Eklund: The Buzz So Far.....Rantanen, DeAngelo, Flyers/Jets trade? Buzz@1

I had a wet dream about this

I had two wet dreams about this

I had two wet dreams about this
- Streit3ThePoint

I want the Flyers to stay away from Laine.

I hope the Flyers give up a bunch to get him.

Prov for Laine?

If jets trade Laine... the return would surely include a quality right side defenceman... which the flyers have none of... they are loaded on the left side... not the right

Poehling concussed. One of our top prospects, we cant seem to catch a break.

If jets trade Laine... the return would surely include a quality right side defenceman... which the flyers have none of... they are loaded on the left side... not the right
- Kunit

Myers is RH and is going to be a very good NHL defenseman in my opinion but I don't see him at the point in his development where he can be the center piece of a deal for Laine.

Prov for Laine?
- Leniwm1

probably a disaster for the Jets

how would the flyers sign Laine without moving Voracek in the deal and how would they convince the Jets to take Voracek?

cant a see a fit based solely on cap reasons

If jets trade Laine... the return would surely include a quality right side defenceman... which the flyers have none of... they are loaded on the left side... not the right
- Kunit

Not going to happen but I'd do Petry AND Drouin +picks/prospects

Hard to deny his skill and play making ability, but I don't know if he is the type of player the Flyers need, versus one that can play a more physical style and score a little.

Hard to deny his skill and play making ability, but I don't know if he is the type of player the Flyers need, versus one that can play a more physical style and score a little.
- CupOnBroadSt.

Laine, score a little?

how would the flyers sign Laine without moving Voracek in the deal and how would they convince the Jets to take Voracek?

cant a see a fit based solely on cap reasons
- Ross77

Agreed.

I can see something like Sanheim (born in Manitoba) and Konecny for Connor or Ehlers++.. but there's no Laine deal to PHI that makes sense for the Jets.

Agreed.

I can see something like Sanheim (born in Manitoba) and Konecny for Connor or Ehlers++.. but there's no Laine deal to PHI that makes sense for the Jets.
- Udogs

Flyers aren't trading Sanheim let alone in that deal. Flyers are not in the position of trading a young potential top pairing defenseman.

As much as the Trolls beat on EK - I was literally on the phone with him (and no I am only an NHL GM in my twisted mind) when he told me Peter Forsberg was coming to Philly. Three hours later - it was real. So not EVERYTHING he says is made up.

WPG is in BIG TROUBLE if Big Buff goes the way of Andrew Luck. Trouba and Myers and Buff being gone would leave that team in a scary place. Would big Morin somewhat fill the shoes of Buff? Perhaps they would want Sanheim or Meyers (fine by me)? What more would they want? How would you get Liane signed? With what money? Would Konecny go? Would that be enough cap space? I am not sure but I would be ALL OVER THIS if I were Fletch.

The Flyers have the key, young and cheap pieces that could stop the bleeding for WPG. No question.

Laine in Orange and Black literally makes the Flyers a NOW team. Window officially open.

Not going to happen but I'd do Petry AND Drouin +picks/prospects
- habfanforever

Drouin will have more points ( points, not goal) than Laine this year and mostly lets trade our arguably 2nd best D when we are already very thin on D ?

pass for me

As much as the Trolls beat on EK - I was literally on the phone with him (and no I am only an NHL GM in my twisted mind) when he told me Peter Forsberg was coming to Philly. Three hours later - it was real. So not EVERYTHING he says is made up.

WPG is in BIG TROUBLE if Big Buff goes the way of Andrew Luck. Trouba and Myers and Buff being gone would leave that team in a scary place. Would big Morin somewhat fill the shoes of Buff? Perhaps they would want Sanheim or Meyers (fine by me)? What more would they want? How would you get Liane signed? With what money? Would Konecny go? Would that be enough cap space? I am not sure but I would be ALL OVER THIS if I were Fletch.

The Flyers have the key, young and cheap pieces that could stop the bleeding for WPG. No question.

Laine in Orange and Black literally makes the Flyers a NOW team. Window officially open.
- flyersfaninLA

When you look at all the factors, assets they would have to trade, cap space required to sign a player who is currently without a contract and Laine's disappearing act last season, Fletcher should pass on Laine.

If jets trade Laine... the return would surely include a quality right side defenceman... which the flyers have none of... they are loaded on the left side... not the right
- Kunit

Not the right...? May be last year. Sanhiem, Nisky, Braunn are all R hand shot. The last two were picked up over the summer. These are the ones that should be in the starting line up. Each line should have a R and a L hand shot. Not to mention, they have several R hand shot in the minors.

Laine, score a little?
- MJL

I'm saying Laine can absolutely score, he is a hell of a player, but I think the Flyers could use a player who can score AND play a physical game.

Agreed.

I can see something like Sanheim (born in Manitoba) and Konecny for Connor or Ehlers++.. but there's no Laine deal to PHI that makes sense for the Jets.
- Udogs

The Jets would be moronic to trade Ehlers and Connor just to resign Laine.
I would laugh hysterically at the Jets if they did this deal.
Philly would win that deal hands down.

As much as the Trolls beat on EK - I was literally on the phone with him (and no I am only an NHL GM in my twisted mind) when he told me Peter Forsberg was coming to Philly. Three hours later - it was real. So not EVERYTHING he says is made up.

WPG is in BIG TROUBLE if Big Buff goes the way of Andrew Luck. Trouba and Myers and Buff being gone would leave that team in a scary place. Would big Morin somewhat fill the shoes of Buff? Perhaps they would want Sanheim or Meyers (fine by me)? What more would they want? How would you get Liane signed? With what money? Would Konecny go? Would that be enough cap space? I am not sure but I would be ALL OVER THIS if I were Fletch.

The Flyers have the key, young and cheap pieces that could stop the bleeding for WPG. No question.


yes, with no cap in place. myers elc, sanhiem at just over 3 mil, Morin at less than 1 mil.. Konecny is at 5.5, but cannot see them move him for laine after signing a 6 year contract at a reasonable cap hit for someone who wants 10 mil a year.
Laine in Orange and Black literally makes the Flyers a NOW team. Window officially open.
- flyersfaninLA

When you look at all the factors, assets they would have to trade, cap space required to sign a player who is currently without a contract and Laine's disappearing act last season, Fletcher should pass on Laine.
- MJL

If the Flyers want to trade... I'd be knocking on Calgary's door, before kicking the tires on Laine. Tkackuk is not signed, and it doesn't sound like he'll sign before real games start. I'd name-drop packages for Ghost or Jake and see if that stirs up and interest. Both are signed for a couple more years. Ghost is signed at a very reasonable number.