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[awaz]

Agreed. On the flip side, I'm thinking Lindblom's roster spot is in jeopardy.

I think he makes it. Just based off where they're putting him in the lineups. He's essentially been put with the top offensive players every night. 5 on 5 and on the PP. Though Filpula did replace him on the PP1 last night.

I agree he didn't look great last night. But I would imagine he's a little worn down. He's played in every game possible I think right? Wednesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, plus what everyone is saying has been tough practices. Patrick is in the same boat, but I didn't think he looked great last night either (though lots of writers seem to think he was good last night). The big, board battling, style that they play probably takes a little bit of a toll.

 

[lasgop8]

What we learned: Flyers vs. Bruins

 

[lasgop8]

Can Dale Weise solidify the Flyers’ fourth line?

 

[JBM73]

I agree he didn't look great last night. But I would imagine he's a little worn down. He's played in every game possible I think right? Wednesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, plus what everyone is saying has been tough practices. Patrick is in the same boat, but I didn't think he looked great last night either (though lots of writers seem to think he was good last night). The big, board battling, style that they play probably takes a little bit of a toll.

True, didn't think about that.

 

[chy1127]

The importance of 200-feet

 

[chy1127]

Competition stiff, but Travis Sanheim making strong case to stay with Flyers

If Manning isn't ready we could have 3 rookie dmen go west.

 

[lasgop8]

The importance of 200-feet

We have been lacking a full 200 foot game and a full 60 minutes per game for about 5 or 6 years now.

 

[lasgop8]

Competition stiff, but Travis Sanheim making strong case to stay with Flyers

If Manning isn't ready we could have 3 rookie dmen go west.

Sanheim can play 10 games before he would have to go back down if im not mistaken.

 

[lasgop8]

10 observations from Flyers' 1st week of training camp

 

[chy1127]

Sanheim can play 10 games before he would have to go back down if im not mistaken.

He is 21 and AHL eligible. Can go up and down as needed.

 

[awaz]

Llooks like Giroux is gunna play wing with Coots and Jake tomorrow. Could be an interesting look.

 

[Maverick426h]

Llooks like Giroux is gunna play wing with Coots and Jake tomorrow. Could be an interesting look.

Looking forward to it. Back from vacation now and I am going to be trying to find out how to watch this game tomorrow night online. By all accounts, Giroux and Ghost seem to be in fantastic shape. There are two guys who will make us a lot better when they bounce back. Just the improvements to the power play alone would be significant.

 

[lasgop8]

He is 21 and AHL eligible. Can go up and down as needed.

Sweet even better. We have real depth at the position this season and moving forward.

 

[lasgop8]

Llooks like Giroux is gunna play wing with Coots and Jake tomorrow. Could be an interesting look.

Hope this works for us especially against the Rags.

 

[lasgop8]

Looking forward to it. Back from vacation now and I am going to be trying to find out how to watch this game tomorrow night online. By all accounts, Giroux and Ghost seem to be in fantastic shape. There are two guys who will make us a lot better when they bounce back. Just the improvements to the power play alone would be significant.

Welcome back! I am hearing good things about Gee being back in great hockey shape. His speed coming back would help Jake tremendously. It will be like getting three players back if Gee and Ghost are good to go.

 

[awaz]

I'm excited for G at wing tonight too. Hopefully it really sparks them. If they can get it together and be a true threat at 5 on 5 that would go a big way to making the playoffs IMO

 

[lasgop8]

Flyers camp notes, quotes and tidbits: Roster chatter, Nolan Patrick's status, more

 

[lasgop8]

I'm excited for G at wing tonight too. Hopefully it really sparks them. If they can get it together and be a true threat at 5 on 5 that would go a big way to making the playoffs IMO

I didn't realize it but he said before he became a pro he was always a winger.

 

[JBM73]

From Bill Meltzer:

REMAINING ROSTER BATTLES

Depending on whether the Flyers intend to enter the season with 13 or 14 forwards -- general manager Ron Hextall has already said that he prefers not to have eight defensemen -- there may only be two more roster cuts to make among the forwards and one more to make on defense.

The most likely cuts up front will come from among Mike Vecchione (waiver exempt), Taylor Leier (waivers apply) and possibly veteran Matt Read. On defense, assuming Brandon Manning (offseason back surgery) is physically ready to be on the opening night roster, second-year pro Travis Sanheim (waivers exempt) remains the most likely final cut from the roster.

Just by virtue of the way the remaining numbers game look with 16 healthy forwards still in camp, it looks like both Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom will make the NHL roster for opening night. Ditto Scott Laughton, who was protected in the expansion draft.

 

[awaz]

From Bill Meltzer:

REMAINING ROSTER BATTLES

Depending on whether the Flyers intend to enter the season with 13 or 14 forwards -- general manager Ron Hextall has already said that he prefers not to have eight defensemen -- there may only be two more roster cuts to make among the forwards and one more to make on defense.

The most likely cuts up front will come from among Mike Vecchione (waiver exempt), Taylor Leier (waivers apply) and possibly veteran Matt Read. On defense, assuming Brandon Manning (offseason back surgery) is physically ready to be on the opening night roster, second-year pro Travis Sanheim (waivers exempt) remains the most likely final cut from the roster.

Just by virtue of the way the remaining numbers game look with 16 healthy forwards still in camp, it looks like both Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom will make the NHL roster for opening night. Ditto Scott Laughton, who was protected in the expansion draft.

I think its interesting that Manning often gets overlooked as a potential cut. Seems kind of odd to me. Everyone seems to think he's the designated 7th dman, but what if you cut him and AMac is your 7th dman? Or maybe it rotates a little bit for a while? The more I read/watch, the more I think Sanheim has a decent shot at making the team and pushing Manning down to the Phantoms.

Agree with Bill on the forwards though. The more interesting part of the forwards is who is in the press box.