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Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 13 @ 12:46 PM ET
so one of them is gone. i guess that works either way.
- hammarby31


both could be gone, just need to finesse the timing
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 13 @ 12:47 PM ET
I guess. But leaving millions on the table? I mean I'm sure he's made enough at this point, but it would be a very tough family decision to just walk away like that.
- pbizz1e


He's not exactly hurting, Tampa Bay is paying him for the next 12 years, too
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 13 @ 12:48 PM ET
True. Nobody else is going to pay him close to what he's getting from Ed.
- Jsaquella


If Luongo didn't mutually terminate, after all he went through, and declaring that his contract sucks... it's hard to envision Vinny setting that precedent, even though he's unhappy.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 12:48 PM ET
The union would burn him at the stake for it.
- Tomahawk


Why should he be so afraid of the union for this, especially when he's in the last stages of your career. This isn't like the brick layers union where some lowlife scum bag is gonna break all of his car windows for crossing a picket line. It's about doing what's best for him and making himself as happy as can be.
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Apr 13 @ 12:49 PM ET
If he wanted to terminate the deal he could become a FA. A mutual termination would be awesome.
- J35Bacher

bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:49 PM ET
John Boruk ‏@JohnBorukCSN · 2m2 minutes ago
Vinny Lecavalier confirms he can only be successful here in Philly if Craig Berube is no longer the coach. #FlyersTalk


- LeftCoaster

The way Berube, Hextall, and Holmgren all spoke at the Town Hall, they agree with him. Now, what do they do about it?
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 13 @ 12:50 PM ET
If Luongo didn't mutually terminate, after all he went through, and declaring that his contract sucks... it's hard to envision Vinny setting that precedent, even though he's unhappy.
- Tomahawk


Luongo wasn't getting a paycheck from Florida in addition to the salary paid by the Canucks.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 12:50 PM ET
The way Berube, Hextall, and Holmgren all spoke at the Town Hall, they agree with him. Now, what do they do about it?
- bodiva88


Massive coke party?
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:52 PM ET
Well, I'd offer to play for you if I were closer. I'm an adequate C-level skater, I can't handle the puck very well, but I can play positional D and can make a fairly okay pass. I'm kinda like Grossmann without the size.
- jmatchett383


i'd take it. seriously. and this is A hockey - most of these guys can really play, but we're beyond suspect on D. i have one guy who's a great skater, great shot, busts his ass can stick handle out of trouble, but he coughs up the puck a bunch too when he tries to do too much sometimes. the rest have decent physical tools but seriously don't understand how to play to the position. the d pairings don't help one another much and the forwards are always cheating near the the blueline. it's a poop show.
pbizz1e
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 10.01.2014

Apr 13 @ 12:52 PM ET
@JohnBorukCSN: Vinny also said he expects his future for next season to be clearer by the NHL draft.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:53 PM ET

- Giroux_Is_God


we can, but i'm looking at this like we'll be lucky if ONE of them is gone.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:54 PM ET
That's why Berube's still around.
- tangent_man


until he isn't.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 12:54 PM ET
i'd take it. seriously. and this is A hockey - most of these guys can really play, but we're beyond suspect on D. i have one guy who's a great skater, great shot, busts his ass can stick handle out of trouble, but he coughs up the puck a bunch too when he tries to do too much sometimes. the rest have decent physical tools but seriously don't understand how to play to the position. the d pairings don't help one another much and the forwards are always cheating near the the blueline. it's a poop show.
- hammarby31


I was a good (REALLY GOOD) roller hockey player up until my mid-20's. Always played up for my age, mostly because I was able to outthink my opponents. Then, I tried to transition to ice and just couldn't do it. I never ice skated until about 24, and I just never was able to be remotely good. It was very frustrating.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Apr 13 @ 12:56 PM ET
I am looking forward to the Pens upsetting the NYRs the first round, it will be glorious
- Marc D

I have the Rangers losing to the Hawks in the Cup finals.

You know... for what that's worth.
FlyerFan16
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CT
Joined: 09.21.2014

Apr 13 @ 12:57 PM ET
Sam Carchidi ‏@BroadStBull
Vinny basically says he is better off somewhere else or here if Chief is gone.

- ob18
Most fans want Vinny somewhere else and Chief gone.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:57 PM ET
Massive coke party?
- jmatchett383



Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 13 @ 12:58 PM ET
I have the Rangers losing to the Hawks in the Cup finals.

You know... for what that's worth.

- mayorofangrytown

what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs
pbizz1e
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 10.01.2014

Apr 13 @ 12:58 PM ET
Both Vinny and Berube gone would be ideal, but if i had to choose one, I'd like to see Vinny go before Berube.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:58 PM ET
I was a good (REALLY GOOD) roller hockey player up until my mid-20's. Always played up for my age, mostly because I was able to outthink my opponents. Then, I tried to transition to ice and just couldn't do it. I never ice skated until about 24, and I just never was able to be remotely good. It was very frustrating.
- jmatchett383


i understand frustrating. i actually threw my stick after the game last night, and i haven't done that in a long time. i hate the other team we played...they always end up winning by a goal, and the goalie is a douche. i want to fight him.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 12:59 PM ET
what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs

- Marc D


Winnipeg could win a round. Ottawa could...take it to 6.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:59 PM ET
Both Vinny and Berube gone would be ideal, but if i had to choose one, I'd like to see Vinny go before Berube.
- pbizz1e


honestly, i'd rather keep vinny.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 1:00 PM ET
i understand frustrating. i actually threw my stick after the game last night, and i haven't done that in a long time. i hate the other team we played...they always end up winning by a goal, and the goalie is a douche. i want to fight him.
- hammarby31


I say go for it next time. But do it Emery style, just charge down the ice out of seemingly nowhere and just have at him.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Apr 13 @ 1:01 PM ET
what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs

- Marc D

Me too except for the Pens. I wish Washington could win this year if I was picking in the East. I'd pick Calgary in the West.

I'm not getting my hopes up.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 13 @ 1:01 PM ET
Luongo wasn't getting a paycheck from Florida in addition to the salary paid by the Canucks.
- Jsaquella


Money aside, the idea of being ostracized from your peer group is probably a pretty big deterrent.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 13 @ 1:03 PM ET
Money aside, the idea of being ostracized from your peer group is probably a pretty big deterrent.
- Tomahawk


Why would the union not be cool with this? Also, didn't their reps allow for this to happen when they signed the CBA?
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