I don't like that idea. Trading assets for a young goalie who is unproven could be risky. I wouldn't mind getting a guy like Bishop to backup Bryz for a few years if he could be acquired reasonably.
- PLindbergh31

He was just saying that they could use a goalie who is going to hit his prime at the same time as this young core.

Homer traded our cornerstones to get younger. Great move. But fully committ. If we don't make playoffs this year was it worth it. Was it worth it watching nj destroy us last year. Fully Committ is what im looking for. Think of the teams we gave to beat to win a cup. Ie Pitt nj nyr chi van. We aren't close to those teams. Yeah on any given night we can beat them but to expect to go throUgh all those to a cup ain't happening
- SMS4016

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is an NHL team. A factor that you omit in your logic. Dean Lombardi spent a number of years putting the team together that won the Cup last year.

He was just saying that they could use a goalie who is going to hit his prime at the same time as this young core.
- stveshdy

It's not a crazy idea, providing you knew the young goalie would pan out. There are no guarantees that happens.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is an NHL team. A factor that you omit in your logic. Dean Lombardi spent a number of years putting the team together that won the Cup last year.
- MJL

When in Rome, act like the damn Romans....

Might be right about pronged thought I read with new CBa could buy out injured and historically goalies with high Potential stuck behind established starters thrive once traded. Hasek behind Balfour for example. So playing the odds. Odds wIth bryz basically 0. I honestly wouldn't have minded bryz when we had Ritchie and carts and gags. But this teams major talent is too young for 32 year old goalie. And don't use Thomas. It was freakish what he did and bryz no where as good as him and we don't have a chara in front of bryz
- SMS4016

Stating that the odds with Bryzgalov are zero is just pulling a random number out of a hat. There is no logical reasoning that you can provide to substantiate that. And it wasn't freakish what Thomas did. There is a whole list of Goalies in their middle to late 30's that have had success in the NHL.

Hey man. Dont take it the wrong way, but I'm just wondering are you one of our younger posters?

Some of your posts are a little harder to read.

No offense, Im just a frozen northern loon
- flyer_nutter

Ha lol no I'm 37 from buffalo I'm on a iPhone with a cracked screen not on a computer. Kids have taken that over. Lol if I type too fast damn phone appGoes nuts like just now. That's why words join together or auto correct picks word not meant by me. Follow? I posted earlier about phone. If you guys use cell phone you know what I mean. Sorry bout that. Lol. I try to shorten sentences to save space and time. Sometimes between auto correct and shorten sentence it Comes out messed up. Tha why I laugh when everyone points out gramnar and stuff. Not trying to be an idiot on here. Lol

It's not a crazy idea, providing you knew the young goalie would pan out. There are no guarantees that happens.
- PLindbergh31

I agree. It can go either way.

Do you think if we stay this course over the next 5 years or so (time before is washed up) we can get through the likes of bid Pitt ny chi van etc and win a cup? If not We should get rid of him trade if possible or buyout. Simple You answer can we win cup yes or no. If answer is no why the hell keep him and that contract???
- SMS4016

What is the course your speaking of. You're the only person who believes apparently that Holmgren is not going to make the changes he feels is needed to better the team. Look at his track record. Nobody, myself included has said, or thinks that this team doesn't need to add some pieces, to become a true contender.

What is the course your speaking of. You're the only person who believes apparently that Holmgren is not going to make the changes he feels is needed to better the team. Look at his track record. Nobody, myself included has said, or thinks that this team doesn't need to add some pieces, to become a true contender.
- MJL

I actually wouldn't mind them adding a player like Bishop to their roster. The Flyers have other needs that need to be addressed first though.

Coots and #1 for subban. Just an example. In 3 years subban going to Norris candidate. Bank on it. Schenn i believed centered briere and checky today. Schenn much better at center than wing
- SMS4016

I would not trade Couturier for Subban, let alone throw in a #1. it remains to be seen in Subban becomes a Norris candidate. I have my doubts. Schenn can play the Wing. So can Briere.

What is the course your speaking of. You're the only person who believes apparently that Holmgren is not going to make the changes he feels is needed to better the team. Look at his track record. Nobody, myself included has said, or thinks that this team doesn't need to add some pieces, to become a true contender.
- MJL

The logic of having a young goaltender who peaks when the rest of the core players on the Flyers roster does isn't a terrible idea. The problem is, when you bring in a young goaltender there is no guarantee that he becomes a legit # 1 guy.

Schneider was supposed to be the guy in Vancouver this year, well we see what happened to that plan. There is no reason to think Bryzgalov can't play at a high level for 3-4 more years. After that it is likely there will be some decline.

