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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 1 @ 1:22 PM ET
Except he might be asking for 6-years $30M facing UFA.
- Tomahawk


He might, there's a risk in only offering him a one year deal. He might choose to test free agency. There is also a risk in signing him to a multi year deal and he regresses again.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Mar 1 @ 1:24 PM ET
Glencross a Capital
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Mar 1 @ 1:24 PM ET
He might, there's a risk in only offering him a one year deal. He might choose to test free agency. There is also a risk in signing him to a multi year deal and he regresses again.
- MJL


Yeah, that risk was there w/ Mason too. If they're sure he's a keeper, give him 3-years at fair value. If not, trade him right (frank)ing now.

MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 1 @ 1:26 PM ET
Yeah, that risk was there w/ Mason too. If they're sure he's a keeper, give him 3-years at fair value. If not, trade him right (frank)ing now.


- Tomahawk



Not the only two options. The Flyers have control for next year.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Mar 1 @ 1:29 PM ET
Yeah, that risk was there w/ Mason too. If they're sure he's a keeper, give him 3-years at fair value. If not, trade him right (frank)ing now.


- Tomahawk


My thing about it is this:

No matter what he's done, MDZ and his agent are probably thinking, "I already took my haircut, this season. How much longer am I supposed to prove myself?"

The Flyers don't have to do anything more than qualify him. It's fine if they go that route.

But if I'm him, I'm not interested in taking another "prove it" contract. If you qualify me, fine. But don't think you're going to not pay me fair value the second I have leverage
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Mar 1 @ 1:31 PM ET
Glencross a Capital
- Crimsoninja


Both picks are this year's. I love how the Metro teams are all trading away multiple picks from this year's draft
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 1 @ 1:32 PM ET
My thing about it is this:

No matter what he's done, MDZ and his agent are probably thinking, "I already took my haircut, this season. How much longer am I supposed to prove myself?"

The Flyers don't have to do anything more than qualify him. It's fine if they go that route.

But if I'm him, I'm not interested in taking another "prove it" contract. If you qualify me, fine. But don't think you're going to not pay me fair value the second I have leverage

- AllInForFlyers


No question about that. It depends on what risk you want to take.
Winning
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Put in Matt Read
Joined: 03.29.2011

Mar 1 @ 1:35 PM ET
why is calgary sellinG?
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Mar 1 @ 1:36 PM ET
No question about that. It depends on what risk you want to take.
- MJL


Risk for both, for sure -- he's got to play well to earn it, but the Flyers have to pay more if he does

Tricky

I'd go two years, hope for the best, but wouldn't rule out three
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 1 @ 1:37 PM ET
Both picks are this year's. I love how the Metro teams are all trading away multiple picks from this year's draft
- PhillySportsGuy


I was kind of surprised. They got good value for him, but no immediate help. Maybe they will flip the Caps' picks for another player.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Mar 1 @ 1:38 PM ET
why is calgary sellinG?
- Winning


Glencross is UFA, a little older than their core

They had always leaned toward moving him, I had read
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Mar 1 @ 1:38 PM ET
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Sounds like a couple of picks for Glencross from Caps.

- opeth_pa


Caps were hurting for a big grinding type forward.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Mar 1 @ 1:46 PM ET
Come down to the Carnival where you'll win a prize if you can guess how many Flyer buyout/healthy scratches can fit inside the funny car!

mochoson
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Josi is the most overrated player in the nhl. He isnt even close to a top ten. - James_Tanner, NJ
Joined: 02.28.2009

Mar 1 @ 1:46 PM ET
why is calgary sellinG?
- Winning


Not selling, don't be surprised if they flip those two picks they just got to bring in new help.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Mar 1 @ 1:48 PM ET
I was kind of surprised. They got good value for him, but no immediate help. Maybe they will flip the Caps' picks for another player.
- Jsaquella


They seem like a good fit for Coburn, but theres no way they part with a first rounder for him.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 1 @ 1:52 PM ET
They seem like a good fit for Coburn, but theres no way they part with a first rounder for him.
- PhillySportsGuy


Nope, they're not a strong enough contender to offer a 1st
flyerfan28
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CA
Joined: 02.06.2012

Mar 1 @ 1:54 PM ET
So i get it people want Coby gone or are open to trade...My question is who is going to take his place? Aside from Hexy trading the farm to get a true #1 d-man, dont see anyting or anyone on FA this summer to fill that role.
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Mar 1 @ 1:56 PM ET
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Teams are calling the Flyers looking for D. Philly is listening and interested in moving money and making trades.
Winning
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Put in Matt Read
Joined: 03.29.2011

Mar 1 @ 1:56 PM ET
Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 22s22 seconds ago

Teams are calling the Flyers looking for D. Philly is listening and interested in moving money and making trades.
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TRADE THEM (frank)ING ALLLL
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 1 @ 1:56 PM ET
Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 31s31 seconds ago

Teams are calling the Flyers looking for D. Philly is listening and interested in moving money and making trades.


SELL SELL SELL SELL
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Mar 1 @ 1:58 PM ET
pls calm down
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Mar 1 @ 1:59 PM ET
pls calm down
- Crimsoninja

lol
Winning
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Put in Matt Read
Joined: 03.29.2011

Mar 1 @ 1:59 PM ET
pls calm down
- Crimsoninja

PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Mar 1 @ 1:59 PM ET
So i get it people want Coby gone or are open to trade...My question is who is going to take his place? Aside from Hexy trading the farm to get a true #1 d-man, dont see anyting or anyone on FA this summer to fill that role.
- flyerfan28


No one. We shall suck to the top of the draft
vejim
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: FL
Joined: 07.08.2007

Mar 1 @ 2:00 PM ET
a new D please Hexy
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