Unless stamkos doesn't want to stay there
- funmaster18

It certainly is a possibility. Stevie Y is a smart guy, I can't believe he would leave the possibility of Stamkos signing an offer sheet. Something is very curious going on down in TB.

It could be just as simple as Stamkos deal is done, but the team wants to move salary to accomodate the new contract. TB market isn't the same as the Flyers, gotta believe the team's payroll limit isn't near what the Flyers will be.

If I'm Homer, I have to at least make the phone call.

I have seen Richards play enough against the Habs and other teams and in the Olympics, Juniors etc to realize he is an elite player and leader. He killed the Habs last season when u beat us out in ECF and was great in the Olympics for a gold medal winning team.

u were robbed
- NashvilleFoppa

How did he perform in last year's PO's?

Yeah I heard hockey is really popular in Florida
- funmaster18

yes...the Haitians love hockey

I have seen Richards play enough against the Habs and other teams and in the Olympics, Juniors etc to realize he is an elite player and leader. He killed the Habs last season when u beat us out in ECF and was great in the Olympics for a gold medal winning team.

u were robbed
- NashvilleFoppa

So did Paul Holmgren. He didn't trade mike without putting thought into it.

A little grain of salt regarding Stamkos:

Do we know for sure that he's not experiencing any ill effects from that puck in the face?

Bob for stamkos
- funmaster18

that's what ike reese said about 30 minutes ago on wip.

So did Paul Holmgren. He didn't trade mike without putting thought into it.
- funmaster18

how many Flyer fans need new jerseys now?

wow 10 laffies



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

done and go stir the pot on your on teams blog

I think they will still try and get a big name player through trade, that fills the "character" description Holmgren stated yesterday. Today should be exciting and Im happy to have franchise/GM who try to improve the club despite the risks.

Exactly. Which is why it's fun to fantasize about it. At the end of the day, though, I'll be interested to see what gets done to shore up the current lineup.

Shame fans of other teams don't have big things going on, and can only live vicariously through us.
- Number23

Definitely a seriously enticing thought. Stamkos is the 2nd best players in the world (arguably). There isnt a single player on the flyers i wouldnt give up for him.

I have a sneaking suspicion they try to move up in the draft by trading a forward (versteeg to florida with the 8th would be ideal) and draft either larson or landeskog.

If they were able to Landeskog i could see them doing that, and using their other picks to focus on d-men. With the resulting money they could get another winger, and maybe a d-man like Erskine...

Landeskog, Cole, Erskine would be perfect (fantasizing )

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

its done move on

that's what ike reese said about 30 minutes ago on wip.
- hammarby31

Funny thing is, he probably wasn't joking

how many Flyer fans need new jerseys now?
- NashvilleFoppa

Good business move, then, eh?

Hey, saw the Habs re-signed Markov. Good move. Keeps the status quo. Speaking of which, how has that status quo worked out lately?

Two words: Scott Gomez
- Number23

I have seen Richards play enough against the Habs and other teams and in the Olympics, Juniors etc to realize he is an elite player and leader. He killed the Habs last season when u beat us out in ECF and was great in the Olympics for a gold medal winning team.

u were robbed
- NashvilleFoppa

sometimes that i forget you are a childish, boring troll deep down


thanks for the reminder

Good business move, then, eh?

Hey, saw the Habs re-signed Markov. Good move. Keeps the status quo. Speaking of which, how has that status quo worked out lately?
- Number23

same as Philly - no Cups

93 for us and 75 for you.

how many Flyer fans need new jerseys now?
- NashvilleFoppa

Not me

I just hope Rick won't be looking for any feathery passes from Jeff.
- 77rams

he'll get something feathery from Carter

sometimes that i forget you are a childish, boring troll deep down


thanks for the reminder
- Crimsoninja

yesterday most on here including u and davies were almost crying Richards was gone and the deals were horrid...

Now u are saying u got a better deal.

Absolutely they will.

I'll miss Richie, but I'm excited about the talent that we've already added. And to think that we could add Dougie or Landeskog tomorrow has me salivating.

I'd really like to add Cole via FA too. He's the "character" guy this team could use. Imagine him on a line with Simmonds and Schenn.
- LeachHextall27

Everyone loves Cole but from what I've seen, his play is borderline reckless.. which is why he is so injury prone. Cole will cost 3mill.. why not go after a skilled LW 30 goal scorer like Marco Sturm who is UFA and would cost a little more than Cole at around 3.5 mill ? Or cheaper LW options like Fleischmann, Miettinen or even Samsonov(who had a stellar past season!). Or solidify the weakened center position with a guy like Laich who would cost 3 mill or less.

I was very high on Versteeg when he came here, loved his play in Chicago and Toronto, but he's been a bust here in my eyes. I know he had a sports hernia and was playing thru that injury but I just think his 3 mill could be better spent on Sturm or any of the above mentioned UFA's.

same as Philly - no Cups

93 for us and 75 for you.
- NashvilleFoppa

Funny, you wanted to talk about how things are today up until then.

BTW... knew you'd go there.

Not me
- funmaster18

Yup Girrroooooooooux...........and Joel Otto

yesterday most on here including u and davies were almost crying Richards was gone and the deals were horrid...

Now u are saying u got a better deal.
- NashvilleFoppa

sorry bro, never said the deals were horrid

still sad to see Richards go.. never said I wasn't


nice try though, boring troll

sometimes that i forget you are a childish, boring troll deep down


thanks for the reminder
- Crimsoninja

well said crims

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Reaction to Dual Blockbuster Deals
- bmeltzer

Bill,

Any shot they trade BoB? 1.75mill cap hit seems a bit much for a backup how is going to play 20 games seems like boosh would be a better fit