He needs to play. The physical tools are there, and the kid seems sharp mentally, but he has those lulls...
- Jsaquella

Agreed. He had a pretty good rookie year, then the sophomore slump with the knowledge he's not the #1 and likely never would be in Philadelphia not helping things.

Goalies are very hard to predict the vast majority of times, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Bob develop into a top goalie.

It's possible, but if Vancouver's moving Luongo and Boston is moving Thomas, Bob's going to be a cheap trade chip. LA might also be looking to move Bernier
- Jsaquella

This is a good point.

However, on the other hand, you can't have too many promising young goalies. I'm sure they'll be someone out there that'll gladly take Bob if Homer makes him available.

This is a good point.

However, on the other hand, you can't have too many promising young goalies. I'm sure they'll be someone out there that'll gladly take Bob if Homer makes him available.
- Giroux_Is_God

I'm sure they would...however, would they be willing to trade more than a 2nd? Doubtful

If Jagr isn't resigned, Chris Kelly from Boston is someone I hope the Flyers take a run at to sign. His salary demands shouldn't be too bad, and he offers a gritty two-way game. He could be a fine addition to the checking line and fill in on scoring lines if needed.
- ravishingone

We could definitely use some more grit.

We could definitely use some more grit.
- wolfhounds

Agreed and it doesn't hurt to take talent away from a contender in the Eastern Conference.

If Jagr isn't resigned, Chris Kelly from Boston is someone I hope the Flyers take a run at to sign. His salary demands shouldn't be too bad, and he offers a gritty two-way game. He could be a fine addition to the checking line and fill in on scoring lines if needed.
- ravishingone

I like Kelly. Wouldn't mind having him.

Agreed and it doesn't hurt to take talent away from a contender in the Eastern Conference.
- ravishingone

No doubt, that's an added bonus.

David Jones from Colorado could fit the bill. He's set to be an UFA.

He can pot some too. Kind of like a Brouwer.

I'm sure they would...however, would they be willing to trade more than a 2nd? Doubtful
- Jsaquella

But Homer would have the upper hand here, I think.

Depending on what the Thomases and the Luongos of the world go for, the price for Bob might go up by "default" for lack of a better term.

I'm thinkin that if you're a team like Columbus or Toronto that is in rebuild mode, you'd pay for the Bobs of the world, not the Luongos or Thomases.

But hey...this is all pure speculation....

If Jagr isn't resigned, Chris Kelly from Boston is someone I hope the Flyers take a run at to sign. His salary demands shouldn't be too bad, and he offers a gritty two-way game. He could be a fine addition to the checking line and fill in on scoring lines if needed.
- ravishingone

This is the first time I've heard his name thrown around. Good call...

He'd be solid. Talbot light and a manageable cap hit....I like it

I'm sure they would...however, would they be willing to trade more than a 2nd? Doubtful
- Jsaquella

With Bob's $1.75 cap hit, I just wonder if it is time to save some money on the back-up. Veterans like Clemmenson, Roloson, and Montoya will be out there who could probably be signed for between $1-$1.25 million. I agree the Flyers would be selling Bob low, but with other needs on the roster I think signing a cheaper back-up could be prudent.

I like Kelly. Wouldn't mind having him.
- stveshdy

same here. maybe even try to go after parise. this offseason,again, should be interesting. just never know with homer

massive response from the caps after blowing a gut-wrenching game 5. good stuff.
- hammarby31

I hope the Caps win so I can have a rooting interest in the ECF.

But Homer would have the upper hand here, I think.

Depending on what the Thomases and the Luongos of the world go for, the price for Bob might go up by "default" for lack of a better term.

I'm thinkin that if you're a team like Columbus or Toronto that is in rebuild mode, you'd pay for the Bobs of the world, not the Luongos or Thomases.

But hey...this is all pure speculation....
- Giroux_Is_God

Columbus may never trade with the Flyers again.

We could definitely use some more grit.
- wolfhounds

On the topic of grit....

Rinaldo was unbelievable last night. His best in a Flyers sweater, in my opinion

Columbus may never trade with the Flyers again.
- stveshdy

Read this to my dad in context...made him laugh too

With Bob's $1.75 cap hit, I just wonder if it is time to save some money on the back-up. Veterans like Clemmenson, Roloson, and Montoya will be out there who could probably be signed for between $1-$1.25 million. I agree the Flyers would be selling Bob low, but with other needs on the roster I think signing a cheaper back-up could be prudent.
- ravishingone

i agree, trade bob for some assets and get a cheaper basck up. bryz needs to start a (frank) ton

Columbus may never trade with the Flyers again.
- stveshdy

nope, they may try and un load jack j on us

i agree, trade bob for some assets and get a cheaper basck up. bryz needs to start a (frank) ton
- bigmookalookie

That's when Bryz is at his best- when he just gets rolling. He'd start- what- 65 or 70 games for the Yotes?

This is the first time I've heard his name thrown around. Good call...

He'd be solid. Talbot light and a manageable cap hit....I like it
- Giroux_Is_God

I would really like a third line of Talbot-Coots-Kelly, some real grit with some scoring touch. I like Wellwood more on the 4th line to add energy. He did a fine job in the playoffs, but I still think he is best place is on the 4th line and continue to be on the PK.

That's when Bryz is at his best- when he just gets rolling. He'd start- what- 65 or 70 games for the Yotes?
- Giroux_Is_God

yea, when he got hot, bryz was playing a (frank) ton

I would really like a third line of Talbot-Coots-Kelly, some real grit with some scoring touch. I like Wellwood more on the 4th line to add energy. He did a fine job in the playoffs, but I still think he is best place is on the 4th line and continue to be on the PK.
- ravishingone

thats a bit sexy... ohh lala

I would really like a third line of Talbot-Coots-Kelly, some real grit with some scoring touch. I like Wellwood more on the 4th line to add energy. He did a fine job in the playoffs, but I still think he is best place is on the 4th line and continue to be on the PK.
- ravishingone

Like to see Coots and Schenn develop more on their offense. I think both players can score 20-25 goals next year.

But Homer would have the upper hand here, I think.

Depending on what the Thomases and the Luongos of the world go for, the price for Bob might go up by "default" for lack of a better term.

I'm thinkin that if you're a team like Columbus or Toronto that is in rebuild mode, you'd pay for the Bobs of the world, not the Luongos or Thomases.

But hey...this is all pure speculation....
- Giroux_Is_God

In my opinion, Thomas' value is modest at best at 38, but that doesn't mean someone won't pay him a decent amount for a year or 2.

I would really like a third line of Talbot-Coots-Kelly, some real grit with some scoring touch. I like Wellwood more on the 4th line to add energy. He did a fine job in the playoffs, but I still think he is best place is on the 4th line and continue to be on the PK.
- ravishingone

The only downside to this I see is that he will want a long term deal, probably 5 years, and he is 31 already.