Confirmed with Link: Flyers sign Two-Way Contract with C Ryan White

[RJ8812*]

Vinny just needs to stay relatively healthy. If he does, he'll be fine and productive (just like he was before his injury problems)

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

I don't think there's any doubt that Laughton will be in the NHL at some point this year. Injuries will happen and players will slump. Laughton will assuredly get his chance, and I'm convinced he'll run with it. He doesn't exactly have a ton of competition for call up duty, either.

The only thing up in the air is the opening day roster. I do think the deck is stacked against him right now...but all he has to do is outperform Ryan White in training camp, and the spot is his, so it's not exactly a long shot either.

Idk about that. I remember Hextall saying he wants prospects to break the doors down and really wow them in order to make the team. He can play better than White, which isn't really an accomplishment, and still end up centering the 1st line in LV.

 

[Random Forest]

Idk about that. I remember Hextall saying he wants prospects to break the doors down and really wow them in order to make the team. He can play better than White, which isn't really an accomplishment, and still end up centering the 1st line in LV.

You're right. That was too strong of a statement by me. He will need to convincingly outperform White to earn that spot, but I maintain that he will be in the NHL sooner than later. Probably not on opening day, but with injuries, Laughton will almost definitely get his opportunity not long into the season.

 

[Habs13]

Habs fan... I really like Ryan White and I am really not pleased that he was let go. He is ALL heart and grit, fun to watch.

 

[RinaldoZac]

If you thought Zac Rinaldo took stupid penalties, think again!!! 10X worse, and doesn't draw them!

 

[Curufinwe]

If you thought Zac Rinaldo took stupid penalties, think again!!! 10X worse, and doesn't draw them!

Rinaldo took 29 minors, 7 majors, 4 misconducts, 1 game misconduct and 1 match penalty in 515 minutes of ice time. White took 10 minors, 4 majors and 1 misconduct in 505 minutes.

Rinaldo's Penalty Differential was -13. White's was -3.

You literally have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[chupanibre]

If you thought Zac Rinaldo took stupid penalties, think again!!! 10X worse, and doesn't draw them!

Of course YOU would say that, you're Zac Rinaldo!

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

If you thought Zac Rinaldo took stupid penalties, think again!!! 10X worse, and doesn't draw them!

10 times worse?
lmao.

White has 232 PIMS in 141 career NHL games.
Rinaldo has 470 PIMS in 165 career NHL games.

but yeah White is the one who is more undisciplined

 

[RJ8812*]

10 times worse?
lmao.

White has 232 PIMS in 141 career NHL games.
Rinaldo has 470 PIMS in 165 career NHL games.

but yeah White is the one who is more undisciplined

Comparing total PIMs doesnt help. You're better off just counting non-fighting majors or minors that were coincidental

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Comparing total PIMs doesnt help. You're better off just counting non-fighting majors or minors that were coincidental

I am sure Rinaldo would have zero PIMS if it wasn't for that repuation

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

I will never understand the love affair for Zac Rinaldo. For a fanbase that repeatedly cries over the Flyers being ''stuck in the 70's'' (which isn't true ftr) they sure cling on to those types of players.

 

[Flyerss]

is he a fast guy?

 

[jabba2]

is he a fast guy?

This is why Rinaldo keeps getting chances but has yet to really utilize his speed.

 

[KrazyKat]

I like ryan white as 4th line center. He is actually a decent player.

Schenn/Giroux/Voracek
Simmonds/Couturier/Read
Umberger/Lecavalier/Akeson
Bellemare/White/Raffl
Rinaldo/Jones

Thats a much improved Forward group then last year.

 

[Larry44]

I like ryan white as 4th line center. He is actually a decent player.

Schenn/Giroux/Voracek
Simmonds/Couturier/Read
Umberger/Lecavalier/Akeson
Bellemare/White/Raffl
Rinaldo/Jones

Thats a much improved Forward group then last year.

Really doubtful that Jones will see any time with the Flyers. He'll be behind Rosehill and probably White in a group with Powe and VanVelde, for a 4th line/13thF spot, and that assume Laughton won't make the team.

Umberger/Giroux/Voracek
Raffl/Schenn/Simmonds
Read/Couturier/Akeson
Bellemare/Lecavalier/Rinaldo
Rosehill

Call ups: White, Powe, VanVelde,Jones.

 

[RJ8812*]

Really doubtful that Jones will see any time with the Flyers. He'll be behind Rosehill and probably White in a group with Powe and VanVelde, for a 4th line/13thF spot, and that assume Laughton won't make the team.

Umberger/Giroux/Voracek
Raffl/Schenn/Simmonds
Read/Couturier/Akeson
Bellemare/Lecavalier/Rinaldo
Rosehill

Call ups: White, Powe, VanVelde,Jones.

Powe is only signed to an AHL contract. Sure he can be signed to an NHL deal, but as of right now, he can't play for the Flyers

 

[Larry44]

Powe is only signed to an AHL contract. Sure he can be signed to an NHL deal, but as of right now, he can't play for the Flyers

And he has to prove he's worthy again. I'd like to see it.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

And he has to prove he's worthy again. I'd like to see it.

he really didn't have a good year in Hartford last year. If anything he will provide leadership and give the kids someone to lean on for advise during the grind of a pro season.

 

[MadFerIt95*]

Schenn-Giroux-Voracek
Umberger-Vinny-Simmonds
Akeson-Couts-Read
Bellamare-Laughton-Raffl


Raffl and Umberger are interchangeable really

 

[FlyersFan61290]

Schenn-Giroux-Voracek
Umberger-Vinny-Simmonds
Akeson-Couts-Read
Bellamare-Laughton-Raffl


Raffl and Umberger are interchangeable really

I would really like to see this lineup.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

Schenn-Giroux-Voracek
Umberger-Vinny-Simmonds
Akeson-Couts-Read
Bellamare-Laughton-Raffl


Raffl and Umberger are interchangeable really

Very good 4 lines there with White stepping in on the 4th line when there are injuries. Raffl can move up to any line.

 

[Moondog47]

Schenn-Giroux-Voracek
Umberger-Vinny-Simmonds
Akeson-Couts-Read
Bellamare-Laughton-Raffl


Raffl and Umberger are interchangeable really

I may be in the minority but I would prefer Laughton with 1st Line C minutes for the Phantoms and not 4th line minutes with the Flyers.

 

[Tripod]

I may be in the minority but I would prefer Laughton with 1st Line C minutes for the Phantoms and not 4th line minutes with the Flyers.

Not alone. I would have White playing there. That's why we got him IMO. Allow Laughton to FORCE his way onto the team. Let him learn to play against men and show he is too good for the AHL before bringing him up.

 

[Curufinwe]

Quote this post six weeks from now if I'm wrong, but I think Laughton will kill it in camp and make it impossible for the Flyers to leave him off the team.

 

[MadFerIt95*]

Not alone. I would have White playing there. That's why we got him IMO. Allow Laughton to FORCE his way onto the team. Let him learn to play against men and show he is too good for the AHL before bringing him up.

Im fine with either but like the poster below I think Laughton is going to have a good camp and make the team.

Also, with Couturier and Giroux already on the team and they will be the 2 best centers for the foreseeable future, Laughton (If he pans out) will just be our 3rd line center so playing him on the 4th line in his rookie year wont really hurt his development.