As slim as the flyers trading both Carter and Richards?


- BradTardforGM

Seravalli made a good point. How can TB match an offer when say the Flyers offer him a cap hit of 7-8M a year but are paying 10+ to start it. Vinny is getting paid 10M per for the next 5 years. They dont rake in the money like the Flyers.

I'm praying to the hockey gods that Steven Stamkos ends up in the Flyers orange and black.

go burn some cars
- vejim

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/frequentflyers/Flyers-are-not-done-yet.html?ref=twitter.com

So Stamkos is quite possibly the Flyers plan. I am getting pumped. Still slim, but you never know
- tjp2033

Terrible journalism.. Flyers wouldnt look to trade for him but would give an offer sheet? They CANT give him an offer sheet.

Seravalli made a good point. How can TB match an offer when say the Flyers offer him a cap hit of 7-8M a year but are paying 10+ to start it. Vinny is getting paid 10M per for the next 5 years. They dont rake in the money like the Flyers.

I'm praying to the hockey gods that Steven Stamkos ends up in the Flyers orange and black.
- tjp2033

Please. Don't become like most Maple Leafs fans.

Seravalli made a good point. How can TB match an offer when say the Flyers offer him a cap hit of 7-8M a year but are paying 10+ to start it. Vinny is getting paid 10M per for the next 5 years. They dont rake in the money like the Flyers.

I'm praying to the hockey gods that Steven Stamkos ends up in the Flyers orange and black.
- tjp2033

If this is possible you offer a max contract........not sure what the number is but Im guessing its close to 10 mil a year..........if you can get a guy like Stamkos you go get him......with our recent moves we have the pieces to acquire him by trade or give up the picks over the next 4 years, I believe we have the picks despite what some have posted, if someone knows please let us know thx

Seravalli made a good point. How can TB match an offer when say the Flyers offer him a cap hit of 7-8M a year but are paying 10+ to start it. Vinny is getting paid 10M per for the next 5 years. They dont rake in the money like the Flyers.

I'm praying to the hockey gods that Steven Stamkos ends up in the Flyers orange and black.
- tjp2033

Unfortunately, the Flyers cannot sign him to an offer sheet. It would have to be a trade.

Seravalli made a good point. How can TB match an offer when say the Flyers offer him a cap hit of 7-8M a year but are paying 10+ to start it. Vinny is getting paid 10M per for the next 5 years. They dont rake in the money like the Flyers.

I'm praying to the hockey gods that Steven Stamkos ends up in the Flyers orange and black.
- tjp2033

Really this is the most ridiculous thing I have heard since Carter and Richards were traded within 30 minutes of each other.

Its one of those things in life, you keep telling yourself it just can't happen so you don't get disappointed. However, can you just imagine if it does...............

If this is possible you offer a max contract........not sure what the number is but Im guessing its close to 10 mil a year..........if you can get a guy like Stamkos you go get him......with our recent moves we have the pieces to acquire him by trade or give up the picks over the next 4 years, I believe we have the picks despite what some have posted
- aosplayo

Unless they wait until after the draft it cant happen. Also, not sure how it works with 2nd rounders as well, what picks do we have for the future.

Unless they wait until after the draft it cant happen. Also, not sure how it works with 2nd rounders as well, what picks do we have for the future.
- jak521

Well it wouldnt happen till July 1 right? Thats when they could do an offer sheet? I thought I saw someone say they had 2012 -15 first rders, just not this years...........

I'd be fascinated to see the Leafs throw an offer sheet at Stamkos (or anyone, really) after Burke female doged so much about it being done to him.

Unless they wait until after the draft it cant happen. Also, not sure how it works with 2nd rounders as well, what picks do we have for the future.
- jak521

If they offer sheet stamkos, 4 1st rd picks will go the other way. may be 5, but I think its 4.

