2009 Free Agency: July 1 Open Thread
by Travis Hughes on Jul 1, 2009 10:22 AM EDT
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The NHL Draft over the weekend wasn't quite as busy on the transaction front as people had expected. Only two major moves were made, but the foundations for other moves and possible signings as free agency begins today could've been set while the hockey world gathered in Montreal.
The Flyers, of course, made the biggest move of the weekend, acquiring Chris Pronger. But they aren't done as free agency begins at 12 PM ET. Will they sign a goalie today? Will they re-sign Mike Knuble today? Where will Martin Biron land? Where will Dany Heatley be traded? WILL Dany Heatley be traded?
There are a ton of questions and a ton of excitement is bound to take place today. Spend the afternoon here at Broad Street Hockey.
Here is some reading material to set you up for the day...
- A Flyers free agency cheat sheet, and cheat sheets from all around the league.
- The Flyers salary cap chart, updated as of 11:59 AM today.
- The top 100 unrestricted free agents, a depth chart of available forwards, a depth chart of available defensemen, and a depth chart of available goaltenders.
- The top 10 free agent wingers, the top 10 free agent defensemen, the top 10 free agent centers, and the top 10 free agent goalies. Sorry, Devils... no top 10 coaches list.
- We know Briere has a bad contract, but is it really Wade Redden bad? Danny is at least good at hockey still.
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Just an observation...
If you check the roster on PF.com, the only goaltender is Niitty. Hmm? Or just bad updating?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel like randy jones is grossly overpaid. am i the only one that feels this way??
by asmallvictory31 on Jul 1, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely not.
i’d be curious to hear from people who feel randy jones is appropriately (or under) paid.
by beatniche on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh…I think the only truly grossly overpaid one is Briere. Jones is overpaid, but he’s not the mountain to move.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Briere and Carcillo to Phoenix for Doan and Upshall.
No proof whatsoever, it’s just what I want…
by Ben Rothenberg on Jul 1, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nahhhh
only because then we need to start cote, but i would trade cote for an 89cent burrito at taco bell.
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that if we don’t get rid of Cote in the off-season that he would most likely be sent down.
fightlockdown.com
by The Legend on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest..
Briere and Carcillo to Phoenix for Upshall and a bathroom repairman. That’s all I need.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo
Knuble to stay, Biere to trade and Cote and Carcillo to clean the creases during tv timeouts
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All goalies removed from PF.com’s roster
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
official site- philadelphiaflyers.com
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
Tampa locked up Ohlund for 7 years? I hope the Swede enjoys balmy weather. And, you know, being on a crappy team for at least 5 of those 7 years…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kinda nervous…TB interested in Niitty…want him out west.
update: Biron to Edm?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All this trading Briere talk is nice, but I don’t see it happening. Hartnell seems more likely if they are desperate to clear cap, but I say just grab one of the goalies, get Pahlsson or Malhotra and use the rest on Knuble or a replacement for him.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes, we can all look back fondly on the 7 mil spent per year on Hatcher/Rathje post-lockout.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup- rat was a mistake from the beginning
by fitzy first on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the last season we’re stuck with his cap hit on LTIR.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god, that 3.5 could be better used. I know we prolly won’t move Briere, but we need to move SOMEONE
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All still quiet on the Flyers front…I have to say I’m surprised.
Hossa to Chicago though. That man gets around.
by Ben Rothenberg on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder how long the deal is for, I’ve heard 6 mil a year. But clearly he’s cursed at this point.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor..
Apparently 9 teams have contacted Knuble, and not one was the Flyers. WTF Homer?!
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing that’s because they’ve been in constant contact. By this point I’m sure Homer knows what it needs to be to get it done, and Knuble is probably seeing if anyone he wouldn’t mind playing for will give him 2 years at a good price.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heard Knuble will let Flyers match any offer…hope it’s true
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't say I'm too surprised really
Until they can make a trade to free up cap space, I don’t doubt the Flyers brass is content with sitting back and picking apart the “leftovers” from this free agency blitz. Today, the agents are trying to get the most money they can for their clients. Give it a couple weeks, let the energy settle a bit, and then go after the fillers with a more reasonable (or perhaps even discounted) price.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Jones
Think there are any other GMs dumb enough to take on his inflated salary?
