I forgot about the Blum walking thing, I used to root a little for the way Poile ran things, very hard job being competitive with the financial restraints, but now it seems he has no interest in offense at all, baffling!!
- puckhead17

Did the Flyers sign him yet or did he go somewhere else?

I honestly have no idea why they didn't move down a spot for Lindholm. Then you have something to build around on offense for once.
- hereticpride

Or trade the pick for a top, young offensive talent. Think Boston would have traded Seguin for that pick?

I honestly have no idea why they didn't move down a spot for Lindholm. Then you have something to build around on offense for once.
- hereticpride

yeah, when he saw that guy available at 4th , I saw him drooling on his way to the podium.

Did the Flyers sign him yet or did he go somewhere else?
- Giroux_Is_God

Un-signed as of now.

To me, it's a risk worth taking. If you could have had Crosby for 14 years at $8M, you take it, you don't worry about all the possible negatives.
- jmatchett383

For a team that isn't always at the cap in spending, sure. But for the Flyers...I'd love to have him, but that contract scares me.

Did the Flyers sign him yet or did he go somewhere else?
- Giroux_Is_God

don't know?

I used to get him confused with Ryan Ellis

Or trade the pick for a top, young offensive talent. Think Boston would have traded Seguin for that pick?
- Jsaquella

Exactly.

To me, it's a risk worth taking. If you could have had Crosby for 14 years at $8M, you take it, you don't worry about all the possible negatives.
- jmatchett383

Weber can't generate near the revenue for a club that Crosby is for the Pens (merchandise, luxury box sales, etc). The risk from a pure financial stand point is much safer with investing in Crosby as opposed to Weber.

I understand why the Preds matched from a business standpoint to save face with their fan base, but Weber isn't nearly the "cash cow" of a Sidney Crosby.

went to the phils so i've been outta the loop for a bit. no news on gagne? d-man trade?

went to the phils so i've been outta the loop for a bit. no news on gagne? d-man trade?
- FlyerMike18

Nothing, been quiet on Broad Street.

Weber can't generate near the revenue for a club that Crosby is for the Pens (merchandise, luxury box sales, etc). The risk from a pure financial stand point is much safer with investing in Crosby as opposed to Weber.

I understand why the Preds matched from a business standpoint to save face with their fan base, but Weber isn't nearly the "cash cow" of a Sidney Crosby.
- ravishingone

I agree on that. But for the Flyers, it wouldn't be as much of an issue, since their actual cash flow isn't an issue. But yes, it may end up hurting Nashville in the end due to the real dollars involved.

ESPN ranks Pens, Preds and Wings as big free agent winners!

I guess when you bring back the same team plus Scuderi it's better than getting the best available dman, forward and goalie while not breaking up the nucleus
- PhillySportsGuy

Who cares what espn says... I really only watch I'd say maybe 10 hours a year of espn since they dropped hockey. Occasional sportscenter or 30 for30 program. I taKe no stock in espn. Will forever be bitter against espn and glAd bettman told them to f off when they wanted back in NHL. Only thing I miss is Tom mees/ bill Clement calling games

Nothing, been quiet on Broad Street.
- Jsaquella

the calm before the storm

the calm before the storm
- FlyerMike18

Can't do business without a having a full stomach.

Been gone since noon.
Emery I saw, great job on the signing, 1 yr deal, woot!
Anything go down with the team?

Did they trade anyone else, Coburn, Couts?

I like the Flyers off season so far.

Nothing, been quiet on Broad Street.
- Jsaquella

will they trade a D man, or just keep all 9?

will they trade a D man, or just keep all 9?
- Marc D

They'll make a couple more moves, IMO. I think they'd like to get a winger to play in the top 6, preferably with Giroux, which could move Voracek to Lecavalier's line.

But I'd be OK if they just found a taker for Meszaros' contract for a 4th-7th rounder.

will they trade a D man, or just keep all 9?
- Marc D

It is likely they will shed some salary somehow. there has been discussion that they have a deal ready for Gagne for the year but cannot sign it without shedding salary. Neither side seems panicked by this at all.

They'll make a couple more moves, IMO. I think they'd like to get a winger to play in the top 6, preferably with Giroux, which could move Voracek to Lecavalier's line.

But I'd be OK if they just found a taker for Meszaros' contract for a 4th-7th rounder.
- Jsaquella

Why move voracek after the success he's had in that spot?

Why move voracek after the success he's had in that spot?
- JoeRussomanno

He's had success on other lines, too. I think they'd like more of a shooter on Giroux's line.

They'll make a couple more moves, IMO. I think they'd like to get a winger to play in the top 6, preferably with Giroux, which could move Voracek to Lecavalier's line.

But I'd be OK if they just found a taker for Meszaros' contract for a 4th-7th rounder.
- Jsaquella

That would be the easiest thing for the Flyers to do. Somehow I expect more to happen.

Time to walk away and let deals come to you. Plenty of time when dealing from a position of strength.

That would be the easiest thing for the Flyers to do. Somehow I expect more to happen.
- stveshdy

Somebody's GOT to have an old water bottle on the trade block, right?

Panaccio is such a clown. He's saying that Giroux has Flyer written all over him and if he'd become an RFA he wouldn't have looked to go elsewhere. Oh for heaven's sake. Alfredsson moved from Ottawa--anyone can move!

And then talks about the full NMC and compares it with Carter. Well, the full NMC doesn't kick in until next July 1. So there are no more guarantees than Carter had. (Not that I expect him to be traded, but it is perfectly possible.)

Time to walk away and let deals come to you. Plenty of time when dealing from a position of strength.
- jstross

That's probably the wise thing to do. Teams will sit back and see what areas they need to upgrade on players they missed out on. Then I expect to see more trades to fill those needs.