Hey guys from EK:

The Flyers, Canadiens, Capitals, and Hurricanes all may have interest in Jay Bouwmeester. As I have reported over the past few days, it really sounds like the Flyers are attempting to move for a top D-man via trade...and they may be willing to give up a top 6 forward...or even two if that other D-man is Shea Weber... More on that later today..

"flyers west" ------- http://holikonhockey.com/...g/calling-out-the-flyers/
- omaplata

Wasted my time reading that drivel.

What do you guys think about this rumor of Bouwmeester to the Flyers? IMO that is one hell of a cap hit to pay for the next 2 years. I think it might be a secondary deal Homer is putting together in case he cant get Weber, and also maybe make Nashville a little nervous Flyers might back out on a Weber deal. Maybe if they hear Flyers are close on Bou, then they will take JVR without the surgery.

he'll sign with whoever can guarantee him 20 mins a night in the show, no?
- OrangeBlack27

Seems like a poor way to select an organization. Is he repped by Carl Lindros?

Don't understand why people keep posting pictures. The vast majority of Flyers fans aren't bothered that Carter and Richards won a Cup. Nor should they. Doesn't change the fact the Flyers made two very good hockey trades.
- PLindbergh31

theythinktheyknowbetter... but they don't.

Amen.

I was pulling for the Kings in the Final, after the Flyers were eliminated, but I wasn't rooting with any kind of passion. I don't have a second team, but I will root for guys who I enjoy watching play, or who are ex-Flyers that I liked.

Like in 2006, I pulled for the Canes because of Brind'Amour and Williams. But I didn't celebrate their win.
- Jsaquella

Thanks.
I wasn't rooting for the Kings but I wasn't rooting against them either. I'm a Flyers fan, so I didn't want a Flyers rival to win the cup either. Too close to home.
I agree I didn't celebrate either win.
For example, when the Nukes and Rangers were in the final a while back, someone asked me who i wanted to win. I told them the Nukes and they argued with me and said the Cup needs to stay in the United States. I just could not bare to see the Rangers (Flyers rival) to raise the cup. Although they did...

I'm enjoying all this armchair PS3 General Manager stuff that I'm reading, I would rather pass and have you add to the conversation.

Wasted my time reading that drivel.
- Scoob

I started to and then realized it WAS a waste of time so managed to only kill 1 paragraph worth of time.

I'd trade Bryz for Bouwmeester.

What do you guys think about this rumor of Bouwmeester to the Flyers? IMO that is one hell of a cap hit to pay for the next 2 years. I think it might be a secondary deal Homer is putting together in case he cant get Weber, and also maybe make Nashville a little nervous Flyers might back out on a Weber deal. Maybe if they hear Flyers are close on Bou, then they will take JVR without the surgery.
- RooNosHockey

he didn't want to come here when he was a FA...
may not be a good fit.

I'd trade Bryz for Bouwmeester.
- bradleyc4

GID, HOMLER

"flyers west" ------- http://holikonhockey.com/...g/calling-out-the-flyers/
- omaplata

Holik still clearly bitter from 95' and 2000.

Seems like a poor way to select an organization. Is he repped by Carl Lindros?
- bradleyc4

that's what a lot of these college kids do now. he'll sign with minnesota or anaheim, some team that's not completely dreadful/inept (tough luck, howson!), but can promise him ice time and pay him the max.

he didn't want to come here when he was a FA...
may not be a good fit.
- phi1671

He never became a FA if I remember correctly. Calgary traded for his rights and signed hum before he hit the market.

Wasted my time reading that drivel.
- Scoob

he writing essays for GED credit?

Wasted my time reading that drivel.
- Scoob

that was pretty embarrassing, but perhaps cultural differences have something to do with it.

that's what a lot of these college kids do now. he'll sign with minnesota or anaheim, some team that's not completely dreadful/inept (tough luck, howson!), but can promise him ice time and pay him the max.
- OrangeBlack27

I curious what you think they are going to pay him. I wouldnt go over 3.5 million for a guy that hasn't stepped 1 foot on NHL ice yet.

I curious what you think they are going to pay him. I wouldnt go over 3.5 million for a guy that hasn't stepped 1 foot on NHL ice yet.
- RooNosHockey

he has to sign an ELC, so max is 925k per before bonuses but could get as high as 3.75ish, i believe, if he hit all his bonuses, which is very unlikely.

He never became a FA if I remember correctly. Calgary traded for his rights and signed hum before he hit the market.
- RooNosHockey

thanks Roo, then I think it was the Flyers were going to go that route and Bow said NO....off to the Flames he went.

that's what a lot of these college kids do now. he'll sign with minnesota or anaheim, some team that's not completely dreadful/inept (tough luck, howson!), but can promise him ice time and pay him the max.
- OrangeBlack27

lol @ anaheim

I'd trade Bryz for Bouwmeester.
- bradleyc4

so would i

Holik still clearly bitter from 95' and 2000.
- PLindbergh31

did Holik steal a bunch of money from the Rangers?

lol @ anaheim
- bradleyc4

we'll see what happens this summer, but i bet they'll be significantly better this year, imo.

did Holik steal a bunch of money from the Rangers?
- phi1671

Yes, he took a few millions from the cushions of Dolan's couch.

we'll see what happens this summer, but i bet they'll be significantly better this year, imo.
- OrangeBlack27

i agree. and minnesota has a chance to be really good in a year or two.

but suggesting Schultz will sign with the Ducks is funny.

i agree. and minnesota has a chance to be really good in a year or two.

but suggesting Schultz will sign with the Ducks is funny.
- bradleyc4

oh