Stizzle
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words that people need to stop using to describe hockey players: explosive
Raffl is actually one of our better skaters.
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.
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.
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).
How is his speed?
Great. Another big guy who lacks explosiveness. Just what this team needs more of.
Who's the best player in team history? Clarke. 5'10" 170 lbs. Who is their best player now? Giroux. 5'10" 170 lbs. Who was their best playoff player over the last decade? Briere. 5'9" 170 lbs. Who has been their best blueliner? Timonen, 5'10" 190 lbs.
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.
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ANy updates on this guy?
Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer 2m
Dennis Rasmussen will make a decision on next season by June 15, per SMP. Has NHL and KHL offers but unlikely to choose KHL.
Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer 2m
Dennis Rasmussen will make a decision on next season by June 15, per SMP. Has NHL and KHL offers but unlikely to choose KHL.
edit: Ah, beat me to it.
how many teams are in on this guy?
Only Flyers and Canucks were named. I'm sure there are other teams interested as well.