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think there would be a few takers. He is probably overpaid for what he brings but only for what, 1-2 years?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i know my fingers are crossed. you get rid of his salary and suddenly there’s space to resign kuble or his replacement.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then we’d need a third pair defenseman, also, but that’d be fine.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People have been lauding him in Carolina this year, I didn’t see anything overly impressive from the ’Canes games I watched; has he really changed much?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven’t seen much, but maybe with more ice time = more maturity?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig’s gone?
So we’re down to Boucher, Clemmensen, Conklin? I haven’t seen us connected to “The Monster” but I wouldnt mind giving him a shot either.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
2 years I believe.
Clemmy’s still my fave, but Bouch will be cheap and he’s MUCH better as a backup than a starter.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i kindof like the idea of clemmensen coming in. he proved that he can eat up some games if we would need him to. though my preference would be to trade and go after someone like josh harding in minn. that way we can clear some salary and get a goalie in return.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. 2 years for the Avs.
I’d love to see Clemm, but Bouch is serviceable as a backup and would be cheaaaap
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheap is most important. I don’t trust Clemm because of a good season in NJ, and I always have issues with former devils anyways. If the Emery experiment has failed by mid-season, I’m sure we’ll be in the market for someone at the deadline.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conklin signs with Blues, we should make a move relatively soon here to lock up a goalie.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’d actually like to give oscar bartulis or danny syvret a shot. i think they should at least see some sort of nhl action this year. then again, i’d also rather have andrew alberts than randy jones.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d be ok with bartulis/syvret/guenin being our 7th defenseman, but I don’t know about penciling them into the third pair before the season starts.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s where i like resigning alberts. you’re right about not penciling them into a regular spot – i was just thinking about getting them some pro action. though i wasnt too impressed with guenin in the limited action i saw him in this past year.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the deal with Alberts? I never really liked what I saw from him.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither, I think he’s terrible.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only reason i say that is because he’d be more affordable than jones is all. he didnt stand out by any means, but as the season progressed, i thought he continued to get better in his own end. though i liked vaananen better than both of them. losing him killed our depth last year.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got better as the season went on
Started to play the at-home defenseman position better. I had my doubts about him for most of the season, but the latter 1/3rd of the season was much more polished.
For the moderate price, he did what he needed to do.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble
We must sign him one way or another. After all the Pronger excitement it would be a total downer to loose Kubie
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We just don't have the money
And I can’t see Knuble taking the sort of major pay-cut that he would have to take in order for the Flyers to fill the holes they still have.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah basically unless we trade someone we either re-sign Knuble or get a guy who can take faceoffs.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Habs continue to give me (false) hope. This time its about moving big/bad contracts. How does that Gomez deal make sense for them?
by FredEx on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No it doesn’t. They took Gomez, so there’s no way they’ll take Briere now. That was a sad trade for me.
Hopefully the Isles or ’Yotes will take Briere. Please.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me rephrase…
It gives hope that there is someone stupid enough to take trades like that
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I doubt they (the Habs) take on more money, but it gives me hope someone will. And Rangers got Higgins and their 2007 first rounder in return. I don’t get it.
by FredEx on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm led to believe
that Gomez was their “Briere” deal. I can’t imagine them wanting to take on two huge contracts for players that have been substandard at times.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I might be the only one seriously considering John Madden as a 4th line center…I know he was a Devil, but he was a PITA to play against.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He might get too much money from somewhere else. I’m considering him along with Pahlsson or Malhotra, but I think I’d prefer either of those two over Madden. He’s a little long in the tooth.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i forgot about malhotra. i rescind the comment haha
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Habs are grasping at straws, they look as though they have completely lost direction
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW Im watching everything on twitter, will keep you all updated
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hossa just signed with Chicago, 12 years, 62 mil, btw.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea now I don’t feel so stupid w/Homer’s Richards deal
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this for real?
