would have rather expended resources for a f/o guy, but maybe homer is starting to grasp...

Howard Eskin- don't think the Flyers are done trading after Gagne deal.
- Winning

Eskin has some insider connections doesn't he? He is usually right on the nature of the upper/lower body injuries when he leaks them. Wonder if he got wind of something or is just yapping.

Howard Eskin- don't think the Flyers are done trading after Gagne deal.
- Winning

Eskin always makes sure he takes a stance on something that is 50/50.

Option 1: Flyers aren't done
Option 2: Flyers are done

If the Flyers make a trade, he's right and boy does it make him feel good about himself. Flyers don't make a trade and we don't hear anything from him. Eskin is a genius.

Yeah I don't think it's bad at all if he's healthy. LA wanted to dump salary, we clearly need some help, and we only are giving up a 4th as it stands.
- Hextall271

I would trade them knuble if it meant them removing the conditional 3rd part

play hard get traded/demoted
- 2Real

Jump to conclusions much?

No, but at least they're making an informed judgement on him. I agree with you that the Flyers shouldn't be giving away draft picks for older players. Especially true if it becomes a 3rd in the Flyers make the playoffs. What would offset that is if the Flyers make a miraculous run and hoist the Cup. Then I won't care about the 3rd. All I'm saying is that I don't know that Gagne is washed up, and I don't know how you know that either.
- MJL

Gagne hasn't been half the player he was. He's struggled to stay healthy. Has concussion issues. What makes us think he is going to change and become something he was?

Gagne hasn't been half the player he was. He's struggled to stay healthy. Has concussion issues. What makes us think he is going to change and become something he was?
- stveshdy

So you like the trade or you don't like the trade?

- BringBack25

- BringBack25

You could do the same thing with Hatcher vs. Lupul

Eskin always makes sure he takes a stance on something that is 50/50.

Option 1: Flyers aren't done
Option 2: Flyers are done

If the Flyers make a trade, he's right and boy does it make him feel good about himself. Flyers don't make a trade and we don't hear anything from him. Eskin is a genius.
- The_Universe

eskin was right about the carter and richards trades

Gagne hasn't been half the player he was. He's struggled to stay healthy. Has concussion issues. What makes us think he is going to change and become something he was?
- stveshdy

Who said or thinks that Gagne is going to again be the player he was in the past? Who has that expectation?

So you like the trade or you don't like the trade?
- The_Universe

I rather keep the pick and play younger guys.
I don't understand the trade.

This team is going nowhere this year. They have many holes to fill. Keep your picks and add more to them at the deadline.

Who said or thinks that Gagne is going to again be the player he was in the past? Who has that expectation?
- MJL

What are your expectations? How do you determine if a player is washed up or on the downside?

Eskin has some insider connections doesn't he? He is usually right on the nature of the upper/lower body injuries when he leaks them. Wonder if he got wind of something or is just yapping.
- Lexington Flyer

Eskin only talks Flyers if he knows something, as I've seen. Then again, I only ever hear him comment on injury updates.

1:25: "the dangerous Simon Gagne on the ice now ..."

eskin was right about the carter and richards trades
- 2Real

Yes he was. That's why I will always listen to him

Who said or thinks that Gagne is going to again be the player he was in the past? Who has that expectation?
- MJL

what's the deal? Holmgren giving his old buddies a job before he gets fired?

What are your expectations? How do you determine if a player is washed up or on the downside?
- stveshdy

He is most certainly on the downside. But that is not the same as washed up. I'm hoping Gagne can come in a provide solid veteran 2 way play. One of the latest topics of conversation was that the team was not getting any offense from the bottom 6. Now I don't know where Gagne is going to play. But if he is healthy, I think he can contribute in that area and provide some secondary offense. He can also play on the 2nd unit PP. Now I don't know what he does have left. But I'm not prepared to label him washed up until I see him play. That would be premature.

Eskin only talks Flyers if he knows something, as I've seen. Then again, I only ever hear him comment on injury updates.
- BulliesPhan87

Eskin seems to have a pretty good Flyers source.

I don't think he should be dismissed just because he's a jerk.

Yeah, they usually discount the ones with typos.
- Atomic Wedgie

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!!!!!

He is most certainly on the downside. But that is not the same as washed up. I'm hoping Gagne can come in a provide solid veteran 2 way play. One of the latest topics of conversation was that the team was not getting any offense from the bottom 6. Now I don't know where Gagne is going to play. But if he is healthy, I think he can contribute in that area and provide some secondary offense. He can also play on the 2nd unit PP. Now I don't know what he does have left. But I'm not prepared to label him washed up until I see him play. That would be premature.
- MJL

Thats fine. I think hes on the downside. Rather keep the pick and play younger players. This team IMO isnt a true contender. Adding Gagne does nothing for me at this point.

He is most certainly on the downside. But that is not the same as washed up. I'm hoping Gagne can come in a provide solid veteran 2 way play. One of the latest topics of conversation was that the team was not getting any offense from the bottom 6. Now I don't know where Gagne is going to play. But if he is healthy, I think he can contribute in that area and provide some secondary offense. He can also play on the 2nd unit PP. Now I don't know what he does have left. But I'm not prepared to label him washed up until I see him play. That would be premature.
- MJL

Isn't that what Fedotenko or Knuble is for? Has Gagne even played this season?

Who said or thinks that Gagne is going to again be the player he was in the past? Who has that expectation?
- MJL

That is my expectation. I expect Gagne to play exactly the same way he did in the past. I think it's a lock. More specifically, he will play just as well for the Flyers as he did for the Kings last week.

Eskin seems to have a pretty good Flyers source.

I don't think he should be dismissed just because he's a jerk.

- FlyerGuy

I think it's a pretty safe bet that they aren't done. Doesn't Gagne put them at 50 contracts? Homer usually likes to have a free slot there.