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we have a ton of cap space, picks and prospects. they are still going to want to spend and be competitive during TK, Coots and Sanheim’s tenure. That’s just the facts. They are going to want to give these guys more help for a chance to win. They aren’t going to be rebuilding for 5 more years.
we are the second youngest team in the league. I could see the flyers trying to get Bennett and Ekblad to come here for 5 years each. That’s a winning C and D to compliment TK, Coots and Sanheim. You still have youth with Michkov, Foerster, Brink, Drysdale and York among others. Everyone slots in better this way and we’d be no older looking than a team like Dallas who has seemingly found a good mix.
Especially if Florida wins again, they may be happy to move on from those two and they may be willing to come here together for an overpay – which is likely what it will take. Seth Jones had a great game yesterday – I wonder if they see him as the answer moving forward. Ekblad and Bennett certainly fit the “born to be a Flyer” narrative they like to push.
Boeser is another interesting name if you can fit him in. His connection to Tocchet might play a part. Maybe even see if there is a trade to be had for Byram. I could see York going the other way depending on how that relationship is currently.
They are not going to waste away Coots, TK and Sanheim’s careers with their new deals starting. And unless they are in the McDavid sweepstakes next year (there is a 99% chance he stays an Oiler for life) this might be the best team you can put together for the next 5 years while you continue to draft and develop.
There will be some who say “No we aren’t good enough to be signing big name FAs!” Well this is how you’re gonna get better the way we are set up. They aren’t going to keep bottoming out – they are gonna put a team around TK, Coots and Sanheim. 5 years max until their deals near a close. That would be a competitive team while we continue to develop the younger guys and draft.
Any thoughts on available goalies? Any hockey trades that can be made that doesn’t involve signing free agents?
The deal would START with all 3 firsts from this year’s draft. Then start adding until Toronto stops laughing.
#6, TK, Sanheim. Then what else? Assuming they still have thoughts of wanting to win.
Let Marner walk, bring back JT.
will be interesting to see if the leafs fans turn on Matthews.
make a play for Matthews…..could they even put together a good enough package?
The deal would START with all 3 firsts from this year’s draft. Then start adding until Toronto stops laughing.
Bill, do you think the Flyers take a home run swing on McQueen to get that size/skill package, or do you think they are still gun shy over the Patrick debacle and McQueens injury history? If they could be sure he was healthy you can’t pass him up. But the back problem is a problem. NHL.com mock has them taking McQueen.
That being said, out of Hagens, Frondell, Desnoyers, O’Brien, Martin (I see at least 3, possibly 4 of these 5 being available at 6), who do you think they choose?
If all available my choice is Hagens, he may be smallish but I think his talent level is highest. He is also the one I think will not be there at 6.
Out of the rest I would probably want Desnoyers.
How do you feel about taking a swing on Ryabkin with The Edmonton pick if still available?
No to Rossi. Can’t have BOTH your projected C1 and C2 (Luchanko) being sub six-foot, when you also have Drysdale, York and possibly Andrae as top six D.
Think the flyers and flyers fans will be so disappointed when the Jett doesn’t pan out as a #2 center. IMO he won’t.
As far as size what if you had 2 big wingers flanking them? does that change anything? As far as Rossi I am take it or leave mode. Seeing they need talent at sthat spot, he checks that box.
Wish I had faith the flyers can find underutilized or distressed assets to make good deals.
No to Rossi. Can’t have BOTH your projected C1 and C2 (Luchanko) being sub six-foot, when you also have Drysdale, York and possibly Andrae as top six D.
Does Luchenko have the talent to be a true C1 or is it just he would be the Flyers C1?
