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Flyers chasing Sharks LW Ryane Clowe

Forward Ryane Clowe will be a restricted free agent on July 1.

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Forward Ryane Clowe will be a restricted free agent on July 1.

The Flyers are making a run at Sharks winger Ryane Clowe, according to reports here at the draft in Montreal. Darren Dreger of TSN reported via Twitter that Philadelphia is one of four teams trying to acquire his rights before he becomes a restricted free agent on July 1. The other teams are the Los Angeles Kings, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Minnesota Wild. The Sharks are also reportedly making attempts to re-sign Clowe.

Last night, Dreger reported that the Flyers had originally expressed their interest in Clowe, but that the Sharks had an asking price of either Claude Giroux or Scott Hartnell -- two players the Flyers are not interested in giving up. The parties are still talking, though, so the deal isn't broken. With four other teams in the running, however, the Flyers have a tough climb

Last offseason, Clowe re-signed with San Jose for one-year at $1.6 million. He will certainly garner a higher wage in his next contrac. After missing most of 2007/08 due to injury, Clowe played in 71 games this past season and scored 20 goals to go along with 30 assists.

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Do you think they’re trying to dump Lupul for Clowe? Is this just a cap move?

by delawarept on Jun 26, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be speculation.. but something like that would make sense. Bring in a guy who has scored just as much as Lupul for probably about two million cheaper.

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by Travis Hughes on Jun 26, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn’t mind that trade off. clowe offers both skill and grit.

by asmallvictory31 on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2008-09 Season Comparison
Player GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA SHOTS PCT
Ryane Clowe 71 22 30 52 8 51 11 13 0 0 161 13.7
Joffrey Lupul 79 25 25 50 1 58 6 9 0 0 194 12.9

It looks like they are essentially the same player. Sharks are going to want some picks along with Lupul. We’re assuming that they have ANY interest in him. Story says they want Hartsky or Claude….. we gotta say no to that!

by delawarept on Jun 26, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea def don’t trade hartnell of G for him

by asmallvictory31 on Jun 26, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs


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