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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Sep 23 @ 11:54 AM ET
Not sure if he will get that opp considering how young he is, but I think we are seeing why the Flyers like him so much. That kid's gonna be a player and he def has 1C potential. Kinda seems like a faster version of Brindy. His speed is gonna be a game changer.
- 26912 PP


Ultimately it depends on what he becomes obviously but by all regards and reports. He is not considered to have 1C potential. 2/3C potential. He needs to get stronger to play in the NHL. Stronger on his skates so he's not knocked off stride
WhiskeyMan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 04.27.2018

Sep 23 @ 11:57 AM ET
So what conclusions did you make seeing them against the caps C team?
- hello it's me 2050


Couldn't watch the game.

Had to depend on youtube reviews and viewers on here.

From what I can tell, Drysdale is still a smooth skater and looked good. I was worried about the extra weight maybe slowing him down.

People said Brink looks bigger. He needed to add mass and conditioning.

Not mush to tell about Fedetov, made saves but didn't get much work.
26912 PP
Season Ticket Holder
Location: Lucca
Joined: 06.27.2024

Sep 23 @ 12:06 PM ET
Ultimately it depends on what he becomes obviously but by all regards and reports. He is not considered to have 1C potential. 2/3C potential. He needs to get stronger to play in the NHL. Stronger on his skates so he's not knocked off stride
- MJL
Understood - I just don't trust the mock drafts anymore. They are garbage. They have not proven to be accurate over the past 5 or 10 years.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Sep 23 @ 12:07 PM ET
Understood - I just don't trust the mock drafts anymore. They are garbage. They have not proven to be accurate over the past 5 or 10 years.
- 26912 PP


Rating a players potential doesn't have anything to do with mock drafts.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Sep 23 @ 12:08 PM ET
Sure it's been posted, but the Flyers have Johnny and Matt Gaudreau's dad Guy out helping with practice today. Nice gesture.
hello it's me 2050
Location: AR
Joined: 05.14.2021

Sep 23 @ 1:08 PM ET
just to clarify - the caps dressed at least 8 regulars as they are mandated to do so by the nhl since they are at home. Also, they have two or three very good prospects which dressed. I agree it was not their best lineup or even close, but maybe we just have a few players all between the ages of 18 and 25 that can actually play.. its ok to admit that.
- 26912 PP

-who are the 8 regulars that will be on an nhl opening night roster in a few weeks?

- so the flyers have a few players that can play. same as every other nhl team. that is impressive.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Sep 23 @ 1:16 PM ET
I thought he looked good. He wasn't peppered, but I was able to see that he's likely nhl size and moves pretty well for a big guy.

I know I should feel shame (hahah) for watching a preseason game and enjoying all six of the flyers goals (even though it wasn't A lineups), but it was also good to see hockey again and to see how MM looked in a game.

- Hextall271


I’m with ya…I saw a bunch of positives in the game. It was a nice start.
anti-lame
Joined: 11.02.2021

Sep 23 @ 1:21 PM ET
I’m with ya…I saw a bunch of positives in the game. It was a nice start.
- landros 2


NO YOU DIDN'T! STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!


Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Sep 23 @ 1:24 PM ET
NO YOU DIDN'T! STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!



- anti-lame


Hahah Yeah.. I'm surprised the site didn't crash...
roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Sep 23 @ 1:28 PM ET
caught it on twitter/bleacher report
- wcorvette

Sorry if Leight

FORWARDS

10 – BOBBY BRINK
14 – SEAN COUTURIER
15 – OLLE LYCKSELL
21 – SCOTT LAUGHTON
25 – RYAN POEHLING
43 – OSCAR EKLIND
44 – NICOLAS DESLAURIERS
63 – MASSIMO RIZZO
71 – TYSON FOERSTER
73 – ELLIOT DESNOYERS
78 – JACOB GAUCHER
90 – ANTHONY RICHARD

DEFENSEMEN

5 – EGOR ZAMULA
23 – RONNIE ATTARD
37 – LOUIE BELPEDIO
41 – HUNTER McDONALD
55 – RASMUS RISTOLAINEN
59 – OLIVER BONK

GOALTENDERS

32 – EETU MAKINIEMI
40 – CAL PETERSEN
Hosher12
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 02.15.2020

Sep 23 @ 1:45 PM ET
so you think he added 18 pounds of muscle? now that is a hoot.
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Are you saying you spotted him a Tony Lukes this summer?

Let’s give him credit for the work he put it! It’s not easy putting on that much muscle. I’m sure that will help him absorb the hits and hopefully his shoulders hold up and he has a healthy season.
wcorvette
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Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Sep 23 @ 1:46 PM ET
Understood - I just don't trust the mock drafts anymore. They are garbage. They have not proven to be accurate over the past 5 or 10 years.
- 26912 PP


I think the top is more concrete, but getting past the top 10, more of gut call with all the data. He was good, fast, good back check, hit the holes on O the side, needs to work on his finish for sure. He is a gym rat but still, more strength would help, plus learning how to use his frame to leverage to protect the puck and have strong balance under pressure to release his shot quicker and more accurate. Hard to say 1C with 1 game, but his stock rose after this game, 1 point for DB and the team on the pick, more to come.
jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Sep 23 @ 1:48 PM ET
Ultimately it depends on what he becomes obviously but by all regards and reports. He is not considered to have 1C potential. 2/3C potential. He needs to get stronger to play in the NHL. Stronger on his skates so he's not knocked off stride
- MJL

By who? All that matters is what the Flyers think his potential is, and they believe he can be a top center. You also have to consider that those who rated Jett did so based on the first half of last season. He will go back to Guelph and play tons of minutes in all situations and have a monster year. You can already see in training camp and in the scrimmage and pre-season game yesterday this kid has the ability to be special. I loved what I saw in yesterday's game where he used his speed to generate some really nice scoring chances.
wcorvette
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Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Sep 23 @ 1:51 PM ET
Couldn't watch the game.

