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jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 6 @ 2:53 PM ET
Seems like it's been a fun day in here.

If Columbus ends up trading Johnason for Josi and 2nd rate stuff, it will be quite hilarious

- PhillySportsGuy


I would trade Johanson for Josi straight up.
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

Jan 6 @ 2:56 PM ET
I would trade Johanson for Josi straight up.
- jmatchett383


If you were Columbus?
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 6 @ 2:56 PM ET
If you were Columbus?
- PhillySportsGuy


Yep. I'm not a big believer in Johansen, though, and I think Josi has become an elite defenseman.
Feanor
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DE
Joined: 02.13.2013

Jan 6 @ 2:56 PM ET
Josi > Weber

Josi > Johansen
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 6 @ 2:58 PM ET
Josi > Weber

Josi > Johansen

- Feanor


Oh what lies you spread...
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 2:59 PM ET
Yep. I'm not a big believer in Johansen, though, and I think Josi has become an elite defenseman.
- jmatchett383


If Sanheim hits his potential, he's a taller Josi. I've heard Keith and McDonagh comparables, but how he activates, his skating stride, his command of o zone and rushes -- I think he's eerily similar to Josi.
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

Jan 6 @ 3:00 PM ET
Josi > Weber

Josi > Johansen

- Feanor


I agree about the Weber thing.

I remember proposing the idea of a BSchenn for Josi trade a number of years ago and was laughed at.
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 3:00 PM ET
Oh what lies you spread...
- jmatchett383


Weber 3-4 years ago > Josi

Weber today not imo
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 6 @ 3:00 PM ET
It is pretty clear what his point is, and it is a legitimate point. Rafalski retired due to injury and the other examples of players terminating SPCs (Semin as an example) terminated because they had viable alternatives to make similar money in other leagues

which of those categories does Vinny fall into?

- YuenglingJagr



It's pretty clear what the rules of the CBA are. Once a team and a player mutually agree to terminate an SPC, the player is then a free agent, and free to sign with any other team. It says so in the CBA. How much money he can make in another deal is irrelevant. Nothing is being forced on a player who has agreed to mutually terminate. There is no mythical can of worms that would be opened, nor is there any rules broken if it happened. It can't happen unless Lecavalier agrees to it.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 6 @ 3:02 PM ET
That's not the point.
- Tomahawk


I agree with the vast majority of your take on things, but on this one, I don't understand why you feel.it's horrific for Wheels to.terminate.

Ilya Kovalchuk walked away from the Devils, they benefited from the cap space they gained. It's not like the Flyers would be the only team in the league to have seen a termination benefit them.

Trust me, we all know he doesn't have to do it. But he's talking out of both sides of his mouth on this one, because no one is delusional enough to think he's going to play for anyone at that cap hit, him getting all of the money.

Sit and collect, terminate and possibly get the chance with a contender. Either way, he chooses, because the Flyers have clearly made their decision
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 6 @ 3:02 PM ET
Weber 3-4 years ago > Josi

Weber today not imo

- Mononoke


Well, your opinion is wrong. You're free to be wrong, but you're wrong.

I am biased. A lot.
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 3:03 PM ET
I agree about the Weber thing.

I remember proposing the idea of a BSchenn for Josi trade a number of years ago and was laughed at.

- PhillySportsGuy


Proof or it didn't happen
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

Jan 6 @ 3:04 PM ET
Proof or it didn't happen
- Mononoke


Give me 12 hours
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

Jan 6 @ 3:04 PM ET
It's pretty clear what the rules of the CBA are. Once a team and a player mutually agree to terminate an SPC, the player is then a free agent, and free to sign with any other team. It says so in the CBA. How much money he can make in another deal is irrelevant. Nothing is being forced on a player who has agreed to mutually terminate. There is no mythical can of worms that would be opened, nor is there any rules broken if it happened. It can't happen unless Lecavalier agrees to it.
- MJL


We all know you're wrong. Just let it go
Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken
Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz.
Joined: 09.20.2013

Jan 6 @ 3:04 PM ET
Proof or it didn't happen
- Mononoke


Mononoke I really don't have time for this.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jan 6 @ 3:05 PM ET
We all know you're wrong. Just let it go
- PhillySportsGuy



Maybe you are being sarcastic, but how is he wrong here?
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 3:05 PM ET
Well, your opinion is wrong. You're free to be wrong, but you're wrong.

I am biased. A lot.

- jmatchett383


People aren't keen to admit Weber's game has fallen off a tad aside from being elite offensively and an elite PP QB, which he still is. A five years younger Josi is preferable to me. I'm right you're wrong nana nana boo boo.

Now let's argue semantics for 3 hours.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 6 @ 3:05 PM ET
I agree with the vast majority of your take on things, but on this one, I don't understand why you feel.it's horrific for Wheels to.terminate.

Ilya Kovalchuk walked away from the Devils, they benefited from the cap space they gained. It's not like the Flyers would be the only team in the league to have seen a termination benefit them.

Trust me, we all know he doesn't have to do it. But he's talking out of both sides of his mouth on this one, because no one is delusional enough to think he's going to play for anyone at that cap hit, him getting all of the money.

Sit and collect, terminate and possibly get the chance with a contender. Either way, he chooses, because the Flyers have clearly made their decision

- AllInForFlyers



Honestly, Lecavalier's words don't mesh with his approach. If money really doesn't matter, and he just wants to play, and he believes in his ability, why wouldn't he agree to terminate, and move on with his career? There's no way after sitting most of the year, that he magically finds his game again. It's really getting down to now or never. I'd be shocked if the Flyers could trade him.
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 3:06 PM ET
Mononoke I really don't have time for this.
- Streit2ThePoint


If veritable, I've seen bigger
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

Jan 6 @ 3:07 PM ET
Maybe you are being sarcastic, but how is he wrong here?
- MBFlyerfan


Just an assumption without reading any of the facts
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 6 @ 3:07 PM ET
We all know you're wrong. Just let it go
- PhillySportsGuy



LOL, you're free to prove how I'm wrong. I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat.
Feanor
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DE
Joined: 02.13.2013

Jan 6 @ 3:07 PM ET
People aren't keen to admit Weber's game has fallen off a tad aside from being elite offensively and an elite PP QB, which he still is. A five years younger Josi is preferable to me. I'm right you're wrong nana nana boo boo.

Now let's argue semantics for 3 hours.

- Mononoke


Not to mention a much lower cap hit.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jan 6 @ 3:09 PM ET
Just an assumption without reading any of the facts
- PhillySportsGuy



BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jan 6 @ 3:09 PM ET
can I get a recap of who's been wrong today please
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 6 @ 3:13 PM ET
can I get a recap of who's been wrong today please
- BulliesPhan87


It'd be easier to list the one person who was right.
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