https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb3xMbVOaAM

And to get things going...The Shift...
- JW98FlyerFan

Epic moment. We should bring that goal song back too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb3xMbVOaAM

And to get things going...The Shift...
- JW98FlyerFan

Just for one shift... Start with JvR-G-Simmer if Sullivan goes with Crosby to start?

Yeah, I wasn’t the poster that said a “handshake deal”. Instead of shooting at them, I was simply saying that part of what they said is possible.

I simply said and still think that it is possible that Simmonds does play in the outdoor game.

Others...are really making a big deal about it. I can’t control others responses.
- NC Flyers Fan

I was agreeing with you that I wouldn't be surprised at all if he wasn't moved til the deadline and simply added it wouldn't be because of a handshake deal

I was agreeing with you that I wouldn't be surprised at all if he wasn't moved til the deadline and simply added it wouldn't be because of a handshake deal
- nastyflyergirl

handshakes have caused a lot of misery over the years.

“Win today and we’ll walk together for a few more days”. Scott Gordon

Reading lots of conflicting reports of Malkin playing or not playing tonight...anyone got the scoop?

Reading lots of conflicting reports of Malkin playing or not playing tonight...anyone got the scoop?
- NC Flyers Fan

Skated on second line in morning skate. I'd say he's a go.

Giroux to Crosby: You can’t sit with me! pic.twitter.com/Zk3MczUh82

— HockeyKot (@hockeykot) January 27, 2019

- JW98FlyerFan

LOL good stuff. Reading the comments further proves to me that people from Pittsburgh have no sense of humor.

Reading lots of conflicting reports of Malkin playing or not playing tonight...anyone got the scoop?
- NC Flyers Fan

Game time decision per Coach Sullivan

Just for one shift... Start with JvR-G-Simmer if Sullivan goes with Crosby to start?
- dragonoffrost

Two of our worst defensive wingers on the same line...

Two of our worst defensive wingers on the same line...
- ClaudeFather

One shift. Tell G and Wayne... send a message. JvR is there to be the pigeon when the puck slips free.

If G wants to be 1C be the best player in the world

Coming next year to the Wells Fargo

https://www.nbcsports.com...ransforming-4k-scoreboard

Epic moment. We should bring that goal song back too.
- arichardson22

jagr. wellwood. carle. bryz. what a time to be alive.

Coming next year to the Wells Fargo

https://www.nbcsports.com...ransforming-4k-scoreboard
- dragonoffrost

i just wish they would let the game breathe a bit. the non-stop volume 11 blare of santa sacks, find the puck game and horrendous music between the whistles is brutal.

shut. up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb3xMbVOaAM

And to get things going...The Shift...
- JW98FlyerFan

.....and the refs call a 2min penalty and 10min misconduct in this new NHL. So fu*king sad!!

Game time decision per Coach Sullivan
- arichardson22

They need to finish their checks against Malkin to soften him up. If he is still hurting a bit from the upper body injury he will tend to disappear.

Coming next year to the Wells Fargo

https://www.nbcsports.com...ransforming-4k-scoreboard
- dragonoffrost

oblivious fan cam in 4k...cool

Tonight feels like a much bigger game than any so far. In thinking about it, I think that is because losing would have many devastating effects and winning will have multiple positive effects. The most important thing is the 2 points. Best would be a regulation win. This is a statement game.

Always interesting that the out of town press always refers to 180lb beanpole Simmonds as "beef", or "big", or "muscle".

Just goes to show you what kind of player he really is from a toughness and heart perspective. He has a lot of respect around the league it seems.

If they could resign him to 3 years at 7aav I would be ecstatic. Term is the barrier IMO. I could even live with 4 years if the aav came down a bit. But anything longer is throwing out bad money, especially at the end of the deal.
- MBFlyerfan

7 mill a year for Simmonds, you are severely overpaying.

Gretzky actually did it 4 times. He ans Wayne, to me, are 2 and 3 (take your pick) after Orr.
- jmatchett383

Yes, Orr changed the game.

7 mill a year for Simmonds, you are severely overpaying.
- Djapana

There is no room for Simmonds. What happens when Cooters next contract comes up, along with anyone who might sign a bridge deal like TK/Sanheim/Patrick. Another thing to think about is if Hart plays well for the next two and a half years what does his contract look like? Having Simmonds for term at a high cap hit will not be smart at all.

There is no room for Simmonds. What happens when Cooters next contract comes up, along with anyone who might sign a bridge deal like TK/Sanheim/Patrick. Another thing to think about is if Hart plays well for the next two and a half years what does his contract look like? Having Simmonds for term at a high cap hit will not be smart at all.
- ClaudeFather

Cap hit isn't the issue if the term was under 3 years. Over three years everything becomes a puzzle.

Cap hit isn't the issue if the term was under 3 years. Over three years everything becomes a puzzle.
- dragonoffrost

especially with the Giroux situation, I'm sure we will get some kind of discount but the guy isn't gonna sign for too cheap. What if we gave Simmer like a three year $28M deal or two years for $20M and then extended him for cheaper, has anyone done something like this or would the league be all over it? Obviously they'd look at it but tough to prove we did something wrong.

7 mill a year for Simmonds, you are severely overpaying.
- Djapana

Well, that is what he going to get somewhere.

especially with the Giroux situation, I'm sure we will get some kind of discount but the guy isn't gonna sign for too cheap. What if we gave Simmer like a three year $28M deal or two years for $20M and then extended him for cheaper, has anyone done something like this or would the league be all over it? Obviously they'd look at it but tough to prove we did something wrong.
- ClaudeFather

This is confusing but if I get what your saying correctly, I don't think there is any violation there.