is that true?
- 2Real

How the heck would I know?

Unreal.
- stveshdy

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

As long as Flyers fans don't get crazy expectations, there is nothing wrong with this move. Veteran presence, helps the kids, good in the room, blah blah blah.

Sadly, I see this move backfiring when he doesn't put up a point a game, and fans start wondering out loud just what the hell is wrong with him.

There's a few players I can think of that I would have loved to give up for gagne instead of a pick. It's reportedly a deep draft. Our farm system is the worst in the NHL. I want as many chances as possible to replenish. Why the eff do we have to give up a 4th for a scratched player and jersey can get ponikorovsky for a 7th?
- Just5

Ponikarovsky cost a 4th and a 7th.

Knuble/Feds/Gagne = Walking Dead Line
- BringBack25

i'm howling

Because he's nt that good anymore
- Jsaquella

This is what I'm worried about. I watch lots of Kings games but havent seen him play. I was wondering if he was hurt, or if he is just cooked/somewhere in between.

is that true?
- 2Real

Gags is a family guy. He slowed Richie and Carter's roll at Venice Beach bars.

/kidding

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS
From my blog: Flyers asked Simon Gagné to fly as soon as possible to Philadelphia to make sure he'll be in the lineup Wednesday vs Caps.
- PLindbergh31

Nice trade by LA.

How the heck would I know?
- Scoob

just wondering i can't believe we're TRADING picks when we suck

it may or may not be about to drop ... but there's another shoe out there somewhere.

Knuble/Feds/Gagne = Walking Dead Line
- BringBack25

Awesome.

Knuble/Feds/Gagne = Walking Dead Line
- BringBack25

As long as Flyers fans don't get crazy expectations, there is nothing wrong with this move. Veteran presence, helps the kids, good in the room, blah blah blah.

Sadly, I see this move backfiring when he doesn't put up a point a game, and fans start wondering out loud just what the hell is wrong with him.
- Atomic Wedgie

If they're out of contention, I'm pretty sure they can get the 4th rounder back at the TDL. It's a move full of Meh!

just wondering i can't believe we're TRADING picks when we suck
- 2Real

That's my point. Gagne or no Gagne this team isn't going far.

Keep the picks and trade your players at the deadline.

As long as Flyers fans don't get crazy expectations, there is nothing wrong with this move. Veteran presence, helps the kids, good in the room, blah blah blah.

Sadly, I see this move backfiring when he doesn't put up a point a game, and fans start wondering out loud just what the hell is wrong with him.
- Atomic Wedgie

Gagne probably still has a house here.

Someone's lease is about to get broken.

Oh, how did I forget Recchi in my Throwback Tuesday jokes. He did come for a 2nd tour of duty.
- johndewar

Probably because he got around like Byfuglien in a buffet line.

is that true?
- 2Real

I heard he left too much slobber on the beer funnel.

That's my point. Gagne or no Gagne this team isn't going far.

Keep the picks and trade your players at the deadline.
- stveshdy

only thing i can think of it lets gagne get things taken care of before he's traded at the TDL for a bigger return

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS
From my blog: Flyers asked Simon Gagné to fly as soon as possible to Philadelphia to make sure he'll be in the lineup Wednesday vs Caps.
- PLindbergh31

Sounds like they about to trade a forward

I heard he left too much slobber on the beer funnel.
- Atomic Wedgie

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Scouting report on Simon Gagne: As healthy as he's been in long time, still miles on the tread but not suited to play Darryl Sutter hockey.

Sounds like they about to trade a forward
- Winning

giroux for stamkos

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

My heart loves that Gagne's back and has the chance to retire as a Flyer.

My head wonders if he's going to be able to stay healthy and be able to adapt to a bottom-six checking role.

Gagne/Couturier/Talbot does look good on paper as a shut-down line, though. Or sub Knuble in there if you really want to turn up the nostalgia.

Gagne probably still has a house here.

Someone's lease is about to get broken.
- johndewar

Lavi is renting Gags house..True story.

Sounds like they about to trade a forward
- Winning

I wouldn't say that. They have as many as 3 or 4 guys who can be a healthy scratch.