Yea I really think they have a chance at getting #1 seed. I like the Ryan move and think they are well-coached and play really well as a team. If anything, I predict they will be in the top 4 in EC in points. They could battle Boston like Montreal did this season- even though they will also have to deal with Detroit too
- sulshawn

I don't know about Ottawa being number one but stranger things have happened. They surprised many last season. I will make a bold statement as sell. I think a healthy Jason Spezza will do what he did for Dany Heatley. Spezza will help Ryan get career numbers.

Id rather try and steal Tyler Myers out of buffalo. He has disapointed there the last few seasons so you might be able to get him cheaper and work with him.
- ShayneHirter

+1M

Id rather try and steal Tyler Myers out of buffalo. He has disapointed there the last few seasons so you might be able to get him cheaper and work with him.
- ShayneHirter

i'd absolutely be interested if the price was reasonable. it wouldn't be though

i just don't think they've soured on him enough to sell (relatively) cheap

Holmgren will clear cap space before that most likely. I don't think Gagne is a necessity on this team. We have plenty of young guys like Laughton, Akeson, Mcginn who can play on the 3rd/4th lines. Signing Gagne is more a benefit to Gagne and his fans than for the Flyers.
- phillydentist

I'd sell Akeson high in a deal if at all possible. I don't see how he plays top 6 minutes on this team unless there really is a slew of injuries but many have detailed his defense, while gotten better, is still significantly below whats needed in the NHL

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Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away

So what your saying is MAB = Dion Phaneuf. Thanks
- AGL_91

Holmgren will clear cap space before that most likely. I don't think Gagne is a necessity on this team. We have plenty of young guys like Laughton, Akeson, Mcginn who can play on the 3rd/4th lines. Signing Gagne is more a benefit to Gagne and his fans than for the Flyers.
- phillydentist

The last part. So true.

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Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

schenn, read, coby, high pick...

Holmgren will clear cap space before that most likely. I don't think Gagne is a necessity on this team. We have plenty of young guys like Laughton, Akeson, Mcginn who can play on the 3rd/4th lines. Signing Gagne is more a benefit to Gagne and his fans than for the Flyers.
- phillydentist

We have youth. The Flyers are one of the younger teams in the league. There is nothing wrong with having some veteran seasoning. Simon Gagne is a proven winner who has a Cup, a gold medal and has scored big goals in his career. Gagne can benefit the Flyers. The Flyers wouldn't have a mutual interest in signing Gagne if there was nothing in it for them. The Flyers are trying to build a Cup Winning Team!

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Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

I would offer Coots or Schenn ++

for me its Grossman, slow and concussed
- vejim

I would move on from him to. Not sure who would take a stab at him


Out of the group of 3. Grossman is the most replaceable with lauridsen/mab

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Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

I feel like he's also made all 5 predictions after I had already read the same ones from more credible guys. He also said Emery would be a multi-year deal (which I did read they discussed) at a little less than 3 mil per

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Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

Oh wow. What in the hell are the blues thinking here. He had a down year but this guy is a 7 mil per type player.

Coots, coburn, 1st. Get er done holmer!!!

Oh wow. What in the hell are the blues thinking here. He had a down year but this guy is a 7 mil per type player.

Coots, coburn, 1st. Get er done holmer!!!
- Just5

bill thinks STL would likely rather have schenn...more offensive upside

Let's goHolmers!!! 8 years 54 million for pietro Full NMC!!!!

Holmer!!

bill thinks STL would likely rather have schenn...more offensive upside
- isaiah520

Even better. My god if it cost schenn and coburn tickle me pink!!

Oh wow. What in the hell are the blues thinking here. He had a down year but this guy is a 7 mil per type player.

Coots, coburn, 1st. Get er done holmer!!!
- Just5

And I think that's why they're struggling with him, as I think he wants slightly north of 7 mil, and he's only 23. No 23 year old gets that kind of money on their second contract.

I feel like he's also made all 5 predictions after I had already read the same ones from more credible guys. He also said Emery would be a multi-year deal (which I did read they discussed) at a little less than 3 mil per
- five4fighting10

I dunno even if it is that way he's still been the most reliable twitter source to read so far this free agency.

The Emery deal is the bargain of the century. $1.65 MM for a guy that went 17-1? I don't care who is playing in front of you. 17-1 is ridiculous.
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Here's a comparison as a thought exercise: Brad Lidge

And I think that's why they're struggling with him, as I think he wants slightly north of 7 mil, and he's only 23. No 23 year old gets that kind of money on their second contract.
- JAKEw1234

Erik Karlsson got $6.5M. His offense is world class, but Pietrangelo's the more complete defenseman.

Edt: Tyler Myers is 1/2 of Pietrangelo, and he got $5.5M on his.

And I think that's why they're struggling with him, as I think he wants slightly north of 7 mil, and he's only 23. No 23 year old gets that kind of money on their second contract.
- JAKEw1234

Stud defenseman. I would have no problem signing him for seven years. Take him until he's 30 before his next deal. Get it done.

Here's a comparison as a thought exercise: Brad Lidge
- Tartan69

Emery will go perfect (except for the All Star game) in 9th inning save opportunities?

And I think that's why they're struggling with him, as I think he wants slightly north of 7 mil, and he's only 23. No 23 year old gets that kind of money on their second contract.
- JAKEw1234

Doughty and Karlsson are in the neighborhood.

This is the guy who's been 5/5 on reporting players to teams so far in free agency

Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

Is this for real? There's no way.

This is the guy who's been 5/5 on reporting players to teams so far in free agency

Rich Smith ‏@ALLsportsINTEL 3m
NHL - Source states that Blues are expected to start taking offers on Pietrangelo as early as today, likely take 3 pieces to pry him away
- JAKEw1234

Who is this guy?