From a Flyers perspective I would just stand pat and be patient until Morin comes up. They way things are going, that may be sooner than later.

Tyler Myers is f*cking terrible. I pray there is nothing to this as Ek's rumors usually go.

so rangers make it to the final last year and get destroyed by the leafs last night. and people laugh when i consider them a top contender in the east
- sensnucksnocups

Yes, people laugh when you say Toronto is a top contender I the east. They also laugh when you try and justify your argument after the 3rd game of the year, especially after just getting your ass handed to you the previous game

Tyler Myers is f*cking terrible. I pray there is nothing to this as Ek's rumors usually go.
- duxcup07

Wow. Tell us how you really feel

Anaheim is a good trade partner. We have a need and assets. Gibson, Lindholm, ritchie are the youngsters off limits; probably Fowler too. So with that in mind, and no super-star (Getzlaf, Perry, Kessler) who does buffalo want?

I'm thinking its a Vatenen, and one of Etem, Smith-Pelley, karlsson

Could this deal get done with no picks?

Wow. Tell us how you really feel
- RobitailleFAN20

Really paid attention to him today and he did nothing. Just floated around all game. Maybe he heard the rumors and doesn't want to play in Anahem and tanked it. I know that's a ridiculous statement but he was truly awful today.

Anaheim is a good trade partner. We have a need and assets. Gibson, Lindholm, ritchie are the youngsters off limits; probably Fowler too. So with that in mind, and no super-star (Getzlaf, Perry, Kessler) who does buffalo want?

I'm thinking its a Vatenen, and one of Etem, Smith-Pelley, karlsson

Could this deal get done with no picks?
- Bombay1993

No, for some reason they want the team's top prospects
for "someone they don't have to trade".
Well, guess what, they are going to indeed keep him, if the asking price doesn't go down.
You'd think we are talking Weber or Doughty.

Really paid attention to him today and he did nothing. Just floated around all game. Maybe he heard the rumors and doesn't want to play in Anahem and tanked it. I know that's a ridiculous statement but he was truly awful today.
- duxcup07

We lost 5-1 he played 25 minutes and was an even player. Yes very terrible

No, for some reason they want the team's top prospects
for "someone they don't have to trade".
Well, guess what, they are going to indeed keep him, if the asking price doesn't go down.
You'd think we are talking Weber or Doughty.
- StargateSG1

What do you think happens in the real world? You get bonafide NHL players for mediocre prospects and a token 2nd rounder?

It's a 24 year old 6'8 two way defensemen. Not your average available player

No, for some reason they want the team's top prospects
for "someone they don't have to trade".
Well, guess what, they are going to indeed keep him, if the asking price doesn't go down.
You'd think we are talking Weber or Doughty.
- StargateSG1

thing is, buffalo is going to finish near or at the bottom of the league this year. They don't have to do anything. Detroit, Philly, any team that needs to solidify their defense that comes calling is in a weaker position and should have to overpay to get an asset that buffalo has no reason to move.

What do you think happens in the real world? You get bonafide NHL players for mediocre prospects and a token 2nd rounder?

It's a 24 year old 6'8 two way defensemen. Not your average available player
- sbroads24

Myers is NOT elite, and may never grow to be elite.
It's a risk to acquire him for the asking price,
Hence you will be keeping him to yourselves.

Myers is NOT elite, and may never grow to be elite.
It's a risk to acquire him for the asking price,
Hence you will be keeping him to yourselves.
- StargateSG1

and since buffalo is going to finish near last this year, I don't think they mind at all.

thing is, buffalo is going to finish near or at the bottom of the league this year. They don't have to do anything. Detroit, Philly, any team that needs to solidify their defense that comes calling is in a weaker position and should have to overpay to get an asset that buffalo has no reason to move.
- Isles_since_6

There is no reason to overpay when the prospects' pool has at least equal pieces.
If he was a hot commodity, he'd be traded already.

There is no reason to overpay when the prospects' pool has at least equal pieces.
If he was a hot commodity, he'd be traded already.
- StargateSG1

He is a hot commodity, but the Sabres have no reason to trade him. He's signed long term and he's young.

Myers is NOT elite, and may never grow to be elite.
It's a risk to acquire him for the asking price,
Hence you will be keeping him to yourselves.
- StargateSG1

Neither is Anthony Mantha. You know because he's yet to play an NHL game.

There is no reason to overpay when the prospects' pool has at least equal pieces.
If he was a hot commodity, he'd be traded already.
- StargateSG1

why? why does buffalo have to move him?

it's fine for you to say your prospect pool has what your team needs, but the whole point in buffalo moving myers would be to get whatever they can from a team that is looking to add to their defense right now, not a year or two from now.

If I'm the sabres, and have an asset that is young, signed long term, larger than 99% of the other players in the league and plays a position everyone seems to be looking for, I dangle him and wait to see if someone overpays. I'm not looking for fair market value, I don't need to move him. a bubble team looking for help on defense who needs to make the playoffs is the one who's going to bite. It may not be right away, and buffalo's in no hurry. meanwhile the bubble team keeps playing games and losing as many as they win. which team can afford to sit and do nothing?

what does buffalo lose by having myers in the lineup next year? Not a damn thing.

Tyler ain't goin nowhere.

Pass on Myers. If I'm the Flyers, I don't send numerous prospects to Buffalo for a guy's that hasn't played to potential as of now.

Heard today that Yakimov got called up for the Oilers and that Nuge wont be playing. Anyone hear what might be going on?

Pass on Myers. If I'm the Flyers, I don't send numerous prospects to Buffalo for a guy's that hasn't played to potential as of now.
- twpguy

24 years old, 320 odd games , close to 150 points on a horrible team?

Heard today that Yakimov got called up for the Oilers and that Nuge wont be playing. Anyone hear what might be going on?
- Jeropotato

They say he needs surgery on his other shoulder. Yet another season lost

They say he needs surgery on his other shoulder. Yet another season lost
- OilerFan16

Jesus Christ.

They say he needs surgery on his other shoulder. Yet another season lost
- OilerFan16

Yeah. Apparently it was when Hamster flipped him over at the end of their fight. Didn't look that bad.

so rangers make it to the final last year and get destroyed by the leafs last night. and people laugh when i consider them a top contender in the east
- sensnucksnocups

Apparently you have an extremely short memory.

How did last season end after you were almost assured a playoff spot?

vinny, rosehill and a 3rd
- Flyfreaky

it would take a top 3 Oman......we have enough 2nd/3rd liners already, zero top line guys, that's why we suck.