Rick Depietro is about as useless as a red light in grand theft auto
- jak521

I used to LOVE that game.

There are entire days out of my life I spent playing Vice City and, to a lesser extent, San Andreas.

Worst case scenario, you have a guy who stinks, is a constant distraction, and is probably carrying a high cap hit and NMC.... doesn't that sound familiar.

Flyers logic.
- Tomahawk

but for a yr or 2. big diff

To each their own, but Thomas would be an upgrade over Mason imo.
- bradleyc4

2011 Thomas would be. 2014 Thomas, 3 years older and a year removed from playing hockey, might not be.

I used to LOVE that game.

There are entire days out of my life I spent playing Vice City and, to a lesser extent, San Andreas.
- johndewar

I was a big fan of GTA3, but never got into any of the other ones.

2011 Thomas would be. 2014 Thomas, 3 years older and a year removed from playing hockey, might not be.
- jmatchett383

That year off may have also allowed him to heal up any nagging injuries and to better prepare for the NHL.

I think he also realized that there would be a lockout, and chose a great time to take a year off.

The year off thing doesn't bother me at all. I'd much rather talk about him taking a year off then the injuries he incurred last year.

To each their own, but Thomas would be an upgrade over Mason imo.
- bradleyc4

In the context of how the Bruins played, sure.

Let someone else take that chance that Thomas can still play and play in front of a team not nearly as disciplined, defensively, as the Bruins.

2011 Thomas would be. 2014 Thomas, 3 years older and a year removed from playing hockey, might not be.
- jmatchett383

I think Rick DiPietro would be the only guy who isn't an upgrade.

Too bad they can't re-sign Bryzgalov.

To each their own, but Thomas would be an upgrade over Mason imo.
- bradleyc4

if mason doesn't emerge as a viable starter, thomas will buy us time and give us the best fallback. halak has injury issues and would cost us assets. emery would be ok, but only as a 40 game kind of split start guy.

In the context of how the Bruins played, sure.

Let someone else take that chance that Thomas can still play and play in front of a team not nearly as disciplined, defensively, as the Bruins.
- johndewar

Or was the defense so good because he kept the puck out of the net?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9-6rLEyq0

if mason doesn't emerge as a viable starter, thomas will buy us time and give us the best fallback. halak has injury issues and would cost us assets. emery would be ok, but only as a 40 game kind of split start guy.
- isaiah520

Only interested in Thomas if its 1-2 year deal max.

if mason doesn't emerge as a real viable starter, thomas will buy us time and give us the best fallback. halak has injury issues and would cost us assets. emery would be ok, but only as a 40 game kind of split start guy.
- isaiah520

Thomas would be a bridge guy.

Halak is still relatively young, and if available, I don't think would be expensive in terms of assets. He's a gamble with his injury history, but there could be a big payoff as well. He's been a great a postseason goaltender.

I have no problem w/Thomas, Halak, or Emery and I actually prefer them in that order. My concerns are w/the hack TMZ reporters that follow the team and how they will focus and fan the flames of Thomas's past comments.

Hope Homer says no to Clowe, Stalberg, and Iglina. I'd like Vinny on a cap friendly deal but I probably have a better chance of getting signed as a power forward myself.

if mason doesn't emerge as a viable starter, thomas will buy us time and give us the best fallback. halak has injury issues and would cost us assets. emery would be ok, but only as a 40 game kind of split start guy.
- isaiah520

I think that Emery and Mason would be the 1A/1B type thing. Same with Thomas. I think Emery would be cheaper, and is younger, so I'd prefer him at the moment. If he can't be brought in, I'd definitely inquire about Thomas.

I have no problem w/Thomas, Halak, or Emery and I actually prefer them in that order. My concerns are w/the hack TMZ reporters that follow the team and how they will focus and fan the flames of Thomas's past comments.

Hope Homer says no to Clowe, Stalberg, and Iglina. I'd like Vinny on a cap friendly deal but I probably have a better chance of getting signed as a power forward myself.
- flyguy12

Well, Homer did say he wants to get bigger. If you are over 6'2 on skates, I say you ask for an invite to camp.