I mean DAAAAMN that is a lot of money and years.
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
by Chris Haines on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. heavily front loaded though, just in case he chokes again
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is anyone else in the TSN blog/chat? i’m getting up to the minute updates
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, trying to watch fever frenzy but it’s freezing
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea listening to WIP now, talking about phillies though
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brian gionta needs to be an option if the flyers can’t sign knubs. they would need to move more salary tho.
by asmallvictory31 on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reports about kovalev re-signing in mtl are false. hasnt happened yet.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn’t they need to overreact and pay us (well) for Briere.
by FredEx on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God that’d be awesome. or at least give us someone to massage his groin every 3 hours
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8469548&service=page&tab=crs
Emery finally on Flyers roster
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Replace Knuble with Gionta?? Gionta is about 4’ tall and weighs 130lbs……not much of a force in front of the net……….
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps not a style replacement
but an offensive replacement for sure. I have no problem going after Gionta, except for that small fact that he’s going to command more money than Knuble…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DarrenDreger: Hossa’s deal heavily front loaded. 53 mil for the first 7 years of the 12 yr deal. TSN
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicago has also signed Tomas Kopecky to a two-year deal.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we’ll need a presence in front of the net……….maybe JVR but that might be a reach. Seems some folks are down on his progress…
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no one is really down
he’s just not NHL ready. He’ll be more than enough of a Knuble replacement in a year or two, but probably not this year.
by Alon on Jul 1, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any word on the years/salary?
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm..makes you wonder…he brought his team tot he cup…biron hasn’t…you think biron gets 2.5 now?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah – but he’s also not going to get the rumored $5 per year asking price.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno man…I’d argue that Rolo is a better starter, at least consistently is. Hmm. If we couldve had Biron for 3/year I’d be pissed.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. i’m really ticked that holmgren couldnt take a step back and realized that marty wasn’t the problem.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TBH…he wasn’t “the problem”, but he would be MUCH better with a Prongs led D.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way! sounds like the isles are regretting that excessively long depietro deal.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet, will keep you guys posted
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
So much for Boumister not talking until the deadline…he must have never wanted to come here…..
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you listen to homer on mikey miss, it seems that that went both ways. homer wanted prongs, and either realized jbow wanted to go west or just didn’t think he was a better upgrade
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m totally ok with not signing jay-bo. pronger is arguably in the top 3-5 d-men in the league. no qualms here.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. Love Prongs, love the deal. Not even gonna lie…I want to go for it. Fuck waiting.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm thx….I could see that. Funny no Pronger talk during the love affair with jbo
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus homer let’s get this ball rolling…at least clarkey had some panache to make a splash
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Homer has no money
As I stated (late) above, I’d be half surprised if we made any real signings today. Until a trade can be made to free up cap space, Homer’s hands are tied with who/what he can go after in the market right now.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Correction - Homer has no money under the cap
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously, but i’d expect some sort of movement at least.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When agents are looking for the most for their clients?
It’s probably smarter to make the guys sweat it out for a couple weeks to knock their price back down. Today, however, is the big money day.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s prolly at harrah’s in chester right now
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaa “Can I get a $200 advance???…Please!”
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, him and briere should go, god knows he’s got the $$
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why would he go to chester when he can take our remaining cap $$ and use it to take a private jet to AC?
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, possibly. I mean the remaining cap won’t get him a long night out, but he can do some damage. prolly play some nickel slots
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Homer cursing at some nickle slots with some 80 year olds cheering him on!
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Knuble Signing Imminent
No word on which club, but in the East.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hockeybuzz was the first place i saw it
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
andy strickland said it on twitter moments ago
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble agent..“Mike…This is not looking to promising!!#!”
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s not terrible news if Knuble signs elsewhere. It pushes dominoes around, maybe forces us to make a trade.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, that’s true…but the PP…damnit. he was soo good on the PP.
