They don't need Ryan Callahan. I would be shocked if the Flyers showed any serious interest. Im sure they will kick the tires as they always do, but that is about it.
- MBFlyerfan

Gosh, I hope you're right. But right now, if Downie isn't brought back and if Raffl doesn't solidify a roster spot for next season -- which I think/hope he does -- I could see them being in.

I hope you are right. I don't hate him, as a player. I hate the salary and term he will command.

I wouldn't trade for him. I'm talking about FA.
- PhillySportsGuy

I'd Still go with Boyle, sing him to a big money, short term deal to provide a bridge to the kids and leave open a possible deal for a better, younger defenseman if one opens up in another year or two, rather than go 5-7 years with Girardi and have that kind of cash and term tied up in a guy that is solid, but not a legit top pair guy

Yes. But remember, Clowe had 0 goals on the season, and Murray, well, he's pretty bad. They could get by without. Us losing Timonen is waving a white flag.

Now, for a ridiculous offer, (1st+legit prospect) I'd listen.
- jmatchett383

we did just fine without timonen this year

so lets give up our future?
- 2Real

That's the rub with MacDonald. If they could get him for a 2nd rounder and Tye McGinn, fine, do it. If not, walk away

I'll hate myself for this, but...do you think the Flyers should go after him?
- jmatchett383

Which one Carle, Girardi or Boyle?

I'm guessing you meant Carle

Gosh, I hope you're right. But right now, if Downie isn't brought back and if Raffl doesn't solidify a roster spot for next season -- which I think/hope he does -- I could see them being in.

I hope you are right. I don't hate him, as a player. I hate the salary and term he will command.
- AllInForFlyers

I like him a lot. Not sure where he'd fit though.

Which one Carle, Girardi or Boyle?

I'm guessing you meant Carle
- PhillySportsGuy

Carle.

we did just fine without timonen this year
- 2Real

...?

we did just fine without timonen this year
- 2Real

Yeah, and we did just fine with Bruno Gervais in our top 3 at the end of last year. So let's do that every year.

Carle.
- jmatchett383

I think Tampa is pretty satisfied with him. I don't think they'd trade him without an overpayment.

All things being equal I'd like him on this team right now. I just think it would be a tough pill to swallow for the Flyers organization if they traded an asset for a guy they let walk.

If Callahan makes it to UFA, I would think there would be a mountain of Pegula-money waiting for him... with the Upstate ties, and the Sabres looking to move Ott, and all.

Edit: I was more scared of them signing Clarkson. Callahan is actually a good player at the end of the day.
- Tomahawk

Gotta love that Pegula dough.

/Penn State's hockey program
//Ville Leino
///Bill O'Brien circa 2013

That's the rub with MacDonald. If they could get him for a 2nd rounder and Tye McGinn, fine, do it. If not, walk away
- Jsaquella

I would make it a 3rd and McGinn, with an optional 2nd in 2015 if he signs with us.

Yeah, and we did just fine with Bruno Gervais in our top 3 at the end of last year. So let's do that every year.
- jmatchett383

He's manning the point on the Phantoms 29th ranked PP. We can't afford to mess with that chemistry.

Gotta love that Pegula dough.

/Penn State's hockey program
//Ville Leino
///Bill O'Brien circa 2013
- johndewar

If I were rich, thats probably how I'd be spending my money. Except it would be on the Flyers and Temple athletics.

I would make it a 3rd and McGinn, with an optional 2nd in 2015 if he signs with us.
- SchennBros

That'd be even better, but they're going to get more. Douglas Murray got a 2nd rounder last year and another conditional second(which didn't come to pass as Pittsburgh let him go).

MacDonald will get more, or should get more than that.

I think Tampa is pretty satisfied with him. I don't think they'd trade him without an overpayment.

All things being equal I'd like him on this team right now. I just think it would be a tough pill to swallow for the Flyers organization if they traded an asset for a guy they let walk.
- PhillySportsGuy

Give them Meszaros back. lol. Give us the d-men you give up on, we will make them better, then give them back. Great formula.

That'd be even better, but they're going to get more. Douglas Murray got a 2nd rounder last year and another conditional second(which didn't come to pass as Pittsburgh let him go).

MacDonald will get more, or should get more than that.
- Jsaquella

Ok, well this draft is pretty weak. Go ahead and make it a 2nd this year, McGinn, and a conditional 2nd next year. Getting warmer?

That'd be even better, but they're going to get more. Douglas Murray got a 2nd rounder last year and another conditional second(which didn't come to pass as Pittsburgh let him go).

MacDonald will get more, or should get more than that.
- Jsaquella

MacDonald is a decent player. I think he could flourish in the right situation. NYI ask too much of him. If a team can put him on the 2nd pairing he could look much better.

If I were rich, thats probably how I'd be spending my money. Except it would be on the Flyers and Temple athletics.
- PhillySportsGuy

you could give a random scholarship to one TU law student as well.

If I were rich, thats probably how I'd be spending my money. Except it would be on the Flyers and Temple athletics.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah so we can actually have all sports at Temple

Ok, well this draft is pretty weak. Go ahead and make it a 2nd this year, McGinn, and a conditional 2nd next year. Getting warmer?
- SchennBros

McGinn has next to no value. Teams view him as a tweener. They will want, at least, 2 ends guaranteed.

Yeah so we can actually have all sports at Temple
- nonpoint22

I know. I wish Temple had their own stadiums too.

you could give a random scholarship to one TU law student as well.
- stayinthefnnet

Naaaahhhh.

I'd Still go with Boyle, sing him to a big money, short term deal to provide a bridge to the kids and leave open a possible deal for a better, younger defenseman if one opens up in another year or two, rather than go 5-7 years with Girardi and have that kind of cash and term tied up in a guy that is solid, but not a legit top pair guy
- Jsaquella

I'd look into Kevin Bieksa as a semi-affordable trade option at the deadline or draft -- Canucks have issues. He's cost-controlled, and can be a younger bridge than Boyle.

Then grab Diaz if he makes it to UFA and pair him with his Swiss partner Streit.

Both mobile right shots, neither breaks the bank, a complete makeover of the d-corps without risking another albatross/eggs-in-one-basket scenario.

Naaaahhhh.
- PhillySportsGuy

hmmph