Only interested in Thomas if its 1-2 year deal max.
- stveshdy

agreed

2011 Thomas would be. 2014 Thomas, 3 years older and a year removed from playing hockey, might not be.
- jmatchett383

are we talking about the same steve mason that has had 3 disastrous pretty much sub-900 save% (and over 3.0 GAA) seasons in a row? 2014 thomas is still an upgrade until mason can prove otherwise. I like mason, a lot, but 6 strong games in Philly does not make him an excellent starter to move forward with.

Or was the defense so good because he kept the puck out of the net?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9-6rLEyq0
- Flyersgod

I'm sure the Flyers would love to win 2011's Stanley Cup.

The sad part is, as mentioned in the Daily News this AM, they may not have much of a choice.

Unless they pull the trigger on a trade, the Flyers are going to probably end up with a veteran free agent goaltender who people probably won't like, whether it's Thomas, Theodore, or Dan Ellis. And the Flyers have always like Thomas' competitiveness.

But I wonder how Thomas would expect to be compensated and what impact would he have on Mason. Would Thomas be OK with sitting on the bench if Mason gets on a roll?

are we talking about the same steve mason that has had 3 disastrous pretty much sub-900 save% seasons in a row? 2014 thomas is still an upgrade until mason can prove otherwise. I like mason, a lot, but 6 strong games in Philly does not make him an excellent starter to move forward with.
- moylander

I guess I see less risk in seeing Mason bounce back at 24 than I do in seeing Thomas trying to recapture his form at 40.

are we talking about the same steve mason that has had 3 disastrous pretty much sub-900 save% seasons in a row? 2014 thomas is still an upgrade until mason can prove otherwise. I like mason, a lot, but 6 strong games in Philly does not make him an excellent starter to move forward with.
- moylander

I agree. I liked Mason last year only because it got rid of 5-hole McGee. I'm not sold on Mason yet, but he's shown that he CAN be an elite goalie, and given that he's basically signed a tryout, I think we'll get his very best. He's has the added benefit of playing against teams who, for the most part, have not played against him much.

Again, given the options, I'll take Emery as my first choice, or go try to grab a Svedberg-type guy, or try to make a big deal for one of Gibson/Campbell.

The Flyers may not get a crack at Ray Emery because he appears to be close to re-signing with Chicago.His agent, J.P. Barry, met with the Blackhawks on Sunday night after the draft and the two sides are fairly confident that something can be worked out to keep Emery in the fold. Emery saw his fair share of starts behind starter Corey Crawford this past season and captured the Stanley Cup as a backup.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

I'm sure the Flyers would love to win 2011's Stanley Cup.

The sad part is, as mentioned in the Daily News this AM, they may not have much of a choice.

Unless they pull the trigger on a trade, the Flyers are going to probably end up with a veteran free agent goaltender who people probably won't like, whether it's Thomas, Theodore, or Dan Ellis. And the Flyers have always like Thomas' competitiveness.

But I wonder how Thomas would expect to be compensated and what impact would he have on Mason. Would Thomas be OK with sitting on the bench if Mason gets on a roll?
- johndewar

When are fans ever in agreement over a goalie in philly?

Vinny looking for 5 years $25M

The Flyers may not get a crack at Ray Emery because he appears to be close to re-signing with Chicago.His agent, J.P. Barry, met with the Blackhawks on Sunday night after the draft and the two sides are fairly confident that something can be worked out to keep Emery in the fold. Emery saw his fair share of starts behind starter Corey Crawford this past season and captured the Stanley Cup as a backup.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
- stveshdy

the guys i talk to here in chicago said the hawks want him back... and emery said publicly he wants to stay in chicago. I have little doubt he's signed before july 5th.

Vinny looking for 5 years $25M
- stveshdy

Too much money. Too many years.

Good luck, Vincenzo.

Vinny looking for 5 years $25M
- stveshdy

Ouch more than I expected, but not out of the question for me.

I'd sign him to that.