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

I'll wait until Boruk explains this

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.
- PhillySportsGuy

Homer is probably thinking of a goalie tandem. Woukdnt be the first time.

Two positions the Flyers are great at ducking up... G and D

This worries me.
- Flyersgod

The only reason it should worry you is that it might mean that Rayzor is done for the year and they want veteran insurance that can spell Mason occasionally.

Steve Mason is your goaltender for the foreseeable future.

And that's OK.

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

From your lips to John Boruks ears!!

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.
- PhillySportsGuy

Both guys were potential top-4's with big question marks. Mez was really lucky to jump right into a fantastic situation in Ottawa with support from Redden/Chara/Volchenkov. Gardiner's has... Phaneuf.

Mez bombed big time in his shot at top-pairing minutes w/ Tampa... completely and utterly exposed.

The only reason it should worry you is that it might mean that Rayzor is done for the year and they want veteran insurance that can spell Mason occasionally.

Steve Mason is your goaltender for the foreseeable future.

And that's OK.
- johndewar

I love Mason.

The only reason it should worry you is that it might mean that Rayzor is done for the year and they want veteran insurance that can spell Mason occasionally.

Steve Mason is your goaltender for the foreseeable future.

And that's OK.
- johndewar

then he shouldn't have practiced today. razor that is...

Both guys were potential top-4's with big question marks. Mez was really lucky to jump right into a fantastic situation in Ottawa with support from Redden/Chara/Volchenkov. Gardiner's has... Phaneuf.

Mez bombed big time in his shot at top-pairing minutes w/ Tampa... completely and utterly exposed.
- Tomahawk

Wasn't TB pretty bad though?

The only reason it should worry you is that it might mean that Rayzor is done for the year and they want veteran insurance that can spell Mason occasionally.

Steve Mason is your goaltender for the foreseeable future.

And that's OK.
- johndewar

IMO Halak is not a back-up though. TIm Thomas would be a back-up, but it puts legitamcy behind the Flyers trying to up the price on Halak if they need a goalie. Build up the bid. Wait till he goes somewhere else and get Halak.

Homer is probably thinking of a goalie tandem. Woukdnt be the first time.

Two positions the Flyers are great at ducking up... G and D
- Flyersgod

If they want to give up a late pick and sign Halak to a reasonable extension as a backup then thats fine.

I don't think Halak wants to do that, so it's probably not serious.

The Flyers management discusses every player available and then some.

Both guys were potential top-4's with big question marks. Mez was really lucky to jump right into a fantastic situation in Ottawa with support from Redden/Chara/Volchenkov. Gardiner's has... Phaneuf.

Mez bombed big time in his shot at top-pairing minutes w/ Tampa... completely and utterly exposed.
- Tomahawk

Mez looked great with Kimmo, Coburn, Pronger and Carle ahead of him.
Loved Mez with Sean O'D. They killed it against the other teams bottom six forwards.

Both guys were potential top-4's with big question marks. Mez was really lucky to jump right into a fantastic situation in Ottawa with support from Redden/Chara/Volchenkov. Gardiner's has... Phaneuf.

Mez bombed big time in his shot at top-pairing minutes w/ Tampa... completely and utterly exposed.
- Tomahawk

Yeah. I just don't think you can say Gardiner has potential top pair ability. He's 23 and hasn't even nailed down a regular spot in the top 6 despite numerous opportunities.

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

so ? one guy is sought after by just about every team in the league...the other ? not so much.

Wasn't TB pretty bad though?
- Flyersgod

Forwards were great... Marty, Vinny, Stammer, Tanguay, Recchi, Prospal, etc. The D was complete crap. Matt Walker was a regular for them.

then he shouldn't have practiced today. razor that is...
- landros 2

I think there has been some interest in Emery... And he won't stay after this year. I'm not thrilled because I thought Heeter was doing well? I was kinda hoping he'd be ready soonish. Anyone who follows the Phantoms have an idea if he could step into back-up role next season?

Forwards were great... Marty, Vinny, Stammer, Tanguay, Recchi, Prospal, etc. The D was complete crap.
- Tomahawk

As was the goaltending, which made everything look worse

so ? one guy is sought after by just about every team in the league...the other ? not so much.
- landros 2

I wouldn't trade Luke Schenn for Gardiner. At least Schenn has shown some ability in the NHL. He's had good stretches. Gardiner hasn't done a thing in the NHL.

Still nothing on St.Louis? It seems like this Kesler thing has completely shadowed St.Louis. Fishy.

Yeah. I just don't think you can say Gardiner has potential top pair ability. He's 23 and hasn't even nailed down a regular spot in the top 6 despite numerous opportunities.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, he's not top-pairing potential from what I can tell.

Mathieu Dandenault -- skates like the wind, plays the puck like a forward, but the hockey sense of a turnip.

As was the goaltending, which made everything look worse
- AllInForFlyers

Mike Smith was pretty decent for a season or two. They had Niitty too.

I think there has been some interest in Emery... And he won't stay after this year. I'm not thrilled because I thought Heeter was doing well? I was kinda hoping he'd be ready soonish. Anyone who follows the Phantoms have an idea if he could step into back-up role next season?
- FlyersGrace

Thats a possibility. It will be interesting to see what the Flyers do with their backup position. They have always gone cheap, so I assume Heeter will be given every opportunity.

Stolarz should be getting quite a few starts with the Phantoms next season.

Still nothing on St.Louis? It seems like this Kesler thing has completely shadowed St.Louis. Fishy.
- SchennBros

Lightning will not trade him. They may consider doing it this offseason when they have the opportunity to bring in Drouin.

Yeah. I just don't think you can say Gardiner has potential top pair ability. He's 23 and hasn't even nailed down a regular spot in the top 6 despite numerous opportunities.
- PhillySportsGuy

only been in League couple of years....came from college hockey...Schenn was rushed in at 18 years old from Jr....Honestly I don't know if Gardiner will be that good, but he has the tools.....he is all offence.....Schenn is slow but big and physical....when I knock Schenn I don't say he blows or they should cut him...I just don't think he is very good and thats after 6 years in the league....I hope Im proved wrong.

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.
- PhillySportsGuy

I hope an entire warehouse of road salt. noooooooooooooooooooo

I wouldn't trade Luke Schenn for Gardiner. At least Schenn has shown some ability in the NHL. He's had good stretches. Gardiner hasn't done a thing in the NHL.
- PhillySportsGuy

thats good ...because neither would Toronto....every other GM in the NHL would though.