I know it's Doughty s 2nd contract, but really like to see Provy get extended around 7-7.5 million/yr for 8 yrs.
- ravishingone

I think that’s certainly doable

That’s how I feel. I get the intangibles, but 2 or 3 years from now when this team is contending, no one on the squad will be thinking about Wayne Simmonds.
- BiggE

I am just not so quick to dismiss Simmonds although I’m leery on the next contract. If he’s asking for 6 x 6...I’m tempted to counter with 8 years at 4.5. Front load it in actual money. I am not concerned with the durability issues. His net front offense is tough to replace, tough to find. With that deal he can just be a staple in the bottom 6 from here on out. That is a negligible cap hit. Would he agree to it? Maybe not

I know it's Doughty s 2nd contract, but really like to see Provy get extended around 7-7.5 million/yr for 8 yrs.
- ravishingone

Might cost 8m/yr now. I would still be okay with that though.

Might cost 8m/yr now. I would still be okay with that though.
- bighandsome91

Nah. OEL is 8.25 on his next one. Doughty has led them to 2 cups. The hardware matters ask the Chicago boys

I am just not so quick to dismiss Simmonds although I’m leery on the next contract. If he’s asking for 6 x 6...I’m tempted to counter with 8 years at 4.5. Front load it in actual money. I am not concerned with the durability issues. His net front offense is tough but replace, tough to find. With that deal he can just be a staple in the bottom 6 from here on out. That is a negligible cap hit. Would he agree to it? Maybe not
- Just5

With the cap going up it might be of little consequence near the end of the deal. The 8 years is tough to swallow on the surface though.

I am just not so quick to dismiss Simmonds although I’m leery on the next contract. If he’s asking for 6 x 6...I’m tempted to counter with 8 years at 4.5. Front load it in actual money. I am not concerned with the durability issues. His net front offense is tough to replace, tough to find. With that deal he can just be a staple in the bottom 6 from here on out. That is a negligible cap hit. Would he agree to it? Maybe not
- Just5

8 years for Simmonds? Sorry, that is just absurd no matter what the cap hit is. His net front presence isn't going to mean squat when he eventually loses a step and gets his line hemmed in it's own zone. I'm having visions of Lecavalier just thinking about it. Ugh.

8 years for Simmonds? Sorry, that is just absurd no matter what the cap hit is. His net front presence isn't going to mean squat when he eventually loses a step and gets his line hemmed in it's own zone. I'm having visions of Lecavalier just thinking about it. Ugh.
- hereticpride

Offer Simmonds 5 years 30M and be done with it.

Offer Simmonds 5 years 30M and be done with it.
- MJL

No worries about a decline in play?

No worries about a decline in play?
- Nucker101

There are always worries with that.

Offer Simmonds 5 years 30M and be done with it.
- MJL

Fine

There are always worries with that.
- MJL

Do we just hope and pray then?

Do we just hope and pray then?
- Nucker101

Thoughts and prayers are pretty effective these days aren’t they?

This a statement that is not grounded in any facts whatsoever. Hakstol's systems and style of play is as modern as any other coach in the NHL.
- MJL

I believe what he's communicating to you FN is that Lappy could pull at least fivers for the fondling. #factsonly

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Why do I feel like we're signing Bozak today?

Why do I feel like we're signing Bozak today?
- hereticpride

Unpossible.

Hextall also noted the excitement of the players and prospects to meet Straschnitzki, particularly Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald, who in an earlier visit offered much more.

"Mac was dialed right in," said Hextall. "I don't know if I should tell this story or not, but the first time we went over to the hospital Tom [Ryan's father] told us that A-Mac offered him his house and his car."

https://www.nhl.com/flyer...elphia-flyers/c-299347930

Offer Simmonds 5 years 30M and be done with it.
- MJL

I'm good with this.

No worries about a decline in play?
- Nucker101

I think Simmonds will always have the grit a lot of our other players do not have. I think he would do well as a third line player should he ever become one.