Pens or Flyers, has to be.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t think I could hate Knubs but if he goes to Pitt then I will
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philabright says Philly, Pitt, NY, or Boston…
THAT narrows it down. hmph
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giroux + Pronger on the PP + whoever else we sign is fine with me. I wouldn’t mind seeing Knuble back again but I’m sure he’s losing a step each season.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, but we need more leaders. Pronger fills a big void there, but Knuble is amazing in that role
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can the Pens afford him..unbelievable….has got to be the Flyers
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One can only hope..
I remember when Recchi/Leclair went tot he Pens…I’m still pissed
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no one could have known the pens were gonna be stoop to the level they’re at now. no one knew about crosby’s douchebagery at that point. not to mention they treated leclair and rex like crap during their tenure.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JVR needs to man up and make the big team. Kane is so many points ahead of him already.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am getting the feeling he is soft…am I off base?
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, I haven’t seen him play. He better not be soft, we were supposed to be drafting a power forward with good hands. Not an Antropov.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he’s fine, when we drafted him we knew he would take a little while. He’s not ready, but he will be soon, and he’s every bit the PWF we drafted.
by Alon on Jul 1, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are all aware that’s he’s only played a few AHL games so far, right?
I saw him play in the Final game at the Spectrum and the Game 1 loss to the Bears. No actual points (Sirianni stole the show in the first game, anyway), but he looked alright. He’d only been with the team 10 days, so he didn’t have the benefits of even going through camp with those guys to get settled on a line. I saw some good fundamentals, some flashes of good movement, but he didn’t do anything to shock me into noticing him. I don’t recall him playing as many minutes as I might have expected, though that could be because he wasn’t really a full-fledged member of the team. He needs some time, even if it’s not a full season, in the AHL.
That said, he’ll be slightly expensive if we start him day one. He’s gonna make 850K against the cap plus bonuses, so with an average of only $725K per roster spot open to be spent right now, it would be tight.
by DragonGirl0583 on Jul 2, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Montador Signs Two Year Deal With Buffalo
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if we compare him to Downie…lol
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabres have agreed to terms with Steve Montador on a two-year deal at $1.55 million per season.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha sorry just saw you posted that earlier. my bad.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Downie is auditioning for the new season of “Jackass”
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Today marks the first day former MVP Chris Pronger can officially sign a contract extension to take him beyond this season. Sources tell me he will not be signing an extension today with the Flyers. No word on any future contract negotiations with Philly.
anyone else see this on Hockeybuzz?
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I don’t really think it matters. Now isn’t the time to deal with that.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Let’s see what we can work with first..
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger is in Mexico on Vaca, will be coming to Philly next week I think..
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pens for 2 years/1.5. That’s the latest Knuble rumor
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Knuble to Capitals
as reported by Andy Strickland, 2 years, 2.8 per
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, this is officially a bad day.
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh boy………..Homer’s hitting the hard stuff now, no doubt
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or the rangers, i would’ve despised seeing him on either of those teams. I have no issues with the Caps, go have fun with Ovechkin, Mike, you deserve it.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listen, we get to look at this with fresh eyes now. We’ve got a top 6 forward group: Gagne, Richards, Carter, Hartnell, Briere, Giroux.
And we’ve got 4.1 mil to spend on a backup goaltender, and a guy who can win faceoffs, those are the two priorities. This may open up the trade winds, who knows. This isn’t the end of the world.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, give me an hour or so. I’m stille xcited for prongs…ordered my jersey lol
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry no positivity from me until something happens to make me forget this . . . .
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do we have for size in front of the net on the PP?….
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope that Emery can run his ass down there?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hartnell, possibly Pronger at times, opening for JVR, and maybe a FA.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers have agreed to terms with Donald Brashear.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god are we really this bad of a team wear cote has a starting job, shit.
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just what the Rangers needed!!#! Who is thier GM anyway – Pee Wee herman??
