I'm really not sure how much leverage Schenn has in negotiations. I look at the negotiations with Pietrangelo and Subban whose negotiations lasted well into the summer and there was no offer sheet given for either player. I believe he gets signed to a deal more to the liking of the Flyers. Ryan O'Reilly was a more established player in the league and he was offer sheeted $5 million/yr. I don't see another team as daring towards Schenn at this point of his career. Don't get me wrong, I like Schenn and think he needs to remain part of the core.
- ravishingone

Yeah. He has very little leverage. I don't see him getting an offer sheet. No team is going to give up the kind of assets it would take to make the Flyers let him walk.

I kind of like the way the Flyers appear to be playing hardball with him.

OMFG retire already Bob Cole! Jesus. You can't keep up with the game and you're selfish.

OMFG retire already Bob Cole! Jesus. You can't keep up with the game and you're selfish.
- Pixote Andolini

Report says he's signing with Rogers.

Yeah. He has very little leverage. I don't see him getting an offer sheet. No team is going to give up the kind of assets it would take to make the Flyers let him walk.

I kind of like the way the Flyers appear to be playing hardball with him.
- PhillySportsGuy

I am very comfortable having him sign a one year "prove it" deal. Sure, it may cost them more money next year, but it gives a year for Laughton to develop and see if he can assume a top 9 role. If B. Schenn becomes a 25 goal scorer and 60 pt guy, I'm confident Hexy would be more then happy to be more flexible in negotiations.

Report says he's signing with Rogers.
- Jsaquella

Hahaha really? He's 81!!!!

Hahaha really? He's 81!!!!
- Pixote Andolini

Haha he was born before The Wizard of Oz was made.

Oh man Doughty just destroyed someone.

Organ player @ the Staples center rocking GOT song.

I am very comfortable having him sign a one year "prove it" deal. Sure, it may cost them more money next year, but it gives a year for Laughton to develop and see if he can assume a top 9 role. If B. Schenn becomes a 25 goal scorer and 60 pt guy, I'm confident Hexy would be more then happy to be more flexible in negotiations.
- ravishingone

Yeah. This is his first go around as an rfa. Schenn really shouldn't be expecting too much. If he thinks it's time for a big deal, he must be feeling he's accomplished more than he has.

Who was the player on the bruins that Brayden lit up after he circled around the net? Hit him right on the faceoff dot, sort of like the hit on Umberger...

Quick would (frank) Crawford up

Good game. A nice goalie fight is just what the fans ordered.

Who was the player on the bruins that Brayden lit up after he circled around the net? Hit him right on the faceoff dot, sort of like the hit on Umberger...
- Giroux_Is_God

Kampfer

Steep, but if Schenn is demanding too much it makes sense to move him. Morin I would hate to move but I think his timeline to the develop just doesn't match this teams needs.

Just throwing it out there though. We all know when Richards and Carter face the Rags in the SCF and Uncle Eddie has a cancer scare poop is going to hit the fan this offseason.
- hereticpride

What is Schenn going to do, hold out? Flyers just have to stand their ground, and the Schenn camp won't have much of a choice. And if they can't come to an agreement on a multi year deal, just come to an agreement on a 1 year deal.

Quick would (frank) Crawford up
- Giroux_Is_God

Yet Crawford was the one ready to drop as Quick was skating away... I think it would be a good battle.

What is Schenn going to do, hold out? Flyers just have to stand their ground, and the Schenn camp won't have much of a choice. And if they can't come to an agreement on a multi year deal, just come to an agreement on a 1 year deal.
- MJL

Would that make him a UFA the end of next season? Cause if so, you probably have to trade him or have a new contract in his hand before the next TDL.

I am very comfortable having him sign a one year "prove it" deal. Sure, it may cost them more money next year, but it gives a year for Laughton to develop and see if he can assume a top 9 role. If B. Schenn becomes a 25 goal scorer and 60 pt guy, I'm confident Hexy would be more then happy to be more flexible in negotiations.
- ravishingone

Would that make him a UFA the end of next season? Cause if so, you probably have to trade him or have a new contract in his hand before the next TDL.
- wolfhounds

He won't be a ufa for a while.

Would that make him a UFA the end of next season? Cause if so, you probably have to trade him or have a new contract in his hand before the next TDL.
- wolfhounds

No, he would still be a RFA. He won't be eligible for UFA status until after the 17/18 Season I believe.

did i miss an almost goalie fight?

Yet Crawford was the one ready to drop as Quick was skating away... I think it would be a good battle.
- wolfhounds

(frank) Crawford. (frank) the Hawks.

did i miss an almost goalie fight?
- hammarby31

Skating to their tunnels, they crossed paths and bumped foreheads.

Just exchanging pleasantries.

CBC just showed Wellwood's foot and skate.

Poor guy. That was/is awfully grim stuff.

Oh yay.

Now the 2 minute interview things about the Cup are going to start.

Cue the 37 replays of the Kane goal, and the Hawks lifting the Cup.

(frank). YOU.

30 point beat down on the Pacers. Wow.