like bill said earlier, he's a below-avg backup...plays his best w/ a lot of work which he won't get. and let's not forget that he misled the org about his back injury. rotten karma on this one really.
- isaiah520

where did all these Leighton lovers come from?

Matt Carle is sitting on a pot of gold.
- stveshdy

It's becoming more clear why Carle decided to test Free Agency. The market could explode, and he along with other players, could be ridiculously overpaid.

The Flyers can also upgrade the backup goalie situation. Maybe not in the summer but during the season.
- stveshdy

this is true too, i don't think a waiver send down, waiver pickup is out of the realm of possibility.

where did all these Leighton lovers come from?
- vejim

I hope I'm not lumped into this category. I'm just okay with him being the backup if it means homer can get other things done... at a reasonable price that is.

where did all these Leighton lovers come from?
- vejim

They are coming from the pipe that Leighton forgot to close off.

well hey it was game 7 and if that goal doesn't go in who knows what happens.
- JoeRussomanno

judging by the ~ 10 other horrid goals he gave up, I'd say we lose. homer doesn't get that this is a middle finger to the fan base choosing this MF'er right out of the chute...maybe if other options were exhausted but...

just the guy we need here. Hey Bill how you feel about the Leighton signing, honestly at this point I'm willing to let your opine be my opine on this that's just how lukewarm i feel about it.
- JoeRussomanno

Not crazy about it. Can live with it.

They are coming from the pipe that Leighton forgot to close off.
- feelingkettle

Hey no joke, you are the funniest mofo on this thread that is for sure.

where did all these Leighton lovers come from?
- vejim

I just believe he's an NHL backup. He is only going to be asked to play 15-20 games and if Bryz gets hurt he has experience. However, I think the Flyers look to upgrade if something serious happens to Bryz.

For example trading for Nabokov.

Not crazy about it. Can live with it.
- bmeltzer

OKay think that's what I been saying .... thanks, Bill

where did all these Leighton lovers come from?
- vejim

dunno...starting to think there's really something to these stepford libels after all.

Kyle Wellwoods decision pending on table location guarantee from Chickee n Petes

I just believe he's an NHL backup. He is only going to be asked to play 15-20 games and if Bryz gets hurt he has experience. However, I think the Flyers look to upgrade if something serious happens to Bryz.

For example trading for Nabokov.
- stveshdy

not that homer finds himself dealing out of desperation very often anyway so...

judging by the ~ 10 other horrid goals he gave up, I'd say we lose. homer doesn't get that this is a middle finger to the fan base choosing this MF'er right out of the chute...maybe if other options were exhausted but...
- isaiah520

A lot of drama here. Flyers fans should remember that Leighton helped get them to the Finals.

judging by the ~ 10 other horrid goals he gave up, I'd say we lose. homer doesn't get that this is a middle finger to the fan base choosing this MF'er right out of the chute...maybe if other options were exhausted but...
- isaiah520

the 3 UFA defenseman from Van still unsigned I think

Gragnani, Aaron Rome and Salo.

htfua Suter

A lot of drama here. Flyers fans should remember that Leighton helped get them to the Finals.
- MJL

no drama, he just sucks and homer didn't seem to want to do much shopping. so if bryz implodes for a few weeks or gets hurt we can squander more assets because we didn't do it right the first time...we'll just do it over. have seen this act way too many times.

A lot of drama here. Flyers fans should remember that Leighton helped get them to the Finals.
- MJL

he also put the final nail in the coffin

- JoeRussomanno

remember, I've been watching this team for 40+ yrs

he also put the final nail in the coffin
- vejim

he's a double edged sword, yes!

remember, I've been watching this team for 40+ yrs
- isaiah520

I'm pushing 30 years watching does that warrant some love?

Edit: that's not from when I was born just when I came remeber games I.e 83-84 season.

A lot of drama here. Flyers fans should remember that Leighton helped get them to the Finals.
- MJL

even if you don't like the signing, it's a one year deal for a backup goalie. all the gnashing of teeth over it is absurd

no drama, he just sucks and homer didn't seem to want to do much shopping. so if bryz implodes for a few weeks or gets hurt we can squander more assets because we didn't do it right the first time...we'll just do it over. have seen this act way too many times.
- isaiah520

Well if he does suck, how come Holmgren isn't aware that he sucks? Who by the way, I'm sure has plenty of people on his staff who've watched Leighton play all of last year. They must not be aware that he sucks. What happened the last time Leighton had to step in and replace the starter on a regular basis in the playoffs? Let's not overreact here. It wasn't my choice either. But like Bill says, I can live with it. I'm going to think positive about it.

Giroux, Schenn, Couturier, Schenn.... Keep these guys on the roster at all costs.

Any other moves to improve the team, do it.
- Flyers2821

I'd add Coburn, Voracek and Meszaros to that list.

even if you don't like the signing, it's a one year deal for a backup goalie. all the gnashing of teeth over it is absurd
- FlyerMike18

Like I said, drama!