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol…
WIP just reported Knuble, trying to confirm. Will be switching over to Mikey Miss @ 3
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heatley has yet to decide. Oilers are still very much in play.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just keep his bitching ass out of our division
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble not signing = giving us $$ more Coburn and Parent?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that was probably why we didn’t want to give him 2 years, looking to have as many contracts off the book as possible next year to re-sign those two.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea..once Rathje’s off we’ll be in OK shape
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niedermayer may go to Canucks? That’s kinda interesting…
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would suck for ANA. Luca’s gonna get some playin time
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea..esp. since they prolly relied on him to be there, hence the Pronger trade
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
that would be such a slap in the face
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea…kinda selfish. Ana has waited what..the past 2 seasons…patiently…for him?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Heatley doesnt go to the Ducks…he and Lupul would create a mess for MADD
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious
as to how much of a paycut Knuble was willing to take to stay in Philly. Because at $2.8mil per year, there is no way we were going to be able to sign him.
I’ll be honest, I had no expectation to resign Knuble. Would I have liked him back? Certainly. But we just don’t have the cap room right now, and until someone is willing to do us a favor and lighten our cap burden, there was no way he was going to slide under the cap successfully.
That will be the key – if someone allows us to dump one of our salary cap, then we can start to really look around. Otherwise, get used to names like Brad May and Yann Danis…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea…sorta sounds like the Broncos and Dawk..let’s overpay, or at least know we’ll pay you MUCH more than the former employment
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm seeing more as
Knuble was willing to give the Flyers a break, but wanted “fair market value” from everyone else. Since we couldn’t find the combo of 2-years and the right price, Knuble went with the best price on the board.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if JVR doesnt make the team this year, there is something wrong with him.
he hasent shown anything yet and has his best opportunity to make the club. im worrying that he is going to be a bust, god just think if we had kane.
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Calm down
JVR has nothing wrong with him, when we drafted him it’s because we thought his peak would be elite, not because we saw his present as elite. He was one of the best players in college and on Team USA the past two years, he’ll be elite in the AHL for a year, and then he’ll play great in the NHL. Think of it like Bobby Ryan vs. Sidney Crosby. Everyone was calling Ryan a bust because he wasn’t playing at Crosby’s level, but both those guys are incredible now — Kane may always be better than JVR, but maybe not, and in the meantime we need to be patient with him.
by Alon on Jul 1, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you guys think about signing Ruslan Fedotenko? Panaccio mentioned that Homer would target him if we couldn’t re-sign Knuble
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by The Legend on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s younger and prolly has more potential…but Knuble had edge and leadership. What were his stats last season?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats his faceoff percetage like would be question
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fedotenko doesn’t take faceoffs
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by The Legend on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brasher
1.4 mil?Good lawdy they have problems in NYC
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dreger reports that Niedermayer stays with Ana, 6 mill +, 1 yr
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darren Dreger reports that Scott Niedermayer has agreed to a one-year deal with Anaheim. It’s worth $6 million plus bonuses. No word yet on Rob Niedermayer.
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Scott is, at least he looked older with that massive grey beard lol
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you’re not supposed to tease us like that. that’s just mean hearted :(
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think ppl realize how big if a loss he was
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I forget who said it, but that 04 playoffs, he was the most dominating force by a long shot…and some say EVER. Oi. Miss him so.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what a captain, too
I’m sure the Pens don’t miss him as a Flyer…
by doubleh on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think we need Fedotenko, he’d be a decent third line winger, but what we really should spend that money on is someone who can win faceoffs.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
no brainer
…or a goalie.
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw fedotenko. his real name is streaky mcstreakerson.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who asked Lupul if we can gank his nickname?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for the announcement
that the Flyers sign Roenick, Recchi, and Shanahan to one year deals, giving us the oldest 4th line in the league.
What’s sad is that all three are easily within the salary limits I’m sure Homer is working around…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wouldnt mind recchi, a 3rd line of him powe and JVR coud be good
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've thrown around the idea of resigning Recchi
He’s still putting up more points than his age, and he’ll likely come cheap (perhaps at a discount for us). At the very least, he could get us from point A to point B until we solve this cap issue.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see all the 80 year old gals with Homer sittin at the nickle slots saying “get that Roenick, he’s a cutie!”
