He's been adequate. I just think they're even better (skill-wise) with Teuvo on the 2nd line and Shaw on the 3rd.
- bradleyc4

Total agreement there. Shaw would be an elite third-liner.

What do you think the "ask" is going to be for them? Giroux money? Crosby money? Malkin/Ovechkin?

Those deals...I don't even know what I'd do.
- AllInForFlyers

$9M

What do you think the "ask" is going to be for them? Giroux money? Crosby money? Malkin/Ovechkin?

Those deals...I don't even know what I'd do.
- AllInForFlyers

$7-8M x 8 each... I think they want to stay together. They deserve a whole lot more.

No team has ever played 3 seven game series and then won the cup.

LA could make history this year.

They beat three really good teams to get to this point also.

I miss JWill, Richie, and even Carter.
But I think the Flyers did fine with the frick and frack trades.
- Marc D

they already made history winning three road game 7s... keep going, tubby and wides!

I think they'd really like to move Bickell. Perhaps they package Bickell and Sharp together for a first round pick and a guy with 1 year remaining on his deal.
- PhillySportsGuy

I agree, and you could probably move Bickell because all it takes is one team to like his size, but man...$4 million is a ton for 11 goals and 15 points. That's a contract that would be tough to swallow, if I was looking to acquire a LW.

What happened in the one series that didn't go seven games that year?

/plind
- aightwebang17

listen pal, we've already got one

What do you think the "ask" is going to be for them? Giroux money? Crosby money? Malkin/Ovechkin?

Those deals...I don't even know what I'd do.
- AllInForFlyers

Both of them are worth 9 mil each minimal. I get the feeling they won't hold the hawks to the fire that much and sign friendly deals

I thought Teuvo was a winger
- PhillySportsGuy

He's a Finn. He could probably play goal if they asked him nicely.

$9M
- PhillySportsGuy

Woof. Would you go the full eight, then, if you were giving the $9?

$7-8M x 8 each... I think they want to stay together. They deserve a whole lot more.
- Tomahawk

If they get them for $7.5 times 8...that's a steal, because they really could win a few more Cups with a few smart moves here and there.

Woof. Would you go the full eight, then, if you were giving the $9?
- AllInForFlyers

Someone would

If they get them for $7.5 times 8...that's a steal, because they really could win a few more Cups with a few smart moves here and there.
- AllInForFlyers

Starting next season, Malkin will make $9.5M. Someone will be willing to pay Kane or Toews at leas $9M. It's rare that a top 5 center and top 5 winger become available on the market. Buffalo will have a ton of money and a young team in need of scorers. Kane is from Buffalo. I could see them making a huge play for him.

It does become monotonous rooting against teams every year. I'm going to just try and enjoy the games and not waste energy rooting against people. It's kind of a waste of energy. It doesn't change the outcome anyway.
- PLindbergh31

I am goign to cling to THIS with both arms. I totally agree. so hard not to be bitter.

they already made history winning three road game 7s... keep going, tubby and wides!
- -davies-

In San Jose, Anaheim , and Chicago.

Pretty impressive.

He's a Finn. He could probably play goal if they asked him nicely.
- johndewar

Goddamn Finns... bet he'd be naturally awesome at it, too.

What do you think the "ask" is going to be for them? Giroux money? Crosby money? Malkin/Ovechkin?

Those deals...I don't even know what I'd do.
- AllInForFlyers

I'd guess Giroux money.

In San Jose, Annaheim, and Chicago.

Pretty impressive.
- Marc D

Well yeah because Jwill can win game sevens by himself

He's been adequate. I just think they're even better (skill-wise) with Teuvo on the 2nd line and Shaw on the 3rd.
- bradleyc4

That depends on Teuvo. Shaw is an emerging player. He was better then adeqaute. That line exploded when Shaw was moved up there.

That depends on Teuvo. Shaw is an emerging player. He was better then adeqaute. That line exploded when Shaw was moved up there.
- MJL

Long-term, I don't think Shaw is a top-6 forward. We'll see. Certainly opened some eyes this season and postseason.

That depends on Teuvo. Shaw is an emerging player. He was better then adeqaute. That line exploded when Shaw was moved up there.
- MJL

Saad is the guy that impressed me the most.

Long-term, I don't think Shaw is a top-6 forward. We'll see. Certainly opened some eyes this season and postseason.
- bradleyc4

The best part for the Hawks is that, they have depth to make moves. They can use a Handzus as a 2nd center, because the wingers are so good. Shaw, Saad, Teravinen give them so many options.

That's why I get bugged when they draft a Ghoulbourne in the 3rd round, when guys like Lodge & Bjorkstrand are on the board.

Well yeah because Jwill can win game sevens by himself
- Giroux_Is_God

Seven for seven.

and who really expected Gaborik to have 12 goals so far?

Long-term, I don't think Shaw is a top-6 forward. We'll see. Certainly opened some eyes this season and postseason.
- bradleyc4

What is that based on. Other then pedigree, there's not much difference between Shaw and B Schenn. Chicago would be foolish to move a defenseman such as Oduya, when they already have a player in Shaw who they can plug into the 2nd line.

Saad is the guy that impressed me the most.
- Marc D

Good young player, no doubt.

Seven for seven.

and who really expected Gaborik to have 12 goals so far?
- Marc D

When he's engaged and healthy, he's a pure sniper. He's playing for a new deal, too