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PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Jul 21 @ 12:18 PM ET
Now imagine if they didn't prematurely blow all their cap space on Hayes, JVR, Ellis etc kowtowing to the bias for action committee...
- Tomahawk


So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jul 21 @ 12:19 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31

Unless he gets real creative with Jake.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Jul 21 @ 12:19 PM ET
shows you how little value players on our team have
- 2Real

Voracek stuck on the bottom with his anchor ⚓ 😁🥳
BluehorseShoe64
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.25.2018

Jul 21 @ 12:20 PM ET
Idk, he never showed any type of drive with the Flyers. Always was just a monotone, emotionless guy pretty much. Didn't put much effort in off or on the ice for the Flyers. I feel like he just was always used to succeeding his whole life and didn't adapt to the struggles of the NHL well and he can't take full responsibility for it. I couldn't care less really how he feels.
- Richieattack18


Totally agree. The Flyers were super patient and careful with him. Not only did they not get value for him, it can be argued they got negative value. After waiting through delays for him to return to the ice, he was not able to keep pace with other forwards in the league and he complains he wasn't getting top 6 minutes ? He is now talking about finally getting the opportunity to train. He was cleared to work out during the migraine issue, maybe not the type of top caliber training required. Why is that the Flyers fault ? I mean we could use another center, it's not like there wasn't opportunity here. If you can't get good numbers on the 3rd line, why would the player deserve top 6 minutes ? It was just a narrative for him to shift the blame and get a chance elsewhere.
Ftown19125
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 09.17.2013

Jul 21 @ 12:20 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31


Capfriendly showing they have a little over 9M. They have to re-sign Hart and Sanheim. And a backup.
bradster
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.18.2009

Jul 21 @ 12:20 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31


Good think there is a few more months before the season starts to make some deals.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Jul 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31

Fletcher can't even handle a calculator in his catatonic state.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jul 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31


Pretty much. Capped out and uncompetitive. Kids better all take a big step forward.
THE BLACK HAND
Joined: 06.09.2021

Jul 21 @ 12:23 PM ET
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHhHahahahahahaha
Flyers1218
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 06.28.2007

Jul 21 @ 12:24 PM ET
seattle drafts Twarynski and drafts tarasenko and trades him to the flyers for jake and a pick
- 2Real

They took Dunn.

Passed on Bean from Carolina.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jul 21 @ 12:24 PM ET
Is Seattle even going to reach the cap floor with some of these choices lol.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hart-Land, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jul 21 @ 12:24 PM ET
Unless he gets real creative with Jake.
- hereticpride


I expect that they'd need to really sweeten the deal for someone to take Jake. Ie picks and prospect and retains $. He might still do it though.

I am also surprised at the leaks of who's taken.
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Jul 21 @ 12:24 PM ET
If they can't announce trades until the freeze is over then maybe we will understand some of these picks.
Flyers1218
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 06.28.2007

Jul 21 @ 12:25 PM ET
So if Twarynski is really the Seattle pick, after bringing in Ellis, Fletcher basically has no money for free agency?
- PLindbergh31

He has like $10M. Has to bring back Sanheim and get a Hart contract done. But outside of moving a big contract, there is not a lot of space.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jul 21 @ 12:25 PM ET
That’s why I don’t buy it. They’ve got to be trying to leverage teams into giving up more still.
- hereticpride




Im sitting here praying Saravelli has giant egg on his face by 9pm tonight.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jul 21 @ 12:25 PM ET
Is Seattle even going to reach the cap floor with some of these choices lol.
- hereticpride


They're pretty much already at the cap floor.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Jul 21 @ 12:25 PM ET
They took Dunn.

Passed on Bean from Carolina.

- Flyers1218

Who wants a Beanfart in the locker?
Big_E_88
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Wilmington, DE
Joined: 01.17.2014

Jul 21 @ 12:26 PM ET
Wonder if they were planning to take NAK. Then once he was protected, they just took the other NAK. Nice try Fletch
Jup16
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.18.2020

Jul 21 @ 12:26 PM ET
Dang it… we suck again…
juiced
Joined: 06.13.2014

Jul 21 @ 12:27 PM ET
Giordano drafted.

And Morgan Geekie from the Canes. Wow they passed on Bean lol.

And they passed on RyJo and Duche.

Donskoi and Soucy taken.

- Tomahawk


Makes me wonder if they have a pocket deal with Hamilton and are just waiting to announce it later so they could grab Geekie (size, speed and is developing well).

Shocked it wasnt Bean, but seems like Francis may have a few cards up his sleeve and is waiting so he can grab an extra player without burning his spot
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Jul 21 @ 12:27 PM ET
Im sitting here praying Saravelli has giant egg on his face by 9pm tonight.
- MBFlyerfan

Seravalli is a Italian pocket thief
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jul 21 @ 12:27 PM ET
Charlie O'Connor confirming that the pick is Twarinski.
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Jul 21 @ 12:28 PM ET
Seems like Hakstol got a bunch of Vandeveldes.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Jul 21 @ 12:28 PM ET
If they can't announce trades until the freeze is over then maybe we will understand some of these picks.
- J35Bacher

Unfortunately there’s no trade that will make the Flyers selection make sense.

I’m guessing Carolina threw Seattle a pick to not select Bean.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jul 21 @ 12:29 PM ET
Makes me wonder if they have a pocket deal with Hamilton and are just waiting to announce it later so they could grab Geekie (size, speed and is developing well).

Shocked it wasnt Bean, but seems like Francis may have a few cards up his sleeve and is waiting so he can grab an extra player without burning his spot

- juiced



Im guessing they will be making a lot of deals later in the summer, because as it is, The Kraken suck balls.
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