I keep reading/hearing that LA wants another defenseman. Do you think you could do something like Coburn and Read for say a 2nd and Tofolli
- J35Bacher

id still want their #1

This was touched on in yesterdays thread but here is some good info from Serevallis article today r
Schenn, 23, is now tied with Wayne Simmons in points this season with 31. He is on pace for a career-high 51 points.

Last season, there were 79 players in the NHL to net more than 51 points. Only 17 of them were 23 or younger. As sore a subject as he may be, supposed superstar-in-waiting James van Riemsdyk has only once ever broken 51 points (last year). He wasn't one of those players in that 23-and-under category; he was already 24.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/phi...HvsjVr5gqr5ytG.99egarding B Schenn
- KINGKENZO

Not trying to crush Schenn because I do like him, but how many of those players gets to play with Jake and G on the top line and the top PP? I still think he'd be a better RW or C.

This was touched on in yesterdays thread but here is some good info from Serevallis article today r
Schenn, 23, is now tied with Wayne Simmons in points this season with 31. He is on pace for a career-high 51 points.

Last season, there were 79 players in the NHL to net more than 51 points. Only 17 of them were 23 or younger. As sore a subject as he may be, supposed superstar-in-waiting James van Riemsdyk has only once ever broken 51 points (last year). He wasn't one of those players in that 23-and-under category; he was already 24.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/phi...HvsjVr5gqr5ytG.99egarding B Schenn
- KINGKENZO

Question for you real quick..

If i told you that I had a winger that would score 71 points this season, and I wanted to give him to your team, would you take him?

I keep reading/hearing that LA wants another defenseman. Do you think you could do something like Coburn and Read for say a 2nd and Tofolli
- J35Bacher

I don't think they're looking to move any roster players with Pearson out (unless he's back now). If anything, they're probably looking to beef up their depth. Coburn could probably get you a 2nd and McKeown.

That said, they have cap constraints right now, and adding players who make over $3M per year for multiple years is probably not realistic for them.

I think the problem with Macdonald is if he was only making say 3mil your ok with him. But since he is in the 5mil you expect more. I think he is an ok defender I just think for what he brings you can find at a cheaper price.
- J35Bacher

Yep, he's a 3rd pair guy. Thats it.

Too much $$ for them
- Just5

If they moved Richards they could open up some money. There are ways to make it work.

Was nice to see Brayden Schenn play one of his "looks like we don't have to trade him" games.

I hear you guys on the defense. Good points have been made. However I really would look at any of our defensemen to see what you could get and make the best moves possible

Coliacovo has been the worst-looking defenseman this season, which is more or less expected. The team is having success, but I believe that's despite him as opposed to because of him.
- jmatchett383

Either him or coburn have been the worst.

At this point, the team might as well ride it out with Brayden Schenn. What do they have to lose?
- johndewar

I'd only move Schenn only if it brought a true top pairing defensemen back. Obviously wouldn't be a 1 for 1 trade tho.

Question for you real quick..

If i told you that I had a winger that would score 71 points this season, and I wanted to give him to your team, would you take him?
- jak521

Is it Nik Zherdev?

Was nice to see Brayden Schenn play one of his "looks like we don't have to trade him" games.

I hear you guys on the defense. Good points have been made. However I really would look at any of our defensemen to see what you could get and make the best moves possible
- MatveiDmitrii

I would put MDZ on the block also. Everyone is for sale

I would put MDZ on the block also. Everyone is for sale
- Just5

We shouldn't trade MDZ. He wants to come back, he's young, and we can sign him for an affordable deal as well most likely. I think he could be a very consistent guy for us in future.

At this point, the team might as well ride it out with Brayden Schenn. What do they have to lose?
- johndewar

He has accrued those #s despite the fact that he only has 2 goals in the last 21 games. When/if he finds consistency, hell be a monster.

We shouldn't trade MDZ. He wants to come back, he's young, and we can sign him for an affordable deal as well most likely. I think he could be a very consistent guy for us in future.
- arichardson22

I think everyone should be available, but only for a good return. If MDZ can bring you a good pick and/or prospect (high 2nd rounder or B+/A- prospect), you have to consider it.

I don't think they're looking to move any roster players with Pearson out (unless he's back now). If anything, they're probably looking to beef up their depth. Coburn could probably get you a 2nd and McKeown.

That said, they have cap constraints right now, and adding players who make over $3M per year for multiple years is probably not realistic for them.
- jmatchett383

Your probably right.

I was looking at teams where they might need a top 4 dman for the playoffs and depth forward. You might be able to extract more inregards to higher pick and prospect. Coburn on a team like LA would fit well. he doesn't have to be the man.

Question for you real quick..

If i told you that I had a winger that would score 71 points this season, and I wanted to give him to your team, would you take him?
- jak521

is he -16 with a large mole on his face?

Question for you real quick..

If i told you that I had a winger that would score 71 points this season, and I wanted to give him to your team, would you take him?
- jak521

At what cost?

I keep reading/hearing that LA wants another defenseman. Do you think you could do something like Coburn and Read for say a 2nd and Tofolli
- J35Bacher

I don't think they have the cap space for Coburn and Read.

is he -16 with a large mole on his face?
- aightwebang17

He is.

I think everyone should be available, but only for a good return. If MDZ can bring you a good pick and/or prospect (high 2nd rounder or B+/A- prospect), you have to consider it.
- jmatchett383

i agree on getting a return, but this may be a chance to sign a good quality consistent young defensemen for a favorable contract. And when you look at our d corps i think thats rare. His confident play really helps create chances and opens up the ice for the forwards more

Hello, Carlo.
- johndewar

I think the problem with Macdonald is if he was only making say 3mil your ok with him. But since he is in the 5mil you expect more. I think he is an ok defender I just think for what he brings you can find at a cheaper price.
- J35Bacher

Exactly. He is overpaid for a generic 2nd pair dman, and honestly, on a top contender, he's really a 3rd pair guy.

Your probably right.

I was looking at teams where they might need a top 4 dman for the playoffs and depth forward. You might be able to extract more inregards to higher pick and prospect. Coburn on a team like LA would fit well. he doesn't have to be the man.
- J35Bacher

and with our luck we'd see Coburn holstering the Cup with his giant beaker of a nose

Thats the only way we are getting out from under the contracts of Umberger, Vinny and MacDonald.
- GOA88

Where's Dexter when you really need him??

At what cost?
- KINGKENZO

No cost. None.

Here's the funny thing about JvR. He was picked #2 overall, and because of that he was labeled as a future "superstar".

People were pissed that he wanted to stay in college.

People were pissed that he wasnt a point per game player over his Flyers career.

People were pissed that he couldnt be consistent as a young player.


Typical Philly.. At 25, JvR is in the midst of a very good offensive season.. Hell, likely to be in the top 25 in points this season. He may not be a "superstar" but he is a legitimate top line winger.