The Official Philadelphia Flyers Thread

MayDay10 wrote:

they are also reporting that there are double-digit teams interested. As it was, the asking price was rediculous.

Well I would assume that the team acquiring JVR will win the Stanley Cup next year, so it's understandable that many teams are interested.

Dr. Delight wrote:

The Flyers going out and getting Nash without addressing the D first is just the stupid off season move that I expect this organization to make.

I'd much rather have parise than nash

pjhawks wrote:

81 wrote:

Dr. Delight wrote:

I believe we will see JVR traded before the pre-season.

it wouldn't suprise me either way

guy was hurt 95% of the time last year. the previous year he was thought to be on his way to stardom (although not totally by me). i don't get why the flyers feel the need to trade him. his upside in the next 2 years is going to be way higher than anything they get back.

fans that use the run in 2010 to defend their stance that the team should have kept richards...and especially the loser carter, are beyond stupid. not surprisingly, some people here use that exact criteria

look who the flyers played that year. they were the 7 seed and had home ice in the ECF. It was a fun playoff run to watch, but they got extremely lucky with their playoff draws that year.

combine the above with the fact that carter and richards each had close to a decade remaining on their deals and I think the moves were smart (even as much as I love richards). The flyers got positive returns in both moves and they gained financial flexibility in dumping both of those huge contracts. They screwed up by giving bryz such a large deal, but the trades should be positive long term for the franchise. Hopefully there is an amnesty clause in the new cba and they can get out from under the bryz deal

apparently holmgren is going after this guy pretty hard. would be a nice addition...exactly the type of young dman that they need.

you know the flyers will do something soon with the draft being held next weekend. seems like they always have a surprise during this upcoming week/during the draft


There are plenty of teams clamoring for Justin Schultz, the University of Wisconsin defenseman and former Anaheim draftee that appears ready to test free agency.
There’s just one catch.
Because he’ll be signing his first NHL deal, teams can only offer Schultz a standard entry-level contract (complete with performance bonuses) — so in terms of money, all deals will be fairly similar.
As such, teams interested in bringing Schultz aboard will have to get creative in other areas, something ex-Tampa Bay GM Brian Lawton explained to Edmonton’s Team 1260.
Courtesy the Edmonton Journal:
“You can rest assured ten teams will guarantee him a spot on their roster,” Lawton told Jason Gregor of the Team 1260. “If you want to compete for these guys you better understand the environment and you better be aggressive. Because there is no time to not be.
“So if you any chance to get a player like this, you’re gonna unfortunately going to be out there on a limb in some uncomfortable positions. Because there are things you don’t want to do like guaranteeing a roster spot to a player who has not played in the league.
“But guess what? That is the landscape you’re dealing with. If you’re going to sit at home and say, ‘I’m not going to do that,’ that’s great. But you’re not going to get any players either.”
Even though Schultz has been labeled “a top-four defenseman upon arrival,” you can see how this type of guarantee would differ between *rumored* suitors like the Oilers and Canucks.
See, it’s easier for a team like Edmonton (low on NHL caliber defensemen) to promise Schultz this type of role than it is for, say, Vancouver (who at times was using Keith Ballard as its No. 6 last year.)
Finally — it should be noted the Ducks still have until June 24 to reach a deal with Schultz, though the possibility of him inking with Anaheim sounds unlikely.

This could be incredible.

Rob Zombie Targets Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Team For ‘Broad Street Bullies’ Pic

http://www.deadline.com/2012/06/rob-zom ... t-bullies/

interesting....

jamminpearls wrote:

Bobby Ryans available again. Would u trade JVR and a pick for him? I would in a second and think this should happen right away.

It's going to take more than JVR and a pick to acquire Ryan.
B. Ryan is already established as the type of player that JVR was advertised as becoming.

neilybabes86 wrote:

jamminpearls wrote:

Bobby Ryans available again. Would u trade JVR and a pick for him? I would in a second and think this should happen right away.

gonna take alot more my good man

for real. don't let common sense get in the way

Always so much talk at this time... Im not sure how many moves we will see due to the upcoming expiration of the CBA.

Bobby Ryan is now rumored to be available. He will always be connected to Philly as a possibility due to the local connection. Rumors say Buffalo has also been off and on him. He is the guy you want. Not Nash. I believe Parise will be too expensive when it is all said and done. (I also believe a strong, experienced d-man should be Philly's top priority)

Not sure if a team like the Flyers would guarantee a roster spot for a defenseman right out of U of Wisconsin. That doesnt do either side a service. Developing defensemen is tricky. This could stunt his development, skipping the AHL, and also could be a huge hole on the blue line, something a contender like the Flyers cant have. I guess worst case is they try to send him down on the 1-way deal and someone claims him off waivers... But then they are rolling in a #6 or #7 defenseman anyways unless they can find a trading partner on the fly.

I thought I saw a rumor that said Nash and Johnson for Read, JVR, 1st, and Couturier? Then they would have to make a salary-clearing move.

neilybabes86 wrote:

jamminpearls wrote:

Bobby Ryans available again. Would u trade JVR and a pick for him? I would in a second and think this should happen right away.

gonna take alot more my good man

I read jvr and a 1st rd pick could poss be offered. That's why I wrote that yesterday. I won't waste my time replying to a certain reply.