Well, I can't possibly disagree with Dan Aykroyd

If you haven't seen him talk about his legitimate belief in UFOs on Netflix, I recommend it.
- UIF

That is one of the best reasons to HAVE Netflix.

he gave up an ECHL player and a 4th round pick
WTF is wrong with that???

jeepers i dont get some of you... do you guys want to improve or not??

Shane (frank)ing Harper i can almost guarantee you was never gonna play an NHL game in his (frank)ing life for us

and a 4th round pick. how many 4th round picks amount to something in the past 2 decades? 2-3 players maybe?

Jesus i swear if he had traded Danny or Bryz Flyers fans would complain they didnt get enough in return
- FLYERSROCK!

If they waited until July 5th, they could have just signed him and kept the pick.

It's not like he's gonna say, "Ya know, I really wanted 5 years and $20mm, but since you traded for me, I'll take 2 years for $4mm

That is one of the best reasons to HAVE Netflix.
- Jsaquella

If they waited until July 5th, they could have just signed him and kept the pick.

It's not like he's gonna say, "Ya know, I really wanted 5 years and $20mm, but since you traded for me, I'll take 2 years for $4mm
- Jsaquella

thank you!

he is UFA, anyone can make him an offer

giving up any asset for "negotiating rights" is dumb

unless they already have a deal worked out, but that would be illegal I guess

I know many are kind of upset.

However we have all been shown what the market is for good younger d-men, and it will probably cost 1 of Coots or Brayden Schenn.

I am really glad Holmgren chose to keep the youth together, and just be willing to go after a stop gap like Streit, who will really help the transition game on the back end.

To me, it seems to be a step in the right direction, of patience, and building through the draft.

If the Flyers sign Streit they already improved their D-core, while keep all available assets intact.
- flyer_nutter

If I recall during the many conversations/arguments about addressing our defense situation since the season ended, you've been an advocate for the exact move Homer has made today (if we get Streit signed). I applaude you, because clearly the asking prices for Yandle, Edler, etc were too rich for Homer's liking (aka Couts/BSchenn).

I'd rather overpay in terms of the contract Streit gets, than in trading Couts or BSchenn in a trade. We only spend the cash, not assets and cash.

If they waited until July 5th, they could have just signed him and kept the pick.

It's not like he's gonna say, "Ya know, I really wanted 5 years and $20mm, but since you traded for me, I'll take 2 years for $4mm
- Jsaquella

He's the best UFA FA dman on the market. who says we offer him 5.5 over 3 and he takes it before he becomes a FA, but unknowingly someone else was prepared to offer 6M and 4 years if he hit FA? then what?

its nice to have a head start. We didnt give up anything valuable. The pick isnt even in this draft.

Trading a pick for negotiating rights is not nearly as bad as giving out these no move/no trade deals.

If homer has to do something bad I guess trading for rights is OK as long as there are no more NTCs.

BTW I dont think Homer is done. still think he goes hard after Edler, Shats, Yandle.

Streit is really going to get a 16.5M 3yr deal on an over 35 yr old contract?

yow

so much for going after Letang next year.

thank you!

he is UFA, anyone can make him an offer

giving up any asset for "negotiating rights" is dumb

unless they already have a deal worked out, but that would be illegal I guess
- Marc D

I'd bet $20 that they have a deal worked out, and will announce it as soon as they do buy outs or trade a contract for a late round pick

He's the best UFA FA dman on the market. who says we offer him 5.5 over 3 and he takes it before he becomes a FA, but unknowingly someone else was prepared to offer 6M and 4 years if he hit FA? then what?

its nice to have a head start. We didnt give up anything valuable. The pick isnt even in this draft.
- FLYERSROCK!

If somebody was willing to pay him that, then let them.

Streit is really going to get a 16.5M 3yr deal on an over 35 yr old contract?

yow

so much for going after Letang next year.
- Marc D

The best part of Streit's game isn't his PP ability, or puck moving, it's that he's a monster in his own end, and never, ever gets knocked off the puck.

He also hasn't missed a game in 3 years, so pencil in all 82 next season. Lock it up.

Streit is really going to get a 16.5M 3yr deal on an over 35 yr old contract?

yow

so much for going after Letang next year.
- Marc D

boy I hope not, hopefully he pulls a hamhuis and we trade his rights for a pick

boy I hope not, hopefully he pulls a hamhuis and we trade his rights for a pick
- mydoglicks

Hamhuis wanted to play near his home in BC....Streit's Swiss...unless that is where the Coyotes are moving

The best part of Streit's game isn't his PP ability, or puck moving, it's that he's a monster in his own end, and never, ever gets knocked off the puck.

He also hasn't missed a game in 3 years, so pencil in all 82 next season. Lock it up.
- PLindbergh31

Wait. I thought he missed an entire season 2 years ago with a broken collarbone?

I hope to hell that this was done because there was no one else available.

If that Winnepeg guy with the funny name goes elsewhere for a reasonable contract...

whatever.

I'm just going to wait and see, no use worrying about it now.

It is way better news then hearing Buff for Couts/Schenn.

Why? They were better than the flyers last year...
- FlyerLifer

Thank you. Way too many people saying he should get payed extra for being an Islander on previous pages.

Wait. I thought he missed an entire season 2 years ago with a broken collarbone?
- section32

PLind is Mr sarcasm

If I recall during the many conversations/arguments about addressing our defense situation since the season ended, you've been an advocate for the exact move Homer has made today (if we get Streit signed). I applaude you, because clearly the asking prices for Yandle, Edler, etc were too rich for Homer's liking (aka Couts/BSchenn).

I'd rather overpay in terms of the contract Streit gets, than in trading Couts or BSchenn in a trade. We only spend the cash, not assets and cash.
- Rocktane

Haha thank you.

Thank you. Way too many people saying he should get payed extra for being an Islander on previous pages.
- NYI44

In fairness, the Islanders haven't had the most stellar recent past. Not to mention a real wang of an owner...I mean Wong.

I hope to hell that this was done because there was no one else available.

If that Winnepeg guy with the funny name goes elsewhere for a reasonable contract...

whatever.

I'm just going to wait and see, no use worrying about it now.

It is way better news then hearing Buff for Couts/Schenn.
- Marc D

I've taught you nothing in my time here

PLind is Mr sarcasm
- Marc D

Just re-read. I get it now.

D) mix in Streit with the 2nd unit, which has struggled at times to enhance the back end of the PP
- Jsaquella

The only issue there is that he's going to get about half of the PP ice time that the top unit point men get. For a player who is a PP specialist. The first unit is always out for the key PP's in big moments in games. And a lot of times, the 2nd unit comes out with like 30 seconds left, and doesn't get good zone time.

Haha thank you.
- flyer_nutter

Nutter... you are OK with a 3 yr deal for 16M or more for Streit?

I hope to hell that this was done because there was no one else available.

If that Winnepeg guy with the funny name goes elsewhere for a reasonable contract...

whatever.

I'm just going to wait and see, no use worrying about it now.

It is way better news then hearing Buff for Couts/Schenn.
- Marc D

Give the guy a chance. He will be overpaid. I get that. But he could actually improve the team. In fact its hard to see how he doesn't.