I had suggested trading Simmonds for a guy like Edler. I'm open to any trade, so long as it makes the team better.
- Jsaquella

Reminds me of Holmgren's comments about the "buyout" of Bryz.

I have a hunch they won't be keeping that pick...
- cmr.266

We all have that hunch.

Reminds me of Holmgren's comments about the "buyout" of Bryz.
- stveshdy

They could trade Giroux, if the return is enough, I'd be cool with it.

That's funny stuff. I hope they opt against overpaying for a watered down Scott Hartnell. I wonder how much Bickell ends up getting.

Makes me want to open a beer... all the speculating. Going to grab a beer.
- cmr.266

speculation. mmmmmmm.

speculation. mmmmmmm.
- Just5

Looking to speculate this 6-pack of Bud Heavy. Go Blackhawks?

you know how i know Coburn and the 11th for Ryan is a fair trade? Because Philly fans all think it's a ridiculous overpayment for Ryan and Anaheim fans all think it's a ridiculous lowball for Ryan lol
- moylander

It's a fair trade, in a pure hockey sense.

I wouldn't do it because the Flyers need to exercise that pick this year. But I've been surprised at how 30 goal-scorers -- which Bobby Ryan is -- are being taken for granted, easily dismissed.

I like Braydon Coburn as a player, wouldn't necessarily want him traded. But I do think Coburn and the 11th, in a typical draft year or if the Flyers had a clear-cut Top 4 defensive prospect...I'd do that deal.

They could trade Giroux, if the return is enough, I'd be cool with it.
- Jsaquella

I would agree. I'm not against any deal.

Nope have others in mind for #41
- ob18

Its a rule, the Flyers must trade all of their 2nd round picks.

I did forget to mention Downingtown, PA native Jimmy Lodge
- ob18

i was just about to jumop in. I also like Vanelli at that pick but think he might still be around in the third.

Its a rule, the Flyers must trade all of their 2nd round picks.
- Doc_Sarcasm

It's a good rule. Unless we want another Kevin Marshall.

i was just about to jumop in. I also like Vanelli at that pick but think he might still be around in the third.
- mayorofangrytown

Seen him from the 1st down to the 3rd......

I was thinking also of Dillon Heatherington but he's not going to add much scoring from the D spot.

It's a fair trade, in a pure hockey sense.

I wouldn't do it because the Flyers need to exercise that pick this year. But I've been surprised at how 30 goal-scorers -- which Bobby Ryan is -- are being taken for granted, easily dismissed.

I like Braydon Coburn as a player, wouldn't necessarily want him traded. But I do think Coburn and the 11th, in a typical draft year or if the Flyers had a clear-cut Top 4 defensive prospect...I'd do that deal.
- AllInForFlyers

That deal could go either way. I don't think its ridiculous nor do I think its a low ball offer.

Seen him from the 1st down to the 3rd......

I was thinking also of Dillon Heatherington but he's not going to add much scoring from the D spot.
- ob18

I'd be happy if he didnt run around in his own zone like a chicken with its head cut off or put pretty passes on the tape of opposing players' sticks


edit: or in the case of Andreas Lilja like a chicken with its legs cut off.

Seen him from the 1st down to the 3rd......

I was thinking also of Dillon Heatherington but he's not going to add much scoring from the D spot.
- ob18

Think Morin will be there? If so, do you draft him at 41?

Think Morin will be there? If so, do you draft him at 41?
- cmr.266

At #41 I would, do wonder if he falls to that point.

That deal could go either way. I don't think its ridiculous nor do I think its a low ball offer.
- stveshdy

Ryan's likely going to sign here as a UFA in 2015... right as the young core enters its prime... what's the hurry to get him now?

Ryan's likely going to sign here as a UFA in 2015... right as the young core enters its prime... what's the hurry to get him now?
- Tomahawk

To win now. As impossible as that sounds.

Seen him from the 1st down to the 3rd......

I was thinking also of Dillon Heatherington but he's not going to add much scoring from the D spot.
- ob18

if you think he's a player with an NHL future.... Vannelli might be a bit of a reach at 41. they should get an NHL player at 41 this year. would be cool if Jimmy Lodge fell to 71. don't think it will happen. he got a late push. late is more lasting. than steady.

To win now. As impossible as that sounds.
- cmr.266

Streit, Ryan, and somehow replacing Braydon Coburn with some other younger, cheaper Braydon Coburn? Sounds like it could be potent. Still wouldn't bark up that tree just yet.

if you think he's a player with an NHL future.... Vannelli might be a bit of a reach at 41. they should get an NHL player at 41 this year. would be cool if Jimmy Lodge fell to 71. don't think it will happen. he got a late push. late is more lasting. than steady.
- mayorofangrytown

He played very well as the season went on with Saginaw, probably a 2nd rounder "maybe" early 3rd.

Maybe a Brett Pesce, Spencer Martin, Ryan Kujawinski, or a Anthony Duclair can be 3rd round targets.

They could trade Giroux, if the return is enough, I'd be cool with it.
- Jsaquella

Giroux for weber and 2 Nashville firsts?

Giroux for weber and 2 Nashville firsts?
- PhillaBully

I'm sure that'd be great for the locker room morale.

Ryan's likely going to sign here as a UFA in 2015... right as the young core enters its prime... what's the hurry to get him now?
- Tomahawk

Tell that to steady eddy and see what reaction you'll get

Ryan's likely going to sign here as a UFA in 2015... right as the young core enters its prime... what's the hurry to get him now?
- Tomahawk

They have to move a defenseman. Getting Ryan for Coburn looks good to me. There's value in that trade.

traded everyone to toronto for kadri
- Doc_Sarcasm

We had enough to offer to get him?
The leafs overpaid again