Justin Braun traded to flyers from sj

I agree. Doesn't mean I think any goalie outside of Price is worth that though. To be honest, I wouldn't even want price on my team because of that contract. It has ripple effects up and down your roster.
- RickJames77

Goalies be weird. Nobody wants to pay them, but they are almost always the most important player in the game

I agree. Doesn't mean I think any goalie outside of Price is worth that though. To be honest, I wouldn't even want price on my team because of that contract. It has ripple effects up and down your roster.
- RickJames77

Prices health issue would scare the crap out of me if I am his GM

Justin Braun traded to flyers from sj
- bryant

But...Flyboys fans said they have the most and bestest young defense in history. Why they be acquiring d?

Goalies be weird. Nobody wants to pay them, but they are almost always the most important player in the game
- AdamFrench

Cap issues are real too. Must be careful with your dollars and a tenders age. Jmo

he's out of position most of the time so yes, he is often on the right side
- Symba007

But...Flyboys fans said they have the most and bestest young defense in history. Why they be acquiring d?
- AdamFrench

Ghost is probably gone now.

It's all a disaster!
Needed Lou here to give 40 point players 6 million.
- RogerRoeper

ya, he could have gave a guy $15m over 12 mths for .5 point/game.

Ghost is probably gone now.
- bryant

Had a bad year
Didn't watch them more than a few games, but his play and his stats sucked from what i have seen lately.

Goalies be weird. Nobody wants to pay them, but they are almost always the most important player in the game
- AdamFrench

Yeah, this checks out

Had a bad year
Didn't watch them more than a few games, but his play and his stats sucked from what i have seen lately.
- bixll

I watched a few of their games and he was a tire fire. I don't think I'd give up on him after a down year though.

ya, he could have gave a guy $15m over 12 mths for .5 point/game.
- Garnie

If you look at some players salaries..... Willies is bargain in comparison to some of the aged vets deals still on the books.

ya, he could have gave a guy $15m over 12 mths for .5 point/game.
- Garnie

Who do you want more, Nylander or Eberle or Nelson next season? I know the answer.

If you look at some players salaries..... Willies is bargain in comparison to some of the aged vets deals still on the books.
- bixll

Yup. Never had less than 61 points in a full season and is 22. Nelson is 28 and has hit 50 points once and got 6 million...

If you look at some players salaries..... Willies is bargain in comparison to some of the aged vets deals still on the books.
- bixll

Pretty much any UFA signing is a bad contract waiting to happen.

I watched a few of their games and he was a tire fire. I don't think I'd give up on him after a down year though.
- RickJames77

Is it the player or the team system.

It's all a disaster!
Needed Lou here to give 40 point players 6 million.
- RogerRoeper

we'll see

Pretty much any UFA signing is a bad contract waiting to happen.
- RickJames77

So many older players overpaid. Some twice, bought out then overpaid again. Lolol

Pretty much any UFA signing is a bad contract waiting to happen.
- RickJames77

Eberle and Nelson are passing their prime years and are starting 5-6 year deals. We have not seen close to the best of Willy

we'll see
- Aetherial

Should have kept the 78 year-old GM who overpays supporting players terribly.

Is it the player or the team system.
- bixll

My big issue with him was on the PP. He was pretty terrible QBing a powerplay that on paper seems to have the talent to have a good one. Maybe their PP scheme was just poop, but outside of his offense he's never really been known for his defensive acumen. Didn't they go with 5 forwards on their first PP for a week or two?

My big issue with him was on the PP. He was pretty terrible QBing a powerplay that on paper seems to have the talent to have a good one. Maybe their PP scheme was just poop, but outside of his offense he's never really been known for his defensive acumen. Didn't they go with 5 forwards on their first PP for a week or two?
- RickJames77

Agreed, not sure about the 5 forwards.

I watched a few of their games and he was a tire fire. I don't think I'd give up on him after a down year though.
- RickJames77

SJ just cut 3.8M from the Cap and they got a 2nd and a 3rd rd pick for a 32 defenseman with one year left...

Seems like the Leafs have to take on more salary from other teams just to trade guys like Zaitsev/Marleau/Brown.

SJ just cut 3.8M from the Cap and they got a 2nd and a 3rd rd pick for a 32 defenseman with one year left...

Seems like the Leafs have to take on more salary from other teams just to trade guys like Zaitsev/Marleau/Brown.
- PatC80

Zaitsev and Marleau maybe, but Brown ain't no cap dump. Not at his age, salary and production given his role.

I thought Braun would be a guy the leafs should look at. Only one year and RD. SJ needed to unload cap so picks is all they wanted.

Coburn signs in TB for 1.7 for 2 years.