MJL, we have had our battles, but don't get roped into this one. The train is way off the track into fantasy land on this topic.
- Daman

Its the silly season, for sure. The temp outside is not helping.

MJL, we have had our battles, but don't get roped into this one. The train is way off the track into fantasy land on this topic.
- Daman

We're simply having a conversation.

Seriously... who is this guy and why are they signing him?
- Flyers2821

NYI reject who is ok as a 6-7 guy...iow, a younger lilja w/ different attributes/deficiencies

Sounds like Carle the Clone. If he can only turn over the puck consistently, we will have an exact Carle replica.
- Daman

One can only hope that he's a Carle clone. But far more likely that he falls way short.

NYI reject who is ok as a 6-7 guy...iow, a younger lilja w/ different attributes/deficiencies
- isaiah520

Agreed.

One can only hope that he's a Carle clone. But far more likely that he falls way short.
- MJL

Like I said, if he turns the puck over more consistently, we have an exact Carle match.

Wasnt there a joker that said after Parise signed that there would be a Ryan trade hours later. Guaranteed.

Well, that "guarantee" is worth as much as the Mens Warehouse guy. BTW, I didnt like the way I looked and the suits sucked.

Does this mean Lilja might get bought out?

Get Doan, and its definitely a successful offseason.

Like I said, if he turns the puck over more consistently, we have an exact Carle match.
- Daman

C'mon, I know you know better then that.

Manayunk Mike is all over this

Wasnt there a joker that said after Parise signed that there would be a Ryan trade hours later. Guaranteed.

Well, that "guarantee" is worth as much as the Mens Warehouse guy. BTW, I didnt like the way I looked and the suits sucked.
- Daman

Guess you don't think Ryan is goin anywhere

Does this mean Lilja might get bought out?

Get Doan, and its definitely a successful offseason.
- Giroux_Is_God

A buyout of Lilja saves the Flyers 0 cap dollars.

A buyout of Lilja saves the Flyers 0 cap dollars.
- MJL

I see. I wasn't sure, that's why I asked.

What are the buyout rules, exactly?

Seriously... who is this guy and why are they signing him?
- Flyers2821

He's a 6th defenseman with OK size and a good shot. Shoots righty. He's better offensively than Lilja, he's only 27 and he's buddies with Talbot.

Guess you don't think Ryan is goin anywhere
- Giroux_Is_God

Just citing two sources where the guarantee sucked.

Also making a joke. Surprise that mens warehouse dude isnt on an SNL skit. He also looks like the brother of the world's most interesting man "xx"

I see. I wasn't sure, that's why I asked.

What are the buyout rules, exactly?
- Giroux_Is_God

Basically, 2/3rds of the existing contract, spread over double the term bought out.

However, as an over 35 deal, Lilja's savings on a buyout would be minimal. Zero reason to buy him out.

NYI reject who is ok as a 6-7 guy...iow, a younger lilja w/ different attributes/deficiencies
- isaiah520

NYI rejects seems to be a prudent, precise plan. Now that the market has been cornered on 6/7 dmen, I'm excited to see what happens next. With Leighton and Gervais on board Holmgren is spoiling this fickle, ungrateful fan base.

What do we think is the fate of Mr. Lilja? Seems like we have too many #6/7s now....

NYI rejects seems to be a prudent, precise plan. Now that the market has been cornered on 6/7 dmen, I'm excited to see what happens next. With Leighton and Gervais on board Holmgren is spoiling this fickle, ungrateful fan base.
- PLindbergh31

Not every addition can be a 1st line superstar player. You have to have 4th liners and third pair defensemen, too.

Carlo Colaiacovo would have been a better choice... Or why not resign Kubina???

Carlo Colaiacovo would have been a better choice... Or why not resign Kubina???
- BaldRich

I think gervais will be dirt cheap which will be helpful in a trade for a 5.1 or 7.8 cap hit

Carlo Colaiacovo would have been a better choice... Or why not resign Kubina???
- BaldRich

Kubia brok down last year and Colaiacovo is a injury magnet. Dunno but I guess we will see what happens

NYI rejects seems to be a prudent, precise plan. Now that the market has been cornered on 6/7 dmen, I'm excited to see what happens next. With Leighton and Gervais on board Holmgren is spoiling this fickle, ungrateful fan base.
- PLindbergh31

if the phantoms improve, our prospects have a better chance of suck seeding.

if the phantoms improve, our prospects have a better chance of suck seeding.
- isaiah520

I dont see where the Flyers are void in talent. If they make minor moves, this team will still be a top team in the East

What do we think is the fate of Mr. Lilja? Seems like we have too many #6/7s now....
- Giroux_Is_God

Lilja's the 6/7th defenseman splitting time with Gervais in all likelyhood.

Could well mean a trade is happening, too