You sure its even that high?

He was ranked 37th last season and there are only 30 starting goalies.
- phillydentist

.909 his first season, .900 last season.

.909 his first season, .900 last season.
- PLindbergh31

But the # of games is less for 2nd season so you can't just do a straight average of the two. That actually benefits his overall avg though.

I don't think Bryz is hard to replace if not upgraded on. He was truly mediocre in every way. Goaltending won't be an issue this season if the team defense holds up.

what do you guys think about trying to get grabovski for the right price...

what do you guys think about trying to get grabovski for the right price...
- PhillaBully

No more centers, please.

what do you guys think about trying to get grabovski for the right price...
- PhillaBully

I think we need to shift our focus to d, and away from centres

But the # of games is less for 2nd season so you can't just do a straight average of the two.
- phillydentist

It's somewhere north of .900. We are splitting hairs here. Does it matter if it's .905 or .904?

what do you guys think about trying to get grabovski for the right price...
- PhillaBully

Only if he promises to carve Crosby's eyeball out of his head with a high stick.

.909 his first season, .900 last season.
- PLindbergh31

He was in Mays Landing playing street hockey last weekend. Got a great buyout deal.

Hmmm... if the idea is to only play Emery 20 games or so, I'm afraid his cap hit is going to be too high.
- PLindbergh31

I am not sure if mason has the mental focus to play 60 games.What he did last year means nothing to me,for me to believe he is a number 1 he needs to prove it.I do hope i am wrong.

Holmgren blows it again. Giroux is certainly a nice player but who thinks that he would have been handed a sheet of 7yr/ 8.5m per year in his RFA year. I would have stuck it out and rolled the dice if I was the Flyers. While there would be a SLIGHT chance that a team would come back with that number or higher, it would mean that G had an all-star MVP type season to earn it. By doling out the money in advance you also set yourself up badly. WHAT IF? B. Schenn has a breakout year this year and puts up number close to G's, does that make Schenn a 8m/ year player too?

I agree. My only issue with Emery is if Mason does falter, can Emery handle a full work load with his hip condition.
- PLindbergh31

Dont most teams throughout the league face this issue in some regard whether it be injury, quality of the backup, etc. sometimes injuries just happen and there's little to no recourse in a cap world

I am the same exact way.. As soon as I read about Hall, I thought about Couts. Everyone else at the party was talking about Laughton going back...
- jak521

A $600k guy for 1 year is the definition of journeyman/depth guy, so I'm not at all worried about the Hall-signing itself will affect Coots or any other center. Sure it's still possible that Coots might get moved but it would be unrelated to the Hall-signing. And as Bill said, apparently Hall can play wing if necessary.

Holmgren blows it again. Giroux is certainly a nice player but who thinks that he would have been handed a sheet of 7yr/ 8.5m per year in his RFA year. I would have stuck it out and rolled the dice if I was the Flyers. While there would be a SLIGHT chance that a team would come back with that number or higher, it would mean that G had an all-star MVP type season to earn it. By doling out the money in advance you also set yourself up badly. WHAT IF? B. Schenn has a breakout year this year and puts up number close to G's, does that make Schenn a 8m/ year player too?
- ICUBB

Ill tel you right now, there would be 50 teams lined up to give G a huge contract had he made it to FA.

Holmgren blows it again. Giroux is certainly a nice player but who thinks that he would have been handed a sheet of 7yr/ 8.5m per year in his RFA year. I would have stuck it out and rolled the dice if I was the Flyers. While there would be a SLIGHT chance that a team would come back with that number or higher, it would mean that G had an all-star MVP type season to earn it. By doling out the money in advance you also set yourself up badly. WHAT IF? B. Schenn has a breakout year this year and puts up number close to G's, does that make Schenn a 8m/ year player too?
- ICUBB

Schenn wont get 8M per.

Right but Rosehill's contract still counts toward the 50 limit. Just unnecessary when you can call up a goon from the AHL.
- phillydentist

Rosehill is not just a goon. He can play on the 4th line, skates well, and is good on the forecheck. He is more of a Hockey player then he is a goon.

Big Powe fan. A lot of energy and hustle. I am a sucker for 3-4 line grinders/hustle players.
- Stinkfitz

so is Homer

Dont most teams throughout the league face this issue in some regard whether it be injury, quality of the backup, etc. sometimes injuries just happen and there's little to no recourse in a cap world
- Just5

Whoever the flyers bring in will come with some issues.Emery's health is a concern.If they bring in Halak i think his attitude will be a concern of mine.Not to sure if Halak will be ok with sharing the net

Holmgren blows it again. Giroux is certainly a nice player but who thinks that he would have been handed a sheet of 7yr/ 8.5m per year in his RFA year. I would have stuck it out and rolled the dice if I was the Flyers. While there would be a SLIGHT chance that a team would come back with that number or higher, it would mean that G had an all-star MVP type season to earn it. By doling out the money in advance you also set yourself up badly. WHAT IF? B. Schenn has a breakout year this year and puts up number close to G's, does that make Schenn a 8m/ year player too?
- ICUBB

IF B Schenn has a breakout year then yes he'd be looking for a major upgrade. G isn't being overpaid. Particularly when you factor in his amazing play the last few seasons on his paltry cap hit.
I'm not upset with the deal. G's been proving he's an eilte player each and every season. Not just the last one. I like the fact he is getting a deal which reflects that.

What happens is the Flyers would be in the running for the 1st pick in the 2014 draft.
- BiggE

it will be a fun draft in Philly

Dont most teams throughout the league face this issue in some regard whether it be injury, quality of the backup, etc. sometimes injuries just happen and there's little to no recourse in a cap world
- Just5

if there wasn't a question mark with the starter, then having a backup with injury concerns isn't a huge deal. Since Mason is an uncertainty it makes the backup very important.

Holmgren blows it again. Giroux is certainly a nice player but who thinks that he would have been handed a sheet of 7yr/ 8.5m per year in his RFA year. I would have stuck it out and rolled the dice if I was the Flyers. While there would be a SLIGHT chance that a team would come back with that number or higher, it would mean that G had an all-star MVP type season to earn it. By doling out the money in advance you also set yourself up badly. WHAT IF? B. Schenn has a breakout year this year and puts up number close to G's, does that make Schenn a 8m/ year player too?
- ICUBB

See Weber Shea Weber....You lock up your talent as fast you can. His cap hit is market value.

Man, you are a double talker. In the same post you say to look at the salary and not the cap hit and later proceed to give an example that is a cap hit.
- phillydentist

My example showed how a player's cap hit, can be misleading. There is no double talk if you looked at the example and saw what I was alluding to. And actually looked at Parise's contract.

I have a question. If salaries aren't escalating, why was there a lockout? Why did we have a shortened 48 game Season?

So does the fun get started at noon? (ET)

But it absolutely has... the only problem is that the cap has changed things. Terms have been stretched and GM's have found ways to spread things out.

Right now I could probably (off hand) think of about 30 players that are making north of 6 mill per season on long term deals. 10 years ago, guys didnt need to worry about 8 year deals because they could sign a contract for whatever the GM decided to pay them. The cap changed that.

So instead of seeing individual players getting 12 million dollar contracts, you are seeing a huge jump in guys getting long term high dollar deals.
- jak521

Players like Christian Erhoff, Tyler Myers, Bryzgalov have received $10m Salaries. Weber is getting paid $14M. But salaries are not escalating.

if there wasn't a question mark with the starter, then having a backup with injury concerns isn't a huge deal. Since Mason is an uncertainty it makes the backup very important.
- PLindbergh31

expect alot of 6-5 games with these goalies and D