they absolutely don't have to. are they going to bankrupt the franchise just because they couldn't squeeze the exact package they wanted? either they can afford weber or not.
- OrangeBlack27

how do you know this will bankrupt the franchise though?

there was broad language, but not specific language, because they couldn't know what specific things people would dream up. The were able to define the Kovalchuk deal as circumvention under that umbrella.
- bodiva88

By doing that they also limited their definition by setting a standard. Hence this being an acceptable move.

Remember when some were calling homer out for his terrible offseason? I guess he had a plan all along...
- funmaster18

we don't have weber yet...

how do you know this will bankrupt the franchise though?
- Crimsoninja

Bankrupt is an exact term.. I prefer devastate.

One year and 12M I beleive.
- MJL

I consider that no difference....esp if its not breaking any rules now

we don't have weber yet...
- isaiah520

I think he means that Homer had a method to his madness... so to speak

Love that Gratton is more known for the trade that followed his signing in Philly as opposed to what he actually did while playing in Philly.
- Flyskippy

I remember running into someone who worked w/ his agent swearing up and down that "grats" would come around.

funny how the Laughton pick now seems like it was part of a bigger plan all along
- Crimsoninja

i refuse to believe this

there was broad language, but not specific language, because they couldn't know what specific things people would dream up. The were able to define the Kovalchuk deal as circumvention under that umbrella.
- bodiva88

Which they won't be able to do here because it complies with the Kovalchuck "rule".

funny how the Laughton pick now seems like it was part of a bigger plan all along
- Crimsoninja

They're all schemers.
Bettman's a schemer.
Fehr's a schemer.
You're a Schemer, and look where it got you...

By doing that they also limited their definition by setting a standard. Hence this being an acceptable move.
- jak521

Well-put.

i refuse to believe this
- bradleyc4

i refuse to believe this
- bradleyc4

Idk what to believe any more. F-in Holmgre keeps messing with my head

I think he means that Homer had a method to his madness... so to speak
- jak521

yea, he prob did mean that

I'll put the cap back on

we don't have weber yet...
- isaiah520

No but it shows he had a plan. Which is my only point.

i refuse to believe this
- bradleyc4

nor do I. homer met the zeitgeist and he converted on the spot

Idk what to believe any more. F-in Holmgre keeps messing with my head
- jak521

He's not thinking of you, though. He's focused on Poile's head.

Idk what to believe any more. F-in Holmgre keeps messing with my head
- jak521

All I believe is Homer is a creative GM that will always do what it takes to make the Flyers a better team. I also know its almost impossible to guess what he's going to do next.

He's not thinking of you, though. He's focused on Poile's head.
- bodiva88

Wait.. he has me this confused and he isnt focused on me? Poor Poile

how do you know this will bankrupt the franchise though?
- Crimsoninja

i don't. i'm saying either they can afford him or they can't. if they can't, they won't take a fiscal bath just because the flyers won't give up a schenn or coots.

ultimately all this talk is for nothing....if a player wants to move on from a team, no matter how good he is they move him...Weber will be a flyer all this waiting from nashville is to try to increase the value of the players they get back...its hard to convince 6 people to eat up that contract for a player who doesn't want to be there. Remember Lindros everyone???What did the flyers get for him....Jack poop.

All I believe is Homer is a creative GM that will always do what it takes to make the Flyers a better team. I also know its almost impossible to guess what he's going to do next.
- funmaster18

I wonder if he likes poker? He is the epitome of a gambling GM. Takes big risks, keep his hand close, and jumps when he feels he has someone beat.

No but it shows he had a plan. Which is my only point.
- funmaster18

I'm not posting now. I'm in the corner facing away from the rest of the class

ultimately all this talk is for nothing....if a player wants to move on from a team, no matter how good he is they move him...Weber will be a flyer all this waiting from nashville is to try to increase the value of the players they get back...its hard to convince 6 people to eat up that contract for a player who doesn't want to be there. Remember Lindros everyone???What did the flyers get for him....Jack poop.
- Philly1980

Remember what we gave up for him?

Coots and Schenn both have the potential to be stars centering the second line. I wonder which player Homer is leaning towards?