I just don't want to see him get overpaid. That's all.
- johndewar

I don't know why we are concerned about that. The Flyers have seen the same player we have and Hextall seems to be pretty good with the contracts he's handed out. I'm not worried about them over paying for him.

Which is why Schenn gets paid about half as much money as Voracek.

If Voracek is worth 8 years at $8.25m and I think he is, I'm not going to get antsy about giving BSchenn something like 4 years at $4.1m.
- Feanor

4 years at 4.1. Perfect. I'm fine with it

I don't know why this is turning into an argument with everyone. Not pointing you out. Brayden has been very inconsistent and at times invisible in his career here.

All I know is it seems they finally found a position and line where he has found consistency. It sure seems like he turned a corner and I am hoping that is the case. He really intrigues me as a player when he is on his game, but I can totally understand how others may have doubts.
- funmaster18

Lack of anger in this post is concerning

MacDonald is probably overpaid. But also look at what defenseman are being paid. They all seem to get overpaid. Also MacDonald looked a lot better on a bad Islander team then he probably is.

Also it was a different GM that made that deal.
- J35Bacher

I don't really care about the money. I care about the 6 year term he got

That was more of an aberration for Voracek.

Schenn has had prolonged goal scoring droughts on multiple occasions.
- johndewar

It's clear Voracek is the better player between himself and Schenn but we also did not watch Voracek's first 3 seasons in the NHL closely and I think your lying if you say that you did. Voracek had to take time to develop and get up to speed his first four season. Now I don't have the numbers in front of me but prior to last season where Jake really broke out, it always felt like he stayed on par with Simmonds with half a set ahead of the Wayne Train. Just my feel. The point is, we basically have watched Brayden's development from a young puppy. It hasn't been the same case with Jake.

Lack of anger in this post is concerning
- PhillySportsGuy

I had excellent beer and wings last night. good luck getting a rise out of me today

@Marc D - the wings were from the Keswick Tavern that I suggested you should go to whenever you are in town for that show at that place

I don't know why we are concerned about that. The Flyers have seen the same player we have and Hextall seems to be pretty good with the contracts he's handed out. I'm not worried about them over paying for him.
- funmaster18

We all knew Jake wasn't going to get more money than G, so I think it's safe to say Schenn will not get more years or a higher AAV than Couturier.

Maybe I do have a blind spot about Brayden Schenn.

Then again, maybe you're experiencing a bit of recency bias.
- johndewar

Why? Because my profile name is SuperSchennbros, so automatically I have to be in love with both players?

I don't know why we are concerned about that. The Flyers have seen the same player we have and Hextall seems to be pretty good with the contracts he's handed out. I'm not worried about them over paying for him.
- funmaster18

Plus it looks like we also found a winger for Couturier. They seem to play well together. I think if they get a playmaker on the other wing you'll really seem them flourish.

We all knew Jake wasn't going to get more money than G, so I think it's safe to say Schenn will not get more years or a higher AAV than Couturier.
- Feanor

Hextall is an intelligent GM. I'm not worried.

Plus it looks like we also found a winger for Couturier. They seem to play well together. I think if they get a playmaker on the other wing you'll really seem them flourish.
- J35Bacher

Agreed

Which is why Schenn gets paid about half as much money as Voracek.

If Voracek is worth 8 years at $8.25m and I think he is, I'm not going to get antsy about giving BSchenn something like 4 years at $4.1m.
- Feanor

I'd be fine with that term and that AAV for Schenn if they decide to keep him around.

I just hope Schenn's agent will be.

What are you smoking?

Everyone has said it was a terrible play and he was bad last night.
- J35Bacher

It's called back reading. Look no furthee then the top of that page and move down.

