so Giroux makes $3.75M/year and Voracek makes $4.25M/year.

Hartnell only makes $4M/year.

without looking it up, I think that makes Voracek the second highest paid forward on the team.

- ILoveLamp

Yeah but Giroux signed his deal in 2010, when his deal is up after the 2013 season he'll be the highest paid forward on the team for sure.

Yeah but Giroux signed his deal in 2010, when his deal is up after the 2013 season he'll be the highest paid forward on the team for sure.
- kdawg9

If Giroux keeps producing and improving, he could be one of the highest paid forwards IN THE LEAGUE, never mind the Flyers.

Crazy isnt it? I dont fault the Flyers for making the deal. The money getting thrown around these days by everyone is crazy.
- Kovaltron

It all started with the Kovulchuck deal !!!

It all started with the Kovulchuck deal !!!
- Prucha

Really? I seem to remember the Hossa and Luongo deals before that deal. Thanks for playing.

If Giroux keeps producing and improving, he could be one of the highest paid forwards IN THE LEAGUE, never mind the Flyers.
- As_I_See_It

If isles get any stability from an arena deal soon I can see them offer sheeting him crazy amount of money.

If isles get any stability from an arena deal soon I can see them offer sheeting him crazy amount of money.
- mighty13duck

And give me one reason why he would sign to play there? People forget that the player needs to sign the contract indicating his desire to play for that team.

And give me one reason why he would sign to play there? People forget that the player needs to sign the contract indicating his desire to play for that team.
- jak521

New building. So stability from that. hopefully Wang sold the team to the Brooklyn guys. Johnny T etc. Its a possibility but very unlikely, but we Isles fans have nothing so let us dream?

Seems like a reasonable deal compared to similar forwards. Just by natural progression as a 23 year old he should likely improve his point totals from 45-50 to 55-60 range, then you figure in him playing with Giroux and he's likely in the 65-70 range which would price him easily over 5 million

Yeah but Giroux signed his deal in 2010, when his deal is up after the 2013 season he'll be the highest paid forward on the team for sure.
- kdawg9

Giroux, B. Schenn, and Couturier all have expiring ELC's at the same time. That'll be an interesting year for the Flyers

Wassup, Juice?

Where ya been hidin' out lately?

Are the savages behaving?
- As_I_See_It

I've been here, as always. Floating around a lot from blog to blog.

You behaving? (stupid question)

Giroux, B. Schenn, and Couturier all have expiring ELC's at the same time. That'll be an interesting year for the Flyers
- ILoveLamp

Giroux's is actually his second contract

Giroux's is actually his second contract
- jmliebs

Does it really matter with Holmgren? He'll sign anyone to long term deals at any stage of their career

Giroux, B. Schenn, and Couturier all have expiring ELC's at the same time. That'll be an interesting year for the Flyers
- ILoveLamp

They also have only 34million and change committed that year and roughly stand 35million under the current cap.

They also have only 34million and change committed that year and roughly stand 35million under the current cap.
- shekkie

True, but they'll only have 8 players signed that year. You'll need a minimum of 12, most likely 16 players to sign.

5 of which are Simmonds, Giroux, Schenn, Couts, and Hartnell.

If isles get any stability from an arena deal soon I can see them offer sheeting him crazy amount of money.
- mighty13duck

Yeah very true, I remember Giroux saying once he hates winning and always dreamed about playing hockey on a crappy island (insert fart noise). Flyers dealt richards and carter to allow him to become the franchise player, and anyone who follows hockey knows Synder isn't afraid to spend $

Giroux, B. Schenn, and Couturier all have expiring ELC's at the same time. That'll be an interesting year for the Flyers
- ILoveLamp

Considering all these guys have been untouchable for teams in trade talks, I bet they get deals well before free agency

Yeah very true, I remember Giroux saying once he hates winning and always dreamed about playing hockey on a crappy island (insert fart noise). Flyers dealt richards and carter to allow him to become the franchise player, and anyone who follows hockey knows Synder isn't afraid to spend $
- kdawg9

Philly is a better area than Long Island?

Philly is a better area than Long Island?
- mighty13duck

Depends on what you like. Philly and its suburbs have a whole lot to offer. Same can be said about LI

File this story under who gives a poop

Reminds of michalek abit. Big, good skater, dominant for stretches, but also quiet at times and unable to put up big numbers. ( still super young though)

He'll break out at some point

Does Hartnell get traded this year or does re-sign with the Flyers as it's a contract year for him.
I've read that he would like to stay in Phili.

Depends on what you like. Philly and its suburbs have a whole lot to offer. Same can be said about LI
- jak521

Saying Long Island is a crappy Island makes it seem like its a sh** hole

Philly is a better area than Long Island?
- mighty13duck

Apparently we have different opinions haha

File this story under who gives a poop
- Mr_Smokey

Voracek would be a top 6'er easy on the leafs.

Only winger u got thats def better is kessel.
Lupul and jvr are debateable.

That's ridiculous money for this guy. Just frickin' ridiculous. You guys can praise Holmgren all you want to but the fact of the matter is the Philadelphia front office is a train wreck. Their payroll situation is going to be a mess for years to come and they aren't going to have much to show for it. How's that Bryzgalov contract working out for them?