually looks like he's putting in 100%, he's just not getting the goals.
Plus this is Voracek's first season with the team, takes a while to fit in.
Your eyes lie to you. Jvr will always have a problem in this town because the majority of Flyers fans think like this. Jvr is an effortless skater, like Carter, so he'll always be labeled as having lack of effort because he doesn't have a short choppy stride.
Jvr definitely doesn't give the effort on D that Carter/Voracek do though.
