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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:09 PM ET
I was getting at hes and OD.
The Flyers need a Pronger like player, another shut down defender who can log minutes, not a liability forward

- Scottie Upshall


Tell me where we can get another Pronger like player and for what, and I'm on board.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:09 PM ET
because hes making 6million a year and cost us one of Richards or Carter.
- Scottie Upshall


He had nothing to do with Richards and Carter.
Scottie Upshall
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Mike Richards snorted coke off
Joined: 07.30.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:11 PM ET
Tell me where we can get another Pronger like player and for what, and I'm on board.
- MJL

It's going to cost JVR or another rookie for JJ. Rather stand pat, or go all in for Weber

Scottie Upshall
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Mike Richards snorted coke off
Joined: 07.30.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:11 PM ET
He had nothing to do with Richards and Carter.
- MJL

he didn't, cap space did
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:12 PM ET
It's going to cost JVR or another rookie for JJ. Rather stand pat, or go all in for Weber
- Scottie Upshall


We'll see what it's going to cost for Johnson, but I agree the cost will be high. Don't know if Weber is even going to be available. If I knew, I agree, rather try and get Weber.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Feb 8 @ 5:12 PM ET
It's going to cost JVR or another rookie for JJ. Rather stand pat, or go all in for Weber
- Scottie Upshall


Weber I don't think is an option. I'm not excited one bit about JJ. It would cost a Matt Read at least
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:12 PM ET
he didn't, cap space did
- Scottie Upshall


Holmgren did. He made a choice to make those moves.
Scottie Upshall
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Mike Richards snorted coke off
Joined: 07.30.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:12 PM ET
Holmgren did. He made a choice to make those moves.
- MJL

It's all dominoes

edit
Snider got Bryz
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Feb 8 @ 5:14 PM ET
The only thing that worries me is for a guy that size, he should be more physical. He has a lot of tools and is still young. It's a little bit of a risk, but he could be a star on the backend.
- MJL


I think for a guy with his kind of contract, you cant have questions about compete level and attitude.

Which he has had.

I'd love to have him, but for that contract and what it would cost to get him in a Flyers jersey.. Too many questions..

The Flyers made a move to get a culture change this summer, dont go back on it by getting a guy like JJ.
steelydan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 04.16.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:17 PM ET
I think for a guy with his kind of contract, you cant have questions about compete level and attitude.

Which he has had.

I'd love to have him, but for that contract and what it would cost to get him in a Flyers jersey.. Too many questions..

The Flyers made a move to get a culture change this summer, dont go back on it by getting a guy like JJ.

- flyer_nutter


Not sure how acquiring JJ would be considered going back to a previous "culture". Also, what is the type of culture you're referring to? Lazy hockey? Partying? Conditioning?
ggunky
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I like cold beverages, NJ
Joined: 04.09.2008

Feb 8 @ 5:17 PM ET
because hes making 6million a year and cost us one of Richards or Carter.
- Scottie Upshall



But didn't the Flyers improve their overall depth with moving Richards and Carter?

RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Feb 8 @ 5:17 PM ET
We'll see what it's going to cost for Johnson, but I agree the cost will be high. Don't know if Weber is even going to be available. If I knew, I agree, rather try and get Weber.
- MJL

I've heard that LA is trying to dump cap space and the return on Johnson would be a First rounder and a Prospect. It thats true and the Prospect is like Gus or MAB, then its a steal. I have also heard Voracek, but Read would make more sense because of the cap hit. If its Read and a First for JJ, I do it.
steelydan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 04.16.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:18 PM ET
Does a 1st + MAB get you Jack Johnson? Considering he's in play due to salary relief, the Kings don't hold ALL of the cards in this deal.
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Feb 8 @ 5:19 PM ET
Does a 1st + MAB get you Jack Johnson? Considering he's in play due to salary relief, the Kings don't hold ALL of the cards in this deal.
- steelydan

IMO it would be larceny.
Scottie Upshall
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Mike Richards snorted coke off
Joined: 07.30.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:20 PM ET
IMO it would be larceny.
- RooNosHockey

Hes not a good defender
Sink.
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 03.29.2011

Feb 8 @ 5:20 PM ET
I've heard that LA is trying to dump cap space and the return on Johnson would be a First rounder and a Prospect. It thats true and the Prospect is like Gus or MAB, then its a steal. I have also heard Voracek, but Read would make more sense because of the cap hit. If its Read and a First for JJ, I do it.
- RooNosHockey

You're right on about that...

To accomodate the deal above, the Kings would need to move some salary cap and the Philadelphia Flyers have expressed strong interest in Jack Johnson. Los Angeles would likely ask for a 1st round pick and a prospect in return.

http://pro-sports-talk.bl...2012/02/rumor-update.html
steelydan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 04.16.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:20 PM ET
I've heard that LA is trying to dump cap space and the return on Johnson would be a First rounder and a Prospect. It thats true and the Prospect is like Gus or MAB, then its a steal. I have also heard Voracek, but Read would make more sense because of the cap hit. If its Read and a First for JJ, I do it.
- RooNosHockey


I don't give Read + 1st. I don't even do Read for JJ straight up. A trade for Read would have to wow me, considering his cap hit, contract length, and ceiling for growth.

MAB or Gust + 1st seems like a no brainer, as long as we stay cap compliant.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:20 PM ET
I think for a guy with his kind of contract, you cant have questions about compete level and attitude.

Which he has had.

I'd love to have him, but for that contract and what it would cost to get him in a Flyers jersey.. Too many questions..

The Flyers made a move to get a culture change this summer, dont go back on it by getting a guy like JJ.

- flyer_nutter


He's 25. It's not uncommon for a player to have those question marks. As an example, Voracek had that same reputation in Columbus. Is it proven to be true? Don't by into the hype. 98% of it is BS.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Feb 8 @ 5:21 PM ET
I've heard that LA is trying to dump cap space and the return on Johnson would be a First rounder and a Prospect. It thats true and the Prospect is like Gus or MAB, then its a steal. I have also heard Voracek, but Read would make more sense because of the cap hit. If its Read and a First for JJ, I do it.
- RooNosHockey


1st and Read
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Feb 8 @ 5:21 PM ET
Would the Jackson Jinx be negated by the Jack Johnson counter-jinx.... Let me check my MTG rule-book.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:21 PM ET
It's all dominoes

edit
Snider got Bryz

- Scottie Upshall


Not dominoes. It was choices.
Scottie Upshall
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Mike Richards snorted coke off
Joined: 07.30.2009

Feb 8 @ 5:22 PM ET

am still hearing noise about a Flyers/Leafs deal centered around Luke Schenn and James Van Riemsdyk. Brian Burke also wants Matt Read in return but it does not look like Paul Holmgren is going to go for that.
Burke is drinking the juice
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Feb 8 @ 5:22 PM ET
Hes not a good defender
- Scottie Upshall


Stick him with Timonen... He'll learn. He taught Coburn pretty well.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Feb 8 @ 5:22 PM ET
Not dominoes. It was choices.
- MJL

but choices influenced by dominoes?
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Feb 8 @ 5:22 PM ET
I've heard that LA is trying to dump cap space and the return on Johnson would be a First rounder and a Prospect. It thats true and the Prospect is like Gus or MAB, then its a steal. I have also heard Voracek, but Read would make more sense because of the cap hit. If its Read and a First for JJ, I do it.
- RooNosHockey


With the kind of money Read is making and for the kinds of things he can do for this team, he is almost untouchable to me.

You need those cheap guys who provide points and versatility to your team.

Keep Read.
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