Clears cap space and in minutes we have him making block buster moves.
- ob18

Your not giving us credit...it was within seconds not minutes

Out of the three goalies drafted, which one is the best prospect?
- ravishingone

No clue, go either of the 3rd rounders

The cap relief is great but it's too bad that the free agency crop this year is pretty horrid, especially at the LW position. Matt Beleskey looks like the best option of the group, maybe Blake Comeau.

The cap relief is great but it's too bad that the free agency crop this year is pretty horrid, especially at the LW position. Matt Beleskey looks like the best option of the group, maybe Blake Comeau.
- mcefalu

It still gives them more options in trades at least.

Ek back on his Buff to Philly rumor. Again.
- hereticpride

I have missed that rumor been awhile

Looking at the Flyers cap without having to worry about Pronger's large and annoying cap hit of $4,941,429 is wonderful.

It still gives them more options in trades at least.
- hereticpride

True, but so far Hexy has kept his word that he won't move prospects. His options for acquiring a top line LW via trade seem limiting based on the current roster. Never know, I guess.

Looking at the Flyers cap without having to worry about Pronger's large and annoying cap hit of $4,941,429 is wonderful.
- Feanor

Would be nice to get rid of AMacs $5,0000000000000000000 to

It depends, if your moving AMac's contract as part of the deal. Your paying $2 million more per year, but your getting a better d man who can play in all situations. It just might be the only way to move AMac's contract.
- ravishingone

That's reasonable, and Phaneuf is an upgrade over MacDonald. Many are looking at it like the Flyers are desperate to move MacDonald.

Looking at the Flyers cap without having to worry about Pronger's large and annoying cap hit of $4,941,429 is wonderful.
- Feanor

Just read about the trade.... HEXY

Who can we offer sheet? Saad?

Who can we offer sheet? Saad?
- eayost

Nobody, enjoy the prospect depth & cap space.

Who can we offer sheet? Saad?
- eayost

Much better option than Kessel

That's reasonable, and Phaneuf is an upgrade over MacDonald. Many are looking at it like the Flyers are desperate to move MacDonald.
- MJL

In two years, Streit's contract is done. I'm pretty sure, he probably won't be resigned. A good chance he might even get traded before his contract expires. Phaneuf could anchor the PP and PK units and let some of the younger guys develop and not carry that extra burden. If the Leafs are looking to move Phaneuf and willing to take back salary, this potential deal makes some sense. However, I don't think it happens.

Nobody, enjoy the prospect depth & cap space.
- ob18

In two years, Streit's contract is done. I'm pretty sure, he probably won't be resigned. A good chance he might even get traded before his contract expires. Phaneuf could anchor the PP and PK units and let some of the younger guys develop and not carry that extra burden. If the Leafs are looking to move Phaneuf and willing to take back salary, this potential deal makes some sense. However, I don't think it happens.
- ravishingone

On some levels it absolutely makes some sense, on others, not so much.

In two years, Streit's contract is done. I'm pretty sure, he probably won't be resigned. A good chance he might even get traded before his contract expires. Phaneuf could anchor the PP and PK units and let some of the younger guys develop and not carry that extra burden. If the Leafs are looking to move Phaneuf and willing to take back salary, this potential deal makes some sense. However, I don't think it happens.
- ravishingone

I don't think there's any way the Flyers trade for either Kessel or Phaneuf. It really doesnt make a whole lot of sense.


Winning's been busting our chops all week about Kessel's arrival being imminent. But you know what? He pulled the same nonsense last year with Steve Ott. The same Steve Ott who is blessedly NOT a Flyer.

I know this has been talked about already but I gotta say I dont understand why we would buy out Gagner, even if its cheap. Look if this team is committed to building a winner and next season is a "development" season were we are just trying to play through bad contracts and develop the young blue line, then whats the harm in giving gagner a look. If he plays poorly for one season, oh well were not contending anyway and he leaves for free agency. However, if he starts to live up to his potential you either got a nice younger guy who you could add to your mix moving forward or a nice trade piece to accrue more assets come next years deadline. Unless your using the cap space, why not keep him....any thoughts on this rambling of mine?

I know this has been talked about already but I gotta say I dont understand why we would buy out Gagner, even if its cheap. Look if this team is committed to building a winner and next season is a "development" season were we are just trying to play through bad contracts and develop the young blue line, then whats the harm in giving gagner a look. If he plays poorly for one season, oh well were not contending anyway and he leaves for free agency. However, if he starts to live up to his potential you either got a nice younger guy who you could add to your mix moving forward or a nice trade piece to accrue more assets come next years deadline. Unless your using the cap space, why not keep him....any thoughts on this rambling of mine?
- nonpoint22

Buying out Gagner could possibly make it easier to re-sign Del Zotto and/or make some other moves.

I know this has been talked about already but I gotta say I dont understand why we would buy out Gagner, even if its cheap. Look if this team is committed to building a winner and next season is a "development" season were we are just trying to play through bad contracts and develop the young blue line, then whats the harm in giving gagner a look. If he plays poorly for one season, oh well were not contending anyway and he leaves for free agency. However, if he starts to live up to his potential you either got a nice younger guy who you could add to your mix moving forward or a nice trade piece to accrue more assets come next years deadline. Unless your using the cap space, why not keep him....any thoughts on this rambling of mine?
- nonpoint22

Hextall has said stuff like "we need time to evaluate things" in regards to a question of a buyout... the bolded passage is probably what he's referring to. If they find a deal that's good but need money to pay for it, they'll do the buyout. If not, they may just keep him.

The tweet I saw from Bill said Hextall was repeatedly asked if Ganger was being bought out and Hextall said team needs to evaluate options. Nothing more. Nothing less.

I don't necessarily read that as buyout speak. They might be trying to get rid of someone else to keep Ganger. Read possibly?

Hextall has said stuff like "we need time to evaluate things" in regards to a question of a buyout... the bolded passage is probably what he's referring to. If they find a deal that's good but need money to pay for it, they'll do the buyout. If not, they may just keep him.
- eayost

I certainly hope so cause the way its being reported it seems they made this deal with the intention of buying him out.

The tweet I saw from Bill said Hextall was repeatedly asked if Ganger was being bought out and Hextall said team needs to evaluate options.

I don't necessarily read that as buyout speak. They might be trying to get rid of someone else to keep Ganger. Read possibly?
- hereticpride

Yea, this too.

Buying out Gagner could possibly make it easier to re-sign Del Zotto and/or make some other moves.
- MJL

MDZ better lower his demands

The tweet I saw from Bill said Hextall was repeatedly asked if Ganger was being bought out and Hextall said team needs to evaluate options. Nothing more. Nothing less.

I don't necessarily read that as buyout speak. They might be trying to get rid of someone else to keep Ganger. Read possibly?
- hereticpride

One thing is pretty clear with Hextall running the show. He is not going to tip his hand.