Stizzle
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Rumor: Flyers interested in Dennis Rasmussen
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Flyers need size, speed and a formidable 4th line. 2 of those could be accomplished with this cheap signing. Perhaps Leier (has pretty good speed) can play 3rd or 4th, if he continues to progress and does well in training camp, he may squeeze in (all depend on FA signings).
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Seemingly so most of the time.... but in the Rangers series he seemed to fall down a lot more than usual? Anybody notice that? He skated well but wasn't sturdy on his skates particularly in scrums....also he seemed to have a target on him in that series.
LegionOfDoom91
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He was probably gassed, he was older than most rookies at 25 but he's played over in Europe where they don't play nearly as many games in a calendar year compared to NHL players. The more physical type of play & smaller rink surfaces over here also leave you more open to getting more wear & tear.
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I'm strongly in favor of keeping Leier in the AHL next season. Developing him properly and seeing if he can turn himself into a Matt Read type over the next few years would be much better for the club than rushing him into the NHL and hampering his development just to get a decent 4th line for one year on a playoff bubble team.
I think bringing in Rasmussen and Laughton is more than enough to revamp our bottom 6. There's also some other UFA's to look at if that's what they choose to do. No need to rush young players just for a minor, patchwork upgrade at only a semi-important position.
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So I am watching Slovakia-Sweden and I must say that this Rasmussen kid is really good at PKing. Granted, it's only against Slovakia, but still. Like his smarts.
I would say average. Coaches didn't put him in situations to prove me wrong though. So tough to say. Another thing I noticed about him- he is pretty strong along the boards.
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He is pretty average... though he has some jump in his first step.
One clip does not show much... but is the only one I can find.
Hockeypete49
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He seems like he can skate well enough to play in the NHL. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong there. He might not be a burner but he got up the ice pretty well there.
That shot was pretty too. It reminded me of a goal "Flower" would give up.
I want him here next year. I am all about skill and size up front. He isn't a poor skater so sign me up. I want skill and speed, if you can have a mixture of both I am all for it. Raffl-Laughton-Rasmussen would be a fantastic 4th line. Hopefully Hexy sees that as well. Even though two would be rookies and have some growing pains, Rasmussen has played with men in a top league and Laughton is very sound defensively and has some pretty solid skill. We all know how good Raffl is being a role player.
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LegionOfDoom91
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The Flyers signed Rafll & Lamarche on the 31st of May last year, they were their two non-college UFA's. My guess it would be around that time frame again.
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FlyersFan61290
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Only Flyers and Canucks were named. I'm sure there are other teams interested as well.
If those are the two teams, it might be a close call. Vancouver he'll likely get a more prominent role, if not at least a guaranteed spot (barring any kind of real ****** training camp performance). In Philly he'll be on a better team, but I would think he'd still have to earn that spot on the team.
Obviously if there are other teams that further muddies the water.
