Ed: Where is JR?

Moderator: (4:16 PM ET ) Hey everybody, we're trying to track down JR. Hang tight for a few more. I'll keep you posted.

Chuck: Look at the rink . . .i hear they are still practicing the PP!

vis: he's in Hitch's doghouse (LOL)...sorry JR.

AgentOrange (Harrisburg, PA): I hope JR isn't this late for the home opener against Buffalo.

Moderator: (4:23 PM ET ) You guys are full of colorful comments today aren't you? Jeff here has a good idea. Kick this around till we find Jeremy ...

Jeff: So whos everyone picking to win the cup eh?....well something to talk about till he gets here

vis: if not the Flyers, then Ottawa v. Avalanche. I think this may be Ottawa's year.

Joe, New York: Colorado, as long as Dave Aebischer can step it up.

Chris: I agree, I think Ottawa can finally gonna get it done.

Ben: Colorado has to be the odds-on-favorite. I foresee a trade between Colorado and Washington. Wash needs some D bad and Colorado could use a stud goaltender like Olie.

BroadStreetBull,SC: The Avalanche have one weakness, Goalie . . .which will be taken care of by the playoffs, they have to be the favorite.

Anyone but Bettman: I think Ottawa. They look almost unbeatable in the New no touch Bettman league.

Joe (Swartz Creek, MI): Ottawa or Detroit, I say. The Wings will get a good forward for Joseph, and the Avs will have to give up something decent to get a REAL goalie

Joe (Bala Cynwyd, PA): See what happens when you give a Rangers fan access to PC? (Flyers/ Kings for the cup)

Mark (Philly, PA): Ottawa will find a way to lose.........and is everyone forgetting NJ?

Chris (Wilmington, DE): Everyone always forgets NJ...

Chris (Philly): Everyone is trying to forget NJ

TFF: I would love to forget NJ,

Jenny (HOCKEYTOWN MI): New Jersey will be tough to be when it comes to the EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Bird: Look what NJ lost in the offseason

vis: NJ - is Larionov an upgrade over Nieuwendyk? I don't think so...

Frank(FlyersPhan): It does not matter who the Devils lose. They still have the best Goalie in the world and still are going to bring the defense.

Jeff: that's true, brodeur is not human

Moderator: (4:32 PM ET ) Wow fellas, I didn't think it was possible to talk about New Jersey for this long. This is most certainly a record!

Chris (Philly): we blame JR , we try NOT to talk about NJ at all. If he were HERE we wouldnt have to =)

Mctommm (Arlington, Va.): You want to hear someone go off on the Devils? Visit flyersphans.com - We have it down to an artform. How 'bout that beating Stevens took from Brashear last week? :>)

Mike: I'm a huge Devs fan, but I think Ottawa as all the pieces in place for a super year.

Ujin (North Tijuana): Calgary Flames.... BWA-HA-HA. Just kidding. I kill me. It'll be Ottawa vs Colorado.

Kate, Denver: You know that Kronke will spend some of that wal-mart money to pick up a goalie if he needs to. I think that Colorado will be there with Ottawa...that would be a good series

JOE (TAMPA): OH, I SEE, NO LOVE FOR THE LIGHTNING

Jim: If Ottawa has to play the Leafs in the playoffs then you can forget about their chances!

Mark (Philly, PA): Nice to see no one pick the Red Wings

Cam Cunneyworth (NY): Ottawa? Are you kidding me? Reminds me of the 90's when they were in the playoffs and the Buddha was their playoff good luck charm... It didn't bring any luck though.

greg(atl): Do these messages actually go anywhere? Nothing of mine has popped up!! :-(

Moderator: (4:39 PM ET ) Greg say something strong brother and I'll post it, I promise.

Back Alley Salley: The mod just wont post any of the Red Wing picks.

Moderator: (4:40 PM ET ) This mod is as objective as they come Salley. Make a case for your Wings and up it will go.

biggie03: I guarantee the moderator wont post this message

Moderator: (4:41 PM ET ) biggie, biggie, biggie, can't you see, you posts have nothing to do with hockey ...

Eric (Philly): Who killed JR?

Moderator: (4:43 PM ET ) Anyone from Dallas in the room?

Tom(MI): What do I have to do to be a moderator for ESPN chats. Must be a great job.

Moderator: (4:46 PM ET ) It's usually pretty great Tom ... but right now it's not so hot. Sorry about this waiting. I'm really trying to figure out what's going on with your man Jeremy. Thanks for your patience, you guys are good sports. As soon as I have an answer on his whereabouts -- you'll be the first to know.

Moderator: (4:48 PM ET ) We should mention our sincere condolences to the Snyder family, Thrashers organization and fans alike ...

Chris (Wilmington, DE): Condolences to the Snyder family and the Thrashers club...

Jason Harrisburg PA: and condolences to Dany Heatley, God knows he is going through a great deal right now. They are all in my prayers.

Moderator: (4:55 PM ET ) Hey folks, I have good news ... Jeremy has arrived.

Jeremy Roenick: (4:56 PM ET ) Give me you best shot!

