Ever year guys pass that had no chance of passing. He hasnt played in 2 years so not sure what team would claim him in October and give him a roster spot. Now if he has a good camp than that could change things
- daryl stanley

I’d take a bet that someone would take a chance and claim him

I don’t think the Flyers would risk it by putting him on waivers

It may turn out that he never makes it as a player but that’s still an unknown

I’m sure there are people who think he won’t ever make it but I don’t think the Flyers think that

Home town discount.
- MBFlyerfan

It's probably closer to what's he's actually worth.

I don't think he's ever gonna score 40+ goals again (that was a SH% season for the ages), and he's probably more of a 50-60 pt guy, a low-end 1C or top-end 2C.

Good value contract for them.

Again. Didn't say it was right, wrong, good,great or grand. Just said there are always ways to make a move.

But you bring up the scenario where a team moved a pick. Didn't you say we should strive to be Tampa? They made a move and got back a 1st. Why didn't you bring that deal up. That was a cap move.

I get Puljujarvi is a risk. I just think for a 3rd line winger, I would take that chance as i think his reward could be high. That is all.
- J35Bacher

The reason why I didn't mention the Miller trade is because I didn't think it would need to be explained but apparently it does. Miller is 26 years old and is a quality scoring line forward in his prime.
You dont trade a quality established bottom 6 forward like Laughton for a risk and to take a chance. You give up a 3rd round pick or a mid level prospect. Your trade proposals are repeatedly poorly thought out.

Interesting take and that could happen. I just see his size and that contract and think a bunch of teams would be interested. Especially teams with cap issues looking for a defenseman. I am really not comfortable with them taking that chance.

I think a few years ago before he got hurt he was the guy who deserved to make the team, when they chose Hagg and Sanhiem.

Some see him as a bust but I dont. Injuries are what they are.

If he is healthy and seriously hope he is the guy who makes the team as the sixth. In fact I want to see Myers and Morin out play Braun and make him the 7th. Especially since I hate that trade and don't think we needed to do it.
- MBFlyerfan

the contract is very good. To me it depends when he gets waived, hypothetically. If it was say January a team that probably will miss the playoffs would likely take a shot and let him the last few months. That would be wise. In October not so sure.

I dont waive him either. Rather he be a bust here then go somewhere else and even be a bottom pairing guy. He is in a tough spot for where the team is right now. He going to have to outplay a couple players to get playing time.

Braun is a top 4 dman. Why are people thinking he might be the 7th? Not a chance to start or anytime unless he completely collapses.

I wouldn't be shocked if the Rags got Panarin. How's their rebuild going? Is it on track for 10 years from now?
- PLindbergh31

You are persistent, I'll give you that.

I think Laughton is a better player than Puljujarvi.
- MBFlyerfan

he is and thats a fact. If you make that trade your basing it purely on upside and the Oilers being inept.

The reason why I didn't mention the Miller trade is because I didn't think it would need to be explained but apparently it does. Miller is 26 years old and is a quality scoring line forward in his prime.
You dont trade a quality established bottom 6 forward like Laughton for a risk and to take a chance. You give up a 3rd round pick or a mid level prospect. Your trade proposals are repeatedly poorly thought out.
- MJL

Right now I have Laughton, Pitlick and Raffl as 4th line options. Where is the risk in a move of Laughton for Puljujarvi?

Laughton had a good year but if he is playing a primarily 4th line role is he going to have the same type of year as last year where he had more chances higher in the lineup?

Especially if I have a Pulujarvi kind of getting the same protection Patrick is. Maybe this kid just needs some consistency in his life. He was yo-yo'd around in Edmonton. I just see more high end potential in Puljujarvi then Laughton.

Right now I have Laughton, Pitlick and Raffl as 4th line options. Where is the risk in a move of Laughton for Puljujarvi?

Laughton had a good year but if he is playing a primarily 4th line role is he going to have the same type of year as last year where he had more chances higher in the lineup?

Especially if I have a Pulujarvi kind of getting the same protection Patrick is. Maybe this kid just needs some consistency in his life. He was yo-yo'd around in Edmonton. I just see more high end potential in Puljujarvi then Laughton.
- J35Bacher

I figured I was wasting my time. Brutal.

I think Laughton is a better player than Puljujarvi.
- MBFlyerfan

Totally agree Laughton was the best player first 30 games last year
They should let Raffl and Laughton play 4th line and key role in PK