The Philadelphia Flyers 2024-2025 Season: Progressing Towards Lord Stanley's Cup

[Maverick426h]

Ellis needs to retire.

Yeah, but why in the hell would he? Pretty sure he forfeits a bunch of money if he does so. I just think it's pretty fucked up that a guy signs an 8 year, $50 million deal with us and then plays 4 games lifetime for the Flyers. How in the fuck was he ever medically cleared to even be traded!?! And even if he was, how could he sustain such horrific back, hip and core injuries within 4 Nhl games that he could no longer play hockey at only age 31!? It just doesn't add up, for me.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Preds already knew he was done, that's all I'm saying.

 

[Maverick426h]

Technically, Ryan Ellis was only 30 the last time he suited up for us. So, I'm expected to believe that he sustained career-ending injuries in 4 games with us after playing 562 Nhl games with Nashville? Lol I just can't buy it.

But yeah, the guy is getting paid $50 million to not play hockey for us. I don't expect him to just give up any of that money anytime soon, regardless of whether or not he can actually play.

 

[Retroram52]

Bruins coming to Philly tomorrow. Maybe another win like they did in Boston.

 

[eaglesnut]

Yeah, but why in the hell would he? Pretty sure he forfeits a bunch of money if he does so. I just think it's pretty fucked up that a guy signs an 8 year, $50 million deal with us and then plays 4 games lifetime for the Flyers. How in the fuck was he ever medically cleared to even be traded!?! And even if he was, how could he sustain such horrific back, hip and core injuries within 4 Nhl games that he could no longer play hockey at only age 31!? It just doesn't add up, for me.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Preds already knew he was done, that's all I'm saying.

It's situations like this why there should be no cap.

 

[chy1127]

Yeah, but why in the hell would he? Pretty sure he forfeits a bunch of money if he does so. I just think it's pretty fucked up that a guy signs an 8 year, $50 million deal with us and then plays 4 games lifetime for the Flyers. How in the fuck was he ever medically cleared to even be traded!?! And even if he was, how could he sustain such horrific back, hip and core injuries within 4 Nhl games that he could no longer play hockey at only age 31!? It just doesn't add up, for me.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Preds already knew he was done, that's all I'm saying.

He resigns and the Flyers sign him as an overpriced long term scout scout. It looks like his contract has 2 years left after this year. Sign him as a scout for 10 years at $1.000.000 year. Let him watch NCAA games from his home. If that looks too shady, sign him as an executive assistant to the highest ranking person in the organization. Think outside of the box to get ride of this silly cap hit.

 

[purdue81]

He resigns and the Flyers sign him as an overpriced long term scout scout. It looks like his contract has 2 years left after this year. Sign him as a scout for 10 years at $1.000.000 year. Let him watch NCAA games from his home. If that looks too shady, sign him as an executive assistant to the highest ranking person in the organization. Think outside of the box to get ride of this silly cap hit.

Put him on the Australian Rules Football strength and conditioning staff.

 

[purdue81]

Put him on the Australian Rules Football strength and conditioning staff.

Ok. Maybe that guy is gone.

 

[Maverick426h]

He resigns and the Flyers sign him as an overpriced long term scout scout. It looks like his contract has 2 years left after this year. Sign him as a scout for 10 years at $1.000.000 year. Let him watch NCAA games from his home. If that looks too shady, sign him as an executive assistant to the highest ranking person in the organization. Think outside of the box to get ride of this silly cap hit.

If the team looks good and ready to compete for a Cup entering the '26-'27 season, I'm sure they'll find a way to not have Risto and Ellis still on the roster, because that's when still having them could theoretically really have us at a disadvantage. It doesn't matter so much now because we're still holding so much garbage in the form of retained, buyouts and buried contracts and we're not expected to really compete yet anyway.

 

[Retroram52]

What a joke. The Flyers get shut-out and Ersson leaves the game early. Sometimes I wonder about this team.

After losing Ersson early, Flyers get shut out by Bruins

The Flyers lost Samuel Ersson and their mini winning streak Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

Foerster and Tippett need to get going ASAP!

Tortorella: Flyers need to get Tippett, Foerster going offensively

John Tortorella spoke to the media after the Flyers' 3-0 loss to the Bruins.Tortorella: Flyers need to get Tippett, Foerster going offensively originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

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[Chris p Bacon]

Foerster and Tippett need to get going ASAP!

Tortorella: Flyers need to get Tippett, Foerster going offensively

John Tortorella spoke to the media after the Flyers' 3-0 loss to the Bruins.Tortorella: Flyers need to get Tippett, Foerster going offensively originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

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Tippett is another one who only shows up every 10 games or so. He can go in a trade with Ristolinan too.

 

[Maverick426h]

When I saw Ersson leave due to injury, my first thought was this:

'I don't know how to tell ya this, Cyrus, but we are three white guys short. Or as they say...' - Con Air

Fortunately, they are saying he will only miss about a week.

So, after we get absolutely slammed by three good teams on the road all within the next week, I'll expect everyone here to call for the entire team to be traded and Torts to be fired, possibly even Briere too...Lol

 

[Retroram52]

Too funny, Maverick!

 

[Retroram52]

We have another goalie prospect that perhaps should be called-up.

Exciting Flyers Goalie Prospect Rewarded For Outstanding Month

This Flyers prospect has been named KHL Rookie of the Month.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Chris p Bacon]

We have another goalie prospect that perhaps should be called-up.

Exciting Flyers Goalie Prospect Rewarded For Outstanding Month

This Flyers prospect has been named KHL Rookie of the Month.

www.yahoo.com

Not sure this is an easy call up, another Russian who would probably have to jump through hoops just to get here, then it becomes a question of how much a basket case he is. Winning in the KHL isn't the same as winning in the NHL, unfortunately.

 

[Sparhawk]

Not sure this is an easy call up, another Russian who would probably have to jump through hoops just to get here, then it becomes a question of how much a basket case he is. Winning in the KHL isn't the same as winning in the NHL, unfortunately.

Zavragin's numbers are comparable to Shesterkin's KHL numbers.
We have a few years to see this play out.

 

[lasgop8]

We have another goalie prospect that perhaps should be called-up.

Exciting Flyers Goalie Prospect Rewarded For Outstanding Month

This Flyers prospect has been named KHL Rookie of the Month.

www.yahoo.com

We are trying to corner the market on Russian goalies. .

 

[lasgop8]

Flyers Should Claim Interesting Canucks Forward

The Flyers should consider taking a chance on this Canucks forward.

ca.sports.yahoo.com

 

[Sparhawk]

We are trying to corner the market on Russian goalies. .

If Michkov and Zavgravin prove to be the real deal, shouldn't hurt to have them recruit other skilled Russian players.

The ol' Detroit Red Wings of the mid 90s.

 

[lasgop8]

If Michkov and Zavgravin prove to be the real deal, shouldn't hurt to have them recruit other skilled Russian players.

The ol' Detroit Red Wings of the mid 90s.

That would be great if that happened but after seeing Fedetov play after hearing great things about him i am skeptical.