gonna be a BEAST
- FlyerMike18

His head is Datsyukian. Could have a bright future if he adds a little more muscle up top.

Translation: They drafted a body type/ athleticism profile. Game is very raw. At least Flyers will have up to 4 years to evaluate him because he's going to play collegiate hockey.
- bmeltzer

could they have done this in a later rnd? concerns me to go that far off the board in higher rnds.

could they have done this in a later rnd? concerns me to go that far off the board in higher rnds.
- isaiah520

Who's board did they go that far off of?

Maybe we could have traded for Calgary's 14th pick. Buffalo got it by swapping their 21st and their 42nd. Calgary would've placed one slot higher in the first (20) but 3 slots lower in the 2nd (45).
- 77rams

Considering how far Calgary's first round choice was off the radar, I'm assuming they were pretty comfortable he would last #21, so getting the higher second round pick was more beneficial. I do believe Homer was trying to move up in the draft, but what's the old saying "it takes two to tango."

I think Bob was the "big" trade. We don't have any more trading chips really except 3 letters. Hopefully we can get V to accept his tender and then re-sign Jagr. Maybe add a decent dman and backup. See where the chips fall till the TDL.

I think Bob was the "big" trade. We don't have any more trading chips really except 3 letters. Hopefully we can get V to accept his tender and then re-sign Jagr. Maybe add a decent dman and backup. See where the chips fall till the TDL.
- Deasr1

Voracek isn't going to accept the Qualifying Offer. But I think he'll get signed no problem.

Voracek isn't going to accept the Qualifying Offer. But I think he'll get signed no problem.
- MJL

Be nice if they could agree on a deal say 3 years 9 mill. However, they probably want 4 years 16 mill. And won't get that here.

Be nice if they could agree on a deal say 3 years 9 mill. However, they probably want 4 years 16 mill. And won't get that here.
- Deasr1

I don't know. Probably find a middle ground between those two numbers.

Who's board did they go that far off of?
- MJL

ISS, for one...

Randy Miller ‏@RandyJMiller

So much for #Flyers making run at Zach Parise. From what I hear, he's headed to Penguins. Apparently Parise & Crosby want to play together.

Randy Miller ‏@RandyJMiller

So much for #Flyers making run at Zach Parise. From what I hear, he's headed to Penguins. Apparently Parise & Crosby want to play together.
- aosplayo

he's a penguins fan anyway

Randy Miller ‏@RandyJMiller

So much for #Flyers making run at Zach Parise. From what I hear, he's headed to Penguins. Apparently Parise & Crosby want to play together.
- aosplayo

They want to play with each other.

They also want to be on the same team.


How cute

Lose Staal, gain Parise. Makes them equal a little defensively.

They want to play with each other.

They also want to be on the same team.


How cute
- Daman

They even did a music video already too!

They even did a music video already too!

- JoeRussomanno

Except Crosby and Paris are sharing one box

Except Crosby and Paris are sharing one box
- Daman

Its not the Richard in a box one, you should watch it gets pretty good by the end!

Its not the Richard in a box one, you should watch it gets pretty good by the end!
- JoeRussomanno

First time this has ever been said, but Lady GG will be played by Mr malkin

I'm gunna go ahead and continue to bang the drum regarding a re-signing of Voracek and holding onto JvR. Happy they're both still w/ Philadelphia.

I honestly can't remember the last time a player actually came out and said in the media "if I get traded I want it to be to XXX team." In any sport...

Not sure how it will shake out but you would think this gives the Flyers a serious edge in acquiring Ryan... no?

Randy Miller ‏@RandyJMiller

So much for #Flyers making run at Zach Parise. From what I hear, he's headed to Penguins. Apparently Parise & Crosby want to play together.
- aosplayo

Yikes. Bad news.

What exaclty is Parise gonna fetch in a deal though? Are the Penguins really gonna drop 25 mill in 3 players?

Does Parise accept the 10 years $60 mill Staal turned down to play with Crosby? Gotta be more than 6 a year no?

I'm gunna go ahead and continue to bang the drum regarding a re-signing of Voracek and holding onto JvR. Happy they're both still w/ Philadelphia.
- Pixote Andolini

Post of the year

I honestly can't remember the last time a player actually came out and said in the media "if I get traded I want it to be to XXX team." In any sport...

Not sure how it will shake out but you would think this gives the Flyers a serious edge in acquiring Ryan... no?
- Flyers2821

No. The price for him is insanely high. I don't see Holmgren executing that deal.

On another note - I'm pretty content with the Flyers draft selections thus far. Whoever was saying the Flyers have given up on trying to develop defenseman is clearly wrong.

No. The price for him is insanely high. I don't see Holmgren executing that deal.

On another note - I'm pretty content with the Flyers draft selections thus far. Whoever was saying the Flyers have given up on trying to develop defenseman is clearly wrong.
- Pixote Andolini

Obviously the Ducks are playing hardball right now because they can right now with FA not open yet. Once free agency opens and more players are available, that price will drop. Especially if Ryan is forcing a trade out of town and wants to go to the Flyers.

I could see JvR and a pick/prospect getting it done. No one is gonna give up JvR and Schenn/Couturier type of package for Ryan, that demand will drop.

First time this has ever been said, but Lady GG will be played by Mr malkin
- Daman

Obviously the Ducks are playing hardball right now because they can right now with FA not open yet. Once free agency opens and more players are available, that price will drop. Especially if Ryan is forcing a trade out of town and wants to go to the Flyers.

I could see JvR and a pick/prospect getting it done. No one is gonna give up JvR and Schenn/Couturier type of package for Ryan, that demand will drop.
- Flyers2821

True, but aside from his Cherry Hill roots I don't see a need for him at all on this Flyers club. Sure he has 4 seasons of 30+ goals but goal scoring is hardly an issue for Philadelphia. Holmgren made those big splash moves last summer - now let's see what happens staying the course - especially after last season where the rookies as a whole performed beautifully and beyond what most had thought they would.

Simmonds could pot 30 this season. Hartnell could realistically again. Briere, when healthy for the entire year is usually a shoe-in for at least 30. JvR with a full campaign could potentially pot 30 as well as G.

That's 5 realistic possible 30 goal scorers.