I liked the signing at first. But yeah, that didn't work. He's just too slow now.
- Isleshockeyman

Same i was singing his praises until about 30-40 games in and it just never got better. Save for his ability to stick up for teammates he has zero value, and truth be told the isles traded zone entry Leddy for a flat footed Chara. Bad swap.

No but they would have to do quite a bit of cap gymnastics to make his salary work.
- Isleshockeyman

They most certainly would. They have to bury at least three contracts, which is a huge hurdle and what makes us a dark horse as opposed to a non factor. I would worry about the tax situation playing in but his other apparent choice is NJ so :shrug:

Nope it’s definitely not happening haven’t you been reading the posts on here
- nyisles7

If you want to put all your faith and hope into him signing here, God bless you. I'm just too beat up from past experiences to think it'll happen. I really hope he does sign here. That would be awesome and it would give us the scoring I think we need.

They most certainly would. They have to bury at least three contracts, which is a huge hurdle and what makes us a dark horse as opposed to a non factor. I would worry about the tax situation playing in but his other apparent choice is NJ so :shrug:
- keaner17

What, if any, is the tax difference between NY & NJ? I have no idea. I've heard from some of you guys that NY taxes are high.

They most certainly would. They have to bury at least three contracts, which is a huge hurdle and what makes us a dark horse as opposed to a non factor. I would worry about the tax situation playing in but his other apparent choice is NJ so :shrug:
- keaner17

Matthew Barnaby
@MattBarnaby3636
There are about 6 coaches I would have hired before Torts. 2022. I played for him and a former player on his Stanley Cup winning team texted me amd said"How many (frank)ing players called their agents and are asking for a trade" #Flyers #Torts


Thats just one player.....there are many more. Torts has a bad rep, and I just dont see a finesse player wanting to play for a guy who players hate. Come to think about it, without googling it, has any player sung his praises?

Yes we will. Just don't give me the "I told you so" if he does.
- Isleshockeyman

Well if I can't do that then why I am on the internet in the first place?

What, if any, is the tax difference between NY & NJ? I have no idea. I've heard from some of you guys that NY taxes are high.
- Isleshockeyman

Not much difference between NY, NJ or Philly. Its Canada thats the problem. $1.00 to 1.30 is the dollar differential, and add to that 50% you pay in taxes. You'd be a fool to sign that big conny in canada vs anywhere in the US. Vegas, Nashville, Dallas, and Tampa (Miami) are the most tax friendly cities.

I'll just repeat, JG was a huge Flyers fan and has said on multiple occasions that he'd like to play there some day. Can't underestimate that.
- keaner17

They have no cap room

Renaud Lavoie @renlavoietva
14m
Flyers are trying to trade JVR. Some teams are interested but are asking Philly to give a high pick with JVR. I don’t believe it makes sense for the Flyers.

And are going to have to pay a fortune to make enough to sign Gaudreau

Couldnt have been more dissapointed with Chara's performance last season. Awful, and I attribute some of the isles woes to his flat feet and inability to play at this level
- kindlyrick

Chara was 100% part of the reason the isles missed the playoffs last season. Couple that with Trotz playing him as a top 4 most nights. Guy was absolutely terrible for 3/4’s of the season.

Matthew Barnaby
@MattBarnaby3636
There are about 6 coaches I would have hired before Torts. 2022. I played for him and a former player on his Stanley Cup winning team texted me amd said"How many (frank)ing players called their agents and are asking for a trade" #Flyers #Torts


Thats just one player.....there are many more. Torts has a bad rep, and I just dont see a finesse player wanting to play for a guy who players hate. Come to think about it, without googling it, has any player sung his praises?
- kindlyrick

Outside of maybe Atkinson, there's nobody on that team that I'd really want.

What, if any, is the tax difference between NY & NJ? I have no idea. I've heard from some of you guys that NY taxes are high.
- Isleshockeyman

They're both awful.
NJ has an 8.97% income tax rate while Newark adds 1%. New York equals the NJ state rate

Well if I can't do that then why I am on the internet in the first place?
- eichiefs9

They have no cap room

Renaud Lavoie @renlavoietva
14m
Flyers are trying to trade JVR. Some teams are interested but are asking Philly to give a high pick with JVR. I don’t believe it makes sense for the Flyers.

And are going to have to pay a fortune to make enough to sign Gaudreau
- eichiefs9

Yep, but it won't stop them from trying. It's been known that they've been shopping multiple players to try and make this happen

Well if I can't do that then why I am on the internet in the first place?
- eichiefs9

We’re all here for the same reasons. Well most of us are at least… Come on here and debate and talk about possibilities. I’m holding out hope the Lameriello delivers. If he doesn’t my day isn’t changing.

They're both awful.
NJ has an 8.97% income tax rate while Newark adds 1%. New York equals the NJ state rate
- keaner17

Yikes! That is pretty high. We pay 3.23% here in Indiana.

They have no cap room

Renaud Lavoie @renlavoietva
14m
Flyers are trying to trade JVR. Some teams are interested but are asking Philly to give a high pick with JVR. I don’t believe it makes sense for the Flyers.

And are going to have to pay a fortune to make enough to sign Gaudreau
- eichiefs9

Talk about trading from a position of weakness. If true, they're gonna get fleeced to move JVR

Not much difference between NY, NJ or Philly. Its Canada thats the problem. $1.00 to 1.30 is the dollar differential, and add to that 50% you pay in taxes. You'd be a fool to sign that big conny in canada vs anywhere in the US. Vegas, Nashville, Dallas, and Tampa (Miami) are the most tax friendly cities.
- kindlyrick

PA only has a 3% state income tax compared to 8.97% in NY and NJ

We’re all here for the same reasons. Well most of us are at least… Come on here and debate and talk about possibilities. I’m holding out hope the Lameriello delivers. If he doesn’t my day isn’t changing.
- Cptmjl

Yeah, and like I said yesterday, short of Gaudreau or Kadri...it'd probably be better if they just stay put or find a decent veteran defenseman

Talk about trading from a position of weakness. If true, they're gonna get fleeced to move JVR
- kindlyrick

Just like we’re going to have too if we land any FA’s

PA only has a 3% state income tax compared to 8.97% in NY and NJ
- keaner17

Yeah but most cold case files are based outta PA/Ohio, so theres that lol

We’re all here for the same reasons. Well most of us are at least… Come on here and debate and talk about possibilities. I’m holding out hope the Lameriello delivers. If he doesn’t my day isn’t changing.
- Cptmjl

You got that right. The only way my day would change is if my wife called me and said we won the Mega Millions last night.

Just like we’re going to have too if we land any FA’s
- Cptmjl

I dont know......I feel like Lou is shady and is the type of guy to line up all moving parts only to announce it all at 12:01

What, if any, is the tax difference between NY & NJ? I have no idea. I've heard from some of you guys that NY taxes are high.
- Isleshockeyman

Both states are very high taxes.

I dont know......I feel like Lou is shady and is the type of guy to line up all moving parts only to announce it all at 12:01
- kindlyrick

Elliotte Friedman said two days ago on his podcast that Lou is old school and does not talk to anyone before 12pm on UFA day

I dont know......I feel like Lou is shady and is the type of guy to line up all moving parts only to announce it all at 12:01
- kindlyrick

He hasn't done that before.