Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) The Flyers blue line takes a big hit in this injury. (link: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=639281) Granted, the guy had a good deal of injury problems to work through last year, so the Flyers aren't entirely inexperienced in this area. Still, having Pronger and Mezaros out of the lineup, not to mention losing Matt Carle is not an appealing situation to be in. What this means for us: The Flyers organization has not been shy in its attempts to bolster their defensive corps. With such precious few options available, this is likely to push Holmgrem to be even more aggressive. As the Detroit Red Wings are also in the market for a reliable defensman, I imagine prices are going to soar. I wouldn't be suprised to see a very strong package deal take Yandle to Philadelphia, even if its a vast overpayment. Holmgrem is a balls-to-the-wall GM. It will be interesting to see what comes of this. Edited August 7, 2012 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Well Yandle is a flyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Lol at all the philly fans panicking on hfboards and posting threads bringing all good dmen to philly without giving up giroux, couts, schenn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Tough injury for Mezaros, seems he just doesn't have any luck at all when it comes to the injury department Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 This is similar to what happened to Ryan Howard in baseball, its gonna keep Meszaros sidelined for a while. It happened to Howard about 10 months ago and he's still feeling the effects and having mobility issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 This is similar to what happened to Ryan Howard in baseball, its gonna keep Meszaros sidelined for a while. It happened to Howard about 10 months ago and he's still feeling the effects and having mobility issues. Tough on sports that use a lot of ankle movement, hockey turning skates and baseball shifting weight quickly. Could be a tough one long after he's recovered. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Flyers throw an offer out there for someone big, especially considering Weber fell through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Sucks when summer training sets you back. Well, at least he wasn't dog-sledding or doing anything stupid/reckless with his body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 This is similar to what happened to Ryan Howard in baseball, its gonna keep Meszaros sidelined for a while. It happened to Howard about 10 months ago and he's still feeling the effects and having mobility issues. he is also a baseball player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Holmgren will be shopping no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Holmgren will be shopping no doubt. Hes always shopping. If I didn't know Holmgrens first name was Paul I would think he was a 16 year old girl 2 St. Michael (the Red Wing) and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 I'd expect the Flyers to look at Colaiacovo, Rozsival, or possibly Kubina. Kubina is already a Flyer, I see him almost certainly re-signing now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Holmgrem is a balls-to-the-wall GM. It will be interesting to see what comes of this. It's a shame that Holland is so careful making deals... if he ahd Holmgrem's balls maybe he'd also have Holmgrem's Stanley Cup rings 1 FlashyG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 This really sucks for the Flyers. Don't really mind the Flyers team...fun to watch, got skill. was looking forward to seeing them with Meszaros actually in the line up this year. He's a guy that I would have always liked on the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 You don't hear a lot of Achilles injuries in hockey (likely because of the stability of the boot), but I imagine that has to be a pain to come back from as a skater. Ryan Howard's a big guy and on the wrong side of 30, but that doesn't mean Mezaros won't also struggle. Too bad for him, good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/andreas-lijla-says-4-months-flyers-lose-another-153435865--nhl.html Andreas Lilja will miss the first four months as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 I hope this means they trade for Bouwmeester just so the Wings don't make that mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 Holmgren will land [insert the name of the d-man at the top of Holland' wish list]. Holland wil say he kicked the tires, but, ultimately, he didn't feel the price was right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites