Eklund: Briere to become a top UFA after Flyers definite buyout. Bryz Still 50/50.

Eklund: Briere to become a top UFA after Flyers definite buyout. Bryz Still 50/50.
- Eklund

who saw this coming

who saw this coming
- Alexzanki

No one...

The only reason he could become a top UFA is because this year's FA crop sucks.

Eklund: Briere to become a top UFA after Flyers definite buyout. Bryz Still 50/50.
- Eklund

Someone's been reading the Flyers blog..

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

It has to be assumed that the Flyers approached every team about a trade and received 29 "Piss off" responses. Who would take that contract?

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

Think you are being too tough on Briere. Once the Flyers decide to get rid of Briere, he should maximize his income so taking the buyout and UFA is okay in my book.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

I'd say it's just as likely, he agreed, and no one would go near that poopty contract. The cap went down for everyone, why would a team trade for Briere and put themselves in the exact same position the Flyers are trying to get out of.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

I'm assuming they can't trade him because of his NMC. He would be valuable to some teams for his high cap hit but low salary. But you can't fault a player for using his leverage with the deal he signed. He has the NMC for a reason, and he's utilizing it to play where he wants to, I see no fault in that.

It has to be assumed that the Flyers approached every team about a trade and received 29 "Piss off" responses. Who would take that contract?
- trolleytracks

The Isles traded for Tim Thomas knowing he wasn't going to even play for them. Briere's last two years have a big cap hit, but a very small salary. He's owed $3mm this season and $2mm next year.

Guys with significant disparities in cap hit and salary like that can be attractive to teams that are struggling to hit the cap floor.

It has to be assumed that the Flyers approached every team about a trade and received 29 "Piss off" responses. Who would take that contract?
- trolleytracks

His cap hit is high, his salary is not, and I doubt the Flyers would be looking for much in return, but anything would be better than using a buyout. So I don't doubt some teams would absolutely be interested in adding Briere.

It has to be assumed that the Flyers approached every team about a trade and received 29 "Piss off" responses. Who would take that contract?
- trolleytracks

Teams that barely get to the cap floor. There are quite a few of them. It's actually a great contract for those teams, with a high cap hit but low salary.

See ya cherry picker. Go score all those clutch goals for another team while being on the ice for 3-4 against.

If not this year, Bryzgalov will most certainly be bought out next year. Too much money tied up in an aging goalie who has been extremely inconsistent.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

Dude wants to stay because of his Kids man. I can't fault a father for wanting to be by his kids. He's got 2 years left that's a shadow of his current Cap hit. I would not be surprised if he signs a 1 year deal somewhere close so he can come back to Philly at a discount the following year. Why? Because that's the fastest way back to his family. Briere is a team guy but he's gotta do right by his family first. Dude's got my respect for sure.

His cap hit is high, his salary is not, and I doubt the Flyers would be looking for much in return, but anything would be better than using a buyout. So I don't doubt some teams would absolutely be interested in adding Briere.
- wolfhounds

Well with that said the truth probably lies somewhere in between. The teams looking to reach the cap floor are generally not any players first choice of destination. I wouldn't be surprised if he was willing to waive his NMC to go to a team he wouldn't mind playing for. I think it's a bit much to ask him to lose out on money and end up stuck somewhere he doesn't want to be for the next 3 years.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

It's called leverage. It's called A CONTRACT.

Would you be saying this exact same crap if this was happening to any other team, ESPECIALLY a rival?...

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

nice assumption when you have nothing to support the assumption. maybe the teams briere would accept a trade to know briere wants to play there, so they dont want to give up any assets. maybe that team is up against the cap already and cant absorb his hit like the flyers. but lets just be pissed at briere instead.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

Do you have any facts to support your claim? Come on man. This is a bit silly.

It has to be assumed the Flyers approached Briere about a trade and he refused to waive his NMC, so the buyout is the only option available.

I don't know about other Flyers fans, but someone who refuses a trade but then enters the market as a UFA and accepts an offer from another team would in no way, shape or form remain a player I have respect for. Do I understand the business decision? Absolutely. But doing something for money does not necessarily equal respectable, and in this case, is quite the opposite.

Once he's gone - if this is the way it works out - he should stay gone.
- wolfhounds

So Briere should retire if he is bought out? He didnt waive his no trade clause because he wants to stay in Philly, he does not want to be bought out either. If Philly dumps him then he can go play hockey where ever he wants because it was Philly who dumped him not the other way around.

If not this year, Bryzgalov will most certainly be bought out next year. Too much money tied up in an aging goalie who has been extremely inconsistent.
- NickTheKid87

Which is why it makes zero sense to wait and risk an injury that could prevent a buy out next summer.

Well with that said the truth probably lies somewhere in between. The teams looking to reach the cap floor are generally not any players first choice of destination. I wouldn't be surprised if he was willing to waive his NMC to go to a team he wouldn't mind playing for. I think it's a bit much to ask him to lose out on money and end up stuck somewhere he doesn't want to be for the next 3 years.
- ehabs9

this. briere's not just going to accept a trade to a bad team that can take on the contract. hes under no obligation to do so. the teams he'd want to go to probably cant take on the cap hit.

He's lost a step, has had some injuries, and can't play wing and is terrible on defense.
In the right situation, playing center with protected offensive zone starts and with proper line mates Briere could still be effective for somebody. He last thrived with Leino and Hartnell but that was a few years ago. The Flyers, even after the Carter and Richards trades, still have a log jam at center.

Good luck Danny.
The 2010 playoff run for the Flyers was memorable and you were a huge part of that.

Think you are being too tough on Briere. Once the Flyers decide to get rid of Briere, he should maximize his income so taking the buyout and UFA is okay in my book.
- Leafsandbolts

Yup, like I said, I understand that decision, that drive to capitalize...to an extent. Either way, he is (and has been) getting paid millions of dollars for the next 2 years at least, so in no way can it be argued the move is anything but selfish. Which is fine, but some of my respect (not all, of course) leaves with him.