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

[lasgop8]

It's a nice story, but I do wonder how much of this is related to fans not liking the pick and the Flyers trying to show us that he belongs.

I agree it could be some of that but i saw this kid play live in the preseason and saw him twice on TV. He is a solid player on both ends of the ice. He has a lot of speed which we desperately need. Im pretty sure he wont be a super star but will be a solid player.

Flyers organization i do agree they are pumping him up a little because people wanted Buium. We probably could've gotten Luchanko further down in the draft instead of just trading down one spot according to a lot on NHL analysts.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

I agree it could be some of that but i saw this kid play live in the preseason and saw him twice on TV. He is a solid player on both ends of the ice. He has a lot of speed which we desperately need. Im pretty sure he wont be a super star but will be a solid player.

Flyers organization i do agree they are pumping him up a little because people wanted Buium. We probably could've gotten Luchanko further down in the draft instead of just trading down one spot according to a lot on NHL analysts.

If the development components are there and he becomes solid and productive, I'll be happy.

 

[lasgop8]

If the development components are there and he becomes solid and productive, I'll be happy.

If he was a year older and weighed more that 160 pounds they probably would've kept him this year.

 

[Sparhawk]

If the development components are there and he becomes solid and productive, I'll be happy.

Agreed.

The question is, would he develop more at such a young age in the minors or at the NHL level?
Could be a confidence crusher if he struggles.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

If he was a year older and weighed more that 160 pounds they probably would've kept him this year.

That's ok, if his mental components are all there I can be patient for his physicality to catch up.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

Agreed.

The question is, would he develop more at such a young age in the minors or at the NHL level?
Could be a confidence crusher if he struggles.

Double edge sword, if he doesn't do well definitely could be a confidence crusher, but if he has successes, then it boosts his confidence, right now rumor I'm constantly hearing on him is his ability to learn, for me that's a huge key.

 

[lasgop8]

That's ok, if his mental components are all there I can be patient for his physicality to catch up.

Im not sure about this one. If you are 160 pounds in the NHL you tend to get hurt and may miss and crucial developmental year.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

Im not sure about this one. If you are 160 pounds in the NHL you tend to get hurt and may miss and crucial developmental year.

True, we'll have to see how and where he's used.