Nashville is has a nice win streak going on and the next 2 games are definitely winnable for them.

Flyers have a path to a top 3 pick, its unlikely to happen but it is there.
- WhiskeyMan

honestly, the goal tending is SO BAD...I don't think a 10 game losing streak is out of the question.

need to see 'bad' Fedotov tonight. His stickhandling has been adventure, could use a real gaffe tonight. Sens playing 3rd game in 4 nights- same as the Flyers. Regulation losses will be key going forward.

If I was Briere maybe I would dangle a package for McTavish. I think you need to go RFA route preferably to the UFA route. Maybe you can use a piece like York as both are RFA's and need new deals.

If not McTavish I am not sure there is a ton out there that really fits or that won't be resigned by their own team. I mean it could be for naught as maybe he resigns in ANahaiem.
- J35Bacher

Clarke should be the top choice followed by McTavish even though he hasn’t been in the rumor mill at all. Power would also be a target. After that maybe a bigger deal for Zegras plus.

As far as UFA I could see interest in both Chychrun and Marner.

Clarke should be the top choice followed by McTavish even though he hasn’t been in the rumor mill at all. Power would also be a target. After that maybe a bigger deal for Zegras plus.

As far as UFA I could see interest in both Chychrun and Marner.
- psuhockey

Marner would be a tk upgrade -- and like tk without a skilled center his production would drop - yugely

I've read the Flyers have not sold out a game yet this year. In regards to crowd capacity for home games, they rank around 23th in the league. I do expect big changes this summer, not only to the roster, but the coaching staff.

If the Sabres make Power available, which is possible if they decide to re sign Byram, that should be the top priority for the Flyers. Interestingly, Power does not have a NTC during the entire length of his contract, unlike Dahlin.

Clarke should be the top choice followed by McTavish even though he hasn’t been in the rumor mill at all. Power would also be a target. After that maybe a bigger deal for Zegras plus.

As far as UFA I could see interest in both Chychrun and Marner.
- psuhockey

I just don't see why Los Angeles would want to deal away Clarke. He has one more year on his entry level deal and they have no idea how much longer Doughty will be effective, or healthy.

McTavish was someone I could see the Flyers offer sheeting. But unless the offer is ridiculous, Anaheim has plenty of space to match.

I'm not sure how much sense Marner makes since he plays right wing and not center. Finding ice time between him, Konecny and Michkov would be interesting. Especially if he gets 12+ AAV. Overpaying for Chychrun would be typical Flyers.

I just don't see why Los Angeles would want to deal away Clarke. He has one more year on his entry level deal and they have no idea how much longer Doughty will be effective, or healthy.

McTavish was someone I could see the Flyers offer sheeting. But unless the offer is ridiculous, Anaheim has plenty of space to match.

I'm not sure how much sense Marner makes since he plays right wing and not center. Finding ice time between him, Konecny and Michkov would be interesting. Especially if he gets 12+ AAV. Overpaying for Chychrun would be typical Flyers.
- MBFlyerfan

And then have torts and company coach the offense out of him

I've read the Flyers have not sold out a game yet this year. In regards to crowd capacity for home games, they rank around 23th in the league. I do expect big changes this summer, not only to the roster, but the coaching staff.

If the Sabres make Power available, which is possible if they decide to re sign Byram, that should be the top priority for the Flyers. Interestingly, Power does not have a NTC during the entire length of his contract, unlike Dahlin.
- Trox88

That really just kind of Cements Risto being moved this offseason. Flyers need to make room if they are going to add guys. We already know Sanheim and Seeler are not moving due to the clauses.

I dont see them moving Drysdale after just 1 season where hes shown signs of improvement.

That leaves York, who Im not a fan of moving, Andrae and Ristolainen.

Honestly Id rather look more towards seeing if we can pry Nashville's first from them. TK + EDM 1st for NSH 1st. Maybe throw in a cap dump coming our way if the cap doesnt work. It would significantly improve NSH top 6

Forsberg - RoR - Konecny
? - Stamkos - Marchessault

Could also maybe explore CAR and their 2 late 1sts from DAL

That really just kind of Cements Risto being moved this offseason. Flyers need to make room if they are going to add guys. We already know Sanheim and Seeler are not moving due to the clauses.

