Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Barkey and Bonk, Memorial Cup, IIHF Worlds, Flyers Daily

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Barkey and Bonk, Memorial Cup, IIHF Worlds, Flyers Daily
- bmeltzer

Morning bill, if MM comes over this summer. Do you see the flyers bringing in any other Russians from the khl? or any at all to help him along? if so any names?

also do the flyers have any interest in any former nhl players who played in europe this past season?

Morning bill, if MM comes over this summer. Do you see the flyers bringing in any other Russians from the khl? or any at all to help him along? if so any names?

also do the flyers have any interest in any former nhl players who played in europe this past season?
- hello it's me 2050

They did sign Oscar Eklind. He is not former NHL but he did play in Europe. If MM comes over they need to find ways to make him comfortable. Acquiring another Russian player makes sense.

My fear is that this offseason is low event.

They did sign Oscar Eklind. He is not former NHL but he did play in Europe. If MM comes over they need to find ways to make him comfortable. Acquiring another Russian player makes sense.

My fear is that this offseason is low event.
- mickel25

by low event you mean they don't trade anyone with value like the usual suspects?

despite what they say I see them trying to get a top end free agent (lindholm overpayment?) or making a trade for a "name" player.

They did sign Oscar Eklind. He is not former NHL but he did play in Europe. If MM comes over they need to find ways to make him comfortable. Acquiring another Russian player makes sense.

My fear is that this offseason is low event.
- mickel25

They also have Fedotov and Zamula already here. So there will be a comfort level of having some fellow Russian speakers to help him with his English etc.

Probably a moot point anyway.

by low event you mean they don't trade anyone with value like the usual suspects?

despite what they say I see them trying to get a top end free agent (lindholm overpayment?) or making a trade for a "name" player.
- hello it's me 2050

Signing TK is an event. I think that is about the only eventful move they make. Maybe a minor move or two.

They also have Fedotov and Zamula already here. So there will be a comfort level of having some fellow Russian speakers to help him with his English etc.

Probably a moot point anyway.
- MBFlyerfan

True.

They did sign Oscar Eklind. He is not former NHL but he did play in Europe. If MM comes over they need to find ways to make him comfortable. Acquiring another Russian player makes sense.

My fear is that this offseason is low event.
- mickel25

My fear is that this offseason is high event. I would love a low event offseason.

Signing TK is an event. I think that is about the only eventful move they make. Maybe a minor move or two.
- mickel25

It's going to be interesting. If Michkov somehow comes over this summer (BIG if), it's almost impossible for the Flyers to NOT sign Konecny. Much hinges on that I would think.

The TK thing is a watershed moment for this team. We as fans (in here) know what they should do, and that is trade him for a big haul at the draft. But the rank and file fans everywhere else want him resigned, we (hockeybuzzers) are most definitely in the minority in Flyers fandom. This gives the team cover.

It's going to be interesting. If Michkov somehow comes over this summer (BIG if), it's almost impossible for the Flyers to NOT sign Konecny. Much hinges on that I would think.

The TK thing is a watershed moment for this team. We as fans (in here) know what they should do, and that is trade him for a big haul at the draft. But the rank and file fans everywhere else want him resigned, we (hockeybuzzers) are most definitely in the minority in Flyers fandom. This gives the team cover.
- MBFlyerfan

they will re-sign him regardless as many us know.

they clearly learn nothing form the past. Just a directionless franchise.

My fear is that this offseason is high event. I would love a low event offseason.
- MJL

Low event to me is more of staying with the status quo. Meaning not trading Laughton or TK. Trading off some spare parts maybe. I should have phrased differently.

I really would love to see them trade Laughton, TK and make a real push to trade Sanheim. Then see what you can do on Risto, RyJo, Atkinson and other players.

In the end, I do not see them doing a lot. Which isn't the worst thing for sure. I just want to expedite the process a little in terms of moving players out.

It's going to be interesting. If Michkov somehow comes over this summer (BIG if), it's almost impossible for the Flyers to NOT sign Konecny. Much hinges on that I would think.

The TK thing is a watershed moment for this team. We as fans (in here) know what they should do, and that is trade him for a big haul at the draft. But the rank and file fans everywhere else want him resigned, we (hockeybuzzers) are most definitely in the minority in Flyers fandom. This gives the team cover.
- MBFlyerfan

It truly is.

they will re-sign him regardless as many us know.

they clearly learn nothing form the past. Just a directionless franchise.
- hello it's me 2050

Sadly, you are probably right.

-My fear is that this offseason is high event. I would love a low event offseason


I am ok with high event if it puts them in a better spot. Losing some salary, moving vets that are not part of the plan, moving TK instead of extending him. THings that show a clear path for the future.

But agree. If you can't build for the future then just run it back, have some of these deals fall off(Atkinson) and make a couple moves at the TDL.

they will re-sign him regardless as many us know.

they clearly learn nothing form the past. Just a directionless franchise.
- hello it's me 2050

The only thing I am taking hope in as there really hasn't been much talk of them talking deal or maybe I missed it.

My fear is that this offseason is low event.
- mickel25

I think the Flyers will make two trades this summer at least. Whether people like them or not is a different question.

Atkinson buyout 48 hours after the last Finals game

Johansen buyout if they can get league approval that he's not injured

TK 8 x $9m extension on July 1st

Trades of Frost and Farabee where the Flyers get fleeced

Couturier (with $750K retained) to Montreal for Anderson

Atkinson buyout 48 hours after the last Finals game

Johansen buyout if they can get league approval that he's not injured

TK 8 x $9m extension on July 1st

Trades of Frost and Farabee where the Flyers get fleeced

Couturier (with $750K retained) to Montreal for Anderson
- Feanor

Lord help us...

Atkinson buyout 48 hours after the last Finals game

Johansen buyout if they can get league approval that he's not injured

TK 8 x $9m extension on July 1st

Trades of Frost and Farabee where the Flyers get fleeced

Couturier (with $750K retained) to Montreal for Anderson
- Feanor

Both Couturier (full NMC) and Anderson (M-NTC 5 team no trade list starting July 1) would have to approve. That is a lot of factors.

Atkinson buyout 48 hours after the last Finals game

Johansen buyout if they can get league approval that he's not injured

TK 8 x $9m extension on July 1st

Trades of Frost and Farabee where the Flyers get fleeced

Couturier (with $750K retained) to Montreal for Anderson
- Feanor

Yes

Yes

Yes

I think one of them gets moved.

Don’t see it happening.

Sadly, you are probably right.
- MBFlyerfan

if they do I really hope they overpay just for the entertainment.

Both Couturier (full NMC) and Anderson (M-NTC 5 team no trade list starting July 1) would have to approve. That is a lot of factors.
- MBFlyerfan

Coots will waive for Alaska to get away from Torts

I doubt Philly is on Anderson's list of 5

Coots will waive for Alaska to get away from Torts

I doubt Philly is on Anderson's list of 5
- Feanor

Doesnt Anderson have a history with torts?

Doesnt Anderson have a history with torts?
- corduroy

He had his best season under Torts, so I guess so.

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