Luke holds very little trade value right now. He's a FA after next season and has only had one 20 game stretch where he didn't look like a third pairing, defensive defenseman (lockout shortened season while playing with Kimmo).

Brayden Schenn's value is higher, but it's not going to bring back a Josi type player. He'd bring back a 3/4 defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

I would interested to see what a team like Edmonton would be willing to offer for him. They need more help than us on the back line.

I know it is a long shot but they would probably get best value for Schenns in some kind of package deal.

They can do that themselves with better passing and positioning; this team is a bit lax in the fundamentals department.
- tangent_man

I just don't see that with the current pieces as is. I hate to pick on the guy, but l.schenn for example, it seems like every game he does/doesn't do something that leads to a goal against... If hextall could get just another guy on that blueline that doesn't have to be carried, and a winger for that top line with Jake and G, I really believe this team will be marketdly better.

I'm betting B. Schenn isn't even on the market.

I bet this was intentionally leaked to get him/the room going.

I would interested to see what a team like Edmonton would be willing to offer for him. They need more help than us on the back line.

I know it is a long shot but they would probably get best value for Schenns in some kind of package deal.
- 3flyerkids

The Oilers completely overvalue their players. They were still waiting for Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky to fully reach their potential last season.

I would interested to see what a team like Edmonton would be willing to offer for him. They need more help than us on the back line.

I know it is a long shot but they would probably get best value for Schenns in some kind of package deal.
- 3flyerkids

Honestly I think he's a throw in at this point, they're gonna have to move the brother and something else, probably one of the prospects.

If hextall could get just another guy on that blueline that doesn't have to be carried, and a winger for that top line with Jake and G, I really believe this team will be marketdly better.
- JoeRussomanno

But in order to do that, he'll need to dip into the prospect/draft picks pool because the current roster isn't good enough value for straight up trades. Are you willing to part with a Laughton, Hagg, Ghost, Morin, Sanheim piece?

But in order to do that, he'll need to dip into the prospect/draft picks pool because the current roster isn't good enough value for straight up trades. Are you willing to part with a Laughton, Hagg, Ghost, Morin, Sanheim piece?
- KGBflyers10

I'm always open to making the team better, yes.

I just don't see that with the current pieces as is. I hate to pick on the guy, but l.schenn for example, it seems like every game he does/doesn't do something that leads to a goal against... If hextall could get just another guy on that blueline that doesn't have to be carried, and a winger for that top line with Jake and G, I really believe this team will be marketdly better.
- JoeRussomanno

The thing is, you're not going to bring in talent in exchange for underachievers. Hextall wants to keep and develop the younger assets, and that's what it would take to bring in upgrades at this point.

I have a feeling what we're seeing now is basically what we'll be seeing most of the season, for better or for worse.

I'm always open to making the team better, yes.
- JoeRussomanno

Then you might as well just kept Homer as your GM.

The thing is, you're not going to bring in talent in exchange for underachievers. Hextall wants to keep and develop the younger assets, and that's what it would take to bring in upgrades at this point.

I have a feeling what we're seeing now is basically what we'll be seeing most of the season, for better or for worse.
- tangent_man

Honestly, I would rather trade B Schenn for picks and/or prospects than a 29 year old 2nd pairing defenseman.

The Oilers completely overvalue their players. They were still waiting for Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky to fully reach their potential last season.
- PhillySportsGuy

That is true they do over value their players...one of the reasons why they are in their current state

I would interested to see what a team like Edmonton would be willing to offer for him. They need more help than us on the back line.

I know it is a long shot but they would probably get best value for Schenns in some kind of package deal.
- 3flyerkids

He'd get eaten alive out West

Then you might as well just kept Homer as your GM.
- KGBflyers10

Not really. Homer would over pay. Substantially. If hextall wants to move players who might help 3-4 years down the road, for players that help now AND the next 6-7 years I'm willing to consider it. Homer would trade those prospects for a guy that helps for the next 18 months and collects a check for 5 years.

Honestly, I would rather trade B Schenn for picks and/or prospects than a 29 year old 2nd pairing defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

I think we could get D help from Winnipeg for B Schenn

Honestly, I would rather trade B Schenn for picks and/or prospects than a 29 year old 2nd pairing defenseman.
- PhillySportsGuy

I agree with you. That would be the most beneficial thing if he's gonna be moved (and those are the only two choices).

The thing is, you're not going to bring in talent in exchange for underachievers. Hextall wants to keep and develop the younger assets, and that's what it would take to bring in upgrades at this point.

I have a feeling what we're seeing now is basically what we'll be seeing most of the season, for better or for worse.
- tangent_man

Maybe, but if they sit out the playoffs, that's a huge chunk of revenue they're missing out on. They don't have squander the future either

man tj oshie is killing me in fantasy hockey 0 points so far this year

Maybe, but if they sit out the playoffs, that's a huge chunk of revenue they're missing out on. They don't have squander the future either
- JoeRussomanno

I don't think this team is missing the playoffs this year.

I don't think this team is missing the playoffs this year.
- KGBflyers10

If hextall sits on his hand's it might.

I think we could get D help from Winnipeg for B Schenn
- 3flyerkids

Like who? They aren't trading Bogo unless its an overpayment.

If hextall sits on his hand's it might.
- JoeRussomanno

They've played five games. In not one of those games have they've been completely dominated because of lack of skill.

They've played five games. In not one of those games have they've been completely dominated because of lack of skill.
- KGBflyers10

The end result is what matters. May have skill but they have a lot of areas of concern. That first line left wing is a huge void, the fact that schenn MDZ combo basically spots the opposition 1 goal a game is another.

man tj oshie is killing me in fantasy hockey 0 points so far this year
- 2Real

Maybe Fraude Giroux would loan him a couple if he were a better leader

Like who? They aren't trading Bogo unless its an overpayment.
- PhillySportsGuy

What's an over payment for Bogo?

B Schenn?


If they were to " upgrade" the D, my choice would be Myers but they are asking too much and probably wouldn't make a trade with Flyers.
I think Myers could use a change of scenery instead of wasting away in Buffalo

What's an over payment for Bogo?

B Schenn?


If they were to " upgrade" the D, my choice would be Myers but they are asking too much and probably wouldn't make a trade with Flyers.
I think Myers could use a change of scenery instead of wasting away in Buffalo
- 3flyerkids

There was a rumor Detroit asked about Myers and Buffalo wanted Mantha+