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bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Feb 22 @ 9:59 PM ET
JR just ripped a guy on the caps cause he took a puck to the face and he said looked like he got shot...if anyone should know it would be him
- Slammed81

Maybe it hurts more if you're head isn't empty.
puckhead17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Old Time Hockey
Joined: 08.14.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:00 PM ET
yea im glad we didnt trade some kids for nash... should be fun to watch these kids for years
- Slammed81



Umm I know, rip me, I think Giroux & Nash would have been unreal together, I know $7.8 million a year, but he could play with a broken arm & knock in 20 next to Giroux
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:00 PM ET
Schenn is showing some nice flashes. He has games where he struggles, but the kid's a Helluva player. Known as more of a playmaker as a prospect, but he's not afraid to shoot, either.
- Jsaquella

Since the Winter Classic, he's looked more and more comfortable with the NHL. I'm rather happy with that Mike Richards trade right now.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:01 PM ET
yea im glad we didnt trade some kids for nash... should be fun to watch these kids for years
- Slammed81


Never say never. But I really like the young talent they have on hand.
puckhead17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Old Time Hockey
Joined: 08.14.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:01 PM ET
Since the Winter Classic, he's looked more and more comfortable with the NHL. I'm rather happy with that Mike Richards trade right now.
- BulliesPhan87



Especially with Mike on his way to a 40 point season
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:01 PM ET
Thus far, they have done pretty much what I expected-added defensive depth at the lowest cost possible. I think that the next piece should be to add a guy who can do what Betts did-PK, win faceoffs, shore up the defense on the 3rd/4th lines.

I don't see getting a premium for Bob.

That said, It's hard to be surprised by the Flyers.

- Jsaquella

I would like Gaustad but not for the price there looking for
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:02 PM ET
Umm I know, rip me, I think Giroux & Nash would have been unreal together, I know $7.8 million a year, but he could play with a broken arm & knock in 20 next to Giroux
- puckhead17


They would be. My concerns with Nash are his cap hit and what assets it would cost to get him. He'd be an absolute monster next to G
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:02 PM ET
Never say never. But I really like the young talent they have on hand.
- Jsaquella

i dont think he will do anything major but i guess will see
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:02 PM ET
I would like Gaustad but not for the price there looking for
- Slammed81


I wouldn't be amazed if they ended with a guy like Pahlsson. Dom Moore wouldn't have been a bad addition.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:03 PM ET
Especially with Mike on his way to a 40 point season
- puckhead17

I figure a bit of that is playing on a Kings team that couldn't find the back of the net for their lives. Of course, on the reverse I assume he shares some blame for that.

Did you watch any of NHL36 with him tonight?
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:04 PM ET
They would be. My concerns with Nash are his cap hit and what assets it would cost to get him. He'd be an absolute monster next to G
- Jsaquella


For that cap hit and how much it would gut our depth, he would have to score 70 to make up for it.
puckhead17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Old Time Hockey
Joined: 08.14.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:04 PM ET
They would be. My concerns with Nash are his cap hit and what assets it would cost to get him. He'd be an absolute monster next to G
- Jsaquella



That's all I could think of, the Rangers couldn't afford him with the 3 big $ guys they have, as well, who has more to offer in an enticing package then us?
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:04 PM ET
I wouldn't be amazed if they ended with a guy like Pahlsson. Dom Moore wouldn't have been a bad addition.
- Jsaquella

Pahlsson wouldnt be too bad
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:05 PM ET
I figure a bit of that is playing on a Kings team that couldn't find the back of the net for their lives. Of course, on the reverse I assume he shares some blame for that.

Did you watch any of NHL36 with him tonight?

- BulliesPhan87

it was funny the girl at the radio station didnt know who was when he went in for the interview.. he then said yea that wouldnt have happened in philly
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:05 PM ET
They would be. My concerns with Nash are his cap hit and what assets it would cost to get him. He'd be an absolute monster next to G
- Jsaquella

I really don't want him for the price he'd carry. Not to say he isn't a desirable player.
puckhead17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Old Time Hockey
Joined: 08.14.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:05 PM ET
I figure a bit of that is playing on a Kings team that couldn't find the back of the net for their lives. Of course, on the reverse I assume he shares some blame for that.

Did you watch any of NHL36 with him tonight?

- BulliesPhan87



No i didn't see it

he was my favorite player when he was here.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:06 PM ET
I wouldn't be amazed if they ended with a guy like Pahlsson. Dom Moore wouldn't have been a bad addition.
- Jsaquella


Who actually is available that fits the cap friendly/defensively responsible/ wont kill us in a trade checking forward?

Because I think that could be the missing piece. That all assumes the goalies get their act together of course.

But If they do nothing and go to war with this group I am fine with that.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:07 PM ET
it was funny the girl at the radio station didnt know who was when he went in for the interview.. he then said yea that wouldnt have happened in philly
- Slammed81



I do sometimes ponder how his continued captaincy here may have panned out, not out of longing but out of curiosity.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:07 PM ET
No i didn't see it

he was my favorite player when he was here.

- puckhead17


i watched it and it was pretty interesting. Especially Richards hitting the gym after a loss.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:08 PM ET
Who actually is available that fits the cap friendly/defensively responsible/ wont kill us in a trade checking forward?

Because I think that could be the missing piece. That all assumes the goalies get their act together of course.

But If they do nothing and go to war with this group I am fine with that.

- MBFlyerfan


Not a lot of guys that fit the bill, cap wise. They'll have to trade a body, being at 50 deals. Homer's not afraid to make a deal, though. We'll see what happens, obviously, but I agree, if this is what we start playoffs with, I'm good to go.
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Feb 22 @ 10:09 PM ET
Love the positive atmosphere today.
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:09 PM ET
i watched it and it was pretty interesting. Especially Richards hitting the gym after a loss.
- MBFlyerfan

yea he could of just did that cause the cameras where there...not saying he doesnt do that but it could have been for the cameras too
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 10:09 PM ET
I really don't want him for the price he'd carry. Not to say he isn't a desirable player.
- BulliesPhan87


If he was carrying Briere's hit? No problem.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:09 PM ET
Love the positive atmosphere today.
- LordStanley88

Mood: cautiously optimistic
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Feb 22 @ 10:10 PM ET
Not a lot of guys that fit the bill, cap wise. They'll have to trade a body, being at 50 deals. Homer's not afraid to make a deal, though. We'll see what happens, obviously, but I agree, if this is what we start playoffs with, I'm good to go.
- Jsaquella


My only concern is Coutrier hitting the wall and becoming an ineffective penalty killer. Read has really struggled short-handed lately, and we might run out of bodies there. Adding a guy like Moen or Gaustad could really help down the stretch and into the playoffs.
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