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FLYERSROCK!
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Anyone who takes Andrew MacDonald's contract will instantly become my 3rd favourite team, SK
Joined: 09.09.2008

Jun 17 @ 2:40 PM ET
It's a big stretch to call him a cancer in the locker room.
- MJL

Any guy who says Joseph Stalin's actions were acceptable and he could understand and see why he did these things needs to be bought out.
he (frank)ed himself over this offseason with all these media fiasco's.
section32
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Raleigh, NC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:40 PM ET
What posts were bashing Briere? The only posts about the guy were joke trade proposals.

Correction: One post was about Briere, and it wasn't even bashing him so much as supporting a buyout.

- BulliesPhan87

And if he were the same player we signed 5 years ago the decision would be different. He has always been really clutch in the playoffs, but he has regressed over the past two seasons. It is a plain and simple math problem really, and due to the changes with these CBO's, it makes no sense to not buy him out. I certainly appreciate what he has given and wish him well. He'll, he'll probably make much more being bought out. He is young enough to still garner a decent contract.
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:40 PM ET
Mason will turn some heads this year, just a feeling, nothign to really back that up except his few games with you last year.

Ride it out, Let him earn and steal the number job away from Bryz, then next summer buy out Bryz if Mason steals his spot
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:42 PM ET
Any guy who says Joseph Stalin's actions were acceptable and he could understand and see why he did these things needs to be bought out.
he (frank)ed himself over this offseason with all these media fiasco's.

- FLYERSROCK!

I don't think a guy looking at the possibility of getting 2/3 of a multi million dollar contract for free can really be described as having '(frank)ed himself over'.
dingo8urbaby
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.02.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:42 PM ET
Mason will turn some heads this year, just a feeling, nothign to really back that up except his few games with you last year.

Ride it out, Let him earn and steal the number job away from Bryz, then next summer buy out Bryz if Mason steals his spot

- DDM-Coga

Turn heads in disgust?
section32
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Raleigh, NC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:42 PM ET
It's a big stretch to call him a cancer in the locker room.
- MJL

Many players are tired of his act and dont want to play for him. Is that a better way to put it.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:43 PM ET
And if he were the same player we signed 5 years ago the decision would be different. He has always been really clutch in the playoffs, but he has regressed over the past two seasons. It is a plain and simple math problem really, and due to the changes with these CBO's, it makes no sense to not buy him out. I certainly appreciate what he has given and wish him well. He'll, he'll probably make much more being bought out. He is young enough to still garner a decent contract.
- section32

I'm with you. It's no slight to Briere, neither right now or on his career as a Flyer, when I say I'm on board with CBOing him.
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:43 PM ET
Turn heads in disgust?
- dingo8urbaby


you arent a fan of that trade and exention? He had solid numbers when he showed up for you guys.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:44 PM ET
I don't think a guy looking at the possibility of getting 2/3 of a multi million dollar contract for free can really be described as having '(frank)ed himself over'.
- BulliesPhan87



Nor do his stupid comments on history have any relevance to whether he continues to play for the Flyers.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jun 17 @ 2:44 PM ET
Any guy who says Joseph Stalin's actions were acceptable and he could understand and see why he did these things needs to be bought out.
he (frank)ed himself over this offseason with all these media fiasco's.

- FLYERSROCK!


It was crazy times back then man, crazy times. Every now and then, to keep the peace, you just have to commit a little genocide.
FLYERSROCK!
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Anyone who takes Andrew MacDonald's contract will instantly become my 3rd favourite team, SK
Joined: 09.09.2008

Jun 17 @ 2:45 PM ET
I don't think a guy looking at the possibility of getting 2/3 of a multi million dollar contract for free can really be described as having '(frank)ed himself over'.
- BulliesPhan87

meant in terms of staying with Philly...
have this bad feeling we keep him, and he prevents us for making any further deals.
section32
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Raleigh, NC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:45 PM ET
Nor do his stupid comments on history have an relevance to whether he continues to play for the Flyers.
- MJL