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RUMOR: Clarke inks deal, will return as top line center for the Flyers. e5!!!
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe we’ll win A faceoff this year!!!!!
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clarke tried to teach the boys how to win faceoffs and they still couldn’t do it.
by doubleh on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How old is Shanny and did he even play this year?
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s 40 and yes he did, for the Devils.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m starting to get anxious, we have to do something eventually.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too, I’m going to wear out my F5 key.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a waste of 10 million dollars that was, by the way. 28 points in 41 games? Whoopee.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On who Shanny? Glad we didn’t get him…
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was Mats. Shanahan probably got paid 1 mil, or something.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woops. Sorry, long morning/afternoon.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm seeing 800k,
but yeah, Shanny was the better “value”. I guess.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am day dreaming about Homer working out a trade with Gainey
by ljn on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is that official or just speculation….where?
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just wondering, does he still hold the recored for most consecutive shutouts
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to hockeyfilter via Sportsnet
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As they say, most times it’s the moves you don’t make in Free Agency that end up being most beneficial long term. I don’t want any panic moves or moves for the sake of moves. They need to be the right ones.
by doubleh on Jul 1, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember meeting him in Downingtown at a signing, like in 2000. Loved the dude, but man did he go nuts.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long the deal is, probably just 1 year
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by The Legend on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely. i can’t believe san jose let him get away.
by eeeeee on Jul 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are hoping to go after the swedish monster gustavvson
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who cares whoes on their team, they all suck in the playoffs anyways
by JpH89 on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now my day just got worse. Fuck Boucher. Fuck Homer for not getting Clemmensen and fuck everything else cuz Knuble is gone and I have a headache.
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with Boucher? He’s been great for San Jose. He’s our backup. And I don’t understand this love affair with Clemmensen. He had one good most of a season .. playing for a team that inflates goaltender numbers .. I wouldn’t trust him.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s our backup
We hope . . . thats why I don’t want him. If/when he becomes the starting goalie you think he is gonna backstop us through the playoffs? FALSE!
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do remember that amazing save against the devils..and getting the puck stuck lol
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
against elias? i look for a good replay of that save all the time, i’ve only found fuzzy ones, i remember trying to imitate that so much
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll look around…
I painted an old plastic Jason Voorhees mask with his WW1 era stuff years ago…loved Bouch.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the best version i seem to be able to find:
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, i see a couple of those. Oh well, amazing save.
That year we had what…Bouch…Hexy…Beezer?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or are you talking about the one that got stuck in his mask, haha
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah that’s the save…but the puck getting stuck scared the DEATH outta me
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that’s a different save, we were talking about the one where he sprawled onto his back and thrust his arm out
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
I’m not gonna lie…I always thought he got shafted by the Flyers when they went with Cechmanek.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Flopmanek
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by The Legend on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol…I have his jersey. May burn it later in hopes of giving Emery help
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, I joined some Czech group on facebook, just so I can translate it and see how much fail cechmanek is up to
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I definitely agree.
After his sophomore slump (really, a mistake by Boucher to holdout, get a huge contract and the added pressure after he wasn’t even the starter in January) he beat Cechmanek out for his job back the third year. Was playing amazing hockey. Then got hurt.
Fun fact: This is now the fourth time Boucher has signed a contract with the Flyers – When drafted, new contract after his rookie year, two years ago when he played for the Phantoms, and now.
Broad Street Hockey -
Makin' it look mean since 1967.
by Geoff Detweiler on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they might want to give matsumoto a look though in order to save some cash
by asmallvictory31 on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is matsumoto going to finish in the top 5 in the nhl in faceoffs? i don’t think so, we need someone like that more than we need to replace any kind of scoring
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking over what's available in our money range
I think we’re down to Eric Perrin… or a dead fish.
(Excuse me – sea kitten…)
I kid, because I do concur. If we can avoid the “nagging injury” bug, I’m not too concerned with the offense. If we can find someone with a heightened face-off ability, it’s worth the focus for now.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note that Homer has mentioned he wants to keep about $1mil open for any mid-season moves (due to injuries).
