Absolutely correct. Although technically its not the upcoming year, our big FA add will be Simmonds for 5 yrs. at 6.5m per annum.
- Sinisalo4vr

Why would Simmer only sign for 5 years?

Fun article to pass some time.

WOW! Some teams have completely dropped the ball the last 17 years.

http://www.thehockeynews....d-most-notable-selections

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why do I get the feeling the Flyers are in on ROR

For Hamilton to now be on his 3rd organization makes me wonder why both Boston and Calgary did not view him as untouchable. Don't get me wrong: I'd like him on the Flyers in terms of his game.

What Flyers need above all is another high-end two-way defenseman. They already get enough points from the D between Ghost, Provorov and what Sanheim is likely to get as his role increases. But they do need another puck mover who is also solid defensively.
- bmeltzer

Agreed. I guy like Trouba would be a much better fit for their needs

There are people who want Simmonds here AND a big FA splash
- dragonoffrost

Whatever r logic people apply to UFA signings also has to be applied to Simmonds. I see some guys here who don't want Hextall to go out and give a guy in his 30s a 3 or 4 year deal but what to bring Simmonds back for 4+ years.

why do I get the feeling the Flyers are in on ROR
- wcorvette

I feel that too and I don't like it at all. It would have to be after July 1 since he is due $7.5 mil in a roster bonus. Unless Buffalo is willing to pay that then trade him.

Do you think he'll get a longer term than 5 with that AAV?

Agreed. I guy like Trouba would be a much better fit for their needs
- BiggE

I would love a deal for Trouba. He would grow with our d corps as he is only 24 or 25. Top pair RD. We would have to sacrifice a piece but we get an NHL experienced dman in return for several years.

Whatever r logic people apply to UFA signings also has to be applied to Simmonds. I see some guys here who don't want Hextall to go out and give a guy in his 30s a 3 or 4 year deal but what to bring Simmonds back for 4+ years.
- hereticpride

Agreed, same rules apply. Flyers have to want Simmonds and Simmonds has to want to re-sign. Always a 2 way street.

Whatever r logic people apply to UFA signings also has to be applied to Simmonds. I see some guys here who don't want Hextall to go out and give a guy in his 30s a 3 or 4 year deal but what to bring Simmonds back for 4+ years.
- hereticpride

I agree with you that the logic needs to be consistent. I just think his value to this group is something that Hextall would weigh against the years and age.

I would love a deal for Trouba. He would grow with our d corps as he is only 24 or 25. Top pair RD. We would have to sacrifice a piece but we get an NHL experienced dman in return for several years.
- cdearth23

More like Reeses Pieces

Agreed. I guy like Trouba would be a much better fit for their needs
- BiggE

Sign me up.
He’s RFA correct? So it would have to be a trade.
Correct me if this is wrong.

More like Reeses Pieces
- Glak18

If the right RFA (or a signed player) was presented to us, would anyone be on board with trading our 2019 1st? I’ve seen names like Trouba, Dumba, ROR (signed). Now, I’m usually not one to trade 1st round picks nor am I saying we should/must; more so bored work discussion. The names listed above (and maybe some others that come to your mind) would immediately make us better. I know we aren’t in that contender status yet to trade away 1sts in hopes to go on a run, but curious to hear the idea of trading the pick with the assumption we make playoffs and aren’t a first round exit team again.

Sign me up.
He’s RFA correct? So it would have to be a trade.
Correct me if this is wrong.
- Marc D

correct

If the right RFA (or a signed player) was presented to us, would anyone be on board with trading our 2019 1st? I’ve seen names like Trouba, Dumba, ROR (signed). Now, I’m usually not one to trade 1st round picks nor am I saying we should/must; more so bored work discussion. The names listed above (and maybe some others that come to your mind) would immediately make us better. I know we aren’t in that contender status yet to trade away 1sts in hopes to go on a run, but curious to hear the idea of trading the pick with the assumption we make playoffs and aren’t a first round exit team again.
- arichardson22

I'd trade the 2019 1st+ for Trouba if Winnipeg allowed him to talk to us first about an extension.

Also, if Toronto does sign Tavares, they'll likely have to move someone, and I'd go hard after Nylander.

Sign me up.
He’s RFA correct? So it would have to be a trade.
Correct me if this is wrong.
- Marc D

Yes, would have to be a trade. I’d offer Gudas, Rubtsov and a top 3 protected 1st in 2019.

If the right RFA (or a signed player) was presented to us, would anyone be on board with trading our 2019 1st? I’ve seen names like Trouba, Dumba, ROR (signed). Now, I’m usually not one to trade 1st round picks nor am I saying we should/must; more so bored work discussion. The names listed above (and maybe some others that come to your mind) would immediately make us better. I know we aren’t in that contender status yet to trade away 1sts in hopes to go on a run, but curious to hear the idea of trading the pick with the assumption we make playoffs and aren’t a first round exit team again.
- arichardson22

The window we should be focusing on is the one where Provorov/Ghost/Sanheim/Patrick/Frost/Hart/etc are all in their primes. Trouba is young enough but is probably cost prohibitive.

If the bridges weren't burnt (assumption), I would trade Neuvirth (50%) for Mason

Sign me up.
He’s RFA correct? So it would have to be a trade.
Correct me if this is wrong.
- Marc D

RFA Arbitration Eligible

I think if the Flyers traded for Trouba the fans would riot.

24 year old right handed defenseman that logs 21+ mins a night, produces 50-60 points during a full season.


If I am Winnipeg...

I want 2019 1st round pick...

AND

Gimme Sanheim, Hart or Frost....


AND

I need a roster player, so gimme Konency


Wait you won't do that? *click*

I think if the Flyers traded for Trouba the fans would riot.

24 year old right handed defenseman that logs 21+ mins a night, produces 50-60 points during a full season.


If I am Winnipeg...

I want 2019 1st round pick...

AND

Gimme Sanheim, Hart or Frost....


AND

I need a roster player, so gimme Konency


Wait you won't do that? *click*
- Glak18

Exactly what Chevy is asking for. He has what is probably the biggest commodity right now. A legit 1st pair right handed Dman.

I wonder if Trouba goes to arbitration...

I think if the Flyers traded for Trouba the fans would riot.

24 year old right handed defenseman that logs 21+ mins a night, produces 50-60 points during a full season.


If I am Winnipeg...

I want 2019 1st round pick...

AND

Gimme Sanheim, Hart or Frost....


AND

I need a roster player, so gimme Konency


Wait you won't do that? *click*
- Glak18

I dont disagree they would want something like that but no team would pay it. That leaves the Jets faced with losing Trouba to FA in a year.

I think if the Flyers traded for Trouba the fans would riot.

24 year old right handed defenseman that logs 21+ mins a night, produces 50-60 points during a full season.


If I am Winnipeg...

I want 2019 1st round pick...

AND

Gimme Sanheim, Hart or Frost....

AND

I need a roster player, so gimme Konency


Wait you won't do that? *click*
- Glak18

I think that's fair value. How often does an RFA holdout, who has already held out once, get full value in a trade?