I'm ready to walk away from Jagr. Its time to allow the younger players to take over that role. Voracek I feel can step into that spot and be something special.
- stveshdy

I love the guy but I don't want him hear for $4 million dollars. He's hurt to much for that. Great lockerroom guy but I won't be upset if he's not in the orange and black next year.

I love the guy but I don't want him hear for $4 million dollars. He's hurt to much for that. Great lockerroom guy but I won't be upset if he's not in the orange and black next year.
- NickTheKid87

I think that money can be spent elsewhere for this team. The Flyers have a lot of younger players who should get more ice time this season.

It depends on the price. If all you have to give up is like Nick Cousins and a conditional pick if he signs, I would do it in a heart beat. Worst that happens is he is another Zherdev and you stick him in the press box. Best that happens is with Giroux centering him he becomes a 50 goal scorer....
- RooNosHockey

I don't care if the Flyers get a pick and a prospect to take him, I wouldn't do it. And you said exactly why. At worst he might be another Zherdev. Absollutely zero interest regardless of the cost.

He might be one of the better D-man in this crop of free agents, but I don't think he is a top pair guy... So your just argueing semantics.
- RooNosHockey

He puts up very good offensive numbers and sees a lot of icetime. It's not in any way semantics.

Could you imagine if Homer could get Zuccerallo and Radulov by just giving up some late round picks, and them signing here. A future top 6 guy in Zucc and a top line guy in Rad... It would open them up to trade some big name forwards to land a few good defenseman... mmmm silly season.. mmmmmm
- RooNosHockey

Silly is definitely the key word in that scenario.

I don't care if the Flyers get a pick and a prospect to take him, I wouldn't do it. And you said exactly why. At worst he might be another Zherdev. Absollutely zero interest regardless of the cost.
- MJL

I'm with you. There's noway I make a play for Radulov.

Silly is definitely the key word in that scenario.
- MJL

I wouldn't mind Zuccarello but Radulov I'm definitely not understanding the fascination there. I understand he's offensively talented but so was zheredev.

He puts up very good offensive numbers and sees a lot of icetime. It's not in any way semantics.
- MJL

I'd like for the Flyers to make a move for him or Garrison. When Timmonen's contract expires then they should go guns blazing after a big money dman.

I heard a rumor on Twitter early that had Jagr signing or seriously considering signing with Montreal. Anybody know if there is truth to this?
- NickTheKid87

Jagr will seriously consider signing with whoever pays him the most.

Radulov? I'll pass please.

I wouldn't mind Zuccarello but Radulov I'm definitely not understanding the fascination there. I understand he's offensively talented but so was zheredev.
- JoeRussomanno

I think the Radulov-Zherdev comparison is unfounded other than they are both Russian. Yeah both guys have had effort/personality issues but they are two different people. Radulov is better than Zherdev ever was. I think Radulov will have a ton of success in the NHL but I still don't want him in Philly. If he went 3 consecutive games without scoring the fans and media would rip him to pieces.

Jagr will seriously consider signing with whoever pays him the most.

Radulov? I'll pass please.
- 77rams

Jagr has already said its not about money, but his role on the team.

I'd like for the Flyers to make a move for him or Garrison. When Timmonen's contract expires then they should go guns blazing after a big money dman.
- JoeRussomanno

I guess it depends on what is meant by big money.

I think the Radulov-Zherdev comparison is unfounded other than they are both Russian. Yeah both guys have had effort/personality issues but they are two different people. Radulov is better than Zherdev ever was. I think Radulov will have a ton of success in the NHL but I still don't want him in Philly. If he went 3 consecutive games without scoring the fans and media would rip him to pieces.
- NickTheKid87

What has Radulov ever done in the NHL? Zherdev has had some success in the NHL.

I think the Radulov-Zherdev comparison is unfounded other than they are both Russian. Yeah both guys have had effort/personality issues but they are two different people. Radulov is better than Zherdev ever was. I think Radulov will have a ton of success in the NHL but I still don't want him in Philly. If he went 3 consecutive games without scoring the fans and media would rip him to pieces.
- NickTheKid87

So how are the comparisons unfounded, again?

I think the Radulov-Zherdev comparison is unfounded other than they are both Russian. Yeah both guys have had effort/personality issues but they are two different people. Radulov is better than Zherdev ever was. I think Radulov will have a ton of success in the NHL but I still don't want him in Philly. If he went 3 consecutive games without scoring the fans and media would rip him to pieces.
- NickTheKid87

I disagree.. Zherdev is supremely talented.. He has posted 61 points and 58 points in the NHL... Radulov never broke 60 points.. They both have the talent to be elite players... but they lack heart and drive.

Very very similar players

Jagr has already said its not about money, but his role on the team.
- jak521

Ummmm. OK.

Ummmm. OK.
- 77rams

He has.. He wants to play in the top 6, get pp time and have a right handed center (if I remember correctly).

Gagne in for the Kings tonight.

Edit: Way Leight.

I hope he plays well!

Gagne in for the Kings tonight.
- PLindbergh31

hmm I might have to change allegiances then... ah hell i was only doing it for the money anway

He has.. He wants to play in the top 6, get pp time and have a right handed center (if I remember correctly).
- jak521

Thats a lot to command from a 41 year old player who struggled down the stretch.

What has Radulov ever done in the NHL? Zherdev has had some success in the NHL.
- MJL

26 goals and 58 points as a 21 year old

Thats a lot to command from a 41 year old player who struggled down the stretch.
- stveshdy

absolutely... but that wasnt the argument. Jagr has said money is not the factor... but his role with the team is.

Hes going to cost some money. Do the Flyers want to take that chance that he is a headache and distraction to the team? He wasn't even on Nashville's roster until late and he was an issue.
- stveshdy

Right. He was an issue to a team that he abandoned, and the ownership let back without any kind of punishment. Did you notice his partner in crime was a guy that wasn't on the Preds when he left. I think he was in a position there that he couldn't suceed in. Just too many burnt bridges. He will cost money, but maybe like a 1 year deal for Jagr money. If he works out extend him for what he is worth, if not he walks as a UFA to where-ever he wants.

hmm I might have to change allegiances then... ah hell i was only doing it for the money anway
- JoeRussomanno

If the Taliban combined a team with Al Qaeda I would want them to beat the Devils 50-0.

The last round Devs/Rangers was tough, I dislike the Devils franchise with every fiber of my being, but I also hate Tortorella with the strength of a million burning suns. I had no one to root for there.

He'd also be a whipping boy in Philly very quickly.
- bmeltzer

Could you please elaborate? Why you think this? Thanks.