A healthy Kesler is a game changer at the highest level and guys like him are not often made available. Hence the overpayment being asked.

The low level NHL players traded for 3rd and 4ht rounders rarely make a difference.
(Penner's playoff goals are more of the exception).

That being said, it makes no sense for the Flyers to spend their best assets for Kesler.

with Meszaros, Rosehill and even Gill gone that would create almost 5.5-6 mil....Downie ? Matt Read ? Im sure most of these guys could be moved out and the cap minipulated to work....but who knows what else would happen...Frankly they are stupid if they give up too much for that package....I guess we will see how much Holmgren is commited to the youth ?
As I have stated if it meant bringing in a younger cornerstone type D man then I could stomach Schenn or Couturier....
- landros 2

Keep in mind that the Flyers will still need depth for the playoffs. And will need a 7th defenseman, and depth forwards. As well as some cap space in case of injuries down the stretch.

Not that he knows anything but…

John Boruk ‏@JohnBorukCSN 1m
Internally, #Flyers aren't talking Kesler. Externally, they're pushing the price up on other teams. Some people don't know the difference

Viktor Fasth to Edmonton too....busy day for Anaheim
- nonpoint22

means scrivens is gone from edmonton?
send timonen to anaheim ASAP!

He's a useless character and, as the person below you said, he doesn't really do anything that any person with an ounce of common sense would do.
- jmatchett383

His character is much more complex in EU. He was behind the Bothan leak that got the plans for the original death star to Princess Leia.

I think if Homer was gonna make a move, he would have done so already.

I don't think he's done all that many "day of the deadline" deals, has he?
- johndewar

Mason, Rosehill, Carcillo, Sestito. Bill listed them in the blog.

Pretty good deal for Edmonton.
- PhillySportsGuy

probably

Fasth has more upside then Bryz

A healthy Kesler is a game changer at the highest level and guys like him are not often made available. Hence the overpayment being asked.

The low level NHL players traded for 3rd and 4ht rounders rarely make a difference.
(Penner's playoff goals are more of the exception).

That being said, it makes no sense for the Flyers to spend their best assets for Kesler.
- Marc D

I like Kesler but I wouldn't qualify his position as an area of need with the makeup of the team.

His character is much more complex in EU. He was behind the Bothan leak that got the plans for the original death star to Princess Leia.
- SchennBros

I don't know what the EU is, and frankly, I'm a little disenchanted that people do.

means scrivens is gone from edmonton?
send timonen to anaheim ASAP!
- 2Real

Timonen already said he doesn't want to leave Philly. Moot point now with his NMC.

means scrivens is gone from edmonton?
send timonen to anaheim ASAP!
- 2Real

Scrivens just got a deal from Edmonton.

Not that he knows anything but…

John Boruk ‏@JohnBorukCSN 1m
Internally, #Flyers aren't talking Kesler. Externally, they're pushing the price up on other teams. Some people don't know the difference
- PhillySportsGuy

you know what, I might have to give him a little credit

I always thought he was another talking head

probably

Fasth has more upside then Bryz
- Marc D

Yea. Im not sure if Scrivens or Fasth are the answer, but they will stabilize the situation. Kind of like what Biron did for the Flyers.

A healthy Kesler is a game changer at the highest level and guys like him are not often made available. Hence the overpayment being asked.

The low level NHL players traded for 3rd and 4ht rounders rarely make a difference.
(Penner's playoff goals are more of the exception).

That being said, it makes no sense for the Flyers to spend their best assets for Kesler.
- Marc D

So is a 26-year-old Mario Lemieux. Sadly, neither exist.

Gotta believe that Martin Erat's cellphone is going to ring shortly
- AllInForFlyers

Seems like a game of musical chairs going on... instead of hockey deals, it's cascading rentals.

Mason, Rosehill, Carcillo, Sestito. Bill listed them in the blog.
- jmatchett383

So other than Mason (for whom he only gave up Leighton), the only guys he's dealt for are tough guys.

/waits for announcement that the Flyers have acquired George Parros

Scrivens just got a deal from Edmonton.
- twotoekenn

and a tweener kind of deal too

they paid him 2.3M per yr for 2 yrs


not quite starter money but a lot for a back up

His character is much more complex in EU. He was behind the Bothan leak that got the plans for the original death star to Princess Leia.
- SchennBros

His people are called calamari, hes sea food.

A healthy Kesler is a game changer at the highest level and guys like him are not often made available. Hence the overpayment being asked.

The low level NHL players traded for 3rd and 4ht rounders rarely make a difference.
(Penner's playoff goals are more of the exception).

That being said, it makes no sense for the Flyers to spend their best assets for Kesler.
- Marc D

Kesler to the Hawks would make them cup favourites IMO.

Not that he knows anything but…

John Boruk ‏@JohnBorukCSN 1m
Internally, #Flyers aren't talking Kesler. Externally, they're pushing the price up on other teams. Some people don't know the difference
- PhillySportsGuy

It's obvious to anybody who looks at the Flyers' roster that there's nowhere to put Ryan Kesler for the assets you'd be giving up. That's why I'll never understand the ridiculous back-and-forth that you hear about at this time of year -- what, is Ray Shero truly on his knees, saying, "Holy poop! The Flyers are gutting their youth for a 29-year-old center when they've already got too many -- better come up with another first-rounder for Vancouver!!!!"

So other than Mason (for whom he only gave up Leighton), the only guys he's dealt for are tough guys.

/waits for announcement that the Flyers have acquired George Parros
- johndewar

His mustache brings the right blend of truculence and porn star that we need.

Kesler to the Hawks would make them cup favourites IMO.
- Nucker101

For what though?

It's obvious to anybody who looks at the Flyers' roster that there's nowhere to put Ryan Kesler for the assets you'd be giving up. That's why I'll never understand the ridiculous back-and-forth that you hear about at this time of year -- what, is Ray Shero truly on his knees, saying, "Holy poop! The Flyers are gutting their youth for a 29-year-old center when they've already got too many -- better come up with another first-rounder for Vancouver!!!!"
- AllInForFlyers

...yes?

Kesler to the Hawks would make them cup favourites IMO.
- Nucker101

Havent you heard EK says there staying pat

For what though?
- PhillySportsGuy

One of their 45 all-stars