I'd offer this years 1st (#17) and see what they say.
- BiggE

+VL?

Kurtis Foster v2.0
- jmatchett383

You had to go there
Yep, you just had to go there

IMO, just sit tight, make a minor addition (or two) for stop-gap right-handed puck-moving D, wait for the kids. They're still not within a stone's throw of the Rangers/Pens, much less B's/Kings/'Hawks.
- Tomahawk

Id like to see that if a great deal doesn't come along. I see no problem discussing all options though.

+VL?
- jmatchett383

Absolutely, I thought that went without saying

Id like to see that if a great deal doesn't come along. I see no problem discussing all options though.
- PhillySportsGuy

While I think the bidding for Niskanen is going to get ridiculous, I would consider trying to sign Stralman if they can get him for a number that they like.

Id like to see that if a great deal doesn't come along. I see no problem discussing all options though.
- PhillySportsGuy

Give me some low-flying aircraft, a team of 8 ninjas, 5000 feet of steel cable, and a bottle of chloroform. I'll have Weber in a Flyers jersey by 8 AM.

Give me some low-flying aircraft, a team of 8 ninjas, 5000 feet of steel cable, and a bottle of chloroform. I'll have Weber in a Flyers jersey by 8 AM.
- jmatchett383

Sold!!

Give me some low-flying aircraft, a team of 8 ninjas, 5000 feet of steel cable, and a bottle of chloroform. I'll have Weber in a Flyers jersey by 8 AM.
- jmatchett383

That seems excessive.

While I think the bidding for Niskanen is going to get ridiculous, I would consider trying to sign Stralman if they can get him for a number that they like.
- BiggE

I would keep all options open, but I wouldn't commit myself to anything. If things dont break right, then just walk away. If Niskanen is only going to cost $6M, then I think thats enticing. If Stralman will only cost $4M then thats enticing.

I feel this team has committed to signing players no matter what the cost. They can't do that anymore. If they come into next season with an underwhelming defense then so be it.

While I think the bidding for Niskanen is going to get ridiculous, I would consider trying to sign Stralman if they can get him for a number that they like.
- BiggE

I'm looking at Fayne and Redmond as the two potentially huge value adds from UFA. Both are righties, capable two-way players, and have good size. Really think Fayne's got some hidden offense in his stick on a more shoot-happy team, and Redmond's buried behind Buff/Trouba/Bogo/Postma but still has a lot of potential.

That seems excessive.
- Streit2ThePoint

You can't be too careful. We might have to pull a lot of people out of some sticky situations fast. You've seen The Dark Knight, right?

I'm looking at Fayne and Redmond as the two potentially huge value adds from UFA. Both are righties, capable two-way players, and have good size. Really think Fayne's got some hidden offense in his stick on a more shoot-happy team, and Redmond's buried behind Buff/Trouba/Bogo/Postma but still has a lot of potential.
- Tomahawk

Fayne? If he produces offense next year, I'll call you god and name my first born Tomahawk

I'm looking at Fayne and Redmond as the two potentially huge value adds from UFA. Both are righties, capable two-way players, and have good size. Really think Fayne's got some hidden offense in his stick on a more shoot-happy team, and Redmond's buried behind Buff/Trouba/Bogo/Postma but still has a lot of potential.
- Tomahawk

Rosehill and a 2nd for Olli "Orr Lidstrom" Maata?

Fayne? If he produces offense next year, I'll call you god and name my first born Tomahawk
- PhillySportsGuy

Raptor Dad?

Raptor Dad?
- jmatchett383

Yup. Virgin egg laid

I would keep all options open, but I wouldn't commit myself to anything. If things dont break right, then just walk away. If Niskanen is only going to cost $6M, then I think thats enticing. If Stralman will only cost $4M then thats enticing.

I feel this team has committed to signing players no matter what the cost. They can't do that anymore. If they come into next season with an underwhelming defense then so be it.
- PhillySportsGuy

Agree 100%

Fayne? If he produces offense next year, I'll call you god and name my first born Tomahawk
- PhillySportsGuy

I think he's a player in the mold of Jason Garrison/Johnny Boychuk. The decent puck-skills are all there, he just hasn't been able to dent the scoresheet.

I would keep all options open, but I wouldn't commit myself to anything. If things dont break right, then just walk away. If Niskanen is only going to cost $6M, then I think thats enticing. If Stralman will only cost $4M then thats enticing.

I feel this team has committed to signing players no matter what the cost. They can't do that anymore. If they come into next season with an underwhelming defense then so be it.
- PhillySportsGuy

We should trade for/sign Bryz, as a backup.

We should trade for/sign Bryz, as a backup.
- jmatchett383

Would he receive two checks or just one?

I think he's a player in the mold of Jason Garrison/Johnny Boychuk. The decent puck-skills are all there, he just hasn't been able to dent the scoresheet.
- Tomahawk

Johnny Boychuk has puck skills?

Would he receive two checks or just one?
- PhillySportsGuy

Two, which will hold true when we buy him out the second time.

I think he's a player in the mold of Jason Garrison/Johnny Boychuk. The decent puck-skills are all there, he just hasn't been able to dent the scoresheet.
- Tomahawk

We'll see. I've never gotten that sense from watching him. I've always thought of him as a more stay at home type.

Johnny Boychuk has puck skills?
- jmatchett383

He went all Erik Karlsson one year for the Pro B's... like 20+ goals and ppg, something crazy like that.

Johnny Boychuk has puck skills?
- jmatchett383

He has a rocket of a shot. Its not always the most accurate thing. I wouldn't feel comfortable being the net front guy on his shots.

IMO, just sit tight, make a minor addition (or two) for stop-gap right-handed puck-moving D, wait for the kids. They're still not within a stone's throw of the Rangers/Pens, much less B's/Kings/'Hawks.
- Tomahawk

B's, Kings, Hawks? Ok. Rangers and Pens? The Flyers are close.