Why not take a chance on Anton Khudobin. Someone to compete with Mason for the starting gig. Won't cost a lot either.

http://broadstreetbuzz.co...ng-the-flyers-tea-leaves/

It's all connected though, isn't it?

If your hip loses strength during a quick movement, and your knee isn't able to be kept in position, couldn't that injury be because of the hip?

I'm just asking if its possible. I like the guy and i'm not concerned with his hip.
- Flyersgod

It COULD, yes. But usually, connected injuries are caused because to lower supporting bone is too weak to support the mass above it. But I guess with the positions that a goalie has to get into, it could be connected to a degree.

Why not take a chance on Anton Khudobin. Someone to compete with Mason for the starting gig. Won't cost a lot either.

http://broadstreetbuzz.co...ng-the-flyers-tea-leaves/
- RevPhillyD

I'd actually prefer Svedberg if we went after a Bruins goalie.

Worst case scenario, you have a guy who stinks, is a constant distraction, and is probably carrying a high cap hit and NMC.... doesn't that sound familiar.

Flyers logic.
- Tomahawk

On a 1 year contract though.

It COULD, yes. But usually, connected injuries are caused because to lower supporting bone is too weak to support the mass above it. But I guess with the positions that a goalie has to get into, it could be connected to a degree.
- jmatchett383

I meant in general. I'm in no way trying to connect his knee injury to his hip disease in this case. More of a learning all that I can before we sign the guy and he loses both his legs playing NHL13 on PS3 and an electrical surge hits him and blows him through a wall, legs first.

On a 1 year contract though.
- Flyersgod

Because, you know... Flyers have been so careful not to hand out multi-year deals to 35+ players.

I meant in general. I'm in no way trying to connect his knee injury to his hip disease in this case. More of a learning all that I can before we sign the guy and he loses both his legs playing NHL13 on PS3 and an electrical surge hits him and blows him through a wall, legs first.
- Flyersgod

Yeah, they'd definitely need to have him pass a full physical unlike the Kings/Ryan Smyth debacle. Like I said, for a low-cost 1-2 year deal, I'm okay with it.
By the way, he's under 35, right?

Because, you know... Flyers have been so careful not to hand out multi-year deals to 35+ players.
- Tomahawk

Excellent point. Didn't see from that angle. It would make sense for the Flyers to sign him to a 4 year 25 million dollar contract. Well, it would make sense to Flyers management, at least.

Also, I have this horrible feeling that Homer will believe that we need to give a young, struggling goalie a chance and give a fresh start to that former first-overall, can't-miss prospect know as Rick DiPietro.

Yeah, they'd definitely need to have him pass a full physical unlike the Kings/Ryan Smyth debacle. Like I said, for a low-cost 1-2 year deal, I'm okay with it.
By the way, he's under 35, right?
- jmatchett383

He's 30

Also, I have this horrible feeling that Homer will believe that we need to give a young, struggling goalie a chance and give a fresh start to that former first-overall, can't-miss prospect know as Rick DiPietro.
- jmatchett383

DP on a 1 year deal would be preferable to Tim Thomas, as far as I'm concerned.

DP on a 1 year deal would be preferable to Tim Thomas, as far as I'm concerned.
- johndewar

and less expensive

DP on a 1 year deal would be preferable to Tim Thomas, as far as I'm concerned.
- johndewar

He'd get at least 6 games in before going down with a season-ending injury.

DP on a 1 year deal would be preferable to Tim Thomas, as far as I'm concerned.
- johndewar

What?

Injuries have left him useless as an NHL (or even AHL) option. A rotten, decayed corpse of the former #1 pick.

Also, I have this horrible feeling that Homer will believe that we need to give a young, struggling goalie a chance and give a fresh start to that former first-overall, can't-miss prospect know as Rick DiPietro.
- jmatchett383

Almost had a stroke with this.

DP on a 1 year deal would be preferable to Tim Thomas, as far as I'm concerned.
- johndewar

How you said that and kept a straight face will forever be a mystery to me.

I'd rather Leighton over RichardPunchrio.

What?

Injuries have left him useless as an NHL (or even AHL) option. A rotten, decayed corpse of the former #1 pick.
- bradleyc4

That was as much a statement as to how little I want Tim Thomas around than anything else.

He'd get at least 6 games in before going down with a season-ending injury.
- jmatchett383

But man, what a great 6 games those would be!

That was as much a statement as to how little I want Tim Thomas around than anything else.
- johndewar

Oh thank god...

Oh thank god...
- Flyersgod

Oops.. can't say god anymore...

Oh thank goodness...

What?

Injuries have left him useless as an NHL (or even AHL) option. A rotten, decayed corpse of the former #1 pick.
- bradleyc4

Rick Depietro is about as useless as a red light in grand theft auto

But man, what a great 6 games those would be!
- Flyersgod

He'd make 4 highlight reel saves a game, have us going 5-0 (Mason would be 1-0 as his backuo) and in game 6, have a season-ending leg break caused by him tripping on the way to the locker room after the second period.

Or he'd challenge the other team's backup to a fight and get 1-punch KO'd.

Rick Depietro is about as useless as a red light in grand theft auto
- jak521

That game franchise exists solely to stress safe driving rules.

Oh thank god...
- Flyersgod

Tim Thomas does not help this franchise move forward, IMO.

You call in a guy like Thomas when you think you're close to winning a Cup and you're a veteran goaltender away from possibly winning it.

The Flyers are not close to winning a Cup and they shouldn't be entertaining the notion of bringing in Thomas, but we all know they are likely discussing it seriously.

That was as much a statement as to how little I want Tim Thomas around than anything else.
- johndewar

To each their own, but Thomas would be an upgrade over Mason imo.