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SuperSchennBros
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Joined: 09.01.2012

Sep 4 @ 8:37 PM ET
I personally can't wait for the day when TK matures and wastes less energy yapping and stick slamming. He should let his skill do the talking.
- Tomahawk


I’m right there with you. He has a number of personality traits on the ice I can’t stand. During his rookie season he uses to tap his stick on the ice calling for the puck, which clearly gives away his position on the ice. The coaches must have talked to him about that. That’s one trait I’m glad is long gone.
Peter Richards
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Sep 4 @ 8:37 PM ET
In my opinion his trade value is next to nothing. If you look at just the player, teams may well be willing to take a chance. But given the very high uncertainties that skew negative (healthy scratch forever in favor of guys like Hagg), who will want to take on a contract like that in a flat salary cap, unless they are trading like for like?
- PT21


I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper.
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Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.21.2020

Sep 4 @ 8:41 PM ET
I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper.
- Peter Richards

You have to let Braun walk at this point. He served his purpose and was a good addition.
Really hope they trade Hagg as well ; sell while value is high!!
Peter Richards
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM ET
You have to let Braun walk at this point. He served his purpose and was a good addition.
Really hope they trade Hagg as well ; sell while value is high!!

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All teams need role players like Haag. Not saying he’s off the table. Just think he won’t take much more to stay.
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Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.21.2020

Sep 4 @ 9:22 PM ET
All teams need role players like Haag. Not saying he’s off the table. Just think he won’t take much more to stay.
- Peter Richards

Hagg is a dime a dozen dman. I fear is the gm resigns him for 2 mill per for a few years
SuperSchennBros
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Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM ET
All teams need role players like Haag. Not saying he’s off the table. Just think he won’t take much more to stay.
- Peter Richards

Hägg is the type of player Tampa and Boston will make the rest of the league wish they had him.
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Sep 4 @ 9:29 PM ET
Hagg is a dime a dozen dman. I fear is the gm resigns him for 2 mill per for a few years
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I believe he will resign, and will sign for about 2.25 a year. I think they like him here
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Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.21.2020

Sep 4 @ 9:31 PM ET
I believe he will resign, and will sign for about 2.25 a year. I think they like him here
- PT21

And that will be a complete over payment. cant afford to over pay the low end players. It is going to be a tight free agent market. Many vets will be available looking for work.
Peter Richards
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:31 PM ET
Hagg is a dime a dozen dman. I fear is the gm resigns him for 2 mill per for a few years
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I could see 1.5 to 2.2 depending on the season end and length. Imo that’s about the going rate for 3rd d pairs. Myers has to sign and Egor in the wings.

Replaceable yes.
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Sep 4 @ 9:32 PM ET
I agree it’s low. I always think some teams with lower cap hits would take a chance. Change of scenery is good for players at times. Unless the third line is him and Haag. If Braun isn’t retained. I could see him resigning. But if not I still wouldn’t be opposed as I like cap space. Sign another for cheaper.
- Peter Richards


I dont think its inconceivable that Braun walks and they play the lottery of Hagg + Ghost/Friedman/Sam/Zamula and see how things shake out.

Way things are going, I would be pretty surprised if there is Hockey again this calendar year after the playoffs, so it will likely be a while.
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Sep 4 @ 9:35 PM ET
And that will be a complete over payment. cant afford to over pay the low end players. It is going to be a tight free agent market. Many vets will be available looking for work.
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We will see. That's my prediction, and it is based on the fact that I think the big brass value Hagg more than you do.
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Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.21.2020

Sep 4 @ 9:39 PM ET
We will see. That's my prediction, and it is based on the fact that I think the big brass value Hagg more than you do.
- PT21

They def do. In a perfect world freidman and Morin at a combined 1.5...never gonna happen

Your 4th line and bottom pair ideally on elc contracts or stop gap vets on cheap deals
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Sep 4 @ 9:40 PM ET
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing.
Peter Richards
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM ET
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing.
- PLindbergh31

Yes. One of the reasons I think he needs a change of scenery.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:46 PM ET
Shayne Gostisbehere had a 65 point season in 2017-2018. I do not remember very many young defenseman that skilled having a career path like this. He doesn't even play anymore. Very odd. I think everyone knew he'd never be a shutdown type. Pretty disappointing.
- PLindbergh31

Del Zetto fell off a cliff but even still he didn’t get benched this much as I recall.

To me you either gotta run with him in a top 6 spot next year or you move him.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:48 PM ET
joe pavelski advances
- 2Real

Who ever would’ve guessed Dallas would make it to the conference final this year. Nuts.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Sep 4 @ 9:52 PM ET
Who ever would’ve guessed Dallas would make it to the conference final this year. Nuts.
- hereticpride

bishop is a good goalie and they got a team in front of him
Peter Richards
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:54 PM ET
Del Zetto fell off a cliff but even still he didn’t get benched this much as I recall.

To me you either gotta run with him in a top 6 spot next year or you move him.

- hereticpride

No but I don’t think we had other options at the time.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Sep 4 @ 10:05 PM ET
No but I don’t think we had other options at the time.
- Peter Richards

I’m even talking before he got here. I believe he was in Tortz’s doghouse in NY but still got plying time.
Sir_Robot_Farts
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.27.2020

Sep 4 @ 10:05 PM ET
How far is morin from playing again?
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Sep 4 @ 10:07 PM ET
Who ever would’ve guessed Dallas would make it to the conference final this year. Nuts.
- hereticpride


If Grubauer did not get injured, I think Avs would have won in 6. Also, there is quite a drop off in the talent level from their forwards to D. Though Makar may bridge that gap.

Also, there was well over 8 total goals a game on average in that series.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Sep 4 @ 10:35 PM ET
Reeves just tried to kill someone with a headshot. That should be a game.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Sep 4 @ 10:36 PM ET
And its a game misconduct for Reeves.
Stanley Cup
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Milk carton since '76
Joined: 03.06.2020

Sep 4 @ 10:44 PM ET
This?




- Bendecko

Yes. That's exactly what I meant. Thanks, my tech-savy friend Consider me a Buzzdecko.
easY
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 11.20.2018

Sep 4 @ 11:04 PM ET
So you are saying Giroux and Voracek didnt play with a lot of energy or create chances all season long? I have to disagree.
- MBFlyerfan


Mileage may vary
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