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Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:05 PM ET
Does anyone know where Homer rides his bike???? I might have to buy a bike and ride my bike on that road to get some info
nonpoint22
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 02.16.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:06 PM ET
Did Ryan's value lessen? If teams are looking for a top scoring line forward. There is now one less on the market.
- MJL


As far as Ryan goes...no his value didnt lessen one thing that even I forgot is Nash had a partial NTC so he could dictate teams Ryan doesnt have that...I would watch out for teams that were reported to go after Nash but were not on his list or were priced out like Carolina or Ottawa.....as far as Ryan to flyers lets worry about Weber first and after that plays out then we can worry about possibly attaining Ryan if it is feasible
Daman
Joined: 07.03.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:06 PM ET
My thoughts on Nash - HOLY COW!

Rangers made out on that deal. Everyone knows Dubinsky is a punk (including Shelley).

Four pieces of coal doesn't equate to a diamond. I think the Rangers have some elite scoring to go with their defense, and they will be dangerous. Very dangerous.

I remember the Flyers, with a much better team, struggling against King Henry even when outplaying the Rangers (years back).

Don't kid yourself jabronis - Rangers are our top threat - with or without Weber.
tangent_man
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 11.28.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:07 PM ET
Does anyone know where Homer rides his bike???? I might have to buy a bike and ride my bike on that road to get some info
- Slammed81


He's changed his MO on exercise...


stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Jul 23 @ 5:07 PM ET
As far as Ryan goes...no his value didnt lessen one thing that even I forgot is Nash had a partial NTC so he could dictate teams Ryan doesnt have that...I would watch out for teams that were reported to go after Nash but were not on his list or were priced out like Carolina or Ottawa.....as far as Ryan to flyers lets worry about Weber first and after that plays out then we can worry about possibly attaining Ryan if it is feasible
- nonpoint22


Does Homer step his game up now? What if Ryan gets traded before the deadline? Then its Weber or bust at this point.
Daman
Joined: 07.03.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:08 PM ET
Your alright in my book.
- stveshdy



Maybe b/c you aren't a Sabres fan. One guy told me that no intelligent fan thinks the Flyers are a legit S.C. contender.

I responded (I was stupid) by saying by no one, did he mean drunks with hot sauce on their face. Very sophmoric, stupid, and uncalled for. I deserved my punishment.

But thanks for the vote of confidence - enjoy your posts as well. Still.......

-The Devil made me do it
eshake
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.20.2009

Jul 23 @ 5:08 PM ET
Did Ryan's value lessen? If teams are looking for a top scoring line forward. There is now one less on the market.
- MJL


touche'
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:08 PM ET
My thoughts on Nash - HOLY COW!

Rangers made out on that deal. Everyone knows Dubinsky is a punk (including Shelley).

Four pieces of coal doesn't equate to a diamond. I think the Rangers have some elite scoring to go with their defense, and they will be dangerous. Very dangerous.

I remember the Flyers, with a much better team, struggling against King Henry even when outplaying the Rangers (years back).

Don't kid yourself jabronis - Rangers are our top threat - with or without Weber.

- Daman


It was a very unimpressive return for Nash by Columbus. It's okay to take one of Anisimov or Dubinsky as part of the return. But to not get one of the Rangers top young players as part of it, not a good deal.
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:09 PM ET
Does Homer step his game up now? What if Ryan gets traded before the deadline? Then its Weber or bust at this point.
- stveshdy

Doan's still in the mix.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Jul 23 @ 5:09 PM ET
Maybe b/c you aren't a Sabres fan. One guy told me that no intelligent fan thinks the Flyers are a legit S.C. contender.

I responded (I was stupid) by saying by no one, did he mean drunks with hot sauce on their face. Very sophmoric, stupid, and uncalled for. I deserved my punishment.

But thanks for the vote of confidence - enjoy your posts as well. Still.......

-The Devil made me do it

- Daman


Its good to have "Jersey Gent" back.
aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jul 23 @ 5:09 PM ET
I just want Weber and will be pissed for a day or 2 if we dont get him.......stupid tempering expectations didnt work......
eshake
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.20.2009

Jul 23 @ 5:10 PM ET
as far as Ryan to flyers lets worry about Weber first and after that plays out then we can worry about possibly attaining Ryan if it is feasible
- nonpoint22


unfortunately there is nothing we can "do" about Weber....and i'm getting tired of talking about the same scenarios.

on to the potential plan b's!
Daman
Joined: 07.03.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:10 PM ET
Its good to have "Jersey Gent" back.
- stveshdy


New shtick for now...


-Devil made me do it.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Jul 23 @ 5:10 PM ET
Nash now in New York.

Did we settle up with Nashville yet? I can't take much more of this pressure.



No way I'm making it to Wednesday.

stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Jul 23 @ 5:10 PM ET
Doan's still in the mix.
- FlyerGuy


I guess thats an option also. Howson just flipped the script on the Flyers with this blockbuster deal going down. Sather just turned the heat up.
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:13 PM ET
I guess thats an option also. Howson just flipped the script on the Flyers with this blockbuster deal going down. Sather just turned the heat up.
- stveshdy

yeah, Homer might be slightly more inclined to be more giving in a trade scenario.
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:14 PM ET
Like the Flyers defense did last Season! Any defense, regardless of how good it is, would get exposed if it doesn't have the support of the forwards. Losing the forwards that the Rangers did today, is going to change how well they play defensively as a team.
Staal and Giradi are 2 very solid veteran defenseman, but not Number 1's. Girardi isn't better then any defenseman on the Flyers currently. Del Zotto and McDonaugh are future top puck moving defenseman, but not yet.

- MJL


Glad you agree for once.
Lexington Flyer
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NoHockeyTown , KY
Joined: 04.02.2008

Jul 23 @ 5:15 PM ET
Howson is attempting to stick it to the Flyers or something like that
- wilsonecho91


Probably still pissed about Cartsie . I'd be pissed too when I watched the years that Cooter and Jake V. had while the soft player I traded for sat around pouting and wanting out.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Jul 23 @ 5:15 PM ET
Glad you agree for once.
- RooNosHockey


Roo you noshockey what are the Flyers going to do?
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:16 PM ET
@DarrenDreger

More mtngs expected in Nashville as owners decide whether or not to match Weber offer sheet. Many around NHL don't think Preds can.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:16 PM ET
Glad you agree for once.
- RooNosHockey


You can change my post in your replies. But my actual reply is in black and white and there for anyone to see.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Jul 23 @ 5:16 PM ET
@DarrenDreger

More mtngs expected in Nashville as owners decide whether or not to match Weber offer sheet. Many around NHL don't think Preds can.

- Slammed81


That a boy Dreger!
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Jul 23 @ 5:17 PM ET
@DarrenDreger

More mtngs expected in Nashville as owners decide whether or not to match Weber offer sheet. Many around NHL don't think Preds can.

- Slammed81

get er done, Homer.
feelingkettle
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "No sir, I don't like it" Phil, PA
Joined: 11.13.2006

Jul 23 @ 5:18 PM ET
Also Dreger:

Philadelphia is willing to talk trade for the 1st round picks if Preds don't match. Nashville will need players. Could shop the 4 firsts.
FlyersFirst
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.01.2011

Jul 23 @ 5:18 PM ET
Does anyone know where Homer rides his bike???? I might have to buy a bike and ride my bike on that road to get some info
- Slammed81


careful. he fell last year
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