Or being "lost bear in woods". Good. Stay lost.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:45 PM ET
Many players are tired of his act and dont want to play for him. Is that a better way to put it.
- section32



All we've heard is that a few of his teammates don't like him. So what! He's not the first player we've heard that about and won't be the last. If he had a 2.25 GAA and .920 SV%, I bet they'd like him more! And the players don't play for him. They play for the Flyers.
dingo8urbaby
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.02.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:45 PM ET
you arent a fan of that trade and exention? He had solid numbers when he showed up for you guys.
- DDM-Coga


I never said this. I'm very much open to Steve Mason. If he can stop the puck, I'm fine with him. He also has past relationships with players on this team, so we already know that he fits in.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:47 PM ET
Nor do his stupid comments on history have an relevance to whether he continues to play for the Flyers.
- MJL

Agreed. Maybe there's small consideration paid to him being a 'distraction', but I think the major factors in a buyout are obvious: level of play and consistency versus the big commitment that is his contract, and the dangers of the cap recapture rule.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:49 PM ET
It was crazy times back then man, crazy times. Every now and then, to keep the peace, you just have to commit a little genocide.
- jmatchett383



Somebody on Puck Daddy had the greatest comment on that article... "Bryz...better at ducking pucks than questions."
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jun 17 @ 2:50 PM ET
Many players are tired of his act and dont want to play for him. Is that a better way to put it.
- section32



That says WAY more about the players in front of him than it says about the goalie, and if this is even remotely true, the Flyers have MUCH bigger issues than we thought.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:50 PM ET
The Flyers should sign Chris Mason to back up Steve Mason, just for humor's sake.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:53 PM ET
The Flyers should sign Chris Mason to back up Steve Mason, just for humor's sake.
- BulliesPhan87


You can buy one "Mason" jersey and be covered if either player steals the starting goalie job.

It's genius.
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Jun 17 @ 2:53 PM ET
The Flyers should sign Chris Mason to back up Steve Mason, just for humor's sake.
- BulliesPhan87

Masonic Temples in goal
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jun 17 @ 2:56 PM ET
You can buy one "Mason" jersey and be covered if either player steals the starting goalie job.

It's genius.

- johndewar

username jakew1234 (or something like that) could get a Mason jersey with Steve's number on one sleeve and Chris's on the other. It'd match his abomination Schenn jersey.

(I do hope I have the right user)
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 17 @ 2:56 PM ET
You can buy one "Mason" jersey and be covered if either player steals the starting goalie job.

It's genius.

- johndewar


At the rate we change course in goal I have resorted to velcro name plates and numbers for my goalie jerseys.
youarewrong
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 07.07.2010

Jun 17 @ 2:59 PM ET
You can buy one "Mason" jersey and be covered if either player steals the starting goalie job.

It's genius.

- johndewar


But Chris need to be number 33. My Last name is Mason. My Lucky number is 33 because I was born March 3rd. Obviously my wifes name is Mason, and she was born 3/5... Steve Mason is already 35.

It would be too perfect. Like Flyers promotional perfect. Maybe they could replace the fat dancing guy with me and my wife....
GirouxForTheShow
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Fuck you raff
Joined: 01.04.2009

Jun 17 @ 3:00 PM ET
Yes.

Mason has years of NHL mediocrity under his belt already.

- bradleyc4


And a Calder trophy. It's not like he played behind a stud team. Mediocrity almost defines that CBJ era. Not advocating throwing him to the wolves, a solid if not above average goaltender is needed if Bryz is bought out.
youarewrong
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 07.07.2010

Jun 17 @ 3:00 PM ET
At the rate we change course in goal I have resorted to velcro name plates and numbers for my goalie jerseys.
- Hextall271

My wife is still pissed at me because a couple years ago when we had season tickets she asked who she should get for Jersey. I got Giroux and I told her JVR was a safe pick.... ooopsss.
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