Who here would pay Krejci 7.25 Mill per season??

I sure as hell would'nt
- GOA88

I sure as hell would. Great deal for the Bruins.

Agents everywhere working off the Kane and Toews deals now I'm sure. Thank god we locked up G and Jake when we did.

Bobby Ryan could get 8 million as the top free agent next year. Yikes.
- hereticpride

Kane and Toews really worked over that Hawks GM. They are good but they arent the best.

I sure as hell would. Great deal for the Bruins.
- MJL

You value him more than I do.....

Now if that was Bergeron I would say thats about right.

Who here would pay Krejci 7.25 Mill per season??

I sure as hell would'nt
- GOA88

He's been a huge part of their success over the last six years. 351 points in 442 regular season games, and 72 points in 86 playoff games. He's also a solid faceoff guy, a strong defender and is rarely injured.

You value him more than I do.....

Now if that was Bergeron I would say thats about right.
- GOA88

I like the term... no sense in signing him past his 35th bday... if they had to trade a higher cap-hit for that, that's OK IMO.

Agents everywhere working off the Kane and Toews deals now I'm sure. Thank god we locked up G and Jake when we did.

Bobby Ryan could get 8 million as the top free agent next year. Yikes.
- hereticpride

If Jake has two more 60-70 point seasons, it's going to take something like a seven year, $50 million deal to keep him here. And I'd be OK with that because he will only be 27, and like Krejci he's been very durable so far.

Just curious: Is this a conscious effort on the part of the Flyers to bring in teammates of guys they've drafted in order to get a closer look at a specific player or to maybe find a new way to evaluate players they've already drafted?

He's been a huge part of their success over the last six years. 351 points in 442 regular season games, and 72 points in 86 playoff games. He's also a solid faceoff guy, a strong defender and is rarely injured.
- Feanor

You could argue that when Mike Richards put Krejci out with a solid hit in that 2010 playoff series that that was the turning point of that series.

I sure as hell would. Great deal for the Bruins.
- MJL

definitely

You could argue that when Mike Richards put Krejci out with a solid hit in that 2010 playoff series that that was the turning point of that series.
- johndewar

It probably was. That was such an important play.

Hypothetically, if the Flyers wanted to make room for Alderson on the 4th line at some point during the season by sending Rinaldo to the AHL, do think the fact he's signed for three more seasons means he would get thru waivers?
- Feanor

I'm not Bill but I would think so. It depends on how he is playing at the time and the other GMs' needs obviously. Does the fact that it is three years versus 1 year make a difference, I don't know. I suggested it as a joke yesterday.

Bottom-six seems to be his career potential... hopefully he can be a good one for us. And yeah... he's got


- Tomahawk

Well played. Great gif.

Just curious: Is this a conscious effort on the part of the Flyers to bring in teammates of guys they've drafted in order to get a closer look at a specific player or to maybe find a new way to evaluate players they've already drafted?
- johndewar

I was noticing the same pattern. However, each of those players deserves a look just based on past spurts of accomplishment IMHO. Seems odd they were not drafted but then again, many good players were never drafted.

You could argue that when Mike Richards put Krejci out with a solid hit in that 2010 playoff series that that was the turning point of that series.
- johndewar

Or maybe the fact that Simon Gagne returned from injury and Leighton came in for Boucher??

What's your take on lier ? Seems like a late bloomer and has a decent frame. I still can't believe you guys got rid of that McGinn kid I loved him he had some skill a ton of heart and never backed down
- blizzzard

Leier has excellent speed and two-way game. He's got a shot at an NHL career as a quality bottom-six forward if he continues to develop.

I think JS hit the nail on the head with his assessment of McGinn.

If Jake has two more 60-70 point seasons, it's going to take something like a seven year, $50 million deal to keep him here. And I'd be OK with that because he will only be 27, and like Krejci he's been very durable so far.
- Feanor

Personally, If I'm paying Voracek 7+ mill a season he better be an elite RW. Maybe 7 mill isnt bad with the cap going up but Im thinking in the present.

You value him more than I do.....

Now if that was Bergeron I would say thats about right.
- GOA88

Not as an exact comparison, but Krejci is their Giroux. While Couturier is our Bergeron if you get what I'm saying. Krejci is probably a better all around player then Giroux is. And is underrated.

Not as an exact comparison, but Krejci is their Giroux. While Couturier is our Bergeron if you get what I'm saying. Krejci is probably a better all around player then Giroux is. And is underrated.
- MJL

Well if youre gonna go that far than you could say that Krejci is a better all around player than Crosby. Crosby and Giroux are defensively sound enough while putting up elite offensive numbers. Krejci is tier 2. Giroux and Crosby Tier 1

Agents everywhere working off the Kane and Toews deals now I'm sure. Thank god we locked up G and Jake when we did.

Bobby Ryan could get 8 million as the top free agent next year. Yikes.
- hereticpride

Trust me, as salaries escalate, deals that Giroux and Krejci signed for are flat out steals.

Trust me, as salaries escalate, deals that Giroux and Krejci signed for are flat out steals.
- MJL

Remember when a $5m was outrageous? Good times.

Trust me, as salaries escalate, deals that Giroux and Krejci signed for are flat out steals.
- MJL

You're probably right. By the time Stamkos is eligible for free agency he'll demand over 12 mill.

Remember when a $5m was outrageous? Good times.
- BulliesPhan87

When? At the time the cap was first implemented? I remember Lindros getting paid 9 mill in the late 90's

Not as an exact comparison, but Krejci is their Giroux. While Couturier is our Bergeron if you get what I'm saying. Krejci is probably a better all around player then Giroux is. And is underrated.
- MJL

SEASON GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW S S%
REGULAR SEASON 80 19 50 69 39 28 3 0 6 169 11.2
LEAGUE RANK 114TH 102ND 9TH 19TH 1ST 360TH 163RD 137TH 15TH 115TH 193RD
PLAYOFF STATS 12 0 4 4 -3 4 0 0 0 25 0.0
LEAGUE RANK 108TH 198TH 71ST 115TH 281ST 147TH 82ND 18TH 70TH 71ST 198TH

0 goals, 4 assists, -3 in two rounds in the POs this year (yes he has been a beast in the past). If G gave us that we would be screwed. Go take a cold shower and cool off the hot feelings for the Boston boy. Bergeron makes almost 2M less then him per. It's not a terrible deal but not amazing. Also less then Gs, wonder why?

Well if youre gonna go that far than you could say that Krejci is a better all around player than Crosby. Crosby and Giroux are defensively sound enough while putting up elite offensive numbers. Krejci is tier 2. Giroux and Crosby Tier 1
- GOA88

That's because Crosby is far and away an elite offensive player, with Giroux not far behind. Krejci isn't in their class offensively, but not far behind. But Krejci is more sound defensively, and in playing away from the puck. While still putting up high offensive numbers.

Or maybe the fact that Simon Gagne returned from injury and Leighton came in for Boucher??
- GOA88

Boucher wasn't playing particularly poorly. Remember, he and Leighton split the Game 5 shutout. When Krejci went down, that was a major blow to Boston's offense. Gagne definitely helped, but Boston probably gets 3-4 more goals with Krejci in the lineup over the series.