- Jsaquella

Probably a move to kind of re-energize the team and fan base. It gets people talking, generates a little buzz. Maybe Gagne pots a few and helps the team on the ice, too.

I have no way of predicting what that 4th round pick was going to become. I guess my point of view is one of, this is a season for growth. And to bring in gagne and knuble takes away from seeing what th kids can do.

Maybe I don't see this season as one were the flyers are in a realistic position to win the cup so I see the 4th round pick as more value then a washed up forward.
- ggunky

I hear exactly what your saying.

I'm going to the game tomorrow and I'd be lying if I didn't say I was legitimately excited to see Gagne skate tomorrow night.

Outside of that.....I'm not expecting much.
- johndewar

if he has to wear #45 you won't recognize him

Not upset over the deal. Just doesn't make sense to me at all. Giving up a pick for a player who is cooked. This team has too many needs and is going nowhere so why trade picks away? I just dont understand it.
- stveshdy

Well, Holmgren clearly thinks they can still make the playoffs with some help. And bring in playoff bucks. Why are you so certain he's "cooked"?

Can't be much worse than the Knuble-Briere-Fedotenko line
- Jsaquella

I can't believe that line was aloud to play in an actual game.

yah but he shreds the lead guitar on sugaree
- Marc D

Fat man Rocks!

Probably a move to kind of re-energize the team and fan base. It gets people talking, generates a little buzz. Maybe Gagne pots a few and helps the team on the ice, too.
- PLindbergh31

It's gotta be exciting for Gags too, to put the orange and black back on. Hopefully this provides a boost.

Well, Holmgren clearly thinks they can still make the playoffs with some help. And bring in playoff bucks. Why are you so certain he's "cooked"?
- eayost

Cause he cant stay healthy. What has he done lately?

I'm hoping he pulls up in a DeLorean and plays like he did when he was 26.
But at the same time, it's an inconsequential move. He hasn't played much, but he has 5 assists in 11 games.
- Jsaquella

Yep.

That's why we re-acquired Wendel.

Twice.

His second tour of duty was only horrible.

His third time was not the charm - it was actually painful to watch.

And don't get me started on Dougie...

Briere gonzo now? hmmm
- Marc D

He's got an autograph appearance tonight at the Red, Hot, & Blue on Route 70.

Someone (not me) should ask him.

Dont see how anyone can be that bummed about this its a conditional 4th round pick something needed to happen...Yeah Gags isnt the same player but he will surely help if anything with leadership. The flyers didnt give up any player for him either...As for Fedatanko I wouldnt be at all shocked to see him traded within a week or two just a feeling. Doesnt seem like his heart is in Philly.

It's gotta be exciting for Gags too, to put the orange and black back on. Hopefully this provides a boost.
- BulliesPhan87

I'm sure he's happy. Coming home, he's got his Cup, and now he gets a chance to play. I'm sure he's stoked.

Gagne is good enough at this point? He has no future here. Team is going nowhere. Rather have the picks for this years upcoming draft.
- stveshdy

Why does he have no future here? Maybe he signs on the cheap in the offseason and replaces Rusty as a third line winger.

Im trying so hard to find a gange jersey on ebay right now!!!
We all knew he would come back here sometime (probably when he retired). WIll be nice to see him back in the o and b
- flyers4487

Are you spelling his name correctly on the ebay search?

Yep.

That's why we re-acquired Wendel.

Twice.

His second tour of duty was only horrible.

His third time was not the charm - it was actually painful to watch.

And don't get me started on Dougie...
- Atomic Wedgie

My expectation is that he is a depth player, at best.

check in with timmy dramaccio - stellar blobber and beat writer. he confers with pronger on a daily basis regarding all flyers-related issues.
- hammarby31

meow

It's gotta be exciting for Gags too, to put the orange and black back on. Hopefully this provides a boost.
- BulliesPhan87

They could of dressed Shelley. Unreal.

Fat man Rocks!

- Lexington Flyer

Dont see how anyone can be that bummed about this its a conditional 4th round pick something needed to happen...Yeah Gags isnt the same player but he will surely help if anything with leadership. The flyers didnt give up any player for him either...As for Fedatanko I wouldnt be at all shocked to see him traded within a week or two just a feeling. Doesnt seem like his heart is in Philly.
- flyerfan28

You could say that about half the bloody team, honestly.

Well, Holmgren clearly thinks they can still make the playoffs with some help. And bring in playoff bucks. Why are you so certain he's "cooked"?
- eayost

I don't think he's cooked. My concern is he's made of glass, coupled with the Flyers bad luck with injuries, and it's not likely he stays healthy.

Yep.

That's why we re-acquired Wendel.

Twice.

His second tour of duty was only horrible.

His third time was not the charm - it was actually painful to watch.

And don't get me started on Dougie...
- Atomic Wedgie

To go off an a tangent, someone should tell Dougie Hamilton there is only one Dougie.

Why does he have no future here? Maybe he signs on the cheap in the offseason and replaces Rusty as a third line winger.
- eayost

You really want to waste $2-3M or more on Gagne?

They could of dressed Shelley. Unreal.
- stveshdy

Ummm... Shelley's crippled.

It's gotta be exciting for Gags too, to put the orange and black back on. Hopefully this provides a boost.
- BulliesPhan87

Following in the footsteps of guys like Hextall, Tocchet, and Recchi...

Cause he cant stay healthy. What has he done lately?
- stveshdy

If he doesn't stay healthy than Wellwood and Harry Z get to play anyways.