This!!!!

Simmons will score those ugly goals in the dirty areas. Hartnell, as much as I like the guy, exasperates me. Ever since he had that 30 goal season, he isn't quite as willing to play in the dirty areas of the crease as much. He was hard to move FROM the crease during that stretch! Has anyone told him, he isn't the next Gretzky? While he can finish a pretty one once in a while, he is built for power and mayhem. I played much bigger than my size in school and college. It was how I needed to play to be effective and useful. Are ya listening SH???
- Hokeeguy9

That's how he's been playing the last 10 games or so, and he's producing because of it.

Downie (UFA) - I like him with Couts and Read, sign him to a 1-2 year deal for same or less $.
B. Schenn (RFA) - Bridge deal, 2-3 years 2-3 mil per.
Raffl (RFA) - Similar to Read, can play on different lines, 2-3 year deal, small bump up in salary.
Hall (UFA) - Adios. Laughton with Raffl and Rinaldo will be a nice 4th line.
Kimmo (UFA) - Retirement.
Mez (UFA) - Deadline deal, bye.
Gus (RFA) - 2-3 year deal, around 1 mil per.
Gill (UFA) - Enjoy retirement.
Emery (UFA) - Thanks for your efforts, other back-ups can be equal for less.
- Rocktane

timonen should be traded at the TDL

Are you referring to the Gaborik who scored 3 goals in 12 games last year, the one who's scored 5 goals in 18 games this year, or the one who scored 9 games in 35 games 2 years ago?

They could just go resign Zherdev for cheaper.
- jmatchett383

Yup, that one. I dont think he is going to be as expensive as most people think and put him with Giroux and Voracek... I dont think he ever had 2 guys that could feed him the puck like that... and he would also draw coverage off Giroux. defense on that line might be an issue, but.. the offense might be unstoppable.. It would definately be a gamble, but one that I would be willing to make.

I can't wait until Couturier gets to what he's going to be, to show how all of these trade proposals involving Couturier would be a collossal blunder.
- MJL

This too! How many shut down centers are there in this league? Not many!! I you trade him, get ready to watch the over teams best lines run roughshod!

If the Flyers offered Timonen at the deadline, they'd have to hire a new person to help answer the phone.
- MJL

If we're not re-signing him or he is going to retire, this is something I definitely explore. Unless we're solidly in 2nd in the Metro, meaning we have a good shot at a playoff run, he could bring us a decent return for sure.

Yup, that one. I dont think he is going to be as expensive as most people think and put him with Giroux and Voracek... I dont think he ever had 2 guys that could feed him the puck like that... and he would also draw coverage off Giroux. defense on that line might be an issue, but.. the offense might be unstoppable.. It would definately be a gamble, but one that I would be willing to make.
- youarewrong

Yeah, he'll be great for the 23 games he plays.

forgot about the game last night like an idiot. sounds like they played well.

what's the feeling in the room?

This too! How many shut down centers are there in this league? Not many!! I you trade him, get ready to watch the over teams best lines run roughshod!
- Hokeeguy9

we don't trade couturier unless someone massively overpays for him

forgot about the game last night like an idiot. sounds like they played well.

what's the feeling in the room?
- Crimsoninja

They've played very well and need to start making some trades.

Yeah, he'll be great for the 23 games he plays.
- jmatchett383

I know the knocks on the guy. That is why its a gamble.

They last beat them in 2000, last in SJ was 1999...I believe.

What are people's thought on extending:

Downie (UFA) trade at deadline
B. Schenn (RFA) 4/14
Raffl (RFA) 2/2
Hall (UFA) 2/1.6
Kimmo (UFA) try and extend him for 1/3 in a reduced role, if its not enough money then trade at deadline
Mez (UFA) trade at deadline
Gus (RFA) 2/3
Gill (UFA) let him walk
Emery (UFA) 1/1 or let him walk

Which would you keep, and what would your offer be?
- jmatchett383

This team is not ready to make a deep run yet, stockpile draft picks/young players for these guys .

forgot about the game last night like an idiot. sounds like they played well.

what's the feeling in the room?
- Crimsoninja

awesome i can't believe they showed up for this road trip ready to play
i wonder what berube said to them

forgot about the game last night like an idiot. sounds like they played well.

what's the feeling in the room?
- Crimsoninja

overwhelming joy and serenity

That's how he's been playing the last 10 games or so, and he's producing because of it.
- jmatchett383

My point exactly. So why does he suddenly become invisible for stretches, or worse yet, go incognito but produce penalties? Just stay on track SH and you will be rewarded handsomely

This team is not ready to make a deep run yet, stockpile draft picks/young players for these guys .
- southjerseyTSI

2 things:
1) Schenn/Raffl/Gus ARE young players
2) In order to get picks/young players, there has to be a market. There may not be a market for some/most of them.

I can't wait until Couturier gets to what he's going to be, to show how all of these trade proposals involving Couturier would be a collossal blunder.
- MJL

The only way I consider moving Couturier is if he is the major piece of getting a getting a legit under 30 number 1 Dman back .

Weber, Pieterangelo, Doughty , maybe OEL based on what he should turn out to be.

My point exactly. So why does he suddenly become invisible for stretches, or worse yet, go incognito but produce penalties? Just stay on track SH and you will be rewarded handsomely
- Hokeeguy9

It's the JvR conundrum. When he played like...well, like he's played in Toronto, he was unstoppable. Then he'd disappear for 10 games. Hartnell's the same, and you just hope he's finally figured out that he has to get back to basics like he has been.

The only way I consider moving Couturier is if he is the major piece of getting a getting a legit under 30 number 1 Dman back .

Weber, Pieterangelo, Doughty , maybe OEL based on what he should turn out to be.
- opeth_pa

Agreed. It's not even a "number 1" that I want, I want an ELITE defenseman in return for him (in a package).

2 things:
1) Schenn/Raffl/Gus ARE young players
2) In order to get picks/young players, there has to be a market. There may not be a market for some/most of them.
- jmatchett383

i should have clarified, i meant for the guys i listed for trade, not the ones where i put what i would try and sign them for.

awesome i can't believe they showed up for this road trip ready to play
i wonder what berube said to them
- 2Real

well it's always nice to play the San Jose Chokes.



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In my view of getting faster, I wonder if there is any way to get Baertschi and the rights to Gaudreau and Calgary's first.

Say... Couturier, Read, Flyers 1st for Baertschi, Gaudreau, and Calgary 1st.
- youarewrong

New Trade Offer:

Roman Josi for B. Schenn?

Do you do it?

They've played very well and need to start making some trades.
- jmatchett383

interesting, what do you have in mind

we don't trade couturier unless someone massively overpays for him
- 2Real

I would think a deal that would land 2 speedy scoring wingers... and Sven B is developing into a 2 way forward as well, plus a lottery pick... Possible 1 or 2 in which you can get that future number 1 d-man... It would be worth the deal.

New Trade Offer:

Roman Josi for B. Schenn?

Do you do it?
- FrmRusiaWifGlov

ooooh that is a tough one

well it's always nice to play the San Jose Chokes.



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- Crimsoninja

last night was a difficult one for tworeal

how to deal with the flyers beating the sharks?

please show sympathy for our resident sj fan