As classless as it was, I wouldn't have had nearly as much of a problem with it if it hadnt been Ed snider tribute night
- funmaster18

For me, this is the problem. Kind of hard to throw stones at Pitt late last week, end there is egg on our faces this week.

Flyers need to make some changes in the off season

Out: Gagner, Read, Streit, Cousins, Medvedev

In: 2nd line LW, Konecny and 1 speedy 3rd line C

Keep Umberger. I am not sold on a buyout. I mean why buy him out and keep a 1.5 cap hit the year after? Not convinced that the space will be worth it next season.

My lineup:

Voracek - G - Simmonds
Erikkson - Couturier - Schenn
M.Raymond - Raffl - Konecny
VDV - PEB - White

AMac - Ghost
MDZ - Shultz
Gudas - Manning

Mason
Neuvirth

That leaves the option of a D prospect taking over a full time spot.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I don't know if I can deal with another season of Manning and Vandevelde. I like Ryan White but our 4th line as a whole just isn't good enough. Where is Laughton and why is Cousins out?

I would offer one of Laughton or Cousins to the Jackets for Rychel. In a heartbeat.

I don't know if I can deal with another season of Manning and Vandevelde. I like Ryan White but our 4th line as a whole just isn't good enough. Where is Laughton and why is Cousins out?

I would offer one of Laughton or Cousins to the Jackets for Rychel. In a heartbeat.
- SuperSchennBros

Not a fan of either Laughton or Cousins. I feel like Cousins is the better of the 2. If I am CBJ though I do not trade Rychel's jock strap for either of those 2. I am willing to give Vanevelde and Manning another chance as they have been pretty good imo in this series. The 4th line has had pressure on the caps and Manning has been solid aside from that awful penalty in Game 1.... Plus if Manning sucks, it is easy to get one of the prospects in. Worst case I think Alt could be ready. Hell maybe we get another Ghost miracle and one gets called up to cover an injury and steals a job.

That being said Medvedev does need to play Game 4 over Streit. His slowness and 6 mins of penalties are hurting the team

M.Raymond
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

edit: (what happened to Laughton, aka Speedy Third Line Center?)

Flyers need to make some changes in the off season

Out: Gagner, Read, Streit, Cousins, Medvedev

In: 2nd line LW, Konecny and 1 speedy 3rd line C

Keep Umberger. I am not sold on a buyout. I mean why buy him out and keep a 1.5 cap hit the year after? Not convinced that the space will be worth it next season.

My lineup:

Voracek - G - Simmonds
Erikkson - Couturier - Schenn
M.Raymond - Raffl - Konecny
VDV - PEB - White

AMac - Ghost
MDZ - Shultz
Gudas - Manning

Mason
Neuvirth

That leaves the option of a D prospect taking over a full time spot.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

why get right of gagner and cousins i'd keep both

why get right of gagner and cousins i'd keep both
- 2Real

Definately no to Gagner. Laughton and Cousins I dont see what all the hype is for.

Definately no to Gagner. Laughton and Cousins I dont see what all the hype is for.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

laughton and cousins are serviceable for now

why get right of gagner and cousins i'd keep both
- 2Real

I would absolutely not keep Gagner.

I would absolutely not keep Gagner.
- SuperSchennBros

Gagner can actually fit in nicely in a secondary scoring role but he doesn't mesh well with the current players on the Flyers roster. With the right linemates his finishing ability and hands can be effective. He'll probably want to resign in the 2.5-4M range which I don't think makes sense for the Flyers.

Schenn-Giroux-Simmonds
Raffl-Stamkos-Voracek
Rychel-Couturier-Read
Vandevelde-Bellemare-White

Provorov-Schultz
Del Zotto-Gudas
MacDonald-Gostisbehere

Mason
Neuvirth

I would trade Streit 100% for anything. I would trade Matt Read too but he's a useful penalty killer and a decent defensive forward. I'm not so sure Laughton and Cousins have a place here, maybe not both at least. I would trade one of Laughton or Cousins for Rychel in Columbus, a natural young Left Winger with an edge.

