updated capgeek LTIR number plz
- Crimsoninja

LTIR makes no difference unless Flyers go over the cap. Even if they add someone like Colaiacovo, they should still be under the cap. However, they would have about $8.9 million between Pronger and Meszaros LTIR if needed.

I feel your pain
- JoeRussomanno

Burning sensation when you urinate?

LTIR makes no difference unless Flyers go over the cap. Even if they add someone like Colaiacovo, they should still be under the cap. However, they would have about $8.9 million between Pronger and Meszaros LTIR if needed.
- bmeltzer

It's a bit trickier, though, as you have to account for Meszaros (hopefully!) coming back at some time during the season.

Burning sensation when you urinate?
- Atomic Wedgie

uh not quite, was more like bleeding tear ducts upon reading ridiculous trade proposals involving key players on your team

It's a bit trickier, though, as you have to account for Meszaros (hopefully!) coming back at some time during the season.
- Atomic Wedgie

i think that was bill's point about adding someone like CC and still being under the cap..... he means under the cap without even dipping into any LTIR exemptions. no moves would be needed to bring meszaros back, unless they went a more expensive route

It's a bit trickier, though, as you have to account for Meszaros (hopefully!) coming back at some time during the season.
- Atomic Wedgie

He'd be back late in the season, though, and the Flyers would already have Pronger's remaining LTIR allowance to offset it.

He'd be back late in the season, though, and the Flyers would already have Pronger's remaining LTIR allowance to offset it.
- bmeltzer

What is the story on someone like Chris Campoli? Im just going up and down the list of FA defensemen.

There's been no shortage of misfortune when it comes to news about our blueline, but thems the breaks. Hopefully others will step up.
- BulliesPhan87

The Flyers must be one of the most unlucky teams since 08. Remember how many goalies we went through? Then lost Pronger in 2010 to surgery, and we had the best record in the NHL and fell big time... Then last year... Not just our defense, but JVR, Briere, Giroux, Jagr, Schenn.... and the big one with Pronger... Now we lost out on Carle, Jagr is gone, and Meszaros is hurt...

Now our division is the best division in the league by far. Rangers got better, Penguins have 3 of the best players in the game, and the Devils are SC finalists... Thank god for the Islanders, even though they are getting better.

Maybe we should just use this year to retool again.

LTIR makes no difference unless Flyers go over the cap. Even if they add someone like Colaiacovo, they should still be under the cap. However, they would have about $8.9 million between Pronger and Meszaros LTIR if needed.
- bmeltzer

thanks bill

just a thought...


there's a reason those two, along with rosival are still on the market with teams like philly, detroit and nashville, among others, looking for d-help...

y'all think schenn is a top-four d-man?

he was barely a bottom-pairing d-man with toronto
- b0s0o1

True, and not true. Schenn 2 years ago played a top role in Toronto. And he may not be now, but he is absolutely a future top 4 defenseman.

LTIR makes no difference unless Flyers go over the cap. Even if they add someone like Colaiacovo, they should still be under the cap. However, they would have about $8.9 million between Pronger and Meszaros LTIR if needed.
- bmeltzer

Bill, 2 questions... First who is the Avatar? and second do LTIR players count as contracted players, or will the Flyers have to move some contract out if they dont want to send cousins back to juniors?

yessir. He was terrible last year. Watched him closely, maybe he was just terrible against the flyers. He can not be thrown in a top 4 situation right off the bat. He will improve but can't put him there now
- Just5

Why not? With the right partner, he can play 20 minutes a night. He's shown he can do it in the past.

Bill, 2 questions... First who is the Avatar? and second do LTIR players count as contracted players, or will the Flyers have to move some contract out if they dont want to send cousins back to juniors?
- SchennBros

Players on LTIR count against the 50 man reserve list.

True, and not true. Schenn 2 years ago played a top role in Toronto. And he may not be now, but he is absolutely a future top 4 defenseman.
- MJL

Yea I don't think its fair to write schenn off or say he is a finished product just yet when its happened quite a few times in history when a player picks it up down the road. Especially with a second team.

Why not? With the right partner, he can play 20 minutes a night. He's shown he can do it in the past.
- MJL

didn't we hear this stuff about Meszaros when they traded for him too?

Bill, 2 questions... First who is the Avatar? and second do LTIR players count as contracted players, or will the Flyers have to move some contract out if they dont want to send cousins back to juniors?
- SchennBros

Avatar is Big Al Meltzer.

Cousins is likely to need another year of junior hockey, but Flyers aren't currently forced to slide his contract. They are at 48 non-slide eligibles and 2 slides (Cousins and Mathers).

Yes, LTIR players count as contracted players on reserve list.

didn't we hear this stuff about Meszaros when they traded for him too?
- JoeRussomanno

Jeez, Schenn is what 22?

Give me a break with this "he is a bust" crap we hear thrown around right?

I think at this point if I were Homer I would sign one of the remaining UFA's and then wait and see that the new CBA brings. If there is a buyout clause, you never know who might become available. Redden might be decent at a cheap price... Maybe Florida lets Campbell go.... Who knows. Or maybe Lecavalier gets bought out and you can sign him and trade some of your youth for a number 1 guy.
- SchennBros

I wouldn't hold out hoping for a buyout clause in the new CBA.

Avatar is Big Al Meltzer.

Cousins is likely to need another year of junior hockey, but Flyers aren't currently forced to slide his contract. They are at 48 non-slide eligibles and 2 slides (Cousins and Mathers).

Yes, LTIR players count as contracted players on reserve list.
- bmeltzer

I feel dumb for not knowing this but are you related?

as Whitey Ashburn used to say...."Oh Brother"

as whitey Ashburn used to say...."Oh Brother"
- vejim

its bad vej

real bad

I can only imagine what Bryz's save % will be this year?

ok Homer, time to use your draft picks but use them wisely

Jeez, Schenn is what 22?

Give me a break with this "he is a bust" crap we hear thrown around right?

- MBFlyerfan

He's definitely not a bust. But his lack of footspeed is what is currently holding him back from taking the next step.

Like most Leafs fans, I really hope the kid develops. Nobody has a bad thing to say about him.

But Flyers fans need to have realistic expectations about him (too many Leafs fans didn't).

I can only imagine what Bryz's save % will be this year?
- vejim

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