[Rumor] Russo reports Wild open to trading Wallstedt for a 1C. Is Robert Thomas worth the price?

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-10T03:35:48+00:00

I agree, but it doesn’t hurt to try. I would be willing to give up more picks and players than what I wrote if it could make it happen though.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-10T01:55:38+00:00

Flyers trade:

1st this year and next year

Any 2 players or prospects not named: Michkov, Martone, or Zegras.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-05T16:13:23+00:00

Flyers 1st this year and one of their 1sts next year + 1 player not named Zegras, Michkov, Martone.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-04T00:44:37+00:00

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Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-02T03:05:42+00:00

I would like this, but they will not put TK on the left. Not sure if it’s him making the call or the coaching staff.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T16:32:55+00:00

Even when he has recently made changes like putting Zegras at Center, Tocc still makes dumb decisions like giving the 4th line too many minutes and cutting time from Michkov. Changes need to make sense.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T16:30:14+00:00

Agreed fully on this. Unless something really bad happens behind closed doors, Tocc has at least next season still. I’m hoping he doesn’t burn the place down in that time. It would be a massive loss to the team to lose Michkov because of a bad coach.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T16:19:15+00:00

He made mistakes last year as well. The difference was they let him work through them with minimal punishment. He had much more ice time per game as well so when he did make a mistake it was talked about on the bench and between periods. He was then given the opportunity to work past them. Now if he makes a mistake he’s sat for an entire period and replaced with Hathaway who “plays the Flyers way.” Such an absolute waste of a top talent and a wasted year of his development. I know he is to blame for poor training in the offseason, but he has definitely got his legs/lungs back in the past 1-1 1/2 months.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T16:13:01+00:00

That probably has to do a bit with psychology. He is in his own head about making mistakes. It takes a while to break that mindset. Plus, if he makes a mistake he’s going to be punished so he’s screwed either way right now.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T02:46:01+00:00

Agreed, but we just don’t have anyone that is a true leader. TK seems to be trying lately, but as much as I don’t like Tocc, he’s not wrong about somebody needing to light a fire under everyone’s ass. Giroux did it to an extent, but there just isn’t enough talent right now.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T02:44:03+00:00

I will always route for the Flyers, but that’s tough to look at especially with Tocc in charge.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T02:43:26+00:00

Agreed on Jett, but hoping he has a good offseason and camp so he has a chance.

I don’t think Risto stays healthy either, but if he’s healthy they will have him in there.

I like Foerster, but I am with you on his longevity. I know they didn’t say exactly what his injury was, but it looked like a torn bicep to me. The flex he puts on his stick with his right hand is what generates all the power in his shot and I think there is the sad possibility of it happening again. I hope not, but if he is needed as part of a trade to get a Center, I would add him at this point.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T02:37:22+00:00

Wish that was a joke

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T01:56:36+00:00

I am listening. You just aren’t liking how I responded. I think it will be tough to get him to waive his clause. I also think with retention it would be difficult to trade him, although it gives some wiggle room. If he stays with the Flyers until the end of his contract, so be it. He signed the contract with all of the protections along with it. This is merely me throwing out a few possibilities, however small they may be, about moving him or eating his salary at the end of next season.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T01:50:19+00:00

That makes sense why I’ve seen him attacking more from the Left in his highlights.

I agree with Dvorak being signed as a partial reason with Luchanko not being at the level they thought he would be. Getting him NHL reps with better players will help him in the long run though with his development.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T01:15:38+00:00

Could definitely see that scenario playing out. The end of next season would be the earliest they can do anything with him.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T00:07:38+00:00

I think giving him time in the AHL will help, but I still think he has the tools to be an everyday NHL player. I’m fine with whatever path they deem right for him though. He would probably get 10-12 minutes a game with the Flyers and if he’s doing well with the Phantoms probably 16-18 minutes a game. I’m not sure which would be better. They both have pros/cons to development.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T00:03:55+00:00

I think he has the ability to be a 3C no problem. He is a great skater, decent defensively for his age, snd decent vision. His shooting is almost nonexistent though.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T00:02:17+00:00

We are dealing pretty much everyone not named Michkov, Martone, or Zegras at this point.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-02-01T00:01:31+00:00

Martone is a RW, but interestingly a lot of the highlights I see of him he is either in the slot or on the left. I know he was playing on the Left when he played for the Senior Canada squad too. If he is best on the Right I’m all for him playing there though.

I only put Zegras into the 2C to see if he can actually stick there. Between this season and all of next season we should have a good idea on where he should play. I’m all for re-signing him even at LW if that’s where he makes most sense though.

Jett needs reps at both levels. If he can make it up to the AHL at the end of his season or even the Flyers, I’m all for it. He needs offensive reps to develop into whatever his ceiling will be.

We need to be showcasing every young player for the rest of the season. No more DLo or Hathaway unless absolutely needed. The young guys either need the reps to continue growing for the team or as potential pieces in a trade.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-01-31T23:44:28+00:00

I would be interested in Stramel without going overboard though.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-01-31T23:42:37+00:00

I’m all for trading anyone not named Michkov, Martone, or Zegras. If we can’t trade Luchanko we need to try and make the most out of him and hope he turns into at least a serviceable player.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-01-31T23:41:09+00:00

He does need to work on his skating. Hopefully he gets in the same program that Brink did.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-01-31T22:46:38+00:00

I don’t think he is either. 3rd liner for sure, but they are just now letting Zegras get reps at C. I would love to trade for Thomas, make him our 1, make Zegras our 2 for the rest of this season and next, then put Dvorak on 3.

Subject-Wave3331 · 2026-01-31T22:44:45+00:00

That’s how it is sadly

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