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Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 2:59 PM ET
where he'll have a 14% greater chance of making the playoffs next season. mind numbing, the nhl leadership at times. mind. numbing.
- hammarby31

Seattle will be getting a team hopefully. So that is one closer to evening out.
BringBack25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: deep lurk
Joined: 01.03.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:00 PM ET
he misses playing in Germany.
- wilsonecho91


Of the players that played in Germany, only Simmonds seems to be playing well this year, and he played on a different team Briere and Giroux. Both those guys are both off their games this season (Giroux less so than Briere, but still underperforming).

I'm not so sure going over there and dominating a bunch of lesser players without having to work very hard was a great way to prepare for the NHL season. Neither of them seems to be putting in the 60 minute effort required to dominate, or even succeed in the NHL. Could be completely unrelated to their time in Germany, but I'm not a huge believer in coincidence. They both seem like they've lost a lot of the edge to their game, and Briere seems like he's lost his entire game.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 3:02 PM ET
Patrick Sharp out 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury.

Just because he was a former Flyer.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:03 PM ET
Patrick Sharp out 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury.

Just because he was a former Flyer.

- Marc D



he'll be back in less than 2, just because he's a former flyer
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 3:04 PM ET
he'll be back in less than 2, just because he's a former flyer
- Don'tForgetTocchet

Mezsy in against Boston!
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:14 PM ET
Mezsy in against Boston!
- Marc D



i'll believe it when i see it








Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Mar 8 @ 3:15 PM ET
We should make him a Blue or a Bruin
- Jsaquella


The Flyers are trying their hardest too. Throwing him out there for full 2 minute 5 on 3. Keeping him in the top 6. He has played himself into having no trade value forget the NMC!
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Mar 8 @ 3:17 PM ET
The Flyers are trying their hardest too. Throwing him out there for full 2 minute 5 on 3. Keeping him in the top 6. He has played himself into having no trade value forget the NMC!
- Just5


Someone would take him for a 7th.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Mar 8 @ 3:21 PM ET
wooooooooooooooo



I always remember Briere as a pest and hard player to defend. What's going on with him? Has he lost IT?

- Orpik44


He hasnt had it for awhile now. Crash landing this year though. Oh well he will be bought out soon
section32
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Raleigh, NC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:27 PM ET
Who is "least untouchable" for a trade: clearly not G, Schenn? Read? Jake? Coutourier? Simmonds? At the beginning of the season Coots was almost up there with G. Simmonds, Read, and Jake have played so well this year that they may be valued higher. Anyone?
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Mar 8 @ 3:29 PM ET
Who is "least untouchable" for a trade: clearly not G, Schenn? Read? Jake? Coutourier? Simmonds? At the beginning of the season Coots was almost up there with G. Simmonds, Read, and Jake have played so well this year that they may be valued higher. Anyone?
- section32


Giroux, Voracek, Couturier, B. Schenn, Simmonds, Read have the most trade value in that order IMO.
bradleyc4
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the jewelry is still out
Joined: 01.16.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:29 PM ET
Who is "least untouchable" for a trade: clearly not G, Schenn? Read? Jake? Coutourier? Simmonds? At the beginning of the season Coots was almost up there with G. Simmonds, Read, and Jake have played so well this year that they may be valued higher. Anyone?
- section32


I'd be looking to move Simmonds, hoping that someone is overvaluing him.

Although, he just signed a new deal and Homer may not be able to sign another player again if he keeps trading them right after signing them long-term.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:32 PM ET
I'd be looking to move Simmonds, hoping that someone is overvaluing him.

Although, he just signed a new deal and Homer may not be able to sign another player again if he keeps trading them right after signing them long-term.

- bradleyc4



hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Mar 8 @ 3:36 PM ET
I'd be looking to move Simmonds, hoping that someone is overvaluing him.

Although, he just signed a new deal and Homer may not be able to sign another player again if he keeps trading them right after signing them long-term.

- bradleyc4

You cray.
Killian
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Germantown, MD
Joined: 02.22.2013

Mar 8 @ 3:37 PM ET
he'll be back in less than 2, just because he's a former flyer
- Don'tForgetTocchet


No way! I'll bet you $19.75 he won't be back in less than two weeks
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Mar 8 @ 3:38 PM ET
wooooooooooooooo



I always remember Briere as a pest and hard player to defend. What's going on with him? Has he lost IT?

- Orpik44

The Flyers played so poorly that TWO fan bases hated them last night. It was like camaraderie and peace fell on the rivalry.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 3:38 PM ET
I'd be looking to move Simmonds, hoping that someone is overvaluing him.

Although, he just signed a new deal and Homer may not be able to sign another player again if he keeps trading them right after signing them long-term.

- bradleyc4

curious why you say that
bradleyc4
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the jewelry is still out
Joined: 01.16.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:39 PM ET
curious why you say that
- Marc D


his numbers are mostly as a result of PP time. his even-strength numbers are meh, and he's not a very good defensive forward to boot.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Mar 8 @ 3:40 PM ET
I firmly believe he rolled over in his grave after watching that game...
- FlyersGrace

Any goalie that can see things that well should be signed ASAP.

GID NECROMANCERHOMER!
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:40 PM ET
his numbers are mostly as a result of PP time. his even-strength numbers are meh, and he's not a very good defensive forward to boot.
- bradleyc4



we'll just field a team of all centers

it'll be groundbreaking stuff
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Mar 8 @ 3:42 PM ET
No way! I'll bet you $19.75 he won't be back in less than two weeks
- Killian

What's new, Groucho?
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Mar 8 @ 3:43 PM ET
I'd be looking to move Simmonds, hoping that someone is overvaluing him.

Although, he just signed a new deal and Homer may not be able to sign another player again if he keeps trading them right after signing them long-term.

- bradleyc4


I would trade pretty much anybody if the other team would overpay.
bradleyc4
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the jewelry is still out
Joined: 01.16.2007

Mar 8 @ 3:44 PM ET
I would trade pretty much anybody if the other team would overpay.
- NickTheKid87


I guess I should rephrase saying that I would look to deal Simmonds to an organization that thinks he's having a breakout season (when he's not in actuality).
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Mar 8 @ 3:46 PM ET
I guess I should rephrase saying that I would look to deal Simmonds to an organization that thinks he's having a breakout season (when he's not in actuality).
- bradleyc4


Same principle still applies, more or less.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Mar 8 @ 3:50 PM ET
Well that was an uplifting read
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