Because Halak burned his bridges, duh!
- BulliesPhan87

Well played.

1. Bernier (trade or OS),
2. post-CBO Luongo (on cheap contract),
3. Keep Bryzgalov.
- Tomahawk

Just worry about what acquiring Bernier would cost asset wise. Do you let Read go and sign a winger UFA, and if so, would you get Read's versatility?

I really like the Luongo option, but you have to think Luongo would fetch some return on a trade. Is he a sure CBO? How would he handle the media here?

I don't think option 3 is that bad personally. If Mason takes the reigns, then CBO him next offseason. I personally don't like the idea of spending assets to fix what is not our biggest problem.

Well played.
- NickTheKid87

Welp, it's one thirty and that's the wittiest thing I'm going to say all day. Might as well go back to bed, it's all downhill from here.

Are we really putting that much stock in Mason's last 8 games vs. the rest of his career?

He should be the back-up heading into the season.
- bradleyc4

And if he outplays Halak in camp, or if Halak falters (again) early in the season?

A disgruntled Eastern European goaltender w/ a chip on his shoulder... where have we heard that before?

Are we really putting that much stock in Mason's last 8 games vs. the rest of his career?

He should be the back-up heading into the season.
- bradleyc4

8 games > 3.5 seasons

EJ Hradek tweeted out a few days ago that they would not toll his contract.
- bradleyc4

they'll cross that bridge when they come to it

Because Halak burned his bridges, duh!
- BulliesPhan87

so what you are saying is that the flyers would rather have a head case with a higher price tag out of these two?

And if he outplays Halak in camp, or if Halak falters (again) early in the season?

A disgruntled Eastern European goaltender w/ a chip on his shoulder... where have we heard that before?
- Tomahawk

Well, it's only one-year guaranteed with Halak. And he has a tradeable contract.

Halak didn't burn bridges in St. Louis. Suggesting so is just over blowing the initial report of an argument while ignorant of all of the information that came out afterwards.


Blues want to:

1)upgrade in net and/or acquire a proven top 6 playmaking center with reasonable cap hit

2)let a team overpay in a trade without the trade opening up holes in our lineup

3)keep the team as is for next season.


No point in talking about trading for Halak or Elliott unless you are willing to meet one of the top two, because Blues can have their third choice without involving other teams at all.

so what you are saying is that the flyers would rather have a head case with a higher price tag out of these two?
- MrBigglesworth

Patrick Sharp had issues with Hitchcock too and all I ever hear is people complaining that they traded him.

What do you guys think of Brent Burns? Ive always been a fan of his, and I wonder what the plan is in San Jose after another disappointing season and what you guys think it would take to get him or if the flyers would even be interested in anyone from the sharks if they plan on tanking that club.
- iroc4me2

If there was any interest, it would be as a Forward not a defenseman. He's pretty horrendous defensively as a defenseman.

they'll cross that bridge when they come to it
- isaiah520

So the Isles won't keep Thomas around because Halak set his contract on fire? I'm getting confused.

Are we really putting that much stock in Mason's last 8 games vs. the rest of his career?

He should be the back-up heading into the season.
- bradleyc4

We are building a Masonic Temple- if you are not on board - LEAVE!

Halak didn't burn bridges in St. Louis. Suggesting so is just over blowing the initial report of an argument while ignorant of all of the information that came out afterwards.


Blues want to:

1)upgrade in net and/or acquire a proven top 6 playmaking center with reasonable cap hit

2)let a team overpay in a trade without the trade opening up holes in our lineup

3)keep the team as is for next season.


No point in talking about trading for Halak or Elliott unless you are willing to meet one of the top two, because Blues can have their third choice without involving other teams at all.
- Antilles

Briere for Shattenkirk.

so what you are saying is that the flyers would rather have a head case with a higher price tag out of these two?
- MrBigglesworth

So the Isles won't keep Thomas around because Halak set his contract on fire? I'm getting confused.
- dilbert719

only if they pay the toll

so what you are saying is that the flyers would rather have a head case with a higher price tag out of these two?
- MrBigglesworth

I say trade Mason, keep Bryz and sign Thomas... Hire Robert Esche as goalie coach. LOL Drama! At least we'd get another Winter Classic game because HBO 24/7 would have to do another series.

Are we really putting that much stock in Mason's last 8 games vs. the rest of his career?

He should be the back-up heading into the season.
- bradleyc4

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you wanted the Flyers to go with Bobrovsky, versus signing a Free Agent Goalie in the past. Is going with Mason any different from that?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you wanted the Flyers to go with Bobrovsky, versus signing a Free Agent Goalie in the past. Is going with Mason any different from that?
- MJL

Yes.

Mason has years of NHL mediocrity under his belt already.

Briere for Shattenkirk.
- NickTheKid87

Couturier for Russell

- BulliesPhan87

Your dinosaur is getting wet.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you wanted the Flyers to go with Bobrovsky, versus signing a Free Agent Goalie in the past. Is going with Mason any different from that?
- MJL

In no exact terms, it's a little bit different. It's a gamble on a young goalie that could go either way, but there was positive talk about Bobrovsky's play prior to joining the Flyers. For Mason, he's reportedly struggled since his rookie season.

This is really based on vague understanding of each prior to joining the Flyers, of course.

EDIT: Leight

I say trade Mason, keep Bryz and sign Thomas... Hire Robert Esche as goalie coach. LOL Drama! At least we'd get another Winter Classic game because HBO 24/7 would have to do another series.
- Hextall271

Esche's 2004 performance was the best playoffs a Flyers goalie has had since I became a fan 20 years ago.

Yes.

Mason has years of NHL mediocrity under his belt already.
- bradleyc4

That is a factor, but what Mason has had that Bobrovsky didn't have at the time, was a full Season playing at a high level in the NHL. Mason is still only 25. I'd prefer if Bryzalov is gone, that they give Mason a shot, instead of trading valuable assets to acquire another Goalie. It's clear that Mason has talent and athletic ability.

Your dinosaur is getting wet.
- mayorofangrytown

So I have a late lunch and walk into a discussion about wet lizards... K ill catch ya's after work...