It's clear Voracek is the better player between himself and Schenn but we also did not watch Voracek's first 3 seasons in the NHL closely and I think your lying if you say that you did. Voracek had to take time to develop and get up to speed his first four season. Now I don't have the numbers in front of me but prior to last season where Jake really broke out, it always felt like he stayed on par with Simmonds with half a set ahead of the Wayne Train. Just my feel. The point is, we basically have watched Brayden's development from a young puppy. It hasn't been the same case with Jake.
- SuperSchennBros

What is your argument? Everyone is fine with resigning him.

What is your argument? Everyone is fine with resigning him.
- Just5

Since when?

Which is why Schenn gets paid about half as much money as Voracek.

If Voracek is worth 8 years at $8.25m and I think he is, I'm not going to get antsy about giving BSchenn something like 4 years at $4.1m.
- Feanor

B Schenn has as many points as Andrew Ladd, David Backes, and Zach Parise

Tied with Galchenyuk, Skinner, Tatar, Kadri

Really interested to know what people think is an "overpayment"

I don't know why we are concerned about that. The Flyers have seen the same player we have and Hextall seems to be pretty good with the contracts he's handed out. I'm not worried about them over paying for him.
- funmaster18

I wouldn't be surprised if Schenn is traded, signs long term or signs short term. His underlying numbers have never been as good as his point totals. He's good on the power play, but only has 16 ES points in 46 games this season.

It's clear Voracek is the better player between himself and Schenn but we also did not watch Voracek's first 3 seasons in the NHL closely and I think your lying if you say that you did. Voracek had to take time to develop and get up to speed his first four season. Now I don't have the numbers in front of me but prior to last season where Jake really broke out, it always felt like he stayed on par with Simmonds with half a set ahead of the Wayne Train. Just my feel. The point is, we basically have watched Brayden's development from a young puppy. It hasn't been the same case with Jake.
- SuperSchennBros

Only difference is you have not seen Schenn dominate like Jake can at times. I think most GM's saw Voracek's best as better than Schenn's for a very long time.

I wouldn't be surprised if Schenn is traded, signs long term or signs short term. His underlying numbers have never been as good as his point totals. He's good on the power play, but only has 16 ES points in 46 games this season.
- PhillySportsGuy

Me neither.

I had excellent beer and wings last night. good luck getting a rise out of me today

@Marc D - the wings were from the Keswick Tavern that I suggested you should go to whenever you are in town for that show at that place
- funmaster18

I have frequented that establishment several times

It's clear Voracek is the better player between himself and Schenn but we also did not watch Voracek's first 3 seasons in the NHL closely and I think your lying if you say that you did. Voracek had to take time to develop and get up to speed his first four season. Now I don't have the numbers in front of me but prior to last season where Jake really broke out, it always felt like he stayed on par with Simmonds with half a set ahead of the Wayne Train. Just my feel. The point is, we basically have watched Brayden's development from a young puppy. It hasn't been the same case with Jake.
- SuperSchennBros

Jakes breakout actually came in the lockout shortened 12-13 season

B Schenn has as many points as Andrew Ladd, David Backes, and Zach Parise

Tied with Galchenyuk, Skinner, Tatar, Kadri

Really interested to know what people think is an "overpayment"
- YuenglingJagr

Schenn will never be Voracek but it is an interesting debate because it did take Jake time to grow into what he is today, now being 26.

Only difference is you have not seen Schenn dominate like Jake can at times. I think most GM's saw Voracek's best as better than Schenn's for a very long time.
- mickel25

I don't know why we are comparing Schenn to Voracek. Obviously Voracek is the more talented player and should be dominating with contract he signed

What the H-E-double hockey sticks was Gudas doing on that hit? Was he trying to blow out the other guy's knee?
- ChoclitLeClair

First time seeing it this morning via the two short clips on page 1. With no context at all, it looks to me like a really poorly timed attempt at a hip check. :shrug:

Since when?
- SuperSchennBros

He's having a pretty good year. He keeps it up its a 45-50 pt year. Resign him but don't break the bank. He's not an untouchable in trade. I don't see him as a foundation piece. But he is proving to be a valuable piece