I think Gagne is more an important player then some choose to give credit. If we want to remain a deep team, we need Simon Gagne or someone like him at least. I suppose I just can't give Max Talbot enough credit of being a consistent 19 a season goal scorer or a consistent third line player. Talbot to me is a four line penalty killer with the ability to fill in on the third line.
- dingo8urbaby

I have concerns of Gagne's ability to stay healthy, and him returning means that a younger player has to be sent down or stay in junior. I don;t have an issue with him returning if the deal is right.

Guess whose uniforms are best...

http://www.nfl.com/photos...82b2d292/09000d5d82b2d2eb

Ours, apparently.
- Jsaquella

I'm a Raiders fan so I have 1 and 3.... no wonder why i look so good in my jersey threads

Brain fart.... If Philly sends Laughton down to juniors, is it after (he) or (team) plays 10 games?

I have concerns of Gagne's ability to stay healthy, and him returning means that a younger player has to be sent down or stay in junior. I don;t have an issue with him returning if the deal is right.
- Jsaquella

I'm more of a believer of a middle age vet like Gagne, Lecavalier and Hartnell to help us win a Cup over a kid coming right out of junior, unless he's a high prospect.

I'm a Raiders fan so I have 1 and 3.... no wonder why i look so good in my jersey threads
- dillpx183

YES!!! I'm a 9'ers fan so I have 1 and 2 jerseys!! Haha beat you!!!

Brain fart.... If Philly sends Laughton down to juniors, is it after (he) or (team) plays 10 games?
- SMS4016

He plays 10 games...once he does, the ELC starts counting

YES!!! I'm a 9'ers fan so I have 1 and 2 jerseys!! Haha beat you!!!
- SMS4016

....goes back to lurking

Riddle me this: Maybe I missed it, but with Gus signed to a one-way deal, what are we going to do with 9 defensemen for 7 spots?

Riddle me this: Maybe I missed it, but with Gus signed to a one-way deal, what are we going to do with 9 defensemen for 7 spots?
- section32

Gervais possibly waived coupled with a trade of a defenseman, which many have been predicting

He plays 10 games...once he does, the ELC starts counting
- Jsaquella

Thought so... So maybe keep Laughton for training camp, preseason, and like the first 17 to 20 games of regular season? Playing him in like 2 out of 3 games then 2 out of 4 games? That would give him almost a quarter of the season growth with the big team then send him down. I think that would help him and the flyers. Thoughts

Gervais possibly waived coupled with a trade of a defenseman, which many have been predicting
- GirouxForTheShow

When you sign the guy before the trade, doesn't it give the acquiring team more leverage?

Guess whose uniforms are best...

http://www.nfl.com/photos...82b2d292/09000d5d82b2d2eb

Ours, apparently.
- Jsaquella

I hear lots of people complain but I love those WC jerseys. It's my favourite jersey of all time supplanting the white Red Wings jersey.

....goes back to lurking
- dillpx183

Hahahahahahahahaha

Riddle me this: Maybe I missed it, but with Gus signed to a one-way deal, what are we going to do with 9 defensemen for 7 spots?
- section32

Trade and or Waive and demote.

Trade and or Waive and demote.
- MJL

Just seems like we are in a more weak position with the urgency now.

Thought so... So maybe keep Laughton for training camp, preseason, and like the first 17 to 20 games of regular season? Playing him in like 2 out of 3 games then 2 out of 4 games? That would give him almost a quarter of the season growth with the big team then send him down. I think that would help him and the flyers. Thoughts
- SMS4016

Why burn a year of his ELC to keep him for the first 20. Keep him all year, or send him down. Not to mention the Cap space it takes up. And that would mean less off season Cap space for the following off season.

Thought so... So maybe keep Laughton for training camp, preseason, and like the first 17 to 20 games of regular season? Playing him in like 2 out of 3 games then 2 out of 4 games? That would give him almost a quarter of the season growth with the big team then send him down. I think that would help him and the flyers. Thoughts
- SMS4016

I think he makes the team anyway. Slice this roster any way you'd like, he forced himself into the opening day squad last year, and he'll do it again and likely stay this time. Smart, tough, skilled forward.

Just seems like we are in a more weak position with the urgency now.
- section32

Don't see how.

Don't see how.
- MJL

Just we are now more desperate to clear space. Return will diminish.

Guess whose uniforms are best...

http://www.nfl.com/photos...82b2d292/09000d5d82b2d2eb

Ours, apparently.
- Jsaquella

The best uniforms in sports? And here I was thinking I'd like to get some new uniforms

I know I'm late on this but...

Freddie "The Fog" Shero is FINALLY in the Hall of Fame!!!!

Bout frankin time too!!!

1st NHL coach to incorporate Russian training techniques
1st NHL coach to use an assistant
1st NHL coach to lead an expansion team to the Stanley Cup

7 straight semi-final appearances: 73-78 with the Flyers and 79 with the Rangers
4 trips to the finals: 74-76 with the Flyers and 79 with the Rangers
Back to back Cups in 74 & 75

I only wish they could have done this while Freddie was still here to live it, but at least he's finally in.

I'm old enough to remember those 70s clubs, they were the reason I starting playing hockey and fell in love with the sport. They were hard working, down to earth Canadian boys and Philly will never forget the Broad Street Bullies and Freddie the Fog!

I know I'm late on this but...

Freddie "The Fog" Shero is FINALLY in the Hall of Fame!!!!

Bout frankin time too!!!

1st NHL coach to incorporate Russian training techniques
1st NHL coach to use an assistant
1st NHL coach to lead an expansion team to the Stanley Cup

7 straight semi-final appearances: 73-78 with the Flyers and 79 with the Rangers
4 trips to the finals: 74-76 with the Flyers and 79 with the Rangers
Back to back Cups in 74 & 75


I only wish they could have done this while Freddie was still here to live it, but at least he's finally in.

I'm old enough to remember those 70s clubs, they were the reason I starting playing hockey and fell in love with the sport. They were hard working, down to earth Canadian boys and Philly will never forget the Broad Street Bullies and Freddie the Fog!
- BiggE

Best news of the week in life so far.

Two different players. I think the team needs more two-way talent.
- PhillySportsGuy

My only concern with Gagne is when was the last time he made it through an 82 game season without getting injured?

My only concern with Gagne is when was the last time he made it through an 82 game season without getting injured?
- BiggE

2008/2009

Just we are now more desperate to clear space. Return will diminish.
- section32

False. We really only have to trade Mezaros, and no one expects to get any good return for him to begin with, because of his injuries. Trade him for a 4th rounder and we could actually call it a summer if we really wanted to.