I think you will see Kimmo in a different role this year. Hopefully they keep his icetime around 16-18 a game.
- jak521

I'd like to see a Ghost/Kimmo 3rd pair sometime in January, assuming Ghost doesn't blow the world away in camp and starts in the AHL for a few months of pro seasoning.

But hey- maybe Alt can play with him on the 3rd pair? I don't know how speedy Alt is but I understand he's a good puck mover? Then we can keep Ghost in the AHL, which I feel is the best course of action honestly

Schenn's new contract probably won't be bonus heavy though, if that makes any difference
- Giroux_Is_God

Schenn is not eligible for performance bonuses in his next contract.

Schenn's new contract probably won't be bonus heavy though, if that makes any difference
- Giroux_Is_God

Yeah. I'd like for it to get done soon. I understand the obstacles, but it would be nice to have him in camp on time and ready to roll.

Don't you want to use it, to the full extent, as early as possible?
- jmatchett383

It completely depends on the situation and if you have players that can slide back to the phantoms without having to clear waivers to alleviate cap space. You only have one chance to use all of the players salary our you lose it.

Think palatsigning for 3.3 mil makes signing schenn for 2.5 easier?
- FlyersSteve118

That would be (frank)ing amazing.

I feel like 3 yrs at 8 mil is going to be what we see. 2.667 mil cap hit

It completely depends on the situation and if you have players that can slide back to the phantoms without having to clear waivers to alleviate cap space. You only have one chance to use all of the players salary our you lose it.
- FlyersSteve118

So, in Pronger's case, isn't is best to be $4.9M over the cap on day 1 of the season?

It completely depends on the situation and if you have players that can slide back to the phantoms without having to clear waivers to alleviate cap space. You only have one chance to use all of the players salary our you lose it.
- FlyersSteve118

That depends on when the Flyers place Pronger on LTIR. If they do it before the first day of the season, then that's true. But if they wait until the first day of the season to place Pronger on LTIR, then they can have the full exemption to use at any time of the season. For as many players as they can fit under the roster limit.

I'd like to see a Ghost/Kimmo 3rd pair sometime in January, assuming Ghost doesn't blow the world away in camp and starts in the AHL for a few months of pro seasoning.

But hey- maybe Alt can play with him on the 3rd pair? I don't know how speedy Alt is but I understand he's a good puck mover? Then we can keep Ghost in the AHL, which I feel is the best course of action honestly
- Giroux_Is_God

I have a serious feeling the only time we see Ghost this year is when there is an injury. I think Hexy wants to be super patient with our younger players... pays off for sure in the long run.

I have a serious feeling the only time we see Ghost this year is when there is an injury. I think Hexy wants to be super patient with our younger players... pays off for sure in the long run.
- jak521

I want this to be the case and have said it multiple times

Personally, I think it's Alt's time to shine

That would be (frank)ing amazing.

I feel like 3 yrs at 8 mil is going to be what we see. 2.667 mil cap hit
- Giroux_Is_God

Thats a best case scenario... I have a feeling its gonna be more of a 2 year, 5.5 mill deal. For some reason I feel Schenn will want a lot more than he deserves..

Kimmo's technically our 7th highest-paid defenseman on the roster right now...

Why is there only 1 on field ref? Why not add another?
- PhillySportsGuy

Anarchy. I used to ref soccer. You rely on the linesmen a great deal but the ref is god on that field. There's enough primadonna's out there you do not want a mommy/daddy situation.

Is dub step considered the new house music? Because that stuff is just noise. Granted, I listen to punk and hardcore, so...
- jmatchett383

Possibly, but not sure. All I know is there are a lot of different names for crappy music

So, in Pronger's case, isn't is best to be $4.9M over the cap on day 1 of the season?
- jmatchett383

Best case would be to be 4.9mil over the cap with two ahl call ups worth as much as possible to immediately send back down to the ahl to give us full use of prongers ltir and allow us as much wiggle room in the cap as possible.

He could have him assassinated.
- jmatchett383

You sir, are a horrible person.

Man I can't wait till this whole Pronger LTIR nonsense is over with

He's one of my all time favorites. This franchise would have been in trouble without him.
- PhillySportsGuy

Since he's been here he has been the most important player on the ice for the Flyers. A Defensemen you don't have to worry about. Steady and consistently good. Definitely one of Homer's best moves.

Kimmo's technically our 7th highest-paid defenseman on the roster right now...
- Tomahawk

Ha!

I probably would've moved on, but if you are bringing anyone back, certainly a player with Timonen's heart and professionalism...the Flyers could certainly have done worse.

Best case would be to be 4.9mil over the cap with two ahl call ups worth as much as possible to immediately send back down to the ahl to give us full use of prongers ltir and allow us as much wiggle room in the cap as possible.
- FlyersSteve118

The best case scenario is to be at or below the Upper Limit coming out of training camp, with Pronger on the active roster. If they are over the Upper Limit coming out of training camp, and need to place Pronger on LTIR to be compliant at that point, they are screwed. But having waiver exempt players that can be sent down to the AHL in combination of waiving players such as Hall or Rosehill, like they did last season, can help accomplish that. They only need to have 20 players on the roster they submit coming out of camp.

Man I can't wait till this whole Pronger LTIR nonsense is over with
- JonnyHammerstix

I prefer to call it a charade, because that's EXACTLY what it is

Ha!

I probably would've moved on, but if you are bringing anyone back, certainly a player with Timonen's heart and professionalism...the Flyers could certainly have done worse.
- AllInForFlyers

Agreed I was worried they would try and keep him in the 6M range and he has lost too much speed for that. 2M which could go as high as 4M is a wonderful signing. Play him protected minutes, give him a couple kids to mentor. And I am pleased as punch with this signing.

If Tyrion dies I'll be mighty pissed
- JonnyHammerstix

Read the books. He gets turned into a tiny dragon. Then he dies.

Also, good news on Kimmo.

Anarchy. I used to ref soccer. You rely on the linesmen a great deal but the ref is god on that field. There's enough primadonna's out there you do not want a mommy/daddy situation.
- FlyersGrace

So they can't add another ref because they don't want them comparing Richards on the field?

http://www.capgeek.com/fa...ses-count-against-the-cap

Thanks, Capgeek!

I'm not sure how this works with LTIR, but the Flyers will have some room and may not need to worry about carrying Kimmo's bonus next year.

http://www.capgeek.com/fa...ses-count-against-the-cap

Thanks, Capgeek!

I'm not sure how this works with LTIR, but the Flyers will have some room and may not need to worry about carrying Kimmo's bonus next year.
- PhillySportsGuy

http://www.capgeek.com/fa...LTIR-cause-bonus-overages