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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jul 1 @ 2:07 PM ET
It would be interesting to look back at the Kings and previous UFA-signings, if they stay away from all these huge contracts. And if so, perhaps Hextall has a similar view as the Kings, which is why not much has happened with the Flyers so far today.
- PhillySteen


Or, the Flyers have no cap space.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Jul 1 @ 2:08 PM ET
It would be interesting to look back at the Kings and previous UFA-signings, if they stay away from all these huge contracts. And if so, perhaps Hextall has a similar view as the Kings, which is why not much has happened with the Flyers so far today.
- PhillySteen

well they did pay Gabby a ton, but he worked out ok this yr
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jul 1 @ 2:08 PM ET
Or, the Flyers have no cap space.
- johndewar

I think it's a bit of both. Being right to the cap never stopped Holmgren so we know it's possible. That said I do think Hextall has a different philosophy.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jul 1 @ 2:08 PM ET
well they did pay Gabby a ton, but he worked out ok this yr
- Marc D

they traded for him and got a good idea of what to expect
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:10 PM ET
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun · 23s
Matt Moulson signs with Buffalo Sabres, 5 years x $5 M AAV

- Tomahawk

ha wut?
PhillySteen
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Scania
Joined: 08.02.2011

Jul 1 @ 2:11 PM ET
They aren't doing anything because they have no money
- griouxmvp2012


Well, I do realize that, I was just thinking previous years. But I'm just a bit to lazy to do the research myself
Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken
Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz.
Joined: 09.20.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:12 PM ET
Sabres should look pretty decent in a few years...
coffee junkie
Joined: 02.25.2007

Jul 1 @ 2:13 PM ET
It's funny, seeing some of these contract make me kinda happy we are in cap he!!
Worst ones so far:
Orpik and Camalleri
PhillySteen
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Scania
Joined: 08.02.2011

Jul 1 @ 2:13 PM ET
well they did pay Gabby a ton, but he worked out ok this yr
- Marc D



Well that started with a trade with the CBJ, so not really a pure UFA signing.
aightwebang17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Typical Montreal, PA
Joined: 07.10.2008

Jul 1 @ 2:13 PM ET
Well, I do realize that, I was just thinking previous years. But I'm just a bit to lazy to do the research myself
- PhillySteen

Jon Rosen ‏@lakingsinsider 29s
LA hasn't signed an NHL player on July 1 under Lombardi. Only signing on the first day of FA in the DL era was Jeff Schultz last year (7/5).
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:13 PM ET
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun · 23s
Matt Moulson signs with Buffalo Sabres, 5 years x $5 M AAV

- Tomahawk


that's surprising
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jul 1 @ 2:13 PM ET
I think it's a bit of both. Being right to the cap never stopped Holmgren so we know it's possible. That said I do think Hextall has a different philosophy.
- FlyersGrace


They are out of "outs" to alleviate themselves of bad contracts.

The chickens have come home to roost a bit.

That said, standing pat is not the worst idea in the world for this franchise right now.
griouxmvp2012
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 06.27.2011

Jul 1 @ 2:14 PM ET
Tsn was way better on nhl network
Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken
Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz.
Joined: 09.20.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:15 PM ET
Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive · 3m
Wings have been told Niskanen going elsewhere.


hmmm
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jul 1 @ 2:15 PM ET
Still no goalie.
Emery, Thomas, Brodeur, Nabakov still out there.
Any others we like?
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Jul 1 @ 2:15 PM ET
Still no goalie.
Emery, Thomas, Brodeur, Nabakov still out there.
Any others we like?

- FlyersGrace

Hammar
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:15 PM ET


did i miss where stralman went
Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken
Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz.
Joined: 09.20.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:16 PM ET
Still no goalie.
Emery, Thomas, Brodeur, Nabakov still out there.
Any others we like?

- FlyersGrace


Never heard of him, but this Bryzgalov is available
specter02147
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 02.20.2013

Jul 1 @ 2:16 PM ET
Still no goalie.
Emery, Thomas, Brodeur, Nabakov still out there.
Any others we like?

- FlyersGrace


Do you like any of those options ?
coffee junkie
Joined: 02.25.2007

Jul 1 @ 2:16 PM ET
What are the best contacts so far?
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Jul 1 @ 2:16 PM ET
Still no goalie.
Emery, Thomas, Brodeur, Nabakov still out there.
Any others we like?

- FlyersGrace



could always get one back in a deal with say Nasvhille. Vinny to Nashville for Stalberg and Carter Hutton. Something of that nature.
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jul 1 @ 2:16 PM ET
Hammar
- Giroux_Is_God

And trust me I'd hire him but let's just play the game that they might overlook his greatness.
WarriorHockey21
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.09.2012

Jul 1 @ 2:17 PM ET
They aren't doing anything because they have no money
- griouxmvp2012


Why not? With current cap space, no. But what's to stop them from trading any number of their 10+ players without NMC/NTC? Wouldn't be the first time something drastic. Voracek alone would clear up 4.25mil... Read - 3.6mil... Amac - 5mil... Mason -4.1

Now reality says they wouldn't and shouldn't do anything stupid like that. But I wouldn't say never... especially with the Flyers.
Deasr1
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Joined: 06.21.2009

Jul 1 @ 2:17 PM ET
What are the best contacts so far?
- coffee junkie

Acuvue
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jul 1 @ 2:18 PM ET
Never heard of him, but this Bryzgalov is available
- Streit2ThePoint

This is mean. And I am ignoring it.
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