I thought he'd help us for sure, but that was a lot of money for a guy his age.
- Hextall271

i just feel like whenever we get a player that played in det, that player really works out and he would have been a great mentor/ on ice leader for coots and reader

they need grit/size on the 3rd line. talbot and read on the wings is not what I'd be looking for...I'm back on the chimera bandwagon myself...
- isaiah520

I think Talbot is better suited to the fourth line.

simon gagne: you have a call on the orange courtesy phone in the lounge.
- hammarby31

I wonder if the reported numbers for Cleary will drive up the price for Gagne?

I wonder if the reported numbers for Cleary will drive up the price for Gagne?
- MBFlyerfan

what did cleary get? and they're different kind of players.

they need grit/size on the 3rd line. talbot and read on the wings is not what I'd be looking for...I'm back on the chimera bandwagon myself...
- isaiah520

They have size and grit on line 1, 2, and 4. Why do we need it on 3rd line?

Line 1
Hartnell- Size and Grit
Voracek- Size

Line 2
Lecavalier- Size and ocasional grit
Simmonds- Size and Grit
Schenn- Some Grit

Line 3
If talbot playes here he as grit

Line 4
Hall- Grit
Rinaldo- Grit
Rosehill- Size Grit

I think we are covered. I think I wouldnt mind a smaller 3rd line that can out score other team's 3rd lines by like 3-1 ratios. Gagne and Read as 3rd liners.... I like it. Cant think of a better 3rd line.

I wonder if this irks the players at all??
- jak521

personal level - might irk them
business level - not at all

Not a huge deal. Would have been nice to add Cleary as he is better than the current in house options. Hopefully they can sign Gagne now.

I wouldn't be opposed to putting Talbot on the third line, and letting McGinn play a 4th line role, but I think they will start out having Rosehill on the 4th line. Hope I'm wrong.
- PLindbergh31

Laughton is also an option. Rosehill will be fine on the 4th line.

i can't beleive a player used another team as leverage to get a contract to his liking from the team he really never wanted to leave...
THAT NEVER HAPPENS
- phi1671

Oh I know, that's what I've been saying... But still, should make for some fun hockey moments.

what did cleary get? and they're different kind of players.
- hammarby31

Looks like a lot of the Detroit fans aren't all that encouraged that he's back. I expect he's not at a super discount considering what the Flyers offered for him.

they need grit/size on the 3rd line. talbot and read on the wings is not what I'd be looking for...I'm back on the chimera bandwagon myself...
- isaiah520

You were fine with Cleary on the 3rd line with Read on the other Wing. Talbot brings just as much grit, if not more, then Cleary does. And Talbot is 5 years younger. It's a blessing in disguise that Cleary decided to go to the Wings.

they need grit/size on the 3rd line. talbot and read on the wings is not what I'd be looking for...I'm back on the chimera bandwagon myself...
- isaiah520

I wonder if Newbury might be an option. He's a better player than Rosehill.

This has gotta be like Christmas for dingo8urbaby

You were fine with Cleary on the 3rd line with Read on the other Wing. Talbot brings just as much grit, if not more, then Cleary does. And Talbot is 5 years younger. It's a blessing in disguise that Cleary decided to go to the Wings.
- MJL

I gotta say I'm 100% with you. I really wasn't a fan of the Cleary option.

Oh I know, that's what I've been saying... But still, should make for some fun hockey moments.
- youarewrong

true

I wonder if Newbury might be an option. He's a better player than Rosehill.
- PLindbergh31

Why is Newbury a better player then Rosehill? What makes him a better player?

Why is Newbury a better player then Rosehill? What makes him a better player?
- MJL

Good at getting beat up by a rookie?

Good at getting beat up by a rookie?
- jmatchett383

It happens. Look what B. Schenn did to Kovalchuk.

I think Talbot is better suited to the fourth line.
- Feanor

I think that Talbot is an ideal 3rd line Winger.

personal level - might irk them
business level - not at all
- phi1671

I bet will make for some level of chirping that first game...

I wonder if Newbury might be an option. He's a better player than Rosehill.
- PLindbergh31

that's 4th line...

that's 4th line...
- isaiah520

I know. I don't have an issue with Talbot on the third line.

@HeleneStJames And here we go: Per Daniel Cleary "Flying to Traverse. I'm back. Signing tonight." #RedWings
- BringBack25

Straight from the horse's mouth.

It happens. Look what B. Schenn did to Kovalchuk.
- PLindbergh31

Didn't happen.

what did cleary get? and they're different kind of players.
- hammarby31

I'm talking about what the Flyers reportedly offered him. And yes they are different kinds of players, who were pretty much slated to play the same position, third line winger.

Earlier this week, Detroit Free Press writer Helene St. James reported that Cleary and the Flyers had agreed to a three-year contract worth $2.75 million per season, but the deal would not be announced until the Flyers --- who are currently over the salary cap and maxed out at 50 contracts until slide-rule eligible players are re-assigned to their junior clubs -- carve room for Cleary at the end of the month. In the interim, Cleary would officially join the Flyers on a professional tryout (PTO) basis.

Ummmmm... anybody want to rail on for three pages and correct Bill about how he doesn't understand the salary cap or he wouldn't state that the Flyers are over it because they aren't.