Well yes, he's playing against 19-26 (MEAT READ!) year old players there. However, skill wise, some of those D1 schools are pushovers compared to some CHL teams. But yes, definitely older players.
- jmatchett383

I am not arguing one way or another.

Just pointing things out.

I still believe all 3 need some time.

I wonder if guys like Twarynski or Bunnaman could earn bottom 6 roles.

1.9M is not a small bit.
- MJL

Yes it is. Its 2% of the cap.

How did they waste space buying out AMac? Sending him down only gives us 1 mill and are on hook for 4 mill. Buyout had the opposite affect, we are on the hook for 1-2 mill and we gained 3-4 in cap space
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?

I haven't seen anyone mention it, sorry if it was, but has anyone seen the rule changes for next season? Pretty interesting. Expanded video review, no limit to challenges.

Yes it is. Its 2% of the cap.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

When you're going to be a cap team like the Flyers are going to apparently be moving forward, 1.9M is a significant amount of cap space. Are you aware of what having 1.9M of cap space can do for you at the trade deadline?

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?
- MBFlyerfan

They gained space for this year while taking away space for next year.

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?
- MBFlyerfan

It's not hard to understand. They bought out A-Mac and rushed out and flushed it next year on a third pairing aging veteran rental. A complete waste. They must have zero faith in Morin being a factor on the NHL roster. It's just about time to say Morin is a bust.

I am not arguing one way or another.

Just pointing things out.

I still believe all 3 need some time.

I wonder if guys like Twarynski or Bunnaman could earn bottom 6 roles.
- J35Bacher

I think that all 3 need time as well. But if one of them was to make it, I really don't see any one specifically being favored at this point.

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?
- MBFlyerfan

You didn't post the proper charts and graphs, nor did you show your math.

When you're going to be a cap team like the Flyers are going to apparently be moving forward, 1.9M is a significant amount of cap space. Are you aware of what having 1.9M of cap space can do for you at the trade deadline?
- MJL

THIS!!!

Cap space doesn't mean so much when you have a lot of it. But the less you have the more valuable it becomes by degrees. There is less room for error, less room to maneuver. And it forces you in to using LTIR more often which comes back to bite you in the off season.

When you're going to be a cap team like the Flyers are going to apparently be moving forward, 1.9M is a significant amount of cap space. Are you aware of what having 1.9M of cap space can do for you at the trade deadline?
- MJL

Or for injury call ups, especially with the dead cap we just took on.

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?
- MBFlyerfan

It is clear but the two moves are separate. Braun has nothing to do with Amac. We didnt need to trade for him. AMac buyout was fine. Braun was questionable . At the end of the day everyone is over reacting. Nothing has happened yet. Why stress over something that may not even happen. All our RFAs could sign reasonable deals. Everyone is making a big deal over rumours.

Why is this so difficult to understand? We gained space by buying out Amac correct?

Then they used that space and traded for Braun correct?

I would rather they had not traded for Braun and kept the cap space they gained by buying out AMac. How is that not clear?
- MBFlyerfan

And kept the picks. Very important

It is clear but the two moves are separate. Braun has nothing to do with Amac. We didnt need to trade for him. AMac buyout was fine. Braun was questionable . At the end of the day everyone is over reacting. Nothing has happened yet. Why stress over something that may not even happen. All our RFAs could sign reasonable deals. Everyone is making a big deal over rumours.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Even if they sign reasonable deals they're still going to be tight against the cap.

Capbuzz how we've missed you

If Caufield is sitting there at #11 tonight, does Fletcher select him or bungle the pick?

https://thejuniorhockeyne...ty-leagues-at-all-levels/
- Tomahawk

Can’t argue the article from a development lense, but the q as a whole is a better league than the bcjhl. Only reason bcjhl has these top talent guys is they are holding their ncaa school eligibility.

Q definitely has had problems developing too talent for a few years outside of European imports.

It is clear but the two moves are separate. Braun has nothing to do with Amac. We didnt need to trade for him. AMac buyout was fine. Braun was questionable . At the end of the day everyone is over reacting. Nothing has happened yet. Why stress over something that may not even happen. All our RFAs could sign reasonable deals. Everyone is making a big deal over rumours.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

That is simply not correct. They bought out MacDonald so they could trade for Braun. The moves are connected. Actually, reliable sources have speculated on numbers. They won't be too far off. If you actually look at the cap picture, even with conservative numbers, it puts the Flyers close to the upper limit. Then you project future seasons and it paints a picture. You should not be anywhere near the upper limit if you have as many up and coming young players as the Flyers have and are not a legit contender. That's bad management. It's not an overreaction.

Rush them all
- funmaster18

I miss crims

The new Ghostbusters, by itself, wasn't all that bad.

THIS!!!

Cap space doesn't mean so much when you have a lot of it. But the less you have the more valuable it becomes by degrees. There is less room for error, less room to maneuver. And it forces you in to using LTIR more often which comes back to bite you in the off season.
- MBFlyerfan

I get it and I wish the Fletch did some things different. I also get he thinks he is going to put the best team on the ice he can, Braun was part of that, Fletch will own the results. The good news, it is all short term but yeah it could affect call ups etc.

Even if they sign reasonable deals they're still going to be tight against the cap.
- Ftown19125

That depends on this seasons cap increase and next. We can make room next season.

We still dont know if JVR and Voracek are part of Fletchers vision of the team, Niskanen can be moved if the young kids excel. We dont need 4th line guys making 1-2 mill each

Gudas cap is gone
Braun is gone

There are things the team can do to make space

It's not hard to understand. They bought out A-Mac and rushed out and flushed it next year on a third pairing aging veteran rental. A complete waste. They must have zero faith in Morin being a factor on the NHL roster. It's just about time to say Morin is a bust.
- PLindbergh31

Not sure about Morin being a bust. But I agree with most of what you say here. The Braun trade makes no sense even if they aren't sure about Morin. What sense does it make if they have to trade Ghost because of it? Or have to deal another young NHL asset to get compliant?

I would rather they deal Voracek or JVR than lose Ghost, Sanheim, Konecny, Patrick, Lindblom etc.

If Caufield is sitting there at #11 tonight, does Fletcher select him or bungle the pick?
- bmoreflyer

That pick will be traded before tonight so no worries haha

That is simply not correct. They bought out MacDonald so they could trade for Braun. The moves are connected. Actually, reliable sources have speculated on numbers. They won't be too far off. If you actually look at the cap picture, even with conservative numbers, it puts the Flyers close to the upper limit. Then you project future seasons and it paints a picture. You should not be anywhere near the upper limit if you have as many up and coming young players as the Flyers have and are not a legit contender. That's bad management. It's not an overreaction.
- MJL

Im not going to argue with you, you are beyond reason. It makes more sense for me to stick my Richard in a paper cutter