I don't agree with this. Its not like the old days where they could just throw the most money at a guy.

If the Blue Jackets (using your example) have more cap space, or more importantly, have a better cap structure that lends itself to signing a big contract, they would have the advantage. This goes for any team.

The Flyers are in a pretty good spot to be able to do that now thanks to Hexy. And I am of the opinion that they shouldn't waste it on on the first shiny thing that comes along, especially if they have to resign all the shiny RFA's they have currently and in the near future.
- MBFlyerfan

My point is that the Flyers aren't as much of a destination team anymore. They can't just expect to give the best offer and win the bidding. Remember Lecavalier choosing them over 5 other teams with competitive offers? Obviously it didn't work out, but he CHOSE the Flyers.

It's just my belief that the team has some reputation rebuilding to do

Kind of embarrassing if Hayes doesn't sign
- PhillySportsGuy

Kind of embarrassing to post that it's embarrassing if Hayes doesn't sign. He is a UFA on July 1.

I don't agree with this. Its not like the old days where they could just throw the most money at a guy.

If the Blue Jackets (using your example) have more cap space, or more importantly, have a better cap structure that lends itself to signing a big contract, they would have the advantage. This goes for any team.

The Flyers are in a pretty good spot to be able to do that now thanks to Hexy. And I am of the opinion that they shouldn't waste it on on the first shiny thing that comes along, especially if they have to resign all the shiny RFA's they have currently and in the near future.
- MBFlyerfan

The posts being made about UFA's are not wanting to sign with the Flyers are just asinine. UFA players have earned the right to sign where they want to. The obvious reasons are they want to win right away, family and geography considerations, and of course, they want to get paid. Not every team can click all the boxes. In a few years when the Flyers, hopefully are one of the top young up and coming teams in the league, they will be in a primo spot where UFA's want to play.

My point is that the Flyers aren't as much of a destination team anymore. They can't just expect to give the best offer and win the bidding. Remember Lecavalier choosing them over 5 other teams with competitive offers? Obviously it didn't work out, but he CHOSE the Flyers.

It's just my belief that the team has some reputation rebuilding to do
- PhillySportsGuy

Based on what? LOL

Always thought it would be funny if they traded JVR again 1 year into his deal
- PhillySportsGuy

He'll be mailed to Abu Dhabi in a box long before his contract is up.

Gudas traded for Niskanen

Gudas traded for Niskanen

Gudas traded for Niskanen
- MBFlyerfan

Higher cap hit and additional year on contract, jesus

Gudas traded for Niskanen
- MBFlyerfan

There's your vet top 4

I like the trade, a good hockey trade

Gudas traded for Niskanen
- MBFlyerfan

Nice trade by Mr. Fletcher.

Nice trade by Mr. Fletcher.
- MJL

Agreed, I think he fit better. Gudas is a good D but this is an upgrade and brings cup experience

Nice trade by Mr. Fletcher.
- MJL

I'll take it. You get your vet top 4 guy and he's still a pretty good player.

My point is that the Flyers aren't as much of a destination team anymore. They can't just expect to give the best offer and win the bidding. Remember Lecavalier choosing them over 5 other teams with competitive offers? Obviously it didn't work out, but he CHOSE the Flyers.

It's just my belief that the team has some reputation rebuilding to do
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, if you want to win, you're probably not gonna choose the team in the middle of a rebuild.

If you want stability, you're not gonna go to the franchise that's traded/BO'd/buried everybody who's signed a long-term contract in recent memory.

There's your vet top 4
- J35Bacher

So now we can start discussing the pairs.

Provorov Niskanen
Sanheim Myers/Hagg
Gostibehere Morin/Hagg

Still need to figure out the AMac situation and whether or not Myers and Morin are regulars. Who sits etc.

Going to be am interesting training camp/off season to see if any more dmen are dealt for forward help.

Nice trade by Mr. Fletcher.
- MJL

He was the only minus Dman on the Caps last year and has clearly lost a step. Gudas is the better and less expensive player.

Paper soft team just turned to charmin.

I like the trade, a good hockey trade
- wcorvette

Not a bad player, but kind of a sideways move.

If this means Ghost won't be traded, then it's worth it?

So now we can start discussing the pairs.

Provorov Niskanen
Sanheim Myers/Hagg
Gostibehere Morin/Hagg

Still need to figure out the AMac situation and whether or not Myers and Morin are regulars. Who sits etc.

Going to be am interesting training camp/off season to see if any more dmen are dealt for forward help.
- MBFlyerfan

https://www.nhltraderumor...xGlCq0JqIPIL9mZzcFYuoNFvc


Why would the Flyers be retaining 30% of Gudas' deal?

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman added that the Philadelphia Flyers will retain 30% of Gudas' contract. Earlier, it was stated that Washington was looking to acquire Shayne Ghostisbehere from Philadelphia for Niskanen, but the Flyers countered with Gudas.

Nice trade by Mr. Fletcher.
- MJL

Based on what? LOL

Gudas traded for Niskanen
- MBFlyerfan

I like it.

Gudas had a good year when matched up against 3rd/4th liners. Niskanen is a more legit top-4 D, and is also a RHD.

Paper soft team just turned to charmin.
- PLindbergh31

Damn it Clown.

Can't have physical players.
Can't have dynamic offensive players.
Can't have size.

If it's not a team of 200 foot players then it's going to suck.

(I'm actually with you on this move when viewing it in a vacuum)

I like it.

Gudas had a good year when matched up against 3rd/4th liners. Niskanen is a more legit top-4 D, and is also a RHD.
- jmatchett383

Eye test, +/-, advanced stats are in the gutter, This is not the same guy . He's over the hill and we just got fleeced.

Why would the Flyers be retaining 30% of Gudas' deal?
- MBFlyerfan

That is kinda weird... so Gudas - 30% salary = Ghost?

Damn it Clown.

Can't have physical players.
Can't have dynamic offensive players.
Can't have size.

If it's not a team of 200 foot players then it's going to suck.

(I'm actually with you on this move when viewing it in a vacuum)
- opeth_pa

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Morin will be a more continuous physical presence than Gudas, health aside.