The Flyers lost some key players but I'm still happy they didn't overpay and get stuck with a bad contract. Homer still has a chance to upgrade but no need to be disappointed bc they will have a solid club next year.
- stveshdy

After last year, I'm not going to say a really young guy like a Cousins can't make it to the big club and contribute. That being said, I want Dominic Moore signed.

It's all this guys' fault

Well, what's done is done. My assumption is the organization feels Meszy and Kimmo will be ready to go by opening night or pretty close afterward. Assuming these guys aren't dealt, I would assume we will see a lot more of Voracek and Read on the point on the PP paired with one of Kimmo or Meszy.
- ravishingone

If no other moves are made on the defense, then I would expect Meszaros to get an opportunity. I think he has offensive upside. But I'm expecting some other moves to be made.

Maybe they r shooting for McKinnon or jones next year
- griouxmvp2012

Nope they want Sean Monahan

After last year, I'm not going to say a really young guy like a Cousins can't make it to the big club and contribute. That being said, I want Dominic Moore signed.
- ravishingone

Thats what I've been saying. Sign Moore for 4th line center, he wins draw at 55% clip which would be the best of any current Flyer. Also you could move Talbot to Couturier wing and Moore can also play some PK

Breaking news?
- FrankDrebbin

Apparently.
http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/tbl120704.html

edit: it's on NHL.com as well

I won't panic, plenty of time to do something else. No matter what I'm still a fan of the organization.
- ob18

Most big names went to depleted teams, no strong teams became any stronger

still VERY early to cook up anything.

If no other moves are made on the defense, then I would expect Meszaros to get an opportunity. I think he has offensive upside. But I'm expecting some other moves to be made.
- MJL

You surprised the Red Wings didn't get Carle?

I wonder if Detroit made him any offers?

Boy outside Doan, the UFA cupboard is pretty much bare now. I get that they can make a trade, but it'd be nice to have some better UFAs to replace the pieces with if necessary.

You surprised the Red Wings didn't get Carle?

I wonder if Detroit made him any offers?
- puckhead17

I'm not surprised. I have no idea who made offers to who. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't match that offer. But I think we'll find out why in the near future.

You either hated Matt Carle or hated the people that complained about him. At least that's over with.

Boy outside Doan, the UFA cupboard is pretty much bare now. I get that they can make a trade, but it'd be nice to have some better UFAs to replace the pieces with if necessary.
- eayost

Mueller.......mueller ...... Mueller lol

Mueller.......mueller ...... Mueller lol
- griouxmvp2012

I'm not surprised. I have no idea who made offers to who. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't match that offer. But I think we'll find out why in the near future.
- MJL

Just strange that Detroit wasn't a front runner on that, or anything said, losing Lidstrom & Stuart makes there D look weaker than ours depth wise, (with the panic of our D),
I thought on those notes, he would be $ to go to the wings.

I'm not surprised. I have no idea who made offers to who. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't match that offer. But I think we'll find out why in the near future.
- MJL

maybe carle didn't want to be the guy brought in to take lidstroms spot...as inaccurate as that perception would be.

I'm not surprised. I have no idea who made offers to who. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't match that offer. But I think we'll find out why in the near future.
- MJL

Because Carle isn't worth more then 5 mill a season ...5.5 is an overpayment and Homer was smart enough to hold his ground on his offer

Most big names went to depleted teams, no strong teams became any stronger

still VERY early to cook up anything.
- puckhead17

The Flyers have some cap space which is good. They can still trade for some players and go hard after Doan. I'm happy they didn't overpay. Lots of young guys ready to take on bigger roles. Opportunities open up with the departure of these players. Let's go Flyers!

You surprised the Red Wings didn't get Carle?

I wonder if Detroit made him any offers?
- puckhead17

I am, he be perfect for their system of puck possession. Plus his outlet passes were second to none.

Because Carle isn't worth more then 5 mill a season ...5.5 is an overpayment and Homer was smart enough to hold his ground on his offer
- keatondixon

Matter of opinion. And overpaying for a position of need in Free Agency, is something every team does. If you want a quality player, you have to overpay. We'll see what Holmgren has up his sleeve.

Just strange that Detroit wasn't a front runner on that, or anything said, losing Lidstrom & Stuart makes there D look weaker than ours depth wise, (with the panic of our D),
I thought on those notes, he would be $ to go to the wings.
- puckhead17

Detroit is smart enough not to give that kind of contract to a slightly above average D-man.

Only mistake thus far that Holmgren has made is signing Leighton imo. Not a huge issue but he should have moved on from there.

Not paying outrageous sums to Jagr and Carle was very smart.

The Flyers have some cap space which is good. They can still trade for some players and go hard after Doan. I'm happy they didn't overpay. Lots of young guys ready to take on bigger roles. Opportunities open up with the departure of these players. Let's go Flyers!
- stveshdy

I think the $5 million cap boost hurt them, as you don't see any teams trying to shed $, instead they are trying to fill with bodies, having cap space is a good thing, but I guess it doesn't matter as much when almost everyone else has it as well.

Because Carle isn't worth more then 5 mill a season ...5.5 is an overpayment and Homer was smart enough to hold his ground on his offer
- keatondixon

I'm not a super big fan, but I would have paid him the $$ given the alternatives. maybe homer has a deal in the works for a young dman of a higher caliber than L schenn.

must say the tampa angle surprised me

Minnesota's cap is really interesting. Forwards eat up a whopping $43 million, even with Suter signed d-men under $15 million. Suter and Gilbert better play 30 minutes a night.

Because Carle isn't worth more then 5 mill a season ...5.5 is an overpayment and Homer was smart enough to hold his ground on his offer
- keatondixon

I totally agree.