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Yep, I get it. Two different D men in my opinion. At this point it’s a moot point, but it does show the thinking of the current management team.

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Here’s the link for Howard/Flyers
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/why-a-flyers-trade-for-isaac-howard-makes-perfect-sense

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I believe Grans and Bonk could fight for a position next year for the Flyers, and I definitely would like to see Risto traded so one or both could more up. I am not sold on Andre being a fixture for the Flyers at D. Was reading an article where Risto could have been traded to Toronto, but Danny’s asking price was too high. Like Trox88 said, timeline for Risto is not there with the current plan. We’ll have to see how Risto looks in Nov/Dec before any trade could be made now.

Another stay home D is Genning (LHD). I thought he did an alright job, considering the player’s strength. Could be a big, nasty D for our future, and if not then trade him before he goes back to Europe.

Haven’t heard much on Berglund (C) or Ruohonen (C). I saw the Ruohonen was mentioned above, but what do others think of either of these two (e.g. a year or two away)?

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Like to see how each of the following fare next year: Barkley, Bonk, Bump, Grebyonkin, Gill and Z (goalie in Russia). There are also a couple over in Europe playing, and not sure whether they will come to LHV next year.

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Excited to see what London does in the Memorial Cup. Bonk and Barkley are going to be valuable players or chips for the Flyers. Looking forward to seeing them in Orange and Black.

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I agree that the Flyers need to be focused on using all aspects of the draft, free agency and trades during the off season. For me, the 1st part is the draft, thus I go for either Hagens, Fondell or McQueen (in that order), and if we pick McQueen, we get another C at the 22nd or Edmonton pick. We should go for the fences with the #6 pick. As to the remaining 1st and 2nd rd draft picks, best available pick off the draft board, period. Note: I don’t know how bad the back is for McQueen, so if our MDs feel its a no, then I support it. Otherwise, he could be a killer pick in the long run, like Tage Thompson.

Turing the free agency, I’d like to go after the Rangers K’Andre Miller who they really can’t afford. I’m not sold on Ekblad given his age and where the Flyers are. As to Bennett, if he’s going to play center, then yes if the price is right. Otherwise go the trade route. After that, not really interested in any unrestricted free agents. There are a couple other restricted free agents we could go after, e.g. Dallas, Lightning, etc..

A trade for Isaac Howards rights between the Flyers and Lightning would probably work. He hasn’t signed an ELC yet, and my understanding based on rumors is he wouldn’t mind playing for the Flyers. Another trade I’d go after is Byrum perhaps for York as mentioned above. I’d also see if I could pry LaFraniere away from the Rangers for Tippett, Coutts, and Brink and a 2026 1st Rd pick.

This would be the start to rounding out the team, but would still be 2 years out of really fighting in the playoffs for the cup. Yes, we can get to the playoffs, but if we’re out after the 1st round, that means nothing to me.

just my 2 cents.

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I like him, but he is two small and gets crushed in the corners causing him to lose focus. I think they have a couple of young D men in Leigh Valley that can fill the roster for the Flyers. They will also have the 2025 draft and perhaps a trade or two, so I could see him being moved/traded.

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