Schenn-Giroux-Simmonds
Raffl-Stamkos-Voracek
Rychel-Couturier-Read
Vandevelde-Bellemare-White

Provorov-Schultz
Del Zotto-Gudas
MacDonald-Gostisbehere

Mason
Neuvirth

I would trade Streit 100% for anything. I would trade Matt Read too but he's a useful penalty killer and a decent defensive forward. I'm not so sure Laughton and Cousins have a place here, maybe not both at least. I would trade one of Laughton or Cousins for Rychel in Columbus, a natural young Left Winger with an edge.
- SuperSchennBros

Wishful thinking.
Like I said before - Streit to me is untrade-able. Read as well IMO unless he comes back in September flying around like the player we remember as a rookie.

Gagner can actually fit in nicely in a secondary scoring role but he doesn't mesh well with the current players on the Flyers roster. With the right linemates his finishing ability and hands can be effective. He'll probably want to resign in the 2.5-4M range which I don't think makes sense for the Flyers.
- Pixote Andolini

The cap space is more than retaining Gagner.

The cap space is more than retaining Gagner.
- SuperSchennBros

Yeah I don't know that he fits in with the roster of players in Philadelphia.

glad to see chicago on the brink. and shaw is a (frank)ing female dog. what a douche.

Shaw is such a douche

glad to see chicago on the brink. and shaw is a (frank)ing female dog. what a douche.
- hammarby31

glad to see chicago on the brink. and shaw is a (frank)ing female dog. what a douche.
- hammarby31

yep. (frank) them

glad to see chicago on the brink. and shaw is a (frank)ing female dog. what a douche.
- hammarby31

And Keith is the bag

And Keith is the bag
- wilsonecho91

(frank) him too. goal on a garbage pp. guy should be in the (frank)ing eric daze suite.

- Giroux_Is_God

glad to see chicago on the brink. and shaw is a (frank)ing female dog. what a douche.
- hammarby31

I know it's 3-1 but it's St. Louis and Chicago. No one should have much confidence that the blues seal the deal. I hope they do, that would be good news for the 2nd rounder we have of theirs this year.

Flyers need to make some changes in the off season

Out: Gagner, Read, Streit, Cousins, Medvedev

In: 2nd line LW, Konecny and 1 speedy 3rd line C

Keep Umberger. I am not sold on a buyout. I mean why buy him out and keep a 1.5 cap hit the year after? Not convinced that the space will be worth it next season.

My lineup:

Voracek - G - Simmonds
Erikkson - Couturier - Schenn
M.Raymond - Raffl - Konecny
VDV - PEB - White

AMac - Ghost
MDZ - Shultz
Gudas - Manning

Mason
Neuvirth

That leaves the option of a D prospect taking over a full time spot.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

You buy out Umberger if (and only if) the NHL mandates that all players with NMCs must be protected for expansion, as he'd take up a slot. If that's not the case and/or he agrees to waive his NMC, then yeah, you keep him.

Also, if we're bringing in a "speedy 3rd line C," why the hell is Raymond playing the wing? Wouldn't the need be for a "speedy 3rd line LW?"

If Gagner will accept a $2M or less deal for one year, I'd resign him. Can step in and provide some extra offense.

Flyers need to make some changes in the off season

Out: Gagner, Read, Streit, Cousins, Medvedev

In: 2nd line LW, Konecny and 1 speedy 3rd line C

Keep Umberger. I am not sold on a buyout. I mean why buy him out and keep a 1.5 cap hit the year after? Not convinced that the space will be worth it next season.

That leaves the option of a D prospect taking over a full time spot.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Please refer to every single blog we have had since rumors of expansion starterd

Wishful thinking.
Like I said before - Streit to me is untrade-able. Read as well IMO unless he comes back in September flying around like the player we remember as a rookie.
- Pixote Andolini

We have 3 open spots for retaining salary once the league year begins and Vinny retires

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