Confirmed with Link: Flyers acquire Brennan Menell from Toronto for future considerations. Yes, he used to play for the Wild

[GKJ]

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[wankstifier]

You do realize that Menell is EXACTLY what many people have whined that they don't value, an undersized offensively skilled defenseman?
And if the cost is zero, why wouldn't you take a flier on a kid who lite up the KHL, a notoriously hard league for young players to score in.
At worst, he replaces Clendening, who I'm sure y'all will mourn when he departs this offseason.

You really buy into archetypes.

 

[BillDineen]

Not gonna lie, I was really concerned after the deadline. But you can always trust Chuck to have an ace up his sleeve. 24 years old too, so building for the future.

Need insurance in case Seeler doesn't resign this summer

 

[VladDrag]

You do realize that Menell is EXACTLY what many people have whined that they don't value, an undersized offensively skilled defenseman?
And if the cost is zero, why wouldn't you take a flier on a kid who lite up the KHL, a notoriously hard league for young players to score in.
At worst, he replaces Clendening, who I'm sure y'all will mourn when he departs this offseason.

I am 100% serious. I envy your unwavering optimism.

 

[FLYguy3911]

He was at Flyers Dev Camp one year. Really good everywhere but the NHL. Exact type of player they wouldn't pursue unless he had a Minnesota connection. That Phantoms blueline is kind of crowded now. Guess JSI ain't happening.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Was this a move that in any way shape or form allowed the Marlies to have space for Myers?

Just Chuck being a good guy and providing a home for a Minnesota boy.

 

[Cody Webster]

Kinda interesting, hasn't done much with the Marlies this year, but last year in the KHL 47g 5-33 38, PO 5g 1-6 7
Year before in AHL, 57g 5-42 47.

5'11 183 RHD,

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Don't know why he struggled with the Marlies, the arrow was pointing up until this season, nagging injuries?
But he's not exactly a big stiff D-man.
At worst a replacement for Clendening next year in LHV.

Knew I could count on you to find a silver lining

 

[Cody Webster]

You do realize that Menell is EXACTLY what many people have whined that they don't value, an undersized offensively skilled defenseman?
And if the cost is zero, why wouldn't you take a flier on a kid who lite up the KHL, a notoriously hard league for young players to score in.
At worst, he replaces Clendening, who I'm sure y'all will mourn when he departs this offseason.

Well, you see, they did have one of those, until they paid a team to take him...

 

[ajgoal]

His one trick isn't even a good one.

 

[Deadpool8812]

First a 26 yearr old forward with zero NHL experience and now this.. Fletcher hard at work!

 

[mr4tno]

You do realize that Menell is EXACTLY what many people have whined that they don't value, an undersized offensively skilled defenseman?
And if the cost is zero, why wouldn't you take a flier on a kid who lite up the KHL, a notoriously hard league for young players to score in.
At worst, he replaces Clendening, who I'm sure y'all will mourn when he departs this offseason.

What if the cost is the contract slot that could be used on one of our own college players or one of the top college FA. He freed up spots and has now used 2 of them on utterly useless players.....

 

[deadhead]

He was at Flyers Dev Camp one year. Really good everywhere but the NHL. Exact type of player they wouldn't pursue unless he had a Minnesota connection. That Phantoms blueline is kind of crowded now. Guess JSI ain't happening.

Exactly the player you do pursue when you're out of the playoffs.
Worst that happens is he replaces Clendening who is a UFA, with similar money.
Best is he figures out how to translate his KHL play to the NHL.

It's a zero risk move that provides a body for LHV next season.
I think St Ivany will be a decision based on whether they're bringing back Day.

But if they think Zamula (and maybe Hogberg or Wylie) will be promoted next year, and Yandle, Seeler and Connauton are UFAs, then they need a couple bodies for LHV.

 

[deadhead]

What if the cost is the contract slot that could be used on one of our own college players or one of the top college FA. He freed up spots and has now used 2 of them on utterly useless players.....

They have plenty of slots left, players like McClennon will be signed to 2022-23 deals with an OTA so he can play with the Phantoms, why would they start his ELC early?

 

[Striiker]

I am 100% serious. I envy your unwavering optimism.

It’s not optimism. It’s defending Chuck.

 

[Ironmanrulez]

I dont even recognized we have had already 2 classic miNNy bois before?! Did you all know this before? Pitlick and Braun was miNNy bOrN guys!!!! It explains a lot!

Who will be the next one!

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I was actually intrigued by this guy last year after he had a pretty good season in the KHL. But he seemingly did nothing in Toronto. Might just be an AAAA at this point.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

You do realize that Menell is EXACTLY what many people have whined that they don't value, an undersized offensively skilled defenseman?
And if the cost is zero, why wouldn't you take a flier on a kid who lite up the KHL, a notoriously hard league for young players to score in.
At worst, he replaces Clendening, who I'm sure y'all will mourn when he departs this offseason.

we had one in Ghost. But oh wait. Yandle is better, right?

 

[Flyer lurker]

One of the better moves by Fletch this year. Not that it good but at least we didn't trade 1 2 Ghost, extend Risto, sign Yandle sign MasterNate, etc.

 

[Striiker]

Is this unironically Fletchers best trade yet?

 

[Ironmanrulez]

Is this unironically Fletchers best trade yet?

i dont know. i get nightmares if i think about what Toronto does with Chuck when this future considerations come in play!

They never get used in the NHL. But Chuck will have no chance to accept whatever they want from him!

 

[Asnito]

Why didn't he do this Monday, like WTF he isn't eligible for the playoffs

 

[tymed]

Hopefully this means leaving Yam Cork on the Flyers roster

 

[Tarpongg]

Clarkie probably told Chuck to find a way to get rid of those stupid extra draft picks

 

[Bruckuss]

We really are becoming the Philadelphia Wild. You can't even make this crap up.

He's basically assembling the dream team, of walleye fishing.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

How difficult is it to set a human being on fire?

 

[BernieParent]

Exactly the player you do pursue when you're out of the playoffs.
Worst that happens is he replaces Clendening who is a UFA, with similar money.
Best is he figures out how to translate his KHL play to the NHL.

It's a zero risk move that provides a body for LHV next season.
I think St Ivany will be a decision based on whether they're bringing back Day.

But if they think Zamula (and maybe Hogberg or Wylie) will be promoted next year, and Yandle, Seeler and Connauton are UFAs, then they need a couple bodies for LHV.

That Chuck Fletcher is a never-sleep kind of guy. Two days after the TDL excitement of turning a house into a red paper clip, he goes right back to work in securing potential middle-of-the-lineup Phantoms bodies. "Build from the bottom up," they always say.