That the Flyers were after Weber, and that Homer is trying to up the price for Nash b/c Boston and NYR are going hard after him.

Page 1 of the previous thread. See for yourself.
- LordStanley88

oh dear god...

in other sports news.
Drabek needs Tommy John surgery
- phi1671

Wussy. Pitch through it. Players are so soft today.

You could've told me that last week with 100% certainty?

No way.
- LordStanley88

absolutely.

In fact a few of us said the exact same things..

Id love to see the Rangers get Nash. mess up all that chemistry. I also think torts doesnt last till december....
- Philly1980

The Rangers will still hang around because they play well defensively and have Lundqvist.

That the Flyers were after Weber, and that Homer is trying to up the price for Nash b/c Boston and NYR are going hard after him.

Page 1 of the previous thread. See for yourself.
- LordStanley88

We have been talking about Weber here way before your "source" said anything. It was a pretty common topic around here, and that day about Nash was just a result of something on the news the night before.

Don't pat yourself on the back because you think Bill vindacated you. I was talking about Weber 6 months ago. So really....

We have been talking about Weber here way before your "source" said anything. It was a pretty common topic around here, and that day about Nash was just a result of something on the news the night before.

Don't pat yourself on the back because you think Bill vindacated you. I was talking about Weber 6 months ago. So really....
- RooNosHockey

There are about 29 other teams talking about freakin Weber... and probably 10 who wanna jack the price of Nash up.

yes but it would purely speculation rather than fact based
- Crimsoninja

Absolutely it would be. I have zero facts concerning the off season strategy concerning the Flyers. My speculation is based on the loss of Pronger and the need to replace him.

Italian and Gungan are eerily similar.
- funmaster18

Gungans don't whistle.

Absolutely it would be. I have zero facts concerning the off season strategy concerning the Flyers. My speculation is based on the loss of Pronger and the need to replace him.
- MJL

until you have inside information like LS88, everything said here is jargon, rhetoric, hearsay and smokescreens

might as well be posting Capgeek rosters

Gungans don't whistle.
- Flyskippy

I always equate them with rastafarians (sp).

You could've told me that last week with 100% certainty?

No way.
- LordStanley88

With 100% certainty, not I couldn't of. But neither could you.

until you have inside information like LS88, everything said here is jargon, rhetoric, hearsay and smokescreens

might as well be posting Capgeek rosters
- Crimsoninja

I would call it speculation, and part of the fun of talking off season player moves. And Capgeek is an important tool to use to see if roster speculation can work Cap wise. Even if I did have inside information, which I don't. I wouldn't be posting it on here.

until you have inside information like LS88, everything said here is jargon, rhetoric, hearsay and smokescreens

might as well be posting Capgeek rosters
- Crimsoninja

Capgeek rosters are fun

I agree totally with all of that, except for Weber being a step sideways. I don't agree with that at all. Adding that kind of player on the backend is big giant step forward.
- MJL

It's a giant step forward if they can add him in a vaccuum w/o opening holes elsewhere now in the future. From the look of things, it's going to cost a king's ransom...

The Flyers have been making these giant step forward kind of deals and signings since as long as any of us can remember... when has it really worked out? It took them years to recover from the Lindros trade, then they subsequently sold the farm and then some for Gratton, then went big after Pronger (fall-out yet to be known).... this kind of thing can only go on for so long, especially when they've had miserable luck at the draft outside of the 1st-round.

I would call it speculation, and part of the fun of talking off season player moves. And Capgeek is an important tool to use to see if roster speculation can work Cap wise. Even if I did have inside information, which I don't. I wouldn't be posting it on here.
- MJL

Are we not good enough for your "possible" inside information?

Lets say you did have inside information... And you did post it on here... Even if it was obvious, would you not at least state why it was a valid source... Like "he works with the Flyers, or my sister is sleeping with JVR." You know?

absolutely.

In fact a few of us said the exact same things..
- jak521

Sure, bud. Whatever you say.

I would call it speculation, and part of the fun of talking off season player moves. And Capgeek is an important tool to use to see if roster speculation can work Cap wise. Even if I did have inside information, which I don't. I wouldn't be posting it on here.
- MJL

doublespeak

With 100% certainty, not I couldn't of. But neither could you.
- MJL

That's debatable. You don't know my source or who he's getting his info from. I do.

Sure, bud. Whatever you say.
- LordStanley88

you will be vindicated soon bro

It's a giant step forward if they can add him in a vaccuum w/o opening holes elsewhere now in the future. From the look of things, it's going to cost a king's ransom...

The Flyers have been making these giant step forward kind of deals and signings since as long as any of us can remember... when has it really worked out? It took them years to recover from the Lindros trade, then they subsequently sold the farm and then some for Gratton, then went big after Pronger (fall-out yet to be known).... this kind of thing can only go on for so long, especially when they've had miserable luck at the draft outside of the 1st-round.
- Tomahawk

Not that I disagree but even after all those trades the Flyers are still competitive and compete almost every year for a chance to win the Cup. I do understand what your are saying though. Flyers take risks and when they dont work out they still have the flexibility to acquire other players through trades, picks, or UFA. This team always spends to the cap so I dont see an issue with taking either road (that being trading player or standing pat).

you will be vindicated soon bro
- Crimsoninja

Perhaps.

At the end of the day, I don't really care if I'm vindicated though. Just passing along info for discussion.

It's a giant step forward if they can add him in a vaccuum w/o opening holes elsewhere now in the future. From the look of things, it's going to cost a king's ransom...

The Flyers have been making these giant step forward kind of deals and signings since as long as any of us can remember... when has it really worked out? It took them years to recover from the Lindros trade, then they subsequently sold the farm and then some for Gratton, then went big after Pronger (fall-out yet to be known).... this kind of thing can only go on for so long, especially when they've had miserable luck at the draft outside of the 1st-round.
- Tomahawk

In my opinion you have to look at how hard the holes are to fill. And in my opinion that #1 Defenseman is a harder hole to fill then a scoring line Winger. So if the move is available, then I have to make it. The Flyers have added a bunch of Goalie over the years, in various moves. How has it worked out. Does that mean that they shouldn't have gone out and gotten a Goalie. Just because it hasn't worked in the past, doesn't mean you should stop trying.

I would call it speculation, and part of the fun of talking off season player moves. And Capgeek is an important tool to use to see if roster speculation can work Cap wise. Even if I did have inside information, which I don't. I wouldn't be posting it on here.
- MJL

Agreed, although there is no harm in me posting my info since I'm unanimous.

It's a giant step forward if they can add him in a vaccuum w/o opening holes elsewhere now in the future. From the look of things, it's going to cost a king's ransom...

The Flyers have been making these giant step forward kind of deals and signings since as long as any of us can remember... when has it really worked out? It took them years to recover from the Lindros trade, then they subsequently sold the farm and then some for Gratton, then went big after Pronger (fall-out yet to be known).... this kind of thing can only go on for so long, especially when they've had miserable luck at the draft outside of the 1st-round.
- Tomahawk

I get what you're saying but honestly JVR, Jake and (presumably) a late round 1st for the best defenseman in the league just entering his prime is a pretty fair deal.

It is the silly season. I will remind posters that if it is not from a legitimate media source to whom you can link (and who is not on a competing site--one with forums) a rumor should not be brought up here. There are enough "real" (that's a concept) rumors out there that we don't need (or want) what your dog whispered to you this morning.

Thank you.