Eklund: Bobrovsky Interest Grows. Simmonds and Tampa? Buzz@3

Does Tampa need 4th liners?

Bobrovsky is going to the Leafs for 5 Hole Freddy Andersen and Nylander. Torts and Jarmo have discreetly threatened to sign Marner to a HUGE RFA offer sheet this Summer if it doesn't happen.

Can someone explain to me why anyone wants Simmonds, who has been on a steep decline the last few seasons?

Can someone explain to me why anyone wants Simmonds, who has been on a steep decline the last few seasons?
- WaterVsAnchor

FlyersBuzz and narratives mainly.

Does Bob return a 1st round pick? If not, why would CBJ let him go. They would then need a goalie for any potential playoff run.

FlyersBuzz and narratives mainly.
- Feds91Stammer

This. Simmonds is the next Lucic.

Bold prediction.. Bob goes to Carolina and reunites with MaC for Mrazek, a high pick and decent prospect.

Howard goes to Calgary for a lesser return.

Calgary.

Have go all in and get Bob's. Cannot waste the season and rely on Rittich (unproven) and Smith (band aid boy).

SJ - same boat. Jones is too unpredictable. But don't have assets like Calgary does.

WTF does Tampa need?! They already have like 150 Pts !

WTF does Tampa need?! They already have like 150 Pts !
- NewfieStud

They need a cup

They need a cup
- obie

This year Simmonds is on pace for 22 goals after a slow start recovering from major off-season surgery.

The last 5 years (in reverse chronological order) he's scored this many goals:

24
31
32
28
29

Statements that he's been on some kind of steep decline in recent seasons confuse me.

Simmonds to Tampa

not everything has to be about the flyers...

bob...25th in GAA, 33rd in SV%........and has no track record of success in the playoffs


not sure that he's anyones answer in net for a cup run

This year Simmonds is on pace for 22 goals after a slow start recovering from major off-season surgery.

The last 5 years (in reverse chronological order) he's scored this many goals:

24
31
32
28
29

Statements that he's been on some kind of steep decline in recent seasons confuse me.
- Coburns_Nose

Its almost like 22 is less than all the numbers you listed.

Calgary.

Have go all in and get Bob's. Cannot waste the season and rely on Rittich (unproven) and Smith (band aid boy).

SJ - same boat. Jones is too unpredictable. But don't have assets like Calgary does.
- Revised12

Bob is proven.....proven that he blows.
24 career playoff games, 14 loses....SV% of .891 and a GAA of 3.49.
If thats what you call going 'all in', your team is screwed.

Anyone who finds it crazy to suggest a team would want a consistent 20-goal scorer who is a leader and durable just doesn't get hockey. This is especially true when you're getting the guy as a pure rental. Simmonds provides good value both ways if the Flyers decide to move him.

Does Bob return a 1st round pick? If not, why would CBJ let him go. They would then need a goalie for any potential playoff run.
- GeriHattric7

Let someone overpay for Bob and then get a goalie who actually saves pucks in the playoffs

Simmonds while not the player he was is by far much better than Lucic.

Simmonds while not the player he was is by far much better than Lucic.
- bird_dog_pa

thats not exactly a ringing endorsement.....99.9% of league is better than lucic

thats not exactly a ringing endorsement.....99.9% of league is better than lucic
- Barx

Who's the 0.1%?

The Rangers rebuild would like a Tampa cup too

Who's the 0.1%?
- obie

Bobby Ryan?