Mononoke
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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- PhillySportsGuy
BC is gonna win his 3rd GM of the Year award. Just wait. |
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PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ Joined: 04.08.2012
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BC is gonna win his 3rd GM of the Year award. Just wait. - Mononoke
yes but we're the entitlement generation |
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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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yes but we're the entitlement generation - PhillySportsGuy
BC understands. That is why he feels we deserve to see the team make it to the 2nd round in the playoffs as quickly as possible. Take heart. |
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Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy. Joined: 07.06.2007
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I'm staying. - GudasNew
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Winning
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: Put in Matt Read Joined: 03.29.2011
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- Crimsoninja
Not funny |
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2Real
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA Joined: 07.14.2007
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King James? King NOTHING! |
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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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King James? King NOTHING! - 2Real
I (frank)ing hate monarchs. |
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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: South Jersey, NJ Joined: 01.16.2009
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They look very Elitserien -- which is a good thing. Slap a buttload of ads on em! - Tomahawk
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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: South Jersey, NJ Joined: 01.16.2009
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King James? King NOTHING! - 2Real
He can't do it by himself.
He's no....
I can't....wait....yes, I can.
He's no Joe Pavelski!
/waits to accept high fives from everyone |
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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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He can't do it by himself.
He's no....
I can't....wait....yes, I can.
He's no Joe Pavelski!
/waits to accept high fives from everyone - johndewar
Phil Kessel is better than Pavelski. |
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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: South Jersey, NJ Joined: 01.16.2009
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Phil Kessel is better than Pavelski. - Mononoke
-2Real |
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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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-2Real - johndewar
2Real looks different than I thought. |
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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest! Joined: 07.19.2015
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2Real looks different than I thought. - Mononoke
This is more what I imagined:
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J35Bacher
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Location: Philadelphia, PA Joined: 04.03.2014
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If it wasn't obvious already, I was not 100% serious. I don't want Stamkos and have written much on the subject here. Not only is he not necessary or prudent at that cost, I don't think he is worth it. The last couple years he has been trending down, even adjusting for league scoring, and even in the analytic stuff. There was once a point he was an undisputed top 5 forward. It's probably in the 20-ish range now. In fact, he has been no better than the much maligned Jake or G. Beyond zero interest in making him the highest paid player in the NHL and having to deal with that contract as it pertains to paying our prospects. And that's IF he stays healthy. - Mononoke
I think Stamkos is exactly what they need. An elite sniper who can score. They don't really have that now or in the minors. Also at 26 it's not like he is on the downside of his career. And I don't believe he is going to be the highest paid player in the league. I think he is going to get something close to Kopitar and maybe less.
Yes the injuries can be a concern but they weren't ligament injuries which I worry about. Bones heal and the blood clot thing seems to be taken care of. But injuries happen. We might have the same worry with Couturier now since he missed multiple times with injuries.
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YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: under the bridge Joined: 10.05.2015
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I think Stamkos is exactly what they need. An elite sniper who can score. They don't really have that now or in the minors. Also at 26 it's not like he is on the downside of his career. And I don't believe he is going to be the highest paid player in the league. I think he is going to get something close to Kopitar and maybe less.
Yes the injuries can be a concern but they weren't ligament injuries which I worry about. Bones heal and the blood clot thing seems to be taken care of. But injuries happen. We might have the same worry with Couturier now since he missed multiple times with injuries. - J35Bacher
See, this is where I have the issue. There is no denying that the Flyers could use the player you described, but I do not think there is any guarantee that Stamkos is that player. There is a high amount of risk in signing someone to a large, long term deal as a free agent (look at the history of them) and none of the money you pay Stamkos guarantees he plays to the potential that he has shown throughout his career.
Yeah he would help and be positive for the Flyers, but I really think you get into trouble with UFAs when you just pay a guy a bunch of money and expect certain things from him. Can you tell me the last time that worked? |
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BiggE
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Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM! Joined: 04.17.2012
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See, this is where I have the issue. There is no denying that the Flyers could use the player you described, but I do not think there is any guarantee that Stamkos is that player. There is a high amount of risk in signing someone to a large, long term deal as a free agent (look at the history of them) and none of the money you pay Stamkos guarantees he plays to the potential that he has shown throughout his career.
Yeah he would help and be positive for the Flyers, but I really think you get into trouble with UFAs when you just pay a guy a bunch of money and expect certain things from him. Can you tell me the last time that worked? - YuenglingJagr
Agreed, I don't want to be locked into Stamkos for 7 years at an aav somewhere around 10 million. No thanks.
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Just5
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: PA Joined: 05.22.2008
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I hope the salary cap is flat |
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YuenglingJagr
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Location: under the bridge Joined: 10.05.2015
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arichardson22
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Location: Philly, PA Joined: 06.10.2013
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See, this is where I have the issue. There is no denying that the Flyers could use the player you described, but I do not think there is any guarantee that Stamkos is that player. There is a high amount of risk in signing someone to a large, long term deal as a free agent (look at the history of them) and none of the money you pay Stamkos guarantees he plays to the potential that he has shown throughout his career.
Yeah he would help and be positive for the Flyers, but I really think you get into trouble with UFAs when you just pay a guy a bunch of money and expect certain things from him. Can you tell me the last time that worked? - YuenglingJagr
I agree with everything, but in regards to the last time that worked question...I feel thats tougher to answer/evaluate because players similar to Stamkos's caliber typically don't hit the FA market. With that said, teams have definitely decided to go that long term deal with large dollars to keep a player and it has backfired. |
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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: Candyland, PA Joined: 09.20.2007
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I hope the salary cap is flat - Just5
Why would you hope that?
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YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: under the bridge Joined: 10.05.2015
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I agree with everything, but in regards to the last time that worked question...I feel thats tougher to answer/evaluate because players similar to Stamkos's caliber typically don't hit the FA market. With that said, teams have definitely decided to go that long term deal with large dollars to keep a player and it has backfired. - arichardson22
I agree...typically they are older. It is tough to evaluate because there were guys that were successful as FAs but it was a different time and era. Hull, Hasek, Belfour, Hossa, Gaborik maybe? |
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YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: under the bridge Joined: 10.05.2015
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Why would you hope that? - MJL
Some people just want to watch the world burn
I think it would actually be an advantage now due to the work of Hextall |
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BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM! Joined: 04.17.2012
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Some people just want to watch the world burn
I think it would actually be an advantage now due to the work of Hextall - YuenglingJagr
Yes and no, if it stays flat, it will be that much harder to move guys like Read and Streit, if that is what Hexy is hoping to do.
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YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: under the bridge Joined: 10.05.2015
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Yes and no, if it stays flat, it will be that much harder to move guys like Read and Streit, if that is what Hexy is hoping to do. - BiggE
That is just a luxury though...They dont have to move anyone and they shouldnt be limited in free agency because of it. (I say shouldnt because I dont think Hextall cares about the big fish). We talk about trading Read and Streit, but we havent really seen much indication that the Flyers feel the same way |
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hereticpride
New Jersey Devils |
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Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ Joined: 01.14.2011
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Where are people expecting Bleackley to go? Could he be an option at 18? |
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