 

Steven from Haddonfield, NJ: Whats your position on the the reduced rolls of veterns on the Flyers this year?

Jeremy Roenick: (4:57 PM ET ) My role is not that reduced ... so I'm not sure that I believe in the reduced role theory ... It's a myth!
 

Voorhees, NJ: I am a huge hockey fan and an even bigger flyers fan. With no big name goalie this year, how are you as a team going to compensate for that this year? And how do you think you guys stack up against the likes of the Avs or Wings?

Jeremy Roenick: (4:58 PM ET ) I think our goaltending will get stronger as the year goes on. Our team is strong enough to overcome any deficiency that we may have.
 

Imposter (Flyersphans.com): Mega Daigles from Hoboken - You're on two on one, who do you want passing the puck to you?

Jeremy Roenick: (4:59 PM ET ) Tony Amonte ... even better would be me passing it to him.
 

Jo, Phoenix: Do you have a preference for who completes your line along with Tony Amonte?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:00 PM ET ) Gagne is in there with us now and he is a a perfect match. ... Is this the Jo that I think it is?
 

Jo, Phoenix: Of course it is

Jeremy Roenick: (5:01 PM ET ) Doesn't surprise me.

Jeremy Roenick: (5:01 PM ET ) Get off the computer!
 

Frank(Flyersphans): How much do you think the fact that most of the team has played under Hitchcock and his system for a year now will help? Do you see a higher scoring output?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:02 PM ET ) I don't know about increased scoring output, but I think it will make our team stronger defensively.
 

Chadds Ford, PA: Jeremy, Good luck this season! The Philly papers are reporting that you and Hitch are at odds over your training camp performance. Is this a real feud or just a minor skirmish?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:03 PM ET ) Thank you Chadds. ... nah, Hitch is just trying to light a spark with players to get them ready for the season ... he knows how I am and I know how he is. He is just trying to light a fire.
 

Chubby (Dallas): What does your pre-game meal consist of?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:04 PM ET ) Chicken and rice!
 

Bob (Los Angeles): Hi Jeremy. As a big Kings fan, I'm a little hesitant about Roman Chechmanek taking over as our No. 1 goalie. What do you think he will give the Kings in the regular season, and more importantly, the playoffs? Having seen what happened in Philly, I guess I just need some reassurance that he can be THE man in a new environment. Best of luck this season! Although I also bleed Leaf blue (transplanted Torontonian), I've always been a big fan of yours! You always speak your mind and tell it like it is. Keep it up! Thanks for taking my question.

Jeremy Roenick: (5:06 PM ET ) Thank you very much, Bob. Roman will be great during the season and then he will want to go back to Checkoslovakia once the regular season is over. But I can guarentee him for 32 games.
 

Matt, NY: you're on a breakaway, who do you least want to see in the net in front of you?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:07 PM ET ) Martin Brodeur

Slaski (Penn State): Yo JR! Huge Fan, just wondering if you have any pregame rituals? (music, pads, etc.) Have a great season!

Jeremy Roenick: (5:07 PM ET ) I love to listen to disco music before a game to get my blood flowing!

Don Marion, IA: We (I) named our son Jeremy in 1995. You were my favorite Blackhawk player back then. Can you (old men) get it done this yr. How will it be to play with Amonte for a full yr? Thanks and GOOD LUCK!!!

Jeremy Roenick: (5:08 PM ET ) Yes, we old men have a little bit of juice left in the tank. Tony and I are having a lot of fun playing together.
 

Mike (NY): Who do you see as the "sleeper" in the eastern conference?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:09 PM ET ) The Islanders.
 

Mark (Philly, PA): No matter when it is, you always seem to be having fun and joking around (all star game, wearing a wig to look like Clarke during pre-game skate) do most players and coaches like that? Is Tony at all like that when the cameras are off?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:10 PM ET ) No Mark ... the coaches hate it ... but I don't care. Tony isn't really like that at all.
 

FijiFlyer (Richmond, VA): Are all hopes of the All American Line gone? What's up with Johnny LeClair?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:11 PM ET ) He just works better with grinders in the corner more than speedy wingers. That's all there is to it.
 

Anthony San Diego, CA: You always played for teams I hate, which forced me to hate you. Couldn't you just sign with the Redwings and make my life a lot easier?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:12 PM ET ) I love Red Wings fan and I love Hockeytown ... it's ok if you hate me ... that means I've done something good.
 

Mctommm (Arlington, Va.): Yo JR! You're lookin' awful slim this year compared to last. Mom says please eat more potatoes. But seriously, have you given up "Hulking Out" for good?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:13 PM ET ) Yes, for good ... it's not good my golf game.

kenny (cincinnati): even though you play for the hated flyers (i'm a devils fan), i love listening to you when you've got a mic, you've gotta be one of the most amusing sport stars i've ever seen. do your teammates ever get on you for all the things you say and are there any plans this year for you to be mic'd up again?

Jeremy Roenick: (5:14 PM ET ) I will always be mic'd up a couple times a year. Thanks, I appreciate you listening to me ... even if the stuff that comes out of my mouth is a bunch of crap. I really enjoy it.