Day 1 of being sober of hockey. What will day 6 bring.
- kgrpitt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JJ4eReHvSE

I'm bored
- Buts16

Shouldn't have taken that day off from drinking.

Sestito is younger, cheaper, a better player, and fully capable of playing Shelley's role and adding to the physical/fighting element of it. When the Flyers get their injured players back I would actually prefer Sestito on the 4th line instead of Harry Z or Rinaldo.
- PLindbergh31

depends on the team for me. we might want more speed in some cases.

not Italian, it's Mexican my co-worker said.

Yes, Mexican.

I think we all agree the Flyers need some help on defense in the absence of Pronger, I think the disagreement is who to target, and what to give up.
- PLindbergh31

Order of my preferences:

1. Weber before trade deadline.
2. Suter before Deadline.
3. L.Schenn and Toronto's first used to take a Defenseman.
4. Carle extension before UFA
5. Suter as UFA.

In reality, for cap reasons, I would really like to get Schenn, and use our draft picks to get strong on defense. That way with no Pronger, and Timonen out after next season, we have cheap options to replace him.

If we get Weber or Suter before the deadline, then we have time to work out a contract that would help make thier cap hit managable, but if we have to wait to get Suter in UFA, then I think his cap hit would be too much for the Flyer to manage, and they might not be able to afford to resign Jagr and Voracek..

not Italian, it's Mexican my co-worker said.

Yes, Mexican.
- Buts16

I thought Mexicans spoke Spanish.

depends on the team for me. we might want more speed in some cases.
- isaiah520

I can understand that. I wouldn't mind rotating Sestito and Harry Z based on opponent.

Order of my preferences:

1. Weber before trade deadline.
2. Suter before Deadline.
3. L.Schenn and Toronto's first used to take a Defenseman.
4. Carle extension before UFA
5. Suter as UFA.

In reality, for cap reasons, I would really like to get Schenn, and use our draft picks to get strong on defense. That way with no Pronger, and Timonen out after next season, we have cheap options to replace him.

If we get Weber or Suter before the deadline, then we have time to work out a contract that would help make thier cap hit managable, but if we have to wait to get Suter in UFA, then I think his cap hit would be too much for the Flyer to manage, and they might not be able to afford to resign Jagr and Voracek..
- RooNosHockey

This is why management waits until after the season is over to trade for a player's rights.

depends on the team for me. we might want more speed in some cases.
- isaiah520

Rinaldo/Sestito/HarryZ as the 12th/13th forwards with constant competition might actually be a good thing.

Big Jody is still hanging around for another season though.

I thought Mexicans spoke Spanish.
- PLindbergh31

yes, that's why it was awesome.

I am thrilled with this conversation, my flabber is gasted.

Order of my preferences:

1. Weber before trade deadline.
2. Suter before Deadline.
3. L.Schenn and Toronto's first used to take a Defenseman.
4. Carle extension before UFA
5. Suter as UFA.

In reality, for cap reasons, I would really like to get Schenn, and use our draft picks to get strong on defense. That way with no Pronger, and Timonen out after next season, we have cheap options to replace him.

If we get Weber or Suter before the deadline, then we have time to work out a contract that would help make thier cap hit managable, but if we have to wait to get Suter in UFA, then I think his cap hit would be too much for the Flyer to manage, and they might not be able to afford to resign Jagr and Voracek..
- RooNosHockey

I think they were fully prepared to take a D at 8 last year until Couturier dropped in their lap.

Watch the tapes of the Bruins playoff series last year. Carle was non competitive.
- PLindbergh31

Let's do that. Saying Carle was non competitive simply isn't accurate.

Order of my preferences:

1. Weber before trade deadline.
2. Suter before Deadline.
3. L.Schenn and Toronto's first used to take a Defenseman.
4. Carle extension before UFA
5. Suter as UFA.

In reality, for cap reasons, I would really like to get Schenn, and use our draft picks to get strong on defense. That way with no Pronger, and Timonen out after next season, we have cheap options to replace him.

If we get Weber or Suter before the deadline, then we have time to work out a contract that would help make thier cap hit managable, but if we have to wait to get Suter in UFA, then I think his cap hit would be too much for the Flyer to manage, and they might not be able to afford to resign Jagr and Voracek..
- RooNosHockey

I like option # 5 the most. Do you understand what type of package it would require to land Weber?

Rinaldo/Sestito/HarryZ as the 12th/13th forwards with constant competition might actually be a good thing.

Big Jody is still hanging around for another season though.
- Buts16

Do we need to see more Sestito?

Rinaldo/Sestito/HarryZ as the 12th/13th forwards with constant competition might actually be a good thing.

Big Jody is still hanging around for another season though.
- Buts16

The Flyers keep Shelly around because he is a real locker-room guy. While the guys are playing the game, Jody makes sure everyone's lockers are cleaned, toliets are scrubbed, and benches are warm for when the team gets back for intermission.

How can Sestito replace that, when he is playing?

yes, that's why it was awesome.

I am thrilled with this conversation, my flabber is gasted.
- Buts16

That is stellar. Your co-worker that said it's Mexican has to be a Leafs fan.

Let's do that. Saying Carle was non competitive simply isn't accurate.
- MJL

If Carle was "non competitive" then the entire team was non competitive.

I like option # 5 the most. Do you understand what type of package it would require to land Weber?
- PLindbergh31

You're thinking Carle and Sestito aren't you?

I like option # 5 the most. Do you understand what type of package it would require to land Weber?
- PLindbergh31

Yea I do.

A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich works well with some tomato basil.
- PLindbergh31

agreed. i had it along with a steak tbm from cosi. quite good.

Feeling a little frisky

You're thinking Carle and Sestito aren't you?
- mayorofangrytown

I think that might fall a tad bit short.

If we get Weber or Suter before the deadline, then we have time to work out a contract that would help make thier cap hit managable, but if we have to wait to get Suter in UFA, then I think his cap hit would be too much for the Flyer to manage, and they might not be able to afford to resign Jagr and Voracek..
- RooNosHockey

What makes you think you can get Suter cheaper in a trade then you would as a UFA? If you trade for him, he has all the leverage in the World, and your going to have to meet his price, or risk losing what you traded for him, for nothing. And he has nothing to lose if a deal isn't done because he'll get one in Free Agency.

Do we need to see more Sestito?
- mayorofangrytown

I like Sestito. I would not be upset if he found regular minutes on this team.

sounds delish

I'm reading intructions in both English and French and seeing if I can translate it correctly. I think the instructions are actually Italian not French so I have a mess on my hands.
- Buts16

try google.