I dont see them moving Drysdale after just 1 season where hes shown signs of improvement.

That leaves York, who Im not a fan of moving, Andrae and Ristolainen.

Honestly Id rather look more towards seeing if we can pry Nashville's first from them. TK + EDM 1st for NSH 1st. Maybe throw in a cap dump coming our way if the cap doesnt work. It would significantly improve NSH top 6

Forsberg - RoR - Konecny
? - Stamkos - Marchessault

Could also maybe explore CAR and their 2 late 1sts from DAL
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I just do not see a path of the Flyers moving up in the draft other then accumulating as many regulation losses as possible. I do expect big changes this summer and big swings. In a vacuum the Frost/Farabee trade was not great value, but now we will see what gets done this summer. I expect BUF to make changes this summer, they have sucked longer then the Flyers. Hopefully, there is a match. Power checks a lot of boxes on how they want to make up the top 6.

If I was Briere maybe I would dangle a package for McTavish. I think you need to go RFA route preferably to the UFA route. Maybe you can use a piece like York as both are RFA's and need new deals.

If not McTavish I am not sure there is a ton out there that really fits or that won't be resigned by there own team. I mean it could be for naught as maybe he resigns in ANahaiem.
- J35Bacher

I wouldn't be shocked if he dangles York for McTavish. Both RFAs. Maybe negotiations go poorly on both sides, especially considering how Verbeek handled previous RFAs in Drysdale and Zegras.

Anaheim also has a wealth of young forwards and some that have played center that are currently playing wing. Not to mention another top pick upcoming. They need to do something about that defense and York feels like a decent get for them since he's also from there.

I just do not see a path of the Flyers moving up in the draft other then accumulating as many regulation losses as possible. I do expect big changes this summer and big swings. In a vacuum the Frost/Farabee trade was not great value, but now we will see what gets done this summer. I expect BUF to make changes this summer, they have sucked longer then the Flyers. Hopefully, there is a match. Power checks a lot of boxes on how they want to make up the top 6.
- Trox88

If the Flyers want a big splash they can chase Marner via FA. He would instantly replace TK if moved and frankly an upgrade at that.

If the Flyers want a big splash they can chase Marner via FA. He would instantly replace TK if moved and frankly an upgrade at that.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Who is going to center Marner? With the lack of C talent on this team you would be paying in excess of 12.5M a year for a 55-65 point player

I just don't see why Los Angeles would want to deal away Clarke. He has one more year on his entry level deal and they have no idea how much longer Doughty will be effective, or healthy.

McTavish was someone I could see the Flyers offer sheeting. But unless the offer is ridiculous, Anaheim has plenty of space to match.

I'm not sure how much sense Marner makes since he plays right wing and not center. Finding ice time between him, Konecny and Michkov would be interesting. Especially if he gets 12+ AAV. Overpaying for Chychrun would be typical Flyers.
- MBFlyerfan

From what I read, it’s seems the LA kings front office down through their coaching staff likes their defenseman playing more structured and Clarke is more of a rover. He’s not a fit for what they want to do stylistically.

Anaheim wants to take a jump and were trying to sign UFA’s last year but nobody wanted to go there. Not sure what the Flyers could offer to get him.

Marner can play his LW too. Putting opposite Michkov would be interesting and he would absolutely help the power but wouldn’t make sense without moving Tippett.

Zamula out, Andrae in.

Zamula out, Andrae in.
- MBFlyerfan

That should turn things around.

Marner would be a tk upgrade -- and like tk without a skilled center his production would drop - yugely
- corduroy

Except that Marner's numbers have gone up any time Matthews has been out of the lineup, not down.

He's one of the few wingers who can drive a line at both ends of the ice.

With that said, the Flyers shouldn't be going after him and Mitch should be smart enough to avoid the Flyers like the plague.

