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.
- MJL

save your energy I feel as though there will be much to debate about within the next few days.

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

nobody was as bad as Bobby Taylor

Kypreos tweeting that Suter to Detroit could be close to being done.

the 3 UFA defenseman from Van still unsigned I think

Gragnani, Aaron Rome and Salo.

htfua Suter
- Marc D

Whatever happened to Gragnani, I thought he played great against the Flyers in playoffs, now he isn't even tendered. I just don't understand, I hope the Flyers do give him a sniff.

Kypreos tweeting that Suter to Detroit could be close to being done.
- Marc D

Now it is time for Parise to sign his 100+ mill deal with the Flyers.

No chance Pitt matches a 100+ mill deal for Parise

Now it is time for Parise to sign his 100+ mill deal with the Flyers.
- Flyers2821

do we really want that?

Kypreos tweeting that Suter to Detroit could be close to being done.
- Marc D

Good. Let that loser franchise overpay for mediocrity. Holland is a moron.

do we really want that?
- JoeRussomanno

I do.

Parise and Giroux for the next decade... yes please.

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

"a huge middle-finger to the fanbase" isn't dramatic at all? come on

i also would have preferred a better back up, but let's take it easy on the hyperbole

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

Did the minimum get raised, or were there other teams wanting ML? Was he bidding against himself again? 900k is too much regardless.

What were the chances of ML available, say, 2 months from now?

The backup goalie should have been the last of Holmgrens problems - instead he overpays on day 1. Bar is usually set very low for backup goalies, but Homer tripped and fell on his face here.

Kypreos tweeting that Suter to Detroit could be close to being done.
- Marc D

makes sense

I do.

Parise and Giroux for the next decade... yes please.
- Flyers2821

I don't know... too much of this 5ft 11 stuff going on and 100 mill is a lot of cheddar for Parise.

Kypreos has appeared to have jumped the gun.

Did the minimum get raised, or were there other teams wanting ML? Was he bidding against himself again? 900k is too much regardless.

What were the chances of ML available, say, 2 months from now?

The backup goalie should have been the last of Holmgrens problems - instead he overpays on day 1. Bar is usually set very low for backup goalies, but Homer tripped and fell on his face here.
- LW2530

you mean he tripped and fell off his bike

you mean he tripped and fell off his bike
- vejim

OMG HAHAHAHA

I don't know... too much of this 5ft 11 stuff going on and 100 mill is a lot of cheddar for Parise.
- JoeRussomanno

You put Parise and Giroux together and... is there a better duo out there in the NHL? I'm not sure there is... (malkin, crosby dont count as they are on diff lines)

"a huge middle-finger to the fanbase" isn't dramatic at all? come on

i also would have preferred a better back up, but let's take it easy on the hyperbole
- FlyerMike18

I hope the former FU Center gives Mikey a rousing boo

McClement to Toronto

I hope the former FU Center gives Mikey a rousing boo
- vejim

cool

Salo to Tampa Bay

You put Parise and Giroux together and... is there a better duo out there in the NHL? I'm not sure there is... (malkin, crosby dont count as they are on diff lines)
- Flyers2821

I heard the samething about Carter/Nash last summer... not saying that'll be the case but chemistry isn't always a lock. I'd rather the price be more econimical before i roll the dice and find out.

Salo to Tampa Bay
- Marc D

are you just messing with me with these?? i was hoping the flyers would be in on both mcclement and salo

McClement to Toronto
- Marc D

Thank god, now Parise can decide.

I heard the samething about Carter/Nash last summer... not saying that'll be the case but chemistry isn't always a lock. I'd rather the price be more econimical before i roll the dice and find out.
- JoeRussomanno

this makes me think about Parise and Crosby, maybe they will and maybe they won't have chemistry together

they both like to score by going to the net

I'm guessing they would be great together but you never know

Did the minimum get raised, or were there other teams wanting ML? Was he bidding against himself again? 900k is too much regardless.

What were the chances of ML available, say, 2 months from now?

The backup goalie should have been the last of Holmgrens problems - instead he overpays on day 1. Bar is usually set very low for backup goalies, but Homer tripped and fell on his face here.
- LW2530

Leighton had a ton of suitors. Holmgren had to act fast to get Leighton locked up. When Bryzgalov gets hurt, everyone will be jacked and pumped Leighton is here.