Soooo, possible reason for Downie trade or possible cover up reason?

http://www.cbssports.com/...nt-with-gabriel-landeskog

I find it ironic given that Landeskog was giving Downie high praise during the offseason, citing his absence due to injury as a primary reaosn the team did poorly last season...and I also remember when this scuffle happened seeing Landeskog kind of blowing it off...but maybe the org didn't like it...if we benefit from it, so be it!
- exlund

well congrats to homer if he saw an opportunity to get a player for cheap

His data was wrong, and his calculations were off by a percentage point. Next time, show your work!
- feelingkettle

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links, references ....

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links, references ....
- Chris48

My data is too advanced to be shown on current computers. Maybe in 20 years, I will be able to show you what I know.

lol... Unreal this guy. Probably the only guy on here that would trade for Yak and Buff. Probably lose B. Schenn, Couts, Read, Coburn and a 1st for those two unreliable players.

Hope you were sarcastic !!!!!
- Chris48

Not 1 bit. Yakupov is young and works with the idea of rebuilding. He will be a top line perrenial all-star scorer. And before we get into "he doesn't play defense", that is not every players game. Some guys are pure offensive machines, like Pavel Bure, Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik... I want someone that can FINISH.

As for Buff, if there was another better, cheaper, younger option I would go for it. But there isn't.

What if Schenn Bros gets you Yakupov and a 2nd round pick. And Simmonds, Cousins, Coburn gets you Buff. You still have most of your youth, and this team is MUCH better and could actually compete this year, if not next.

Yakupov-Giroux-Voracek
Downie-Lecavalier-Read
Hartnell-Couturier-McGinn
Raffl-Hall-Rinaldo

Timonen-Buff
Streit-Meszaros
Grossmann-Gustefsson

Mason
Emery

Not 1 bit. Yakupov is young and works with the idea of rebuilding. He will be a top line perrenial all-star scorer. And before we get into "he doesn't play defense", that is not every players game. Some guys are pure offensive machines, like Pavel Bure, Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik... I want someone that can FINISH.

As for Buff, if there was another better, cheaper, younger option I would go for it. But there isn't.

What if Schenn Bros gets you Yakupov and a 2nd round pick. And Simmonds, Cousins, Coburn gets you Buff. You still have most of your youth, and this team is MUCH better and could actually compete this year, if not next.

Yakupov-Giroux-Voracek
Downie-Lecavalier-Read
Hartnell-Couturier-McGinn
Raffl-Hall-Rinaldo

Timonen-Buff
Streit-Meszaros
Grossmann-Gustefsson

Mason
Emery
- youarewrong

i'd be very hesitant to give up both schenns for yakupov
i'd feel more comfortable with something like Hartnell Cooter and coburn for yakupov

My data is too advanced to be shown on current computers. Maybe in 20 years, I will be able to show you what I know.
- feelingkettle

Nice cop-out !!!

If you haven't noticed the unreal amount of dump-ins and failed zone entries with possession this year and last, your not watching the Flyers my friend.

Take a look at a few games of high scoring teams (CHI-PITT-SJ-COL) you will notice the difference. One has to take into account the talent difference between teams, but that being said, neutral zone play and zone entries are remarkably different compared to the Flyers. Too much talent on the roster to be scoring 1.5 goals per.

well congrats to homer if he saw an opportunity to get a player for cheap
- 2Real

I read this before and I still think Homer won that trade for several reasons.

Not 1 bit. Yakupov is young and works with the idea of rebuilding. He will be a top line perrenial all-star scorer. And before we get into "he doesn't play defense", that is not every players game. Some guys are pure offensive machines, like Pavel Bure, Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik... I want someone that can FINISH.

As for Buff, if there was another better, cheaper, younger option I would go for it. But there isn't.

What if Schenn Bros gets you Yakupov and a 2nd round pick. And Simmonds, Cousins, Coburn gets you Buff. You still have most of your youth, and this team is MUCH better and could actually compete this year, if not next.

Yakupov-Giroux-Voracek
Downie-Lecavalier-Read
Hartnell-Couturier-McGinn
Raffl-Hall-Rinaldo

Timonen-Buff
Streit-Meszaros
Grossmann-Gustefsson

Mason
Emery
- youarewrong

I'm all for getting Yak but no way the Schenn Bros get him, let alone a 2nd rounder as well.

Soooo, possible reason for Downie trade or possible cover up reason?

http://www.cbssports.com/...nt-with-gabriel-landeskog

I find it ironic given that Landeskog was giving Downie high praise during the offseason, citing his absence due to injury as a primary reaosn the team did poorly last season...and I also remember when this scuffle happened seeing Landeskog kind of blowing it off...but maybe the org didn't like it...if we benefit from it, so be it!


edit: Leight
- exlund

This feels flimsy.

Don't these sorts of scuffles happen at practice from time to time?

I'm all for getting Yak but no way the Schenn Bros get him, let alone a 2nd rounder as well.
- hereticpride

I hope we hold onto both Schenns and have them develop into hard turds with no trade value.

Yakupov still? Did you guys miss this story, or something?

I've made my suggestions. Trade for Yakupov and Buff.
- youarewrong

Your missing the point. Anyone here would take Yakupov in a second. It's what your giving up to get him that the majority of Flyer fans aren't willing to give up.

Nice cop-out !!!

If you haven't noticed the unreal amount of dump-ins and failed zone entries with possession this year and last, your not watching the Flyers my friend.

Take a look at a few games of high scoring teams (CHI-PITT-SJ-COL) you will notice the difference. One has to take into account the talent difference between teams, but that being said, neutral zone play and zone entries are remarkably different compared to the Flyers. Too much talent on the roster to be scoring 1.5 goals per.
- Chris48

It's clear we are using different formulas to come to different conclusions. I am certified in CORSI analytics from 3 different universities. Once computers can handle my calculations, I will make sure to send them your way.

I'm disappointed to come back and find that "Downies' Eye" didn't prompt a single brilliant individual to post "Coburn's Nose"

Just so let down.

It's clear we are using different formulas to come to different conclusions. I am certified in CORSI analytics from 3 different universities. Once computers can handle my calculations, I will make sure to send them your way.
- feelingkettle

Are those online degrees for 19.95$ per ?

I loooove those!

Are those online degrees for 19.95$ per ?

I loooove those!
- Chris48

at least he has one

Are those online degrees for 19.95$ per ?

I loooove those!
- Chris48

no

Next question.

at least he has one
- 2Real

at least he has one
- 2Real

How long you guys been dating ?

How long you guys been dating ?
- Chris48

2long

2long
- feelingkettle

Bourne's take on what Giroux's going through:

http://blogs.thescore.com...denial-and-claude-giroux/

I'm disappointed to come back and find that "Downies' Eye" didn't prompt a single brilliant individual to post "Coburn's Nose"

Just so let down.

- mayorofangrytown

The Flyers arent the only ones who can't hit a wide open net.

Bourne's take on what Giroux's going through:

http://blogs.thescore.com...denial-and-claude-giroux/
- Tomahawk

I don't think Giroux will get close to 20 goals this season, or to the Olympics.

Bourne's take on what Giroux's going through:

http://blogs.thescore.com...denial-and-claude-giroux/
- Tomahawk

Not possible, they should trade him now for Saku Koivu