I actually wouldn't mind them adding a player like Bishop to their roster. The Flyers have other needs that need to be addressed first though.
- stveshdy

Lets get crazy (not realistic). If the Flyers do buyout Bryzgalov for whatever reason people like to ask who would replace him...

I'll just throw a name out there. A guy I have liked for a while. Hiller.

Taylor Leier adds a 2nd assist and now how a point on every goal so far.

4 - 0 Portland over Spokane early 2nd.

I actually wouldn't mind them adding a player like Bishop to their roster. The Flyers have other needs that need to be addressed first though.
- stveshdy

Absolutely. Any way that you can improve your team for the right price, you do it.

Jsaq said yesterday he saw Hartnell was an option for Wednesday. I think Hartnell has only skated once that I heard, I don't know if he's practiced yet either. I would be surprised if he played Wednesday.
- PLindbergh31

Practice? we talking bout practice? not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game .... practice....

Lets get crazy (not realistic). If the Flyers do buyout Bryzgalov for whatever reason people like to ask who would replace him...

I'll just throw a name out there. A guy I have liked for a while. Hiller.
- flyer_nutter

Not a bad choice. Hiller is 30 I believe.

Not sure I like the idea of trading all these number 1 picks.
- stveshdy

Say we trade cooter and a 1st for subban. Essentially we will have traded Carter and a 1st for subban voracek cousins. DEAL!!!!!! Say we trade read and 1st round pick for perrY at tdl. DEAL!!!!! Just examples. Our 1st rounders not going to be high anyways. I see your point but our core is sooooo young and more ate coming. That is like our draft anyways. If we had older team I'd agree with you see my point

Practice? we talking bout practice? not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game not a game .... practice....
- JoeRussomanno

I just watched game 1 of the 2001 NBA Final the other day. Iverson was unbelievable. That Sixers team had no right even winning one game in that series against the Lakers. Iverson was a warrior.

The logic of having a young goaltender who peaks when the rest of the core players on the Flyers roster does isn't a terrible idea. The problem is, when you bring in a young goaltender there is no guarantee that he becomes a legit # 1 guy.

Schneider was supposed to be the guy in Vancouver this year, well we see what happened to that plan. There is no reason to think Bryzgalov can't play at a high level for 3-4 more years. After that it is likely there will be some decline.
- PLindbergh31

If you want to have that player as a backup to groom for when Bryzgalov is done, I'm all for that. But to buyout Bryzgalov and rely on that unproven young player. No thanks. Not the way Bryzgalov is playing. There is no reason why he can't continue to play at a high level for another 5 years, if not longer. That is an eternity in this League. If the young players on this team aren't developed by then, they never will be.

Not a bad choice. Hiller is 30 I believe.
- stveshdy

Just turned 31.

Absolutely. Any way that you can improve your team for the right price, you do it.
- MJL

Most certainly. The biggest needs IMO

1. Scoring Winger
2. #2/3 Defenseman
3. Center 4th line (faceoffs)

Ha lol no I'm 37 from buffalo I'm on a iPhone with a cracked screen not on a computer. Kids have taken that over. Lol if I type too fast damn phone appGoes nuts like just now. That's why words join together or auto correct picks word not meant by me. Follow? I posted earlier about phone. If you guys use cell phone you know what I mean. Sorry bout that. Lol. I try to shorten sentences to save space and time. Sometimes between auto correct and shorten sentence it Comes out messed up. Tha why I laugh when everyone points out gramnar and stuff. Not trying to be an idiot on here. Lol
- SMS4016

call rent a center, they can help!

Say we trade cooter and a 1st for subban. Essentially we will have traded Carter and a 1st for subban voracek cousins. DEAL!!!!!! Say we trade read and 1st round pick for perrY at tdl. DEAL!!!!! Just examples. Our 1st rounders not going to be high anyways. I see your point but our core is sooooo young and more ate coming. That is like our draft anyways. If we had older team I'd agree with you see my point
- SMS4016

Now you're giving away Read for a player who is going to be a Free Agent. The proposed deals from you just get worse and worse. Our core isn't so young when you keep giving them away!

If you want to have that player as a backup to groom for when Bryzgalov is done, I'm all for that. But to buyout Bryzgalov and rely on that unproven young player. No thanks. Not the way Bryzgalov is playing. There is no reason why he can't continue to play at a high level for another 5 years, if not longer. That is an eternity in this League. If the young players on this team aren't developed by then, they never will be.
- MJL

As long as Bryzgalov plays at a high level, there is no reason to even think about buying him out. Simple as that.

I just watched game 1 of the 2001 NBA Final the other day. Iverson was unbelievable. That Sixers team had no right even winning one game in that series against the Lakers. Iverson was a warrior.
- PLindbergh31

key word...