http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=714852
- Pat MaGroin

Nice. Any 3rd party speculation on details?

I'd rather dig my nails in and try to pry John Carlson away even though it would cost more. If we're gonna go for it, let's swing for the fences.
- jmatchett383

I would do that too. Was trying to think logically who could be available and who would not cost an arm and a leg. I wouldn't mind Bogosian from the peg but think that might cost someone like b.schenn and picks.

Akeson is actually a bit lacking in straight ahead speed. That combo with lack of size is why he was not originally drafted despite his puck skills.
- bmeltzer

Good news is that there is a history of forwards who have overcome a lack of speed and size (and in some cases, defensive acumen) in recent years... Gagner, Parenteau, M Richards, Hornqvist, Tavares, Ribeiro, etc.

I would do that too. Was trying to think logically who could be available and who would not cost an arm and a leg. I wouldn't mind Bogosian from the peg but think that might cost someone like b.schenn and picks.
- J35Bacher

I'm not really interested in Bogosian. He's really fallen off.

Nice. Any 3rd party speculation on details?
- jmatchett383

Dave Isaac says 6 years, 30 mil A little high for my liking

Good news is that there is a history of forwards who have overcome a lack of speed and size (and in some cases, defensive acumen) in recent years... Gagner, Parenteau, M Richards, Hornqvist, Tavares, Ribeiro, etc.
- Tomahawk

That's true. Still, he's not the ideal fit, but given the other options we have.....

Dave Isaac says 6 years, 30 mil A little high for my liking
- five4fighting10

WHAT!?!?

That's true. Still, he's not the ideal fit, but given the other options we have.....
- jmatchett383

Akeson > McGinn on that 2nd-line for sure.

WHAT!?!?
- jmatchett383

Matt Niskanen's reaction

Akeson > McGinn on that 2nd-line for sure.
- Tomahawk

Absolutely. I'd love (well, again, given the options) to put Akeson on that 2W spot, Raffl on the 3W, and let McGinn/Downie arm wrestle for the 4W spot.

Matt Niskanen's reaction
- five4fighting10

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ x infinite

Dave Isaac says 6 years, 30 mil A little high for my liking
- five4fighting10

April Fools Day was two weeks ago.

Absolutely. I'd love (well, again, given the options) to put Akeson on that 2W spot, Raffl on the 3W, and let McGinn/Downie arm wrestle for the 4W spot.
- jmatchett383

I echo your sentiments.

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m
Andrew MacDonald extension RT @davegisaac: MacDonald’s deal is six years $30 million.

Andrew MacDonald and Mark Streit are the 2 highest-paid Flyer's defenseman next year (as of now).

Ah, six years and thirty million dollars. The going rate for a shot blocking defender these days.

The only good part about this signing is it makes it almost impossible for the Pens to re-sign Niskanen unless they move significant salary.

I'm waiting for MJL to come in and tell us its a great deal and the money doesn't matter

I'm not really interested in Bogosian. He's really fallen off.
- jmatchett383

Yeah but maybe a change and getting out of the peg will help. Playing for a contender can change things. I would love to Gundbranson from Florida. Think he has the snarl on the back end almost like Pronger. And he is young.

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m
Andrew MacDonald extension RT @davegisaac: MacDonald’s deal is six years $30 million.


- PhillySportsGuy

Solid deal. Another quality signing by the GM.

Andrew MacDonald and Mark Streit are the 2 highest-paid Flyer's defenseman next year (as of now).
- jmatchett383

The Islanders did make the playoffs last year.

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m
Andrew MacDonald extension RT @davegisaac: MacDonald’s deal is six years $30 million.


- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah. I know it's market value for a 3/4 guy, but the term's a bit long. Hopefully, he becomes another Coburn so we can all whine about him, and then ponder a future without him.

The only good part about this signing is it makes it almost impossible for the Pens to re-sign Niskanen unless they move significant salary.

I'm waiting for MJL to come in and tell us its a great deal and the money doesn't matter
- PhillySportsGuy

You only had to wait a minute!

Ah, six years and thirty million dollars. The going rate for a shot blocking defender these days.
- jak521

Zbynek Michalek v2.0.

Gonna be fun to watch Chris Butler sign for $3M/per on the open market.

You only had to wait a minute!
- PLindbergh31

Yeah but maybe a change and getting out of the peg will help. Playing for a contender can change things. I would love to Gundbranson from Florida. Think he has the snarl on the back end almost like Pronger. And he is young.
- J35Bacher

They're both reclamation projects as of now. I'd prefer Bogosian of the two.