I'll take him by far over AMac and I think he only has one year left on his deal if it doesn't work out.
- BiggE

Yeah, I'd take him over AMac but the rest of the package would probably make me pass. For all of his faults, Buff definitely does some things very well. But he's just not my ideal top pairing dman.

Edit - I see he has mentioned hearing Laughton's name in the package.

It's vinny day on HB!!!!

Congrats vinny you earned it!!!

anyone else worried today? get a backup goalie then turn phone off hexy. don't f this day up
- SMS4016

Yeah, I'd take him over AMac but the rest of the package would probably make me pass. For all of his faults, Buff definitely does some things very well. But he's just not my ideal top pairing dman.

Edit - I see he has mentioned hearing Laughton's name in the package.
- five4fighting10

If the deal was just Laughton and AMac for Buff, I'd do it. I wouldn't part with any more though.

My reasoning is that I don't feel that Laughton will ever be more than a 3C and I'll take a top 4 dman with skill over a 3rd line center any day.

If the deal was just Laughton and AMac for Buff, I'd do it. I wouldn't part with any more though.

My reasoning is that I don't feel that Laughton will ever be more than a 3C and I'll take a top 4 dman with skill over a 3rd line center any day.
- BiggE

Done!

Ya know... if we got buff.... I wouldn't even be mad. He's not all that great in his own end, he can tend to be reckless, but he'd definitely help our cause that's for sure.
- benjichronic

I'm not crazy about him as a player, but he would certainly help the Flyers score goals.

If the deal was just Laughton and AMac for Buff, I'd do it. I wouldn't part with any more though.

My reasoning is that I don't feel that Laughton will ever be more than a 3C and I'll take a top 4 dman with skill over a 3rd line center any day.
- BiggE

I'd be happy with that. Not sure Jets would be though..

I'm not crazy about him as a player, but he would certainly help the Flyers score goals.
- MJL

If we don't give up g jake mason simmonds coots or our top 4 d prospects sold[url]

If the deal was just Laughton and AMac for Buff, I'd do it. I wouldn't part with any more though.

My reasoning is that I don't feel that Laughton will ever be more than a 3C and I'll take a top 4 dman with skill over a 3rd line center any day.
- BiggE

I would not include Laughton in a deal for Byfuglien. Do you think the Flyers drafted Laughton with a first round pick thinking he would only be a 3rd line center in the league?

I'm not crazy about him as a player, but he would certainly help the Flyers score goals.
- MJL

How would you feel if they wanted him as a forward instead of a defenseman? He was a menace at forward in Chicago. Use him on the PP at the point with his cannon. I could see him as a nice piece upfront and even be a Matt Beleksy type upfront. Play with with Giroux and he might be flirting with 20-25 goals maybe more with PP time.

How would you feel if they wanted him as a forward instead of a defenseman? He was a menace at forward in Chicago. Use him on the PP at the point with his cannon. I could see him as a nice piece upfront and even be a Matt Beleksy type upfront. Play with with Giroux and he might be flirting with 20-25 goals maybe more with PP time.
- J35Bacher

Was he a lw or rw ?

trade coots for subban

Hope the Flyers just stand pat and make some minor moves. Backup goalie on one year deal. Maybe shed more salary

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 16m16 minutes ago
6-8 teams chasing Matt Beleskey. 5-7 year range is expected.

What if the interest in Buff is for forward?

Play him on the point on the PP.

Imagine his size with Giroux and Voracek.
- J35Bacher

Possible,but if they're dealing MacDonald as part of it, it seems as if they're looking at him as a D. Also, Byfuglien has said he much prefers D

I would not include Laughton in a deal for Byfuglien. Do you think the Flyers drafted Laughton with a first round pick thinking he would only be a 3rd line center in the league?
- MJL

Well he will be behind G and Couturier for awhile

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 16m16 minutes ago
6-8 teams chasing Matt Beleskey. 5-7 year range is expected.



- Streit2ThePoint

If I worked in a NHL front office today, I'd keep texting my GM photos of Clarkson & Bickell all day long.

I would not include Laughton in a deal for Byfuglien. Do you think the Flyers drafted Laughton with a first round pick thinking he would only be a 3rd line center in the league?
- MJL

Does he ever pass coots or giroux ? No? Than he's not necessary part the future.

I would not include Laughton in a deal for Byfuglien. Do you think the Flyers drafted Laughton with a first round pick thinking he would only be a 3rd line center in the league?
- MJL

What they thought on draft day is irrelevant. He is what he is.

I'd be happy with that. Not sure Jets would be though..
- Streit2ThePoint

Yeah, they'd most likely want more.

Hope the Flyers just stand pat and make some minor moves. Backup goalie on one year deal. Maybe shed more salary
- PhillySportsGuy

Agreed!

With a week FA class this year could Mason and Simmonds and Read be pices to move.

I know you all think I am crazy but Hextall see them as piece to reshape the roster and also the cap situation. Not saying just dump them but good hockey trades. Like Winnipeg. Could Mason be an option for them if they seek a goalie upgrade?

Just spitballing with all the silliness of today

If I worked in a NHL front office today, I'd keep texting my GM photos of Clarkson & Bickell all day long.
- Jsaquella

Well he will be behind G and Couturier for awhile
- 3flyerkids

In all likelihood, yes. But having a good bit of depth at center is needed. "Third Line Center" shouldn't be a derogatory title

Anyway we can sign frolik and trade read to Toronto? Wasn't it babcock who had a boner over him in a world tournament recently?