He will.... and I would go in if other contracts shed first.
- bmeltzer

The Flyers should absolutely target Boychuck if he reaches free agency.

I didn't think Lauridsen did that bad of a job when he was up the first time around either, I just wonder why it has taken this long to recall him again. Especially with the garbage that gets rolled out night after night. Could he really be any worse? Guess we will find out tonight.
- Daveflyers36

Yes, he could be. Lauridsen is most likely a career minor league defenseman.

The Flyers should absolutely target Boychuck if he reaches free agency.
- MJL

The Islanders will lock him up soon if they have any sense. Even if it requires overpayment.

The Islanders will lock him up soon if they have any sense. Even if it requires overpayment.
- Feanor

That would be my guess also. Unless Boychuck is determined to test free agency. I wonder if they've been negotiating.

Yes, he could be. Lauridsen is most likely a career minor league defenseman.
- MJL

That will be playing 20 minutes a night for an NHL team.

Macdonald said it can be done!

That will be playing 20 minutes a night for an NHL team.

Macdonald said it can be done!
- flyer_nutter

I just want to know if you're playing the game tonight, before I consider responding further?

I just want to know if you're playing the game tonight, before I consider responding further?
- MJL

I am used to pulling out before things get dangerous.

- Tomahawk

you can't see from this gif, but i'm driving the tank.

well, i guess it will at least be a small consolation tonight putting you guys 2 more points away from mcdavid...
- stayinthefnnet

out. get out.

you can't see from this gif, but i'm driving the tank.
- hammarby31

That would explain the ride not being a smooth one

you can't see from this gif, but i'm driving the tank.
- hammarby31

I still think it would be wise to keep sharp objects away from you. Just a precaution.

out. get out.
- hammarby31

I am used to pulling out before things get dangerous.
- flyer_nutter

you can't see from this gif, but i'm driving the tank.
- hammarby31

i'd rather they tank in this

That would be my guess also. Unless Boychuck is determined to test free agency. I wonder if they've been negotiating.
- MJL

they have been talking. Staple said they've begun negotiations.

well, i guess it will at least be a small consolation tonight putting you guys 2 more points away from mcdavid...
- stayinthefnnet

Well your new coach finally figured out part of it. Start the backup goalie

i'd rather they tank in this
- wilsonecho91

You can only own this version

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H...C-MOTORHOME-/171238669110

The Flyers should absolutely target Boychuck if he reaches free agency.
- MJL

The problem with this, for me, is that I think Boychuk is going to command exactly the sort of exorbitant salary that the Flyers need to avoid, going forward. He's going to get a lot of years and a lot of money.

He is younger than Orpik, but even so, I'd be very leery of giving him Orpik years/money.

Maybe if you move some combination of Streit, Coburn, Lecavalier, or MacDonald there would be cap room for him, but still... if it were me, I'd pass.

Just terrible...

http://www.tsn.ca/young-g...ld-cup-of-hockey-1.187717


Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon playing against Canada... Jack Eichel and Jacob Trouba against the US... sounds like fun.

Well your new coach finally figured out part of it. Start the backup goalie
- Jsaquella

Didnt they start Vokoun against us to disastrous results? Or did he just come in, in relief and bring gasoline to the fire?

Didnt they start Vokoun against us to disastrous results? Or did he just come in, in relief and bring gasoline to the fire?
- Doc_Sarcasm

I don't recall, but it's still the best Flyers gif ever

Just terrible...

http://www.tsn.ca/young-g...ld-cup-of-hockey-1.187717


Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon playing against Canada... Jack Eichel and Jacob Trouba against the US... sounds like fun.
- Tomahawk

8 teams total. 6 of being Canada, USA, Czech, Sweden, Finland and Russia

One team of under 23 year old NORTH AMERICAN players. One team of "euro all stars" from other countries not listed in the top 6.

(frank)ing child play. Wont hold a candle to the Olympics or IIHF tournament. Even with north American media shoving this down the throats of the masses.

The problem with this, for me, is that I think Boychuk is going to command exactly the sort of exorbitant salary that the Flyers need to avoid, going forward. He's going to get a lot of years and a lot of money.

He is younger than Orpik, but even so, I'd be very leery of giving him Orpik years/money.

Maybe if you move some combination of Streit, Coburn, Lecavalier, or MacDonald there would be cap room for him, but still... if it were me, I'd pass.
- Doc_Sarcasm

I wouldn't hesitate for a second to pay him Orpik years and money. That would be cheap. I wouldn't be able to get the contract signed and approved fast enough.

I don't recall, but it's still the best Flyers gif ever


- Jsaquella

it is pretty funny.

but greiss is typically decent. usually wont win or lose the game for you.

I wouldn't hesitate for a second to pay him Orpik years and money. That would be cheap. I wouldn't be able to get the contract signed and approved fast enough.
- MJL

yeah i dont blame you. thats what its going to take. and if you think the player makes the difference, you have to do what you have to do.

i just dont think orpik can play at the level to justify that overreach.

however, i know the feeling. id offer the same deal to giordano and then move virtually whatever necessary to make it work