Gomez would be a joke... Briere had like 2 seasons around 30 goals/ 70 points. Just saying for his contract coming off 90 point season I expected much much more. I agree his signing was Right move at the time but I'm sure Philly is disappointed in what they got from him. Again I don't blame him totally but I'm hoping g doesn't do same thing. 1 90 point season then sign 6/7 million dollar deal and only put up like 70 points a year. In cap world paying 6/7 a year long term you need much much more
- SMS4016

In terms of dollar for on ice production, Briere was overpaid. (Not by much if you factor in the playoffs). However, he provided the team with exactly what they needed. Offensive production and leadership. Sometimes you need to overpay. They just did the same thing with Streit. They needed a puck mover who could run the PP after Kimmo leaves. They overpaid, but it's because they felt they had to.

Gomez would be a joke... Briere had like 2 seasons around 30 goals/ 70 points. Just saying for his contract coming off 90 point season I expected much much more. I agree his signing was Right move at the time but I'm sure Philly is disappointed in what they got from him. Again I don't blame him totally but I'm hoping g doesn't do same thing. 1 90 point season then sign 6/7 million dollar deal and only put up like 70 points a year. In cap world paying 6/7 a year long term you need much much more
- SMS4016

I don't think the Flyers are disappointed in what they got from Briere. He was a huge part in pretty much all of the seven playoff series they won during his time with the team, had a pair of 30+ goal seasons and three 25+ goal seasons in mostly a second-line role.

making moves?
who, the Flyers?
- Marc D

Yes

It was the first Mitch Hedberg Joke I ever heard.
- PhillySportsGuy

Its the only Mitch Hedberg joke I have heard...

BTW this picture looks like 1980's Ozzy.

So anyone think we will make any moves this week or at the draft ??
- griouxmvp2012

Stone cold mortal lock.

Stone cold mortal lock.
- youarewrong

What do you think they will be ??

Stone cold mortal lock.
- youarewrong

I wish I could post pictures Casue I would post it:

Picture of Stone Cold Steve Austin

Picture of Mortal Kombat symbol

Picture of John Locke form LOST.

Bill,
If Poile is the GM for the US in Sochi as has been reported, does the Weber offer sheet affect Homer's standing on the selection committee? I can't imagine that would be a comfortable dynamic.

He's Taiwanese-American. Just like you wouldn't be wrong if you referred to Lin as Taiwanese or American -- he identifies with both equally -- you wouldn't be wrong if you referred to Barkov as either Russian or Finnish, since he's Russian-Finnish. He wouldn't hold dual citizenship if he didn't identify strongly with being Russian.
- Tomahawk

I wouldn't refer to him as Taiwanese, I'd refer to him as an American of Taiwanese descent. It's the same with Barkov. His dad is Russian, and he might have some family in Russia, but from there it's all Finn. And while I'm sure he's an exception, many Finns dislike Russia. Every Finn I've ever known dislikes Russians. It's entirely possible that he owns a dual citizenship because his parents wanted him to have one, and he doesn't actually identify that strongly with being Russian.

What do you think they will be ??
- griouxmvp2012

Coburn and 11th overall for Bobby Ryan
Read and 2nd rounder for Bernier
Buyout Bryz
Bernier for Coburn and 11th
Bobby Ryan for Read and 2nd rounder

I wouldn't refer to him as Taiwanese, I'd refer to him as an American of Taiwanese descent. It's the same with Barkov. His dad is Russian, and he might have some family in Russia, but from there it's all Finn. And while I'm sure he's an exception, many Finns dislike Russia. Every Finn I've ever known dislikes Russians. It's entirely possible that he owns a dual citizenship because his parents wanted him to have one, and he doesn't actually identify that strongly with being Russian.
- JAKEw1234

He's Chinese. Just like all the people from Japan. They're all Chinese too.

In terms of dollar for on ice production, Briere was overpaid. (Not by much if you factor in the playoffs). However, he provided the team with exactly what they needed. Offensive production and leadership. Sometimes you need to overpay. They just did the same thing with Streit. They needed a puck mover who could run the PP after Kimmo leaves. They overpaid, but it's because they felt they had to.
- PhillySportsGuy

Overpaid.....compared to what? The market?

OMG I just won tickets to the draft!

Hey Bill,
Did anyone in the media ask Briere if the Flyers asked to him to accept a trade to another team?

Yes
- griouxmvp2012

I was being sarcastic, if they don't make any moves I would be surprised.

Hey Bill,
Did anyone in the media ask Briere if the Flyers asked to him to accept a trade to another team?
- Marc D

I don't think he'd answer that. I think he'd probably side step it saying he didn't want to discuss things like that.

Hey Bill,
Did anyone in the media ask Briere if the Flyers asked to him to accept a trade to another team?
- Marc D

Glen Macnow did on WIP yesterday. Briere said no, they had more respect then to do that.

He's Chinese. Just like all the people from Japan. They're all Chinese too.
- jmatchett383

Then of Chinese descent, either way he's a 'Murican

OMG I just won tickets to the draft!
- youarewrong

I'm gonna try just showing up and walking in and see how that works

Nowadays if you can pay a guy $6M/per and he scores 70pts a year, that's a steal.
- Orpik44

Yeah in Philly...

I wouldn't refer to him as Taiwanese, I'd refer to him as an American of Taiwanese descent. It's the same with Barkov. His dad is Russian, and he might have some family in Russia, but from there it's all Finn. And while I'm sure he's an exception, many Finns dislike Russia. Every Finn I've ever known dislikes Russians. It's entirely possible that he owns a dual citizenship because his parents wanted him to have one, and he doesn't actually identify that strongly with being Russian.
- JAKEw1234

Whatever they self-identify as, in Finland, I'm sure they know Barkov as "that Russian kid playing for Tappara" just like in the US, people tend to refer to Lin as "that Chinese NBA player".

Overpaid.....compared to what? The market?
- johndewar

They paid him like a first line center. He produced more along the lines of a second line center. Obviously not steadily. There were times when he was the best center. There were times when he was the third best.

welllllll we won the draft ticket lottery the Devils were holding so we will be representing the Flyers at the draft next weekend!

Tortorella in Vancouver should be good for some laughs.

welllllll we won the draft ticket lottery the Devils were holding so we will be representing the Flyers at the draft next weekend!
- nastyflyergirl

congrads, see you there