Flyers Acquire Steve Downie From Avs For Max Talbot

[Maverick426h]

I think perhaps most importantly this move brings some competitiveness, will to win and sandpaper to our roster. We're certainly going to be an extremely tough team to play against provided we can show some discipline. I also feel that Downie has matured quite a bit over the last five seasons. He's going to be smarter about the penalties and also better offensively than we'll ever remember.

 

[flyersfan4706]

1. I miss kapanen. That dude was awesome. If they have a chance, I hope they draft kasperi.

2. Mesz gets a lot of air time in that clip haha

I'd love Kasperi. After drafting Couturier, Laughton, and Morin I'd love to see us draft a high octane offensive player

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Talbot was at his best on the 4th line whereas Downie can play anywhere in the lineup. He's definitely matured and will bring more grit and scoring. No brainer. Not sure if they'll do anything else or not but most likely.....

 

[JBM73]

"There are mixed reports that Downie may or may not have a broken orbital bone, but the Flyers aren't denying that he suffered a concussion."

Aaron Volpatti vs Steve Downie, Nov 1, 2013 - Caps vs Flyers - hockeyfights.com

Ouch.

 

[lasgop8]

"There are mixed reports that Downie may or may not have a broken orbital bone, but the Flyers aren't denying that he suffered a concussion."

Aaron Volpatti vs Steve Downie, Nov 1, 2013 - Caps vs Flyers - hockeyfights.com

Ouch.

If true that's 2 broken orbital bones in 2 years Mcginn being the other. I dont remember an orbital bone being broken on a flyer ever. Is this something new or are we just softer than years past?

 

[JBM73]

Todd Fedoruk, November 11, 2003. He later suffered another one with Anaheim in 2006.

Eric Cairns vs Todd Fedoruk, Nov 11, 2003 - Isles vs Flyers - hockeyfights.com

Todd Fedoruk vs Derek Boogaard, Oct 27, 2006 - Ducks vs Wild - hockeyfights.com

 

[Maverick426h]

In the video, it appears that Downie really only gets hit twice...three times at the absolute most.

 

[lasgop8]

Todd Fedoruk, November 11, 2003. He later suffered another one with Anaheim in 2006.

Eric Cairns vs Todd Fedoruk, Nov 11, 2003 - Isles vs Flyers - hockeyfights.com

Todd Fedoruk vs Derek Boogaard, Oct 27, 2006 - Ducks vs Wild - hockeyfights.com

Wow 10 years ago is a long time i guess that why i didnt remember any orbital bones being broken. I guess we were overdue

 

[awaz]

didn't lappy break an orbital bone when he bloked a shot with his face?

 

[lasgop8]

didn't lappy break an orbital bone when he bloked a shot with his face?

I believe he did. wow i guess it happens more than i thought.

 

[JBM73]

He sure did.

Laperriere cleared to resume skating for Flyers - Philly.com

 

[JBM73]

Wow 10 years ago is a long time i guess that why i didnt remember any orbital bones being broken. I guess we were overdue

Sorry, showing my age.

 

[Vadered]

He sure did.

Laperriere cleared to resume skating for Flyers - Philly.com

Hahaha, I read the title and thought, wait, we could have Lappy back as a PLAYER?!?!?!?!!?

Stupid 3 year old articles...

 

[JBM73]

Hahaha, I read the title and thought, wait, we could have Lappy back as a PLAYER?!?!?!?!!?

Stupid 3 year old articles...

Sorry.

Sounds like Downie doesn't have a broken bone after all...

"On the injury front, the status of Steve Downie (concussion) was upgraded from being out indefinitely to being day-to-day."

 

[lasgop8]

Sorry.

Sounds like Downie doesn't have a broken bone after all...

"On the injury front, the status of Steve Downie (concussion) was upgraded from being out indefinitely to being day-to-day."

Good lets get him back in the line up and score some freakin goals.

 

[JBM73]

From ESPN:

"The deal that saw Downie return to the team that drafted him in exchange for Max Talbot still smacks of an untold back story (it has been reported a preseason feud with captain Gabriel Landeskog was the impetus)..."

 

[awaz]

From ESPN:

"The deal that saw Downie return to the team that drafted him in exchange for Max Talbot still smacks of an untold back story (it has been reported a preseason feud with captain Gabriel Landeskog was the impetus)..."

whatever it takes! it's nice to be on the other side of "why the hell did they do that?"

 

[dspice07]

whatever it takes! it's nice to be on the other side of "why the hell did they do that?"

i agree! he has been a great addition to this team and i think me and you were always ok with talbot being dealt, we stole downie IMO

 

[awaz]

i agree! he has been a great addition to this team and i think me and you were always ok with talbot being dealt, we stole downie IMO

oh ya! i never liked talbot.. he was wonderful for the flyers the one season, but i still hate the guy

downie has made the 3rd line look like the flyers best line lately.. which is awesome

 

[raptorlife4]

id like to see downie get a bit of pp time