Are we retaining those RFAs? Are we resigning either of those UFA's (assuming either one plays well)?

Also, as long as they look ready, I'd rather get Ghost/Hagg into the lineup next year instead of burning a year of Provorov's ELC earlier than needed.
- jmatchett383

Schenn 100% gone.
Gudas no reason to keep around, heck he could be the one traded lol.
Medvedev could be brought back if he plays well, or he could end up being Anton Belov lol.
Manning can be retained but he'll be in the AHL, or as a #7/8 guy.

If Provorov is better than Ghost/Hagg then he's on the team. You dont keep a dman off the roster cause you dont want to burn a year off his ELC... if he's not in the NHL this year, he 1000% will be next year.

Provorov is the real deal. Some dont see that, and thats ok, but seriously... this kid has the potential to win Norris' and be one of the best dmen in the world. Thats his ceiling. Am I expecting that? Nope. I expect him to be at minimum a very solid #2 (think Roman Josi/Brent Seabrook, etc). Just saying thats his ceiling

Seems like a fair deal for both sides. MDZ was pretty solid last year.

And when juxtaposed to MacDonald's contract, it's a bargain!

Do you think any more trades are happening? I could see them moving Schenn or possibly even Streit to clear more cap. Sending Manning down would give them 1.2 so maybe they are ok with where the roster is as it sits.

- Jsaquella

I bet you can't say in 3 letters or less why the wild man from Hespeler doesn't post here anymore.

The Flyers were not the only team kicking his tires, hopefully he comes in and plays well. If he can be a legitimate top 4 guy it will help immensely
- Jsaquella

Could totally change the feel of how the D looks/performs, because while MDZ does have to do it again, he was at worst a Top 5 defenseman the majority of the season and a legit top pairing guy the last 20-ish games

Not saying he will do it again; that's the question. But I know what I saw last year

I bet you can't say in 3 letters or less why the wild man from Hespeler doesn't post here anymore.
- PLindbergh31

Bro, that list is like 30 people long

I think he could be more offensive. One of the highlight videos has him scoring off the rush a few times, looking good doing so
- Jsaquella

That would be awesome.

I bet you can't say in 3 letters or less why the wild man from Hespeler doesn't post here anymore.
- PLindbergh31

It's not just the Wildman of Hespeller, there's at least 7-8 people I talk to regular on Twitter tha don't come here as often because of the Dark Side of the Farce

Gotta think after this year our d corps looks like:

Streit-Provorov
MDZ-Morin
Ghost-MacDonald
Schultz

Then in 17/18:

Provorov-Morin
Ghost-Sanheim
Hagg-MacDonald

Lets get Jake locked up now.
- FLYERSROCK!

I'm all for adding skill but even with Morin, both those blue lines are looking a little soft.

Could totally change the feel of how the D looks/performs, because while MDZ does have to do it again, he was at worst a Top 5 defenseman the majority of the season and a legit top pairing guy the last 20-ish games

Not saying he will do it again; that's the question. But I know what I saw last year
- AllInForFlyers

Del Zotto doesn't have the defensive game to be a top pairing defenseman in my opinion. I don't think he's a liability defensively, but that side of his game isn't top pairing level, not even for a 20 game stretch.

Do you think any more trades are happening? I could see them moving Schenn or possibly even Streit to clear more cap. Sending Manning down would give them 1.2 so maybe they are ok with where the roster is as it sits.
- SimmerDown17

I'd consider kicking tires with Buffalo regarding Streit. They just struck out on Odyua. Even send Macdonald's name over as a hail mary.

I'd consider kicking tires with Buffalo regarding Streit. They just struck out on Odyua. Even send Macdonald's name over as a hail mary.
- Baxter27

If Hextall can trade AMac without eating salary, I will worship him as a god.

HB Bullies

Bro, that list is like 30 people long
- PhillySportsGuy

No one cares anymore. Go away
- PhillySportsGuy

Does this mean I can still list Vinny getting hurt in tc to end his career as wish without fear of political correctness intervention

I bet you can't say in 3 letters or less why the wild man from Hespeler doesn't post here anymore.
- PLindbergh31

STD

I'd consider kicking tires with Buffalo regarding Streit. They just struck out on Odyua. Even send Macdonald's name over as a hail mary.
- Baxter27

I feel like Buffalo never should have amnestied Ehrhoff.

I guess they may not have been bad enough to assure one of the top 2 spots though so maybe it's ok.

Del Zotto doesn't have the defensive game to be a top pairing defenseman in my opinion. I don't think he's a liability defensively, but that side of his game isn't top pairing level, not even for a 20 game stretch.
- MJL

No worries -- we can agree to disagree. I can respect that

If Hextall can trade AMac without eating salary, I will worship him as a god.
- BiggE

So what is he now a demi-god?
Wouldnt getting VLC outtahere rate god like as well even with shorter term..?

I'm all for adding skill but even with Morin, both those blue lines are looking a little soft.
- Baxter27

Chicagos blue line was charmin soft after seabrook. Just get to the damn puck

Chicagos blue line was charmin soft after seabrook. Just get to the damn puck
- Just5

I didn't think you could win like that, but I was wrong

I thought Anaheim would punish them so much they wouldn't get out of that series, but I was dead wrong

I didn't think you could win like that, but I was wrong

I thought Anaheim would punish them so much they wouldn't get out of that series, but I was dead wrong
- AllInForFlyers

A lot of people were. Myself included.

So what is he now a demi-god?
Wouldnt getting VLC outtahere rate god like as well even with shorter term..?
- Steelmanpa

Even God can't move Vinny without eating cash.

I didn't think you could win like that, but I was wrong

I thought Anaheim would punish them so much they wouldn't get out of that series, but I was dead wrong
- AllInForFlyers

Gotta catch em first. All kidding aside, while not Pronger or Hatcher, neither Keith or Oduya is soft.

I didn't think you could win like that, but I was wrong

I thought Anaheim would punish them so much they wouldn't get out of that series, but I was dead wrong
- AllInForFlyers

Initially I didn't think they had enough either. After they dispatched the wild in the 2nd round the way they did no one was gonna stop them