Vokoun on the block

by asmallvictory31 on Feb 15, 2010 4:25 PM EST

So it appears as if Tomas Vokoun might be available. Should the flyers make a play for him? i don't know what his contract situation is like but i do know that he has a no-trade clause. If they do make a play who would the flyers give up to get this severely underrated goalie? Would you trade say coburn for vokoun if the panthers were inclined to do so? To me that deal would seem like a pretty easy decision for the flyers front office.

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He’s a big name, but I don’t know if Leighton has shown yet that he can’t be counted on.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Feb 15, 2010 4:50 PM EST reply actions

Cap hit of 5.7 through next year, then an UFA. Has a no movement clause. Putting up some really impressive numbers this year. 2.36 GAA, .930 SV%, but seems like he’s not getting the goal support.

However those numbers are very similar to Leighton’s, (2.19, .925) although in considerably less games. I agree that Leighton has earned the chance to prove himself down the line, and if he does, he certainly will be much cheaper than the other goalies available.

by Vansteel on Feb 15, 2010 5:23 PM EST reply actions

From what I’ve read, Vokoun does not appear to be interested in waiving his NMC for March 3, but that he’d re-evaluate his options in the offseason. If that’s the case, and Homer can’t get him for March…honestly, it wouldn’t be a terrible idea to go after him in the offseason.

by Ben Feldman on Feb 15, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions

leighton is is playing great no doubt about it but i would feel more comfortable with a goalie that has a proven track record

by asmallvictory31 on Feb 15, 2010 6:03 PM EST reply actions

While I think he is a very good goalie I think his cap hit is too much to swallow and definitely more than he’s worth. Vokoun is just as proven in the playoffs as Leighton so why trade away what remaining assets the Flyers have for an unproven guy.

by tmurder on Feb 15, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions

Not happening. We have zero flexibility. Leighton and Boosh and pray for wins.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Feb 15, 2010 6:13 PM EST reply actions

Love Vokoun

But I just don’t think the Flyers can swing anything during the season for him that would work for both sides even if Vokoun would waive his no-trade clause.

by Slizeezyc on Feb 15, 2010 8:37 PM EST reply actions

Too bad Florida wouldnt take Emery + Hartnell for him.

Can you do 3 team trades in hockey?

by philiafan14364 on Feb 15, 2010 11:46 PM EST reply actions

Sure you can.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Feb 16, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions

they are going to want what everyone else wants young guys draft picks, so it is just like Giguere JVR, Giroux, Carter etc.. Carter is the only way to make the cap work and that is not happening.

by chrislanci on Feb 16, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions