Agreed, good 2nd pair guy, works well with Schenn. The problem with the Flyers defensively isnt the D so much, all 6 are solid, capable NHL dmen. The problems often stem from the forwards. When the forwards backcheck diligently and keep the gaps short, the Flyers D looks fine. When they don't the D struggles.

Would it be nice to have a Suter/Weber top pair? Sure, but how far did Nashville ever go with those two? If the forwards buy into and properly execute Berube's system, the D will be fine.
- BiggE

Well said.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

Go with the Dallas offer.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

Love to hear picks from Dallas.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

What are the picks? That's what i'm leaning towards even without knowing what they are.

Go with the Dallas offer.
- SuperSchennBros

You have to assume that that one involves eating the most salary.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

Take the picks from Dallas.

If the Flyers truly have interest in Ehrhoff. The options are simple to fit him into the Cap for the season. If they're able to trade Lecavalier, that helps. Also have the option to trade Grossmann or L. Schenn. The Flyers have options and some cap flexibility.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

Upshall one year 3.5 mill
Gleason two years 4 mil x 2 years
Picks- the future

The buster is the salary retention- oh to be a cyber fly on the wall

Take the picks from Dallas.
- ob18

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space
- Jsaquella

True, much is known......should explore them all and take the best one.

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space
- Jsaquella

I agree. I would then move Grossman for picks and sign a cheaper replacement and back-up goalie in either scenario.

I dont want Upshall if we have to eat salary too.

Go with the Dallas offer.
- SuperSchennBros

Need to what if any % of VLs contract we have to eat before I pick one of those deals

If Dallas is offering a 3rd, but asking us to eat 2 million per year for the next 4 years while Fla is offering Upshall straight up while absorbing VLs whole contract, then I take the Florida deal. They can just buy out Upshall and only have to carry a cap hit of 1.1 million for 2 years, freeing up 3.4 million and giving them some financial breathing room.

True, much is known......should explore them all and take the best one.
- ob18

I'm just glad there is enough interest to generate 3 offers.

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space
- Jsaquella

UPPIE COME HOME

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space
- Jsaquella

Take Upshall, ship both Upshall and Umburger to LA in exchange for the excitement of watching them win a Cup with our old buddies. Hartnell to follow at the deadline.

Unless it involves eating a lot of money. Rather have one year of Upshall than picks & 4 years of dead space
- Jsaquella

Agreed

I agree. I would then move Grossman for picks and sign a cheaper replacement and back-up goalie in either scenario.

I dont want Upshall if we have to eat salary too.
- mochoson

I agree, don't want to eat salary in an Upshall deal. And with Upshall only having one year left on his deal. I would then try to trade Upshall. Some teams need to get to the floor

Need to what if any % of VLs contract we have to eat before I pick one of those deals

If Dallas is offering a 3rd, but asking us to eat 2 million per year for the next 4 years while Fla is offering Upshall straight up while absorbing VLs whole contract, then I take the Florida deal. They can just buy out Upshall and only have to carry a cap hit of 1.1 million for 2 years, freeing up 3.4 million and giving them some financial breathing room.
- BiggE

First Umbeger. Then Upshall. Getting' the band back together!

I'm just glad there is enough interest to generate 3 offers.
- PhillySportsGuy

Funny how we are trying to rid ourselves of LeCavalier and others are willing to take him on with some swapping of $$$ misery

Need to what if any % of VLs contract we have to eat before I pick one of those deals

If Dallas is offering a 3rd, but asking us to eat 2 million per year for the next 4 years while Fla is offering Upshall straight up while absorbing VLs whole contract, then I take the Florida deal. They can just buy out Upshall and only have to carry a cap hit of 1.1 million for 2 years, freeing up 3.4 million and giving them some financial breathing room.
- BiggE

Exactly. I can spend 3.5 mill on a better LW in FA than Upshall.

I agree, don't want to eat salary in an Upshall deal. And with Upshall only having one year left on his deal. I would then try to trade Upshall. Some teams need to get to the floor
- MJL

Good point, maybe Buffalo would take him.

Need to what if any % of VLs contract we have to eat before I pick one of those deals

If Dallas is offering a 3rd, but asking us to eat 2 million per year for the next 4 years while Fla is offering Upshall straight up while absorbing VLs whole contract, then I take the Florida deal. They can just buy out Upshall and only have to carry a cap hit of 1.1 million for 2 years, freeing up 3.4 million and giving them some financial breathing room.
- BiggE

Also a reasonable option. Of course I'd try and trade Upshall first.

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 4m

Commenter on MLHS says Philly Sports Radio 94WIP says Philly has 3 offers for Lecalvier: Upshall from FLA, Gleason from TOR, picks from DAL.
- mochoson

Is this assuming vinny would accept a trade to these teams.

I agree. I would then move Grossman for picks and sign a cheaper replacement and back-up goalie in either scenario.

I dont want Upshall if we have to eat salary too.
- mochoson

That's why the Gleason one might actually be the best bet in the end if they can move Grossmann... probably don't have to absorb salary at all, and he's still a semi-capable defender who can eat some tough matchups.

(He's more mobile than Grossmann)

First Umbeger. Then Upshall. Getting' the band back together!
- PhillySportsGuy

Carle and Lupul are just waiting for the phone to ring!