I wouldn't be shocked if he dangles York for McTavish. Both RFAs. Maybe negotiations go poorly on both sides, especially considering how Verbeek handled previous RFAs in Drysdale and Zegras.

Anaheim also has a wealth of young forwards and some that have played center that are currently playing wing. Not to mention another top pick upcoming. They need to do something about that defense and York feels like a decent get for them since he's also from there.
- TobyFlenderson

Kind of why I thought a deal of some sort revolving around York for McTavish could maker sense.

Also with seeing how Carolina had trouble with Ratannen, I would be trying to get Konecny down there for one of the 1st rounders. Preferably the 2026 one. With him signed long term that helps them and he will also be cheaper then what Ratannen was.

Except that Marner's numbers have gone up any time Matthews has been out of the lineup.

He's one of the few wingers who can drive a line at both ends of the ice.

With that said, the Flyers shouldn't be going after him and Mitch should be smart enough to avoid the Flyers like the plague.
- Tomahawk

He also played center in juniors with Keith Jones favorite minor league team.

If they can move Tippett for a high quality defenseman and get a decent center in the draft, they should go for him. Doubt he signs with Philly, but he is one of the few free agents that I think would age well.

petulant man child
- corduroy

Just saw Charlie O previewing a pending story on Yorks relationship with the coach and how he disagrees with the benching last week. Seems Torts is wearing out his welcome.

Except that Marner's numbers have gone up any time Matthews has been out of the lineup, not down.

He's one of the few wingers who can drive a line at both ends of the ice.

With that said, the Flyers shouldn't be going after him and Mitch should be smart enough to avoid the Flyers like the plague.
- Tomahawk

Marner is a luxury the Flyers can’t afford. If they already had the Centers and legit top-pairing D, then by all means, add an elite player. He is dynamic. That being said, the Flyers would be better off trying to trade for the rights to McTavish and Clarke (if they truly are available). Pay McTavish as a young rugged 2C should be paid. All this draft capital with the exception of the flyers own firsts this year and the next couple years should be used to obtain established NHL young players instead of the hope and risk of late 1sts and 2nds panning out.

Just saw Charlie O previewing a pending story on Yorks relationship with the coach and how he disagrees with the benching last week. Seems Torts is wearing out his welcome.
- mikeyo27

Or they are priming the fans for a York trade.

I've read the Flyers have not sold out a game yet this year. In regards to crowd capacity for home games, they rank around 23th in the league. I do expect big changes this summer, not only to the roster, but the coaching staff.

If the Sabres make Power available, which is possible if they decide to re sign Byram, that should be the top priority for the Flyers. Interestingly, Power does not have a NTC during the entire length of his contract, unlike Dahlin.
- Trox88

Good. People are finally sick of the mediocrity. Ticket sales are the only thing that’s ever gonna get through to Comcast.

Unfortunately their response is going to demand that Briere bring in a big name, when we all know it’s not the right time to do so.

Marner is a luxury the Flyers can’t afford. If they already had the Centers and legit top-pairing D, then by all means, add an elite player. He is dynamic. That being said, the Flyers would be better off trying to trade for the rights to McTavish and Clarke (if they truly are available). Pay McTavish as a young rugged 2C should be paid. All this draft capital with the exception of the flyers own firsts this year and the next couple years should be used to obtain established NHL young players instead of the hope and risk of late 1sts and 2nds panning out.
- mikeyo27

I agree except for the can’t afford part of it. If the Flyers get a center in the top 10 this year, then they have an avenue to have cheap centers for pretty much Marners entire contract. ELC plus bridge is a minimum of 5 years and as many as 6. That’s for Luchanko and whoever else they draft this year. The rise in the salary cap would also offset any Michkov deal. To make it work they would have to move Tippett but that’s a no brainer if they add Marner.

5 of the Flyers’ top 6 scorers are natural right wingers:

Konecny
Michkov
Tippett
Forester
Brink

Couturier the lone outlier.

5 of the Flyers’ top 6 scorers are natural right wingers:

Konecny
Michkov
Tippett
Forester
Brink

Couturier the lone outlier.
- Quetzalcoatl

The only one in that group that matters is Michkov.