After tonight, the flyers have all of their 1st round picks

- Duane B

wow 10 laffies



go trade your two best players including your Captain for 2 sub 20 goal scorers and a prospect

I'd be fascinated to see the Leafs throw an offer sheet at Stamkos (or anyone, really) after Burke female doged so much about it being done to him.
- Number23

If someone puts an offer sheet in, Tampa may opt to match it and move St. Louis or Malone to free up the space.......

If they offer sheet stamkos, 4 1st rd picks will go the other way. may be 5, but I think its 4.

After tonight, the flyers have all of their 1st round picks
- BradTardforGM

If thats the case then its possible.

I think it would be about as likely as us trading the 8th and versteeg to LA to get Richards back...

wow 10 laffies



go trade your two best players including your Captain for 2 sub 20 goal scorers and a prospect
- NashvilleFoppa

You mean 3 first rd picks, a 2nd rder, a 3rd rder and a franchise goalie?

If someone puts an offer sheet in, Tampa may opt to match it and move St. Louis or Malone to free up the space.......
- aosplayo

for pennies on the dollar.

If someone puts an offer sheet in, Tampa may opt to match it and move St. Louis or Malone to free up the space.......
- aosplayo

I want to know what they are gonna do for a goalie. I haven't seen anything about that.

If they offer sheet stamkos, 4 1st rd picks will go the other way. may be 5, but I think its 4.

After tonight, the flyers have all of their 1st round picks
- BradTardforGM

2011 restricted free agent compensation

An offer with a $1,034,249 annual cap hit or less: No compensation

More than $1,034,249 — $1,567,043: Third-round pick

More than $1,567,043 — $3,134,088: Second-round pick

More than $3,134,088 — $4,701,131: First and third-round pick

More than $4,701,131 — $6,268,175: First, second and third-round pick

More than $6,268,175 — $7,835,219: Two first-round picks, a second and third

More than $7,835,219 and higher: Four first-round picks

I want to know what they are gonna do for a goalie. I haven't seen anything about that.
- BradTardforGM

Bob for St. Louis? Would have to think about that one.......I dont wanna lose Bob

If thats the case then its possible.

I think it would be about as likely as us trading the 8th and versteeg to LA to get Richards back...
- jak521

4 1st rd picks is a lot... even for a guy like stamkos. especially considering how much they would have to pay him.

You mean 3 first rd picks, a 2nd rder, a 3rd rder and a franchise goalie?
- aosplayo

picks may turn out they may not - Carter and Richards took u to The Finals & are proven winners.

Bryz is overrated - had terrible playoffs last 2 seasons.


Don't try and spin it - terrible deals especially Carter

4 1st rd picks is a lot... even for a guy like stamkos. especially considering how much they would have to pay him.
- BradTardforGM

The youth of Stamkos, Schenn, JvR, Giroux and whoever they get tonight could be an argument against that.

It'll be interesting this summer, no doubt.

picks may turn out they may not - Carter and Richards took u to The Finals & are proven winners.

Bryz is overrated - had terrible playoffs last 2 seasons.


Don't try and spin it - terrible deals especially Carter
- NashvilleFoppa

there's nothing to be spun. these were fair deals.

4 1st rd picks is a lot... even for a guy like stamkos. especially considering how much they would have to pay him.
- BradTardforGM

Thats true, but he's a top 5 player, probably top 3...........I dunno, if it wouldn't handicap the team from being able to sign JVR, Coburn, etc., thats the real dilemma in this fantasy situation

2011 restricted free agent compensation

An offer with a $1,034,249 annual cap hit or less: No compensation

More than $1,034,249 — $1,567,043: Third-round pick

More than $1,567,043 — $3,134,088: Second-round pick

More than $3,134,088 — $4,701,131: First and third-round pick

More than $4,701,131 — $6,268,175: First, second and third-round pick

More than $6,268,175 — $7,835,219: Two first-round picks, a second and third

More than $7,835,219 and higher: Four first-round picks
- Number23

I guess it all depends if stamkos would be willing to take a 10+ year holmgren type of deal, or demand his rumored 8 yr/ 8-9M deal.