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flyerscup2011
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Future lottery winner
Joined: 06.21.2010

Jun 5 @ 8:52 PM ET
What about Leighton?
- Manitobakid


KHL or ECHL
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 8:53 PM ET
What about Leighton?
- Manitobakid


If he signs for $600K, sure.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 8:55 PM ET
Put his name quietly on the market, see if you get an offer you like. They can always say no.
- ob18


I think he'll have to be part of a package. The thing is, I don't see much value there. The league is crazy with athletic kids who can play at high levels for a bit and then cool off.

The key is, behind Bryz, he's not going to get the chance to play through his rough spots.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 8:55 PM ET
If he signs for $600K, sure.
- Jsaquella


Even then I might still prefer Biron.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 12.15.2011

Jun 5 @ 8:57 PM ET
Even then I might still prefer Biron.
- ob18

I'd be more than happy to see Biron part 2
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 8:57 PM ET
I think he'll have to be part of a package. The thing is, I don't see much value there. The league is crazy with athletic kids who can play at high levels for a bit and then cool off.

The key is, behind Bryz, he's not going to get the chance to play through his rough spots.

- Jsaquella


Only time will tell what move(s) Homer has in mind or can pull off.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 8:57 PM ET
Even then I might still prefer Biron.
- ob18


I would, too. But I'd have no issue with Leighton on a bargain basement deal playing 17-20 games.
Manitobakid
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.05.2005

Jun 5 @ 8:57 PM ET
(frank) it...keep bob unless we can package him to get something bigger, then sign one of Mason, Biron, or whoever as back up.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 8:58 PM ET
I'd be more than happy to see Biron part 2
- Giroux_Is_God


I'll say it again for humor Robert Esche.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 8:58 PM ET
Only time will tell what move(s) Homer has in mind or can pull off.
- ob18


I think, much to your dismay, he's trying to move up in the draft. Much to my dismay, they seem like they will try their asses off to land Ryan Suter
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 8:59 PM ET
I would, too. But I'd have no issue with Leighton on a bargain basement deal playing 17-20 games.
- Jsaquella


Understood
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
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Jun 5 @ 9:00 PM ET
I'll say it again for humor Robert Esche.
- ob18

It was, indeed, VERY humorous!!

Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:01 PM ET
I'll say it again for humor Robert Esche.
- ob18


Had they gone with Esche a few years ago, I'd agree. I like Esche. He is/was a solid goalie
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM ET
I think, much to your dismay, he's trying to move up in the draft. Much to my dismay, they seem like they will try their asses off to land Ryan Suter
- Jsaquella


I'm sure he will try as much to do both.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 07.20.2007

Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM ET
Had they gone with Esche a few years ago, I'd agree. I like Esche. He is/was a solid goalie
- Jsaquella


It was sarcasm.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM ET
I'm sure he will try as much to do both.
- ob18


I think they want to jump up to get Reinhart
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM ET
It was sarcasm.
- ob18

roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM ET
It might be too early to tell if Bobrovsky can be an effective NHL backup, but the thing is, the Flyers have made a massive commitment to a guy to be their starter, and he plays better when he gets a load of work. That limits Bob's ability to see consistent time and truly develop.

Personally, I don't mind if he comes back as the back-up, but I'd rather see a veteran like Biron brought in, cheaply. He can provide solid play, will bring a good attitude and will be adequate if there's an injury.

- Jsaquella

If the Flyers threw a 7th round pick at the Rangers, I have no doubt Biron would be signed within 2 days. Biron is the reason why we have Briere to begin with. The 2 of them are like Carter and Richards,
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
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Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM ET
I think they want to jump up to get Reinhart
- Jsaquella


I'd take him or Ceci

But I'd sit still to grab Finn, Koekkoek, or Skeji in that order.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM ET
If the Flyers threw a 7th round pick at the Rangers, I have no doubt Biron would be signed within 2 days. Biron is the reason why we have Briere to begin with. The 2 of them are like Carter and Richards,
- roenick97



Hell, keep the pick. Biron is a UFA on July 1st.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
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Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM ET
I'd take him or Ceci

But I'd sit still to grab Finn, Koekkoek, or Skeji in that order.

- ob18


If they stay at 20, I'd like Koekkoek, personally. But the other two would not have me complaining a bit.
roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM ET


Hell, keep the pick. Biron is a UFA on July 1st.

- Jsaquella

I know, I'm just using the Pens' recent example.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM ET
I know, I'm just using the Pens' recent example.
- roenick97


SHHH, I don;t want Homer getting ideas
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
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Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM ET
If they stay at 20, I'd like Koekkoek, personally. But the other two would not have me complaining a bit.
- Jsaquella


Finn jumped ahead just because there is more tape to watch. Koekkoek was hurt so his tape is limited but still impressive.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM ET
Finn jumped ahead just because there is more tape to watch. Koekkoek was hurt so his tape is limited but still impressive.
- ob18


Think Maatta will be there at 20, or have you soured on him?
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