Depends what you consider core. We are buying out a top 6 forward and #1 goalie for cap reasons right now.
- youarewrong

yeah, but i dont know. i guess that technically sounds like what would be core pieces, but they dont seem to be to me. its not as if they are producing on the ice and just need to go purely for cap reasons. to me, the core is your group of young guns that you see this team revolving around in the next 3 to 4 years. just because briere is paid like a core guy, and schenn isnt, doesnt change it for me.

not to sound like an Edmonton fan, who i swear lists everyone with a pulse as part of an untouchable core, you guys have Giroux, Coots, Schenn x2, Voracek, and Simmonds as what i would consider in that group. None of them should go for purely financial reasons.

It was in another forum by a poster. I just wanted to verify they are crazy.
- youarewrong

Fairly certain that this is hogwash.

Certainly no mention of it in the Buyout section of the CBA.

yeah, but i dont know. i guess that technically sounds like what would be core pieces, but they dont seem to be to me. its not as if they are producing on the ice and just need to go purely for cap reasons. to me, the core is your group of young guns that you see this team revolving around in the next 3 to 4 years. just because briere is paid like a core guy, and schenn isnt, doesnt change it for me.

not to sound like an Edmonton fan, who i swear lists everyone with a pulse as part of an untouchable core, you guys have Giroux, Coots, Schenn x2, Voracek, and Simmonds as what i would consider in that group. None of them should go for purely financial reasons.
- stayinthefnnet

True, but there is more to core then young players. No-one has scored more in the playoffs then Briere. And Bryzgalov is a former Vesina canidate. While they haven't had spectatular last 2 seasons, there is reason to believe they could bounce back, and likely will for another team.

IMO a core extends beyond young future guys. I think the core is what is integral for a team to win. In that way I would say Hartnell and Briere are as much a part of the core as Schenn and Couturier are currently. I would put those guys as "future core" players. While I doubt we lose "Future Core" players due to cap reasons, I can see us having to move current core players. In a few seasons it might become necessary to trade Hartnell much like the did Gagne 3 years ago. Who knows at this point, but yea...

Fairly certain that this is hogwash.

Certainly no mention of it in the Buyout section of the CBA.
- bradleyc4

He reference Piere LeBrun from a few weeks ago. I just asked for a link. Maybe he misunderstood.

Briere is officially being bought out.

True, but there is more to core then young players. No-one has scored more in the playoffs then Briere. And Bryzgalov is a former Vesina canidate. While they haven't had spectatular last 2 seasons, there is reason to believe they could bounce back, and likely will for another team.

IMO a core extends beyond young future guys. I think the core is what is integral for a team to win. In that way I would say Hartnell and Briere are as much a part of the core as Schenn and Couturier are currently. I would put those guys as "future core" players. While I doubt we lose "Future Core" players due to cap reasons, I can see us having to move current core players. In a few seasons it might become necessary to trade Hartnell much like the did Gagne 3 years ago. Who knows at this point, but yea...
- youarewrong

makes sense if you look at it that way

Briere is officially being bought out.
- bradleyc4

He was good on and off the ice for this team. It's the obvious and correct decision to buy him out.

Fair winds and calm seas, Danny B.

Briere is officially being bought out.
- bradleyc4

It was talked about so much, and it was a given that it was going to happen, but now that its actually happening...

% chance Gagne is resigned?

I'm going 65%

Briere is officially being bought out.
- bradleyc4

Here's the offical link to the site:

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=674673

True, but there is more to core then young players. No-one has scored more in the playoffs then Briere. And Bryzgalov is a former Vesina canidate. While they haven't had spectatular last 2 seasons, there is reason to believe they could bounce back, and likely will for another team.

IMO a core extends beyond young future guys. I think the core is what is integral for a team to win. In that way I would say Hartnell and Briere are as much a part of the core as Schenn and Couturier are currently. I would put those guys as "future core" players. While I doubt we lose "Future Core" players due to cap reasons, I can see us having to move current core players. In a few seasons it might become necessary to trade Hartnell much like the did Gagne 3 years ago. Who knows at this point, but yea...
- youarewrong

Players who are core players now, are not neccessarily a core player 3 years from now. As we are seeing with Briere. It evolves.

Players who are core players now, are not neccessarily a core player 3 years from now. As we are seeing with Briere. It evolves.
- MJL

the way i am looking at it right now, is say the team was all being let go, except five or so ones of your choice. to me, guys like briere and hartnell, while good players (especially at the moment) dont make that list

http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/6/20/4443680/philadelphia-flyers-hope-acquire-everybody-nhl-satire
- funmaster18

lol
thanks for the good laugh, hilarious stuff...lots of truth to it

Players who are core players now, are not neccessarily a core player 3 years from now. As we are seeing with Briere. It evolves.
- MJL

Players who are core players now, are not neccessarily a core player 3 years from now. As we are seeing with Briere. It evolves.
- MJL

I think I pretty much said as much and also mentioned that core players 3 years from now aren't necessarly core players now.

The way Briere played in the playoff though I would find it hard to say he was not a core player. Also his leadership in the lockeroom. I would say Core isn't just about how many goals you scored.

- flyerfan28

sweet "You've Got Mail" gif, bro

Here's the offical link to the site:

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=674673
- FlyersGrace

all the best DB, you little son of a gun

Players who are core players now, are not neccessarily a core player 3 years from now. As we are seeing with Briere. It evolves.
- MJL

Exactly. I think the only "core" guy we've lost due to the cap was Umberger after his crazy Montreal playoff. But yeah, Briere/Hartnell were "core" guys when we acquired them, now they're just (or, were) very good supporting players.

I think I pretty much said as much and also mentioned that core players 3 years from now aren't necessarly core players now.

The way Briere played in the playoff though I would find it hard to say he was not a core player. Also his leadership in the lockeroom. I would say Core isn't just about how many goals you scored.
- youarewrong

I guess were on the same page then. To summarize, Briere was a core player. He certainly isn't anymore.

- flyerfan28

Oh this is too funny. I can just picture MJL doing this.

Tony Soprano and Danny Briere

the way i am looking at it right now, is say the team was all being let go, except five or so ones of your choice. to me, guys like briere and hartnell, while good players (especially at the moment) dont make that list
- stayinthefnnet

Hartnell is frustrating. He brings a lot of intangibles that are great and can even add some offense when he's on top of his game, but he's also prone to streaks of poor play and bone headed decisions.

Getting him on fire with jake and g would be a a huge plus for next year, so hopefully he can get back to his form from 2 years ago.

Hartnell is frustrating. He brings a lot of intangibles that are great and can even add some offense when he's on top of his game, but he's also prone to streaks of poor play and bone headed decisions.

Getting him on fire with jake and g would be a a huge plus for next year, so hopefully he can get back to his form from 2 years ago.
- funmaster18

He played well at the end of last year when he finally got healthy. One can only hope that carries over.

Here's the offical link to the site:

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=674673
- FlyersGrace

Any reason Homer didn't wait until it can be official?

Any reason Homer didn't wait until it can be official?
- Jimmygrazz

Seems like everyone knows whats inevitable, best at this point to be straight about it. Would think its just out of respect