I'll take any number of Phantoms in that spot for a fraction of the cost.
- Tomahawk

That really goes to my point. We've seen Aube-Kubel take a step forward in growth this year. He was given multiple opportunities and finally put it together. They shouldn't be signing veteran 4th line players to that kind of cap hit and taking up a roster spot. They need to allow competition for the younger players.

That really goes to my point. We've seen Aube-Kubel take a step forward in growth this year. He was given multiple opportunities and finally put it together. They shouldn't be signing veteran 4th line players to that kind of cap hit and taking up a roster spot. They need to allow competition for the younger players.
- MJL

Just a hypothetical question, but if you could sign Pitlick for cheaper than Raffl, would you trade Raffl to make room for Nak or another younger guy?

We brought back Raffl to this kind of money and now we’re talking about bringing back Pitlick to the same amount? Why would you sign your fourth line players to this kind of money when you can give your kids in the minors an opportunity making next to nothing or sign a guy to the league minimum?
- SuperSchennBros

Didn’t say they should sign him, I think he will be priced out of phllly

Just a hypothetical question, but if you could sign Pitlick for cheaper than Raffl, would you trade Raffl to make room for Nak or another younger guy?
- arichardson22

Raffl to Seattle - has a a good sound to it

Raffl to Seattle - has a a good sound to it
- Bayareaflyer

Not as good as JVR lol

Not as good as JVR lol
- arichardson22

+ a 1st and possibly more to get that contract gone

+ a 1st and possibly more to get that contract gone
- Bayareaflyer

JvR and a first for Hall! Boom!!

Still a ton of hurdles to clear. He's weeks away from returning at minimum. Is he going to be able to avoid migraines after contact? Sure hope so.
- PLindbergh31

This. This terrifies me, and I'm sure NoPa is a little nervous as well. Hopefully that skull is rock solid.

Leafs lost and they got better

Leafs lost and they got better
- wcorvette

They certainly needed a more competent backup, but I still don't like their team. Their run and gun style won't translate well to the playoffs and they rely to heavily on Andersen.

They certainly needed a more competent backup, but I still don't like their team. Their run and gun style won't translate well to the playoffs and they rely to heavily on Andersen.
- Hextall271

I think they still need 1 more steady D man

Just a hypothetical question, but if you could sign Pitlick for cheaper than Raffl, would you trade Raffl to make room for Nak or another younger guy?
- arichardson22

Yes, but I still would not overpay Pitlick as has been suggested.

Not to sound arrogant, but during the summer when NYR and NJD were making all these moves, I never once thought either team was going to be good or better than us. Surely they got some big names for the headlines, but the depth issues were still apparent to me.

For the metro I predicted:

WSH
PIT
PHL
CAR
NYI
NYR
NJD
CLB
- arichardson22

talk about a surprise team

I just saw the Flyers reassigned Ustimenko to the Phantoms and Sandstrom to the Royals. Seems like Sandstrom is having a tough time. His numbers don't look too good.