Let's be honest, if the Flyers can trade Simmonds it is not going to be for much. If they can get a 2nd or better for him then break out the champagne. Better yet have a 2 for 1 sale and include JvR for a wet sock. They can deal with Puck Pushers, Inc.
- Glak18

Ek is reporting 3 teams of interest. We’re going to make out fine. Everyone can afford him. That’s a big deal for us

I tend to agree with you on Simmonds value. But last year Detroit got a 1,2 & 3 for Tatar who was 2years younger but has no where near the production of Simmonds. It makes you wonder. Tatar was also signed and not UFA. But conditional picks could be made part of the deal.
- Djapana

Again it is 100% on the team dealing for Simmonds, just because Vegas paid that for him does not mean someone else would have. It's the same when you hear "Team X offered P for Player Y", teams lie to each other about what they were offered. Most of it is planted, some teams fall for it and some don't.

Simmer and McJesus would make up 2/3 of a formidable line.

Simmer for RNH?

In all seriousness...if we lose Simmonds, I hope EDM throws Kassian our way in the deal to provide some toughness in the lineup.
- BroadSTmayhem

Simmonds and who for RNH? Sanheim? Konency? 1st?

The Flyers would charter a private jet if they could get RNH for Simmonds.

Ek is reporting 3 teams of interest. We’re going to make out fine. Everyone can afford him. That’s a big deal for us
- Just5

Ek had a Simmonds blog saying the same thing...2 months ago and 3 months ago. Literally same teams and soon.

Simmonds and who for RNH? Sanheim? Konency? 1st?

The Flyers would charter a private jet if they could get RNH for Simmonds.
- Glak18

Lighten up, Francis. Did you not notice the “lol” at the end?

Tongue in cheek.

Ek had a Simmonds blog saying the same thing...2 months ago and 3 months ago. Literally same teams and soon.
- Glak18

Yep. He’s getting moved

Ek is reporting 3 teams of interest. We’re going to make out fine. Everyone can afford him. That’s a big deal for us
- Just5

Two teams (bruins / leafs) are division rivals too so that helps.

Let's be honest, if the Flyers can trade Simmonds it is not going to be for much. If they can get a 2nd or better for him then break out the champagne. Better yet have a 2 for 1 sale and include JvR for a wet sock. They can deal with Puck Pushers, Inc.
- Glak18

Oh stop. They will be getting better than a 2nd. Even with all his issues he's still on pace for like 25 goals this year.

And this is coming from me, who has been about as hard on the guy as anyone.

I really hope these Swiss kids hold on against Sweden.

I am all for getting value for Simmonds, but it really depends on other teams and whether they will pay for an UFA or have an extension worked out. Years ago Simmonds would be worth a lot, but today the whole "big body net presence" doesn't matter any more. It's not about who is stronger or bigger in front, it's about who is the quickest or hardest worker to get to the puck, Simmonds and JvR are neither. One of the reasons why the PP is struggling is because Simmonds is not able to bury his chances, he should have 12-15 PPG by now with all the chances he has been fed.
- Glak18

Sinmmonds has been snakebitten this season but that is an exaggeration. Only 20 players in the entire league all of last season had 12 or more PP goals and only 5 had 15 or more. Season is only half way.

Lighten up, Francis. Did you not notice the “lol” at the end?

Tongue in cheek.
- BroadSTmayhem

Don't call me Francis, Philip!

Oh stop. They will be getting better than a 2nd. Even with all his issues he's still on pace for like 25 goals this year.

And this is coming from me, who has been about as hard on the guy as anyone.
- hereticpride

Hey if they end up getting a mid draft pick and VDV's brother, don't be disappointed...I warned you! lol

Simmer and McJesus would make up 2/3 of a formidable line.

Simmer for RNH?

In all seriousness...if we lose Simmonds, I hope EDM throws Kassian our way in the deal to provide some toughness in the lineup.
- BroadSTmayhem

Zach Kassian stinks!

Sinmmonds has been snakebitten this season but that is an exaggeration. Only 20 players in the entire league all of last season had 12 or more PP goals and only 5 had 15 or more. Season is only half way.
- MJL

Exaggeration? Pfffftt

Zach Kassian stinks!
- MJL

he should try deodorant

2 -0 Swiss... And yes Ersson in net

He'll fit in fine playing well and not getting goal support

Wow, Switzerland.....

Swiss just won their tournament

Bunch of happy guys on that bench

Again a disgrace at the end for Sweden.

Broke stick and throws it on ice...

Ersson one of the players of tournament for Sweden

Nice quote from Trotz in Friedman’s 31 thoughts:

“I’m a builder, I saw this (team) as a great challenge. I told them I just experienced winning a championship, and I waned them to have that same experience. The way you do that is you play as a team, with accountability, structure and work ethic. We told them defence can be fixed, if you are willing to sacrifice the cheating in your game. All the guys bought in.”

We could have used this lol.
- arichardson22

Who says that we didnt have this. Perhaps our players arent buying what they are selling. I really cant imagine most coaches dont share this philosophy.

It’s a team sport. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses. What are your expectations for each player on a team? All must have the same high end skill that Giroux has? This isn’t realistic. Making any comment about how Simmonds speaks is ignorant in itself.
- SuperSchennBros

That part was supposed to be a joke

Statements like this make 0 sense to me.

Other than what you see on the ice or on the bench what knowledge of the team do you have to say someone is or isnt being accountable?
- opeth_pa

I think you answered your own question

Who says that we didnt have this. Perhaps our players arent buying what they are selling. I really cant imagine most coaches dont share this philosophy.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

It's pretty obvious the Flyers don't have that with this team.

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