Our cap keeps shrinking and shrinking…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So barring a trade, we’re basically done.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we should be in line to spend 1.5-2 mil on a forward if we don’t trade anyone.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily
But you have to look for guys who are willing to sign for about 1mil if you want to fill the remaining holes.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well what are we looking at for potential bottom 6 from current roster? Carcillo, Cote, Powe, JVR, Nodl, Ross?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming, for now
Asham, Carcillo and Powe are all locks; Nodl sounds very likely; and we’ll have to see what happens with Cote.
Either way, that’s 4 of 6 that are likely set. Ross is a RFA, and if we’re lucky, he’ll resign for cheap. That would make a likely 5th lock. If we put Ross at about 750k (rather predict over than under), it leaves about 1.1 mil to work with – and that’s keeping the $1mil cushion for Homer.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Isles signed Roloson? But I thought they already had a 60 million dollar goalie? =p
by eeeeee on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now i’m pissed.
Bulin to Edm. Which means what? That Biron has no hope? Goes to Chi? That was supposed to be his spot.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
trading Anderson for Clemmensen?
Broad Street Hockey -
Makin' it look mean since 1967.
by Geoff Detweiler on Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basically. Swap of career backups?
What’s that leave…LA?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think LA is comfortable with Quick and their other young goalies they’ve been drafting.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll put Colorado out there
Unless they’re stone cold set on Peter Budaj…
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh... how quickly I forget...
How about the Leafs?
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toskala and I believe trying to get The Monster?
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're still hesitant about Toskala
I wouldn’t be surprised if they look for a (1a) type goalie.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simple question:
TSN has Ohlund’s signing at 12:30 pm. Doesn’t that raise eyebrows? Teams aren’t allowed to talk to other players until noon, so to contact, negotiate, and agree within 30 minutes… wouldn’t that lead to either lots of rule breaking or massively over paying/taking a worse deal? I’m just thinking, maybe he should have waited an hour or two (or a week) to see what teams become desperate for defensive help and up their offer. Baseball isn’t like this…
Broad Street Hockey -
Makin' it look mean since 1967.
by Geoff Detweiler on Jul 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Football is…ask Asante Samuel. As much as I love the Birds, it happens.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they just blew him away with a seven year offer. Honestly, did you think he would get a 7 year offer from anyone?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t think he’d get a 4 year offer…
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RDS reports that the Flyers have signed Ian Laperierre for three years and $3.5 million
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For serious? I dont know how I feel about that. Hrm.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of hope that’s wrong.. he doesn’t bring anything that we need.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except veteran presence, but he’s not good at faceoffs, doesn’t replace Knuble’s scoring on the PP, weird.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, just a waste of money unless he wants to lay down to block shots or something of that nature
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah last year he was an impressive 43% on faceoffs. the flyers already have that kind of “talent.”
by eeeeee on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH! I am gonna rip my hair out. Fucking unbelievable . . . What is Homer doing?
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s a really really good 3rd/4th liner, but as of right now, we have absolutely no depth if someone in the top 6 gets hurt. when upshall was here, he could jump in if need be, but now we dont really have that. this is an odd signing.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For me, it's a Carcillo situation all over again
It’s not that I don’t like Laperierre – he can certainly bring a lot to the team. But for the cost, and for what is still available, I just think there are better moves to be made here. Doesn’t mean that I think he sucks or will be horrible. I just question the value compared to the other options open on the market.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cole stays in Carolina for 2 years. 2.8 + 3.0 www.tsn.ca
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh has signed Mike Rupp – two years, 825K per year
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob McKenzie reports that Montreal has signed Hal Gill for two years and a total of $4.5 million.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for having someone who wins faceoffs . . . what a terrible day
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahah... go home and have a drink or two
The world is not over yet, and season has yet to begin.
"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."
by IcersGuy on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i know i know, just disappointed, as I think we all are . . .
i am slowly becoming less assured of this team
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am going to take this advice and have some scotch. I’m still scratching my head with this signing, when I think the money could’ve better been used elsewhere, but I guess the Flyers think Laperriere is what they need for the bottom lines – maybe they’d rather count on him than some kid from the AHL. I dunno.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe Homer wants to send a message?
