It's sad that I don't trust what he says. I don't believe it. He's trying to not overpay, he always lies to the media/ public. I hope I'm wrong however.
- stveshdy

He said he was hesitant, not that he wasn't going to do it!

halpern.
- OrangeBlack27

Ben Holmstrom says hi.

He said he was hesitant, not that he wasn't going to do it!

- MJL

Very true. Lol

Is he a better faceoff guy? Then sure Im ok with that, he might be older though, Dom moore is 31 i think
- aosplayo

think halpern is a better fit. like dom moore and he's definitely the better player but he's likely seeking multiple years at 2+ in a top-9 role, while we could get halpern for probably a year at a mil or less. halpern has won 58 and 57% of his draws the last two years. dom was 55 and 53.

It's sad that I don't trust what he says. I don't believe it. He's trying to not overpay, he always lies to the media/ public. I hope I'm wrong however.
- stveshdy

Eh, I don't consider it lying. Why should he tip his hand about anything he's trying to do?

He shouldn't, of course.

So instead he gives vague and generic answers.

29 other GMs do the same thing.

He said he was hesitant, not that he wasn't going to do it!

- MJL

everytime he says that stuff I feel like Heath ledger's Joker in Batman doing the "wanna know how I got these scars" bit.

Bill Meltzer ‏@billmeltzer

I think Gervais is serviceable on 3rd pairing but Flyers now have 9 D competing for 7 spots with only one waiver-exempt player (Gus).






.....we have a trade to announce.....

Ben Holmstrom says hi.
- Tomahawk

think he can win 58% of draws and push the puck up ice against quality competition?

OK, I am the only one who is perplexed by the Rusty signing? I really liked him as a player for us and the bolts. He basically got the same money as Ponikarovsky, but Ponikarovsky was much better for the Devils last year. And I would have rather them go after K Wellwood or even Arnott for a year vs. Rusty at that price.

Looking at some of the proposed line-ups, I don't know where he fits in. Putting him on the 3rd line with Coots and say Simmonds, Read or E Wellwood really turns Coots more into a true checking line center vs. a Staal type that can score AND shut down teams.

The reason most of us would NOT trade Couturier in a deal for Nash or Ryan is because of the offensive upside, not so he can be John Madden.

Ben Holmstrom says hi.
- Tomahawk

Hiiiiiiiii Bennnnn!! Tomahawk tell him Matt says hi!

think halpern is a better fit. like dom moore and he's definitely the better player but he's likely seeking multiple years at 2+ in a top-9 role, while we could get halpern for probably a year at a mil or less. halpern has won 58 and 57% of his draws the last two years. dom was 55 and 53.
- OrangeBlack27

sounds good to me, you're right moore would be looking multi year for sure.

I like the gervais being cheap and Fedo 1 year. Theyre setting up to be real players next year UFA. If they could outbid everyone this year for the top prizes with this current cap situation, Id imagine theyd go all out next year when theres more talented players available.

Eh, I don't consider it lying. Why should he tip his hand about anything he's trying to do?

He shouldn't, of course.

So instead he gives vague and generic answers.

29 other GMs do the same thing.
- Scoob

Exactly but you know what I mean, right?

OK, I am the only one who is perplexed by the Rusty signing? I really liked him as a player for us and the bolts. He basically got the same money as Ponikarovsky, but Ponikarovsky was much better for the Devils last year. And I would have rather them go after K Wellwood or even Arnott for a year vs. Rusty at that price.

Looking at some of the proposed line-ups, I don't know where he fits in. Putting him on the 3rd line with Coots and say Simmonds, Read or E Wellwood really turns Coots more into a true checking line center vs. a Staal type that can score AND shut down teams.

The reason most of us would NOT trade Couturier in a deal for Nash or Ryan is because of the offensive upside, not so he can be John Madden.
- TheGreat28

I would have preferred Brunette, Welwood, possibly Knuble for that $

Is Gervais better than Lilja?
That signing is hard to understand.

Is Gervais better than Lilja?
That signing is hard to understand.
- Marc D

absolutely, imo.

at the very least, he's much better handling the puck.

Bill Meltzer ‏@billmeltzer

I think Gervais is serviceable on 3rd pairing but Flyers now have 9 D competing for 7 spots with only one waiver-exempt player (Gus).






.....we have a trade to announce.....
- aosplayo

Bourdon should start talking to his agent...real estate agent that is. Between he and Gusty I'd rather part with MAB.

absolutely, imo.

at the very least, he's much better handling the puck.
- OrangeBlack27

can't wait to see who they sign next year to a 2-year deal as an upgrade to Gervais.

Is Gervais better than Lilja?
That signing is hard to understand.
- Marc D

Is he better than Manning or Gus is the ?

I would have preferred Brunette, Welwood, possibly Knuble for that $
- Bayareaflyer

Good call about Brunette. Forgot about him. Knuble and Rusty are sentimental choices, but I think the ship has sailed on Knuble for this team. Same on Rusty.

Is he better than Manning or Gus is the ?
- Bayareaflyer

manning and gus are both waiver exempt

can't wait to see who they sign next year to a 2-year deal as an upgrade to Gervais.
- bradleyc4

lol

komisarek?

Bill Meltzer ‏@billmeltzer

I think Gervais is serviceable on 3rd pairing but Flyers now have 9 D competing for 7 spots with only one waiver-exempt player (Gus).






.....we have a trade to announce.....
- aosplayo

thats what i'm thinkin................maybe mesz voracek and a 1st for ryan?

manning and gus are both waiver exempt
- FlyerMike18[/quote

Ok - but we can't we still allow them to play to see what they can offer?

Bill Meltzer ‏@billmeltzer

I think Gervais is serviceable on 3rd pairing but Flyers now have 9 D competing for 7 spots with only one waiver-exempt player (Gus).






.....we have a trade to announce.....
- aosplayo

Maybe Homer is just preparing for the inevitable....

Devastating injuries to the blue line

Maybe Homer is just preparing for the inevitable....

Devastating injuries to the blue line
- Giroux_Is_God

that is what he's doing. aka depth.