Signing Doan gives us more flexibility to pursue a trade either for a d-man or forward, but I'm not even sure Homer makes a deal at this point. It might not come until around the deadline.
- LordStanley88

It gives you flexibility player wise, but not Cap wise.

Why even bother wasitng the time dialing the phone? How do you overrate a dominating #1 franchise defensmen?
- MJL

When I'm trying to start some drama.

Domonic Moore.
- LordStanley88

not bad at all -- I'd take him.

When I'm trying to start some drama.
- Daman

Versus having a legitimate serious conversation?

Also, just passing this along from ESPN:

"If they don't get positive feedback from their captain in the next few days, the Nashville Predators may have little choice but to trade Shea Weber. The Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, and Philadelphia Flyers are all assumed to have hearty interest in the top-notch defenseman."
- LordStanley88

And then the REAL summer sweepstakes can begin

Versus having a legitimate serious conversation?
- MJL

Yawn, boring

Schenn // G // Hartsy
Jake // Briere // Simmonds
Talbot // Couts // Read
Fedotenko // Moore/FA // Wellwood
Rinaldo

Coburn // Grossman
Kimmo // Schenn
Meszy // Gervais
Lilja

Bryz

Thoughts?
- LordStanley88

Hartnell - Giroux - Read
Schenn - Briere - Voracek
Fedotenko - Coots - Simmonds
Talbot - Moore - Wellwood

It gives you flexibility player wise, but not Cap wise.
- MJL

If you trade players, you lose their cap hit as well.

Unless I am misunderstanding your comment...

It gives you flexibility player wise, but not Cap wise.
- MJL

Well, that's what I was implying.

Cap-wise I feel like they could make it fit regardless of who they pursue. The financial flexibility isn't the problem, the depth is. If Nashville wants 2 forwards for Weber, let's say Jake and Read, I don't think the Flyers can afford to lose both of those guys given the losses of JVR and Jagr. Do you agree?

Hartnell - Giroux - Read
Schenn - Briere - Voracek
Fedotenko - Coots - Simmonds
Talbot - Moore - Wellwood
- flyersfan51

I'd like to see Schenn get a shot with his roomate if the team stays as is. Seguin thrived on the wing on the 1st line for the Bruins (w/ a playmaking center nonetheless) this past year when given the chance.

Well, that's what I was implying.

Cap-wise I feel like they could make it fit regardless of who they pursue. The financial flexibility isn't the problem, the depth is. If Nashville wants 2 forwards for Weber, let's say Jake and Read, I don't think the Flyers can afford to lose both of those guys given the losses of JVR and Jagr. Do you agree?
- LordStanley88

If you sign Doan, as you said, the financial flexibility absolutely could be a problem.

If you sign Doan, as you said, the financial flexibility absolutely could be a problem.
- MJL

No, it wouldn't because guys like Jake, Meszy, etc. would be going the other way.

Schenn // G // Hartsy
Jake // Briere // Simmonds
Talbot // Couts // Read
Fedotenko // Moore/FA // Wellwood
Rinaldo

Coburn // Grossman
Kimmo // Schenn
Meszy // Gervais
Lilja

Bryz

Thoughts?
- LordStanley88

You forgot Leighton.

I'd be interested in seeing Sestito getting some ice time. If he could play with an edge to his game w/o too many penalties - it might be nice on the 4th line. And, I thought I read somewhere that Fedotenko can play center... Rinaldo/Fed/Sestito for rougher opponents and swap in Wellwood for softer opponents. This is incase the Moore thing doesn't work out, or we pick up Doan - thus bumping Talbot back to the 4th line.

maybe Homer will finally draft a Dman in the first round of the 2014 draft...thats if he has a first?

maybe Homer will finally draft a Dman in the first round of the 2014 draft...thats if he has a first?
- vejim

Homer drafted a d-man in 1st of the 2008 draft. Unfortunately, he was traded.

You forgot Leighton.

I'd be interested in seeing Sestito getting some ice time. If he could play with an edge to his game w/o too many penalties - it might be nice on the 4th line. And, I thought I read somewhere that Fedotenko can play center... Rinaldo/Fed/Sestito for rougher opponents and swap in Wellwood for softer opponents. This is incase the Moore thing doesn't work out, or we pick up Doan - thus bumping Talbot back to the 4th line.
- leon neon

To be perfectly honest with you, I loathe Sestito. Guy can't keep his emotions in check.

Like I said, not exactly going out on a limb, and it wouldn't be a news flash.
- MJL

I also posted this time last yr that homer needed to get out in front of this when they had more assets to trade.

Homer drafted a d-man in 1st of the 2008 draft. Unfortunately, he was traded.
- LordStanley88

would love to have #5 back

Hartnell - Giroux - Read
Schenn - Briere - Voracek
Fedotenko - Coots - Simmonds
Talbot - Moore - Wellwood
- flyersfan51

If last year is any indication... Lavy had (when Jagr and JVR was out);

Hartnell - Giroux - Voracek
Schenn - Briere - Simmonds
Talbot - Coots - Read

Does Fedotenko crack the top 9? He played 4th line with the Rags. I could see him swapping with Talbot.

I'd almost rather trade extra assets for Ryan or a forward and then go after Enstrom in FA rather than going all out for Weber. It's a tough call though.

If the Flyers do stand pat, Enstrom should become a prime trade target around deadline time.

The ideal replacement for Kimmo.

I'd almost rather trade extra assets for Ryan or a forward and then go after Enstrom in FA rather than going all out for Weber. It's a tough call though.
- LordStanley88

#9 and #5....get it done Homer

If last year is any indication... Lavy had (when Jagr and JVR was out);

Hartnell - Giroux - Voracek
Schenn - Briere - Simmonds
Talbot - Coots - Read

Does Fedotenko crack the top 9? He played 4th line with the Rags. I could see him swapping with Talbot.
- leon neon

remember when we called him Fedostinko...you guys have short memories

If last year is any indication... Lavy had (when Jagr and JVR was out);

Hartnell - Giroux - Voracek
Schenn - Briere - Simmonds
Talbot - Coots - Read

Does Fedotenko crack the top 9? He played 4th line with the Rags. I could see him swapping with Talbot.
- leon neon

I'd rather have Mr. Talbot in the top 9.

To be perfectly honest with you, I loathe Sestito. Guy can't keep his emotions in check.
- LordStanley88

Why?

Pro's; He's huge (6'5"/ 228lbs) and uses his size, his staking isn't too bad for the size, He goes to the net, plays aggressively, He fights/sticks up for others

Con's; Inexperienced, He's going to make mistakes (ie. taking bad penalties).