I would be shocked if Laughton was not in a deal with OTT. Also, thought I read at deadline Flyers more interested in Chabot then Chychryn.

https://x.com/ADiMarco25/...TqeR4iYEAAxAht0DoPYw&s=19
- Trox88

Could be a smaller deal. Laughton and one of the 2nds in ‘24 or ‘25 for Pinto.

Norris for Couturier
- furio16

Well shoulder is safer than back and he is younger.

That's a tough one to decide

There’s been so many names mentioned….”IF” a trade does happen…there’s a lot of different pieces that could be in the deal…could be huge exchange of assets…could be one for one.
- landros 2

I could see a pick swap as part of the deal, but doubtful Flyers end up with #7 and #12.

Could be a smaller deal. Laughton and one of the 2nds in ‘24 or ‘25 for Pinto.
- Schmojo

Fine with the Flyers getting younger at center. Pinto and Sens currently at impasse on a new contract.

Does TK alone get you 7? I don’t think so. We also don’t have a goalie. We have a bunch of maybes.
- ClaudeFather

There's so many things that have to be fixed before worrying about the goaltenders...the position I was told is too unpredictable and a crapshoot.

Sign Hasek in his prime and maybe he saves a goal or two a game, but when you can't score and give up tons chances the goalie means nothing.

Well you nailed it, tanking one year is not the answer. You have to build the cupboard and the Flyers have ALWAYS been unwilling to do that. If the Flyers wanted to stay away from the "tank" then they have to be better drafters, especially later rounds where others always seem to find good ones.

Flyers are pretty good at drafting "safe" good NHL players, those teams don't win cups.
- Glak18

That was the draft strategy under Hextall and we’re seeing the effects of that now. Even when you hit on those players you’re mostly getting a middle of the lineup player.

Fletch and Briere both said they need to start taking bigger swings. Picks like Gauthier, Michkov, and even Barkey were bigger swings. Hexy would have taken Ryan Leonard, who will likely be a very good player but he doesn’t have the ceiling of Michkov.

It really comes down to Briere, if Briere asks them to reco the highest ceiling players regardless of risk then they might find some stars. But if he asks for players who have the highest floor then little will change.

Fine with the Flyers getting younger at center. Pinto and Sens currently at impasse on a new contract.
- Trox88

Yep, could be why there more talk of the Atkinson buyout to make room for Pinto’s deal.

There's so many things that have to be fixed before worrying about the goaltenders...the position I was told is too unpredictable and a crapshoot.

Sign Hasek in his prime and maybe he saves a goal or two a game, but when you can't score and give up tons chances the goalie means nothing.
- Glak18

I’m not worrying about goaltending. You’re taking a goalie on to make a trade work. Flyers should be playing the long game here.

Yep, could be why there more talk of the Atkinson buyout to make room for Pinto’s deal.
- Schmojo

Wouldn’t it suck if it’s Cam Atkinson and a 7th for a 6th …

PLD NMC was going to kicks in July 1. Cutting it close was LA

Wouldn’t it suck if it’s Cam Atkinson and a 7th for a 6th …
- landros 2

Hahahaha, that would be hilarious

I’m not worrying about goaltending. You’re taking a goalie on to make a trade work. Flyers should be playing the long game here.
- ClaudeFather

What's the long game for the Flyers, 30 years?

Fine with the Flyers getting younger at center. Pinto and Sens currently at impasse on a new contract.
- Trox88

That’s what’s going on I bet. Pinto is on the outs and we need help at centre. Hes 23 so he’s a little bit old but he’ll have to do haha.

Wouldn’t it suck if it’s Cam Atkinson and a 7th for a 6th …
- landros 2

That would be a WONDERFUL trade, but sometimes I think Philly fans care more about trades that make the news more than whether the trade is good.

What's the long game for the Flyers, 30 years?
- Glak18

No number one center, D, goalie…you do the math.

I’m not worrying about goaltending. You’re taking a goalie on to make a trade work. Flyers should be playing the long game here.
- ClaudeFather

But that’s not what you said. You said “we don’t have a goalie yet, just a bunch of maybes.” That means you’re intentionally acquiring him to be the goalie not just to make the salary work.

Reports Flyers and Senators have frame work for a trade in place….may happen closer to the draft…..reported by Trevor Jost.
- landros 2

For some reason I have a feeling Frost will be involved in that deal if it happens.

Does TK alone get you 7? I don’t think so. We also don’t have a goalie. We have a bunch of maybes.
- ClaudeFather

I think he does. Also. Who is the sure fire stud we’ll pick at 7? It worries me because this isn’t a deep draft.

LA looks like a much better destination for TK now. It worked for Carter and Richards eh eh eh...

No way they part with Clarke, but I could see a 1st and Turcotte. Not sure how I think of that, but maybe.

For some reason I have a feeling Frost will be involved in that deal if it happens.
- MBFlyerfan

Could very well be. It sounds like db is going to be very active. This is why I’m all for giving him a shot to see how he builds the team before throwing him under the bus.

I think he does. Also. Who is the sure fire stud we’ll pick at 7? It worries me because this isn’t a deep draft.
- Hextall271

The question is who are the top 7 players you want? You know Celebrini is going first so are there 6 players who you think are better or can help the team more than TK?

Reports Flyers and Senators have frame work for a trade in place….may happen closer to the draft…..reported by Trevor Jost.
- landros 2

Giroux lol

Giroux lol
- hereticpride

Talk about a kick in the balls that would be.

That’s what’s going on I bet. Pinto is on the outs and we need help at centre. Hes 23 so he’s a little bit old but he’ll have to do haha.
- Hextall271

Where is the Pinto on the outs coming from?

Talk about a kick in the balls that would be.
- Glak18

Hey if they could swap Cam for G I’d do it at this point. It at least gets us a center until we can develop someone.

I’d 100% rather trade 12th overall straight up for a young center with upside however.