Per @DFriedmanWFAN, Flyers deal for Mark Streit is for 4-years, $22M
- FLYERSROCK!

New York Islanders Columnist for WFAN/CBS Sports NY. I don't like trapezoids. Opinions expressed here are my own.

I know isles fans think it's lunacy, but our D is a mess right now regarding puck moving.. we need someone like this or it'll be out of the playoffs again..
- Hextall271

Assuming Briere gets bought out, how will the cap be?

So he likely will be a Flyer.
What do you guys see as the D pairs?

So he likely will be a Flyer.
What do you guys see as the D pairs?
- Marc D

kimmo-schenn
streit-coburn
grossman-gus

He wanted 4 years, near $5mm with the Isles. Let's face it, he wasn't taking much less to come to terms here.
- Jsaquella

you mean he wasnt going to take a home town discount to come here?


mind = boggled

We'll see how he does. With the Isles, he was the captain and he had all the respect of the fans. He wont have that in Philly, but I think he'll be fine. I'm sure he'll be good, but still not sure if he's worth the years/money.
- NYI44

He won't be worth it. But our hands our tied. Not the worst scenario at all

It's def a better option
- Just5

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.

Assuming Briere gets bought out, how will the cap be?
- NYI44

If the $22mm is correct, they will still be over, by about $500K...although Pronger will immediately go on the LTIR, giving them nearly $5mm in relief.

So he likely will be a Flyer.
What do you guys see as the D pairs?
- Marc D

Depends which defenseman they trade, Meszaros or Coburn.

Streit-Schenn
Timonen-Coburn
Grossmann-Gus

or

Timonen-Schenn
Streit-Meszaros
Gross-Gus.

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.
- Tomahawk

not much out there sir

we're you hoping they tried the offer sheet route again?

kimmo-schenn
streit-coburn
grossman-gus
- Crimsoninja

Not terrible. Hopefully Grossmann is able to play. His concussion/vision issues don't sound great.

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.
- Tomahawk

Well theoretically they could draft and develop a defensive corps.

If the $22mm is correct, they will still be over, by about $500K...although Pronger will immediately go on the LTIR, giving them nearly $5mm in relief.
- Jsaquella

So what else do you think they're gonna do with the roster before the start of next year?

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.
- Tomahawk

There was no possibility to trade for a young reclamation project or get a solid vet under contract for one of the lesser forwards or a pick

Not terrible. Hopefully Grossmann is able to play. His concussion/vision issues don't sound great.
- PLindbergh31

livid that i forget the second N

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.
- Tomahawk

Our d is officially old now. Yes the lesser of two evils

So what else do you think they're gonna do with the roster before the start of next year?
- NYI44

Bryzgalov is gone, they will trade for another goalie or dip into the UFA pool to shore it up.

I could see Meszaros being shopped for a pick, and depending what else is out there, they could try to add another top 9 winger.

So the choice was between signing a guy to a sunset contract or be forced to trade one of the kids?

Apparently, there's only two ways to skin a cat.
- Tomahawk

I liked Bill's idea of getting Clitsome for a much smaller $ amount.
Can't wait to see what guys like Hainsey and Rosival will get.
Streit definitely fills a need here, but over 35 contracts are so risky, and this contract makes Bouwmeesters deal look decent.

So what else do you think they're gonna do with the roster before the start of next year?
- NYI44

Dump Meszaros for a bag of pucks

If the $22mm is correct, they will still be over, by about $500K...although Pronger will immediately go on the LTIR, giving them nearly $5mm in relief.
- Jsaquella

Plus the Bonus cushion. Don't have to be at or under the Upper Limit. Just have to be Cap compliant.

Depends which defenseman they trade, Meszaros or Coburn.

Streit-Schenn
Timonen-Coburn
Grossmann-Gus

or

Timonen-Schenn
Streit-Meszaros
Gross-Gus.
- youarewrong

My guess,

Timonen-Schenn
Streit-Coburn
Meszaros-Gus

I'm not confident Grossmann is going to be ready by the start of the season.

I still dont think Homer is done RE: dmen... just me. i think he goes out and gets one more

So he likely will be a Flyer.
What do you guys see as the D pairs?
- Marc D

Timonen-Coburn
Streit-Schenn
Crossman-Gustafsson
Gervais

I didn't see how much Mark Streit signed for but once again I feel the Flyers have jumped the gun.

So...who does good play by play / color analyst? I like John Forslund, personally. He is with the Canes during the regular season, but has done many a playoff game for the networks over the years.
- section32

guys in LA do a great job

Not terrible. Hopefully Grossmann is able to play. His concussion/vision issues don't sound great.
- PLindbergh31

I haven't seen an update on his condition in quite a while. So any of those details are old. I'm optimistic.