The Flyers have claimed Patrick Thoreson off waivers from Edmonton. Thoreson is a 24 year old forward. He currently has two goals and one assist with a minus-14 rating in 17 games.
Not sure how this move helps at all, but maybe it could turn out to be something nice.
TSN's Scouting Report on Thoreson:
Assets: Oozes hockey sense. Has enough versatility to play anywhere up front. Owns both two-way ability and offensive skill.
Flaws: Is a little on the smallish side (5'11"/188 lbs) and must adjust to the more aggressive game in the big league. Is more of a play-maker than goal-scorer.
Career potential: Top six forward.
If he really is a true two-way forward, that could be a big lift for this team. I wonder who's spot he'll replace in the line-up. Hopefully not Giroux, at least not yet.
Update: Thoreson seems like a guy with issues. Here is a Norwegian interview he had recently.
Right now I'm irritated and frustrated. I feel that Edmonton has given up on me. It's over here now since they they're sacrificing me like this.
There was a lot of talk, but it was all bullsh1t. They pissed on me. I played well. The explanation was that others needed match practice.
-Do you feel you're good enough for Edmonton?
-I'm not in doubt for half a second.
-How do you then explain that they waived you?
-The NHL is all politics. Everything is about the highly drafted players. I'm not drafted, and do not have a high profile.
We'll have to see if anyone else wants me. My agent is making calls. I don't know what will happen.
-What do you think the chances are that someone will claim you in the next 2 hours?
-20 per cent.
Doesn't sound like the type of a guy to add amongst a 9 game losing streak.
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The Flyers are getting desperate.
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