The upside to trading Mez for a pick means that ice time opens up for Gus.

The upside to keeping Mez is that you have pretty good blue line depth down the stretch.

And while I have been on the "Trade Mez" bandwagon all season, I don't think the team HAS TO trade him at this point. Most of his contract is paid down for this year, so it's not like you're saving a ton of money getting rid of him.

The only upside (right now) is more ice time for Gus.
- johndewar

good summary

wish they would keep Mez for the playoff run and get Gus some games

it shouldn't be mutually exclusive

good summary

wish they would keep Mez for the playoff run and get Gus some games

it shouldn't be mutually exclusive
- Marc D

Hell I'd let Gus play wing just to keep his legs going.

Is Jake Gardiner just a younger version of Andrej Mezsaros?
- Marc D

I think Gardiner is a more gifted athlete and offensive player. He's not as big though.

Even dumber than getting Kesler would be getting Halak. C'mon Ek...

no gardinaer has potential to be a top 2 guy for the next decade....Mez ...not so much.
- landros 2

Toronto folks say he is pretty bad at D and pretty good with the puck

I guess he has a lot of time to get better, but right now that sounds a lot like Mez

Shawn McKenzie ‏@ShawnMcKenzieSN 4m
Bryzgalov said one of the toughest things is packing, returning his rental car and getting in touch with his landlord to return the keys.

Interesting that he left out 'Saying goodbye to his teammates'
- PhillySportsGuy

I wouldnt waste my breath if I was Bryz....last week one of their guys was laughing because Bryz got mad at him at practice for shooting pucks at his head on purpose....real funny when your the joke of the NHL.

Toronto folks say he is pretty bad at D and pretty good with the puck

I guess he has a lot of time to get better, but right now that sounds a lot like Mez
- Marc D

We should listen to what they say. They warned us about Schenn.

Shawn McKenzie ‏@ShawnMcKenzieSN 4m
Bryzgalov said one of the toughest things is packing, returning his rental car and getting in touch with his landlord to return the keys.

Interesting that he left out 'Saying goodbye to his teammates'
- PhillySportsGuy

Anyone else find it funny that Minny is only 400 miles from Winnipeg?

"You don't want to go to Winnipeg, right?" Bryzgalov said. "Not many people live there, not many Russian people there. Plus it's cold. There's no excitement except the hockey. No park, no entertaining for the families, for the kids. It's going to be tough life for your family.

"I've been there for just once, maybe twice, when I play in minors. It was really cold. I used the tunnels between the buildings to get to the arena. Because it was minus 40-something. Real cold."

Toronto folks say he is pretty bad at D and pretty good with the puck

I guess he has a lot of time to get better, but right now that sounds a lot like Mez
- Marc D

He's a much more explosive player. He's also a much dumber player than Mez. He's very boom or bust and he's 23. I don't see him getting a lot better at defense. He has limited upside because he's such a weak defensive player.

no gardinaer has potential to be a top 2 guy for the next decade....Mez ...not so much.
- landros 2

Mez had that kind of buzz as a player AND he had 30+ games worth of playoff experience when he was Gardiner's age.

Is Jake Gardiner just a younger version of Andrej Mezsaros?
- Marc D

Mathieu Dandenault is probably the best example I can think of... Gardiner played forward up into High School too.... maybe he can be an NHL swingman.

Toronto folks say he is pretty bad at D and pretty good with the puck

I guess he has a lot of time to get better, but right now that sounds a lot like Mez
- Marc D

I get to watch him all the time....he's young....he's green....he's fast....and he's extremely talented....I hope TO does give up on him.

Anyone else find it funny that Minny is only 400 miles from Winnipeg?

"You don't want to go to Winnipeg, right?" Bryzgalov said. "Not many people live there, not many Russian people there. Plus it's cold. There's no excitement except the hockey. No park, no entertaining for the families, for the kids. It's going to be tough life for your family.

"I've been there for just once, maybe twice, when I play in minors. It was really cold. I used the tunnels between the buildings to get to the arena. Because it was minus 40-something. Real cold."
- SchennBros

He probably made those comments when he was playing for the Flyers. At this point, he'll take any job he can get.

Winnipeg is cold as poop though.

We should listen to what they say. They warned us about Schenn.
- Flyersgod

it was one of their broadcasters or ex players or someone on NHL radio after the game against CBJ last night.

guy was excited about Morgan Reilly, liked Phaneuf, and was critical of Gardiner, Franson and said Gunnerson was OK but not a real #2 guy. He thought their D needed a lot of improvement.

Mez had that kind of buzz as a player AND he had 30+ games worth of playoff experience when he was Gardiner's age.
- johndewar

I still like Mez. I hope they resign the guy.

Why sell him low when you can let him regain his form and gain value.

He's a much more explosive player. He's also a much dumber player than Mez. He's very boom or bust and he's 23. I don't see him getting a lot better at defense. He has limited upside because he's such a weak defensive player.
- PhillySportsGuy

he's young and too this point probably a little to cocky out on the ice....but he is uber talented.

Mez had that kind of buzz as a player AND he had 30+ games worth of playoff experience when he was Gardiner's age.
- johndewar

Gardiner does not have top pairing potential. Mez did at one point. Gardiner can't defend. There is no way he can ever play top pairing minutes.

Now EK is saying Flyers are in on Halak ...maybe two seasons ago makes no sense today.

he's young and too this point probably a little to cocky out on the ice....but he is uber talented.
- landros 2

He's 1 year younger than Luke Schenn. You know, the guy everyone thinks has maxed out his potential.

I'll stick to Middle Earth and the Hyborian Kingdoms, that you very much.
- jmatchett383

What about gallifrey?

Now EK is saying Flyers are in on Halak ...maybe two seasons ago makes no sense today.
- flyerfan28

This worries me.

Even dumber than getting Kesler would be getting Halak. C'mon Ek...
- eayost

Has to be a move to increase the price for both Washington and Pittsburgh.

This worries me.
- Flyersgod

Why would the Flyers ask about Halak when they just re-signed their goalie for 4 more years? They wouldn't. Take these rumors with a grain of salt.

There is only 1 Tolkein. Just like there is only 1 ring. Don't be fooled by imitations.
- SchennBros

Christopher hasn't written anything *new* though. He's only patched together his Father's unpublished work. I'm not saying its right... but I'm also saying I love History of Middle-Earth.

Now EK is saying Flyers are in on Halak ...maybe two seasons ago makes no sense today.
- flyerfan28

so we'll have 6 centers and 4 goalies by the end of tomorrow...atta boy EK....I was just saying we need an upgrade in net!!!! Mason has cost us this year!!!