Fly Guys

Scott Laughton initially made the Philadelphia Flyers this season.  The team eventually decided to send him back to juniors since he had a year of eligibility remaining.  His numbers so far show why sending him back can be a difficult decision.

Through 9 games his totals are 10 goals and 7 assists.

He also has this to his game which I'm sure the Flyers brass enjoys.  From last night:




Meanwhile the professional prospects of the Flyers playing with the Phantoms are doing their best impression of the NHL team.  They currently have one win on the season and are averaging a little over two goals a game.  Fear not though, they do lead the AHL in team penalty minutes so they got that working for them.

I know I rag on the Flyers organization for their propensity for taking penalties or the horrendous way they try to rebuild through prospects year after year after year.  Sure, according to hockey prospects they rank last as a team in prospect talent.  I am beyond use to it by now.

The twitter picture posted by Phantoms coach Riley Cote of practice this week summed it up best.

 

I understand it's a drill but at this point this picture describes the Flyers mentality absolutely perfectly.