One that is severely outdated…
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, you think he’d had enough of the supposed tough team of the league getting pushed around?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When were we getting pushed around?
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I think it was more that people have been parking in front of our net for a while, which has more to do with defensemen.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, pushed around by the refs in penalties and fines…
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we’re looking at:
Asham, Laperriere, Carcillo, Powe with a hope for JVR to make the team, and/or Nodl/Ross/Cote for the last spot?
Which leaves us around 2 mil under the cap, presumably, 1 mil of which could be used to target one more depth forward (please let it be a faceoff specialist) or a 7th d-man.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember 2 years ago when Homer was lauded for making the team faster, after the adds of Hatcher and Rathje just killed us?
Yea, seems like that’s a thing of the past.
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just looked it up: Laperriere’s fo% was around 43% last year whereas Malhotra’s fo% was 58%. good work homer. looks like you know what you’re doing. jackass.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Laperriere wasn’t signed to take faceoffs, he’ll play on the right wing, most likely. At least.. I hope.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1…he plays center and I’ll hang myself
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did Malhotra sign? Oh right nowhere.
by SJPhillyVT on Jul 1, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling that we’re done for a while unless we make a trade.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, I think that’s about it this year. Let’s hope we get a gift with JVR ready to play this year, and continued support from Giroux
by dozilla on Jul 1, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne/Richards/Briere
Hartnell/Carter/Giroux
Carcillo/Asham/Laperriere
Cote/Powe/Nodl
Ross RFA
JVR wildcard
Pronger/Carle
Timonen/Coburn
Jones/Parent
Emery/Boucher
1.8ish cap space .. look about right (certainly players not locked into positions up there)
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TSN has confirmed Mike Cammalleri signing withthe Canadiens for five years and $30 million.
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s a good signing for them, except they still don’t have any size with forwards.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN has confirmed Mike Cammalleri signing withthe Canadiens for five years and $30 million.
by flyrsfrk05 on Jul 1, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Biron is really looking like one of the biggest losers of the day. Those top tier FA forwards like Gaborik and Havlat are gonna get money from somebody, the hell is Biron gonna play? Russia?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree. I’m not sure who to be pissed at..him or Homer
by AshburnAlley on Jul 1, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising, a good move for them. I would’ve expected us to be in on him had we not acquired Pronger.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you get the feeling Homer is content with the roster? I’m thinking maybe we add one more person in FA or that he’s just gonna leave it alone and see how the season goes. All this chatter about Hartnell, Briere, Gagne, Jones being moved, I feel like he’s avoiding too much roster turnover.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in an effort to stay positive…maybe we’re gonna be ok. i mean, JVR has the potential to be that top line winger that we’re really missing right now. it’s just a matter of when he gets there. our defense is really stellar right now, and if JVR steps up then our only forward needs are to get a faceoff man & to get rid of carcillo……
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s plenty of reason to be positive, mostly because of Pronger. We knew we weren’t going to be big players today unless we pulled a trade, so this is fine. Gotta hang a lot of hope on Emery, but with Pronger in the mix, Giroux a year under his belt, the tantalizing possibility of JVR .. there’s much to look forwards to.
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just turned it on – thanks for the heads up
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah do tell – does he have the hunger in his voice?
by Derek F on Jul 1, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he actually looks a little nervous. they’re just asking him about his goals for training camp, what college hockey was like as opposed to the few games he played with the phantoms, and all the ridiculous DNL questions like “give some examples of how people have mispronounced your name” and “what did you do on your birthday” and “does your college have frats” etc… he was only on for a little bit
by JohnnyD36 on Jul 1, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the questions were absurd as usual.
by dozilla on Jul 1, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
says he gonna try hard to make an impression this year in camp..idk, last I saw of him was at the World Juniors. I wonder how well he’s moving along. I’d love to see him land a spot if he’s ready
by dozilla on Jul 1, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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