Had to depend on youtube reviews and viewers on here.

From what I can tell, Drysdale is still a smooth skater and looked good. I was worried about the extra weight maybe slowing him down.

People said Brink looks bigger. He needed to add mass and conditioning.

Not mush to tell about Fedetov, made saves but didn't get much work.

- WhiskeyMan


Drysdale's skating and creating was down right impressive, still only a pre-season game. Brink was quicker, he had surgery in his first season, seems he work in the summer paid off, he was quicker than last season, again a lot more open ice in pre-season. Fed last year seemed choppy in his movement, seemed his technique was better.
26912 PP
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Sep 23 @ 1:54 PM ET
Rating a players potential doesn't have anything to do with mock drafts.
- MJL
Sure it does. You mentioned the "experts." Unless you are talking about the front offices of other teams, I don't buy it.
26912 PP
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Sep 23 @ 1:55 PM ET
I think the top is more concrete, but getting past the top 10, more of gut call with all the data. He was good, fast, good back check, hit the holes on O the side, needs to work on his finish for sure. He is a gym rat but still, more strength would help, plus learning how to use his frame to leverage to protect the puck and have strong balance under pressure to release his shot quicker and more accurate. Hard to say 1C with 1 game, but his stock rose after this game, 1 point for DB and the team on the pick, more to come.
- wcorvette
thats just it, the top is not accurate either. the mock drafts and predictions on players are completely off base now.
26912 PP
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Sep 23 @ 1:56 PM ET
-who are the 8 regulars that will be on an nhl opening night roster in a few weeks?

- so the flyers have a few players that can play. same as every other nhl team. that is impressive.

- hello it's me 2050
Every home team must dress 8 regulars. That's not really up for debate.
StepfordSam
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 02.06.2017

Sep 23 @ 1:57 PM ET
Looking forward to see what Deslauriers can do on the ice tonight. Would have made more sense to play him in same game as Michov though no?
hello it's me 2050
Location: AR
Joined: 05.14.2021

Sep 23 @ 2:01 PM ET
Are you saying you spotted him a Tony Lukes this summer?

Let’s give him credit for the work he put it! It’s not easy putting on that much muscle. I’m sure that will help him absorb the hits and hopefully his shoulders hold up and he has a healthy season.

- Hosher12

I am saying it is doubtful he put on 18 pounds of muscle. He has off season surgery. Had to rehab said surgery. Then found time to add 18 pounds of muscle. sure why not.
hello it's me 2050
Location: AR
Joined: 05.14.2021

Sep 23 @ 2:02 PM ET
Every home team must dress 8 regulars. That's not really up for debate.
- 26912 PP

then should be real easy to name the 8 regulars who will be in their opening night lineup.
StepfordSam
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 02.06.2017

Sep 23 @ 2:06 PM ET
It’s impossible to put on 18 lbs of pure muscle in one summer unless you are on a Dwayne Johnson/RFK Jr level gear stack.
wcorvette
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Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Sep 23 @ 2:07 PM ET
thats just it, the top is not accurate either. the mock drafts and predictions on players are completely off base now.
- 26912 PP


I don't disagree, but top 2 and the top 5 seems to be pretty clear in most drafts. I think the quality of the draft is part of it, having a Beddard in it makes a difference, next season predicted to have more top talent than this past season. Having a Lafrenière type draft maybe there is more parody, maybe it takes the players longer to have an impact, that type of draft meets what you are saying, but still Lafrenière, the top pick, is turning into a really good player.
ClaudeFather
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: west haven, CT
Joined: 08.14.2015

Sep 23 @ 2:08 PM ET
It’s impossible to put on 18 lbs of pure muscle in one summer unless you are on a Dwayne Johnson/RFK Jr level gear stack.
- StepfordSam

This again… Dude who cares, the guy gained weight, whether it’s 10/12/15 pounds
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Sep 23 @ 2:12 PM ET
Sure it does. You mentioned the "experts." Unless you are talking about the front offices of other teams, I don't buy it.
- 26912 PP


Please post say a 10 year record of say Central Scotuing rankings, actual draft picks made by FOs, and provide proof of your claim that the former has been outperformed by the latter.
WhiskeyMan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 04.27.2018

Sep 23 @ 2:13 PM ET
Drysdale's skating and creating was down right impressive, still only a pre-season game. Brink was quicker, he had surgery in his first season, seems he work in the summer paid off, he was quicker than last season, again a lot more open ice in pre-season. Fed last year seemed choppy in his movement, seemed his technique was better.
- wcorvette


Appreciate it, first preseason game I can watch is against Boston.
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