Generally, yes. If Nashville does not match, they get the next 4 1st rounders.
- Jsaquella

And that would be a gross underpayment for his talents.

It sounds petty, but it would seem as though Nashville would likely give it right back to us.

Who are our potential players that they could do this too? Giroux, Coots, Schenn?

And that would be a gross underpayment for his talents.

It sounds petty, but it would seem as though Nashville would likely give it right back to us.

Who are our potential players that they could do this too? Giroux, Coots, Schenn?
- steelydan

Yep, yep and yep.

This move is pure balls.

Yep, yep and yep.

This move is pure balls.
- Jsaquella

Has this tactic been used post-lockout yet?

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Breaking: Shea Weber agrees to offer sheet with Philadelphia. 14 years, upwards of $100 mil. Preds have 7 days to match. Wow!!
- Jsaquella

Um, holy poop? ... I had to do a double take when i read this post .. but then i saw Jsaq posted it and knew homie don't play that jerk you around with fake rumors bs.

k so since he's agreed to a sheet with the Flyers that means the only team who can get him as of now are the Preds, correct?

Has this tactic been used post-lockout yet?
- steelydan

Yes, on a few occasions. Dustin Penner was the first player to sign an offer sheet that wasn't matched.

The Flyers offer sheeted Ryan Kelser. The Oilers handed Thomas Vanek a big sheet, too.

k so since he's agreed to a sheet with the Flyers that means the only team who can get him as of now are the Preds, correct?
- JoeRussomanno

This is what I was wondering. Can Preds trade him before 7 days expire, or is it down to us and Nashville?

k so since he's agreed to a sheet with the Flyers that means the only team who can get him as of now are the Preds, correct?
- JoeRussomanno

Yes. If Nashville refuses to match the Flyers will lose draft picks. If Nashville does match, they keep Weber, with the 14 year deal and can not trade him for one calendar year.

Yes, on a few occasions. Dustin Penner was the first player to sign an offer sheet that wasn't matched.

The Flyers offer sheeted Ryan Kelser. The Oilers handed Thomas Vanek a big sheet, too.
- Jsaquella

Thanks, just researched this myself. Should google for a few minutes before asking someone else to do my research

Um, holy poop? ... I had to do a double take when i read this post .. but then i saw Jsaq posted it and knew homie don't play that jerk you around with fake rumors bs.
- pharcyde

No, it's Dreger's tweet...I triple checked it. I was stunned. Still am. Hands are (frank)ing shaking as I type.

And not a single fug was given this day, Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Wow. That came out of nowhere. God I hope Nashville matches.

What kind of salary has to be moved to fit him in at around 9 per?

Yes. If Nashville refuses to match the Flyers will lose draft picks. If Nashville does match, they keep Weber, with the 14 year deal and can not trade him for one calendar year.
- Jsaquella

Can the Flyers increase the offer if Nashville matches, making it a bidding war? or is the ball completely in nashville's court? Sorry just wanna tie the loose ends up.

How about the deal. 14 years? That takes him to age 40...

The redcoats are coming, the redcoats are coming

And not a single fug was given this day, Thursday, July 19, 2012.
- pharcyde

I swear, love him or hate him, it's impossible to deny that Homer has the biggest, brassiest balls of any GM in hockey. This is... wow. Just... wow.

This is what I was wondering. Can Preds trade him before 7 days expire, or is it down to us and Nashville?
- steelydan

Can't trade

Wow. That came out of nowhere. God I hope Nashville matches.

What kind of salary has to be moved to fit him in at around 9 per?
- canadianpenfan

Can the Flyers increase the offer if Nashville matches, making it a bidding war? or is the ball completely in nashville's court? Sorry just wanna tie the loose ends up.
- JoeRussomanno

No.

Wow. That came out of nowhere. God I hope Nashville matches.

What kind of salary has to be moved to fit him in at around 9 per?
- canadianpenfan

Actually, Weber's cap hit will be less than Parise and Suter.

How about the deal. 14 years? That takes him to age 40...
- steelydan

if we win a cup between now and then....

No.
- canadianpenfan

thanks

Yep, yep and yep.

This move is pure balls.
- Jsaquella

So that's why I couldn't get to sleep...

Weber must have been getting tired of waiting, too, for him to sign it.

The two teams have a good rapport trade-wise. This is very interesting (nod to watson).

And now, a musical interlude for you orators of all things Flyers (if you so choose) -

http://youtu.be/EN8sWpxfaAQ

Can the Flyers increase the offer if Nashville matches, making it a bidding war? or is the ball completely in nashville's court? Sorry just wanna tie the loose ends up.
- JoeRussomanno

Nope. Weber will either be a Flyer or Predator next season, with a new 14 year deal. He can't be traded, renegotiate or anything else.

I swear, love him or hate him, it's impossible to deny that Homer has the biggest, brassiest balls of any GM in hockey. This is... wow. Just... wow.
- dilbert719

I guess Columbus is now our go-to-make-a-trade team.