Gotta feeling Gagner was a fall back option if Hexy couldn't get a forward in free agency. He probably has an idea of the cost of someone like Frolik and decided to stay away. I wouldn't be surprised if Voracek gets extended before training camp.

I'm still kind of holding out hope for Chris Stewart. I'm sure many of you aren't high on him and there might not even be a real fit but I like the guy. Toughness, gritty, might help the second unit on the PP.
- SuperSchennBros

I would also find Chris Stewart interesting but I would not give him more than 2 years. EK has the Flyers as a team interested in Justin Williams, at a bargain deal for 2 years he could bring experience and a winning attitude

I think he meant "a 7th" not "the 7th"
- mayorofangrytown

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Gotta feeling Gagner was a fall back option if Hexy couldn't get a forward in free agency. He probably has an idea of the cost of someone like Frolik and decided to stay away. I wouldn't be surprised if Voracek gets extended before training camp.
- ravishingone

It's hard to believe Gagner is a fall back option if Gagner is not only a better option than most of the players in Free Agency but if we haven't reached it yet.

I would also find Chris Stewart interesting but I would not give him more than 2 years. EK has the Flyers as a team interested in Justin Williams, at a bargain deal for 2 years he could bring experience and a winning attitude
- 3flyerkids

I'd also be fine with Williams but I'd prefer a younger Stewart that brings more grit to a team that could probably use it. We'll see though.

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- nails

Oh thank god. I thought you had lost your mind.

I think Vinny is going to find a new home (likely Arizona or Nashville) after his roster 2 Million bonus is paid out. Then the Flyers sign one of Frolik or Williams as they are guys who can play in the top 9. I also expect Ryan White to be signed. Not sure who the back goalie target is...

I would also find Chris Stewart interesting but I would not give him more than 2 years. EK has the Flyers as a team interested in Justin Williams, at a bargain deal for 2 years he could bring experience and a winning attitude
- 3flyerkids

i think stewart might cost more than hexy is willing to shell out

Oh thank god. I thought you had lost your mind.

- MBFlyerfan

Well yes.

Good point someone made about gagner on the half wall on pp2

pp2 could look ok using same rolls

Giroux-gagner
Streit-MDZ
Voracek-coots
Simmonds-VDV
Schenn-raffl

Might be late, but Sandstrom and Lindblom at Sweden's WJC camp

No worries

As to your point, I do think there is something to being in an organization/on a team that is expecting to win, as opposed to hoping you won't lose

I have no statistics, but I think once you become a perennial loser, it is really difficult to break out of that cycle

You can't win every year, but I do think you can lose many, many years if you are not careful in demanding the proper effort and excellence
- AllInForFlyers

It's about the environment that is created. Losing begets losing.

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Chicago and Columbus are working in a trade involving Brandon Saad. More to come.

No worries

As to your point, I do think there is something to being in an organization/on a team that is expecting to win, as opposed to hoping you won't lose

I have no statistics, but I think once you become a perennial loser, it is really difficult to break out of that cycle

You can't win every year, but I do think you can lose many, many years if you are not careful in demanding the proper effort and excellence
- AllInForFlyers

It's all about talent

brandon saad a blue jacket

brandon saad a blue jacket
- Winning

Interesting development.

brandon saad a blue jacket
- Winning

Ruthless

Sad

They not gonna feel the loss of the great Umburger

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 15s15 seconds ago

Morin, Tropp, Anisimov and Dano and 4th in 2016 for Saad, Paliotta and Alex Broadhurst. CBJ-CHI deal.
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Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Chicago and Columbus are working in a trade involving Brandon Saad. More to come.
- Winning

Why would cbj need saad? they have forwards up the ass.

Why would cbj need saad? they have forwards up the ass.
- benjichronic

Saad is really good and really young

Saad is really good and really young
- PhillySportsGuy

BJ gonna be a PO team

Why would cbj need saad? they have forwards up the ass.
- benjichronic

Everyone needs a Saad

I'm still kind of holding out hope for Chris Stewart. I'm sure many of you aren't high on him and there might not even be a real fit but I like the guy. Toughness, gritty, might help the second unit on the PP.
- SuperSchennBros

I'm not sure what the infatuation is with Stewart. He hasn't been a good player for 4 seasons ongoing. The Flyers need to add skill and speed. They don't need another plugger. They need to become a better 5 on 5 team. The PP is not the issue. He's not the right fit for this team.