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Pretty meh signings, considering the lack of term is a good thing. Over pay on a a 1 year a whole lot better then over paying for multi years. Really hope they trade a goalie and bet on upside then select from the slop left in free agency. Canes just signed a goalie from the KHL and traded for Primeau. Maybe the Kochetkov rumors are true. Still would hope they move a winger off the roster.
So rumors circulating that the Flyers are pursuing Corey Perry. I guess they want to create a top notch annoying 4th line. Not sure the path trying to sign another winger with the abundance they already have. I would hope a winger off the roster would be shipped out.
Well the Hague rumors proved to be false.
How were they false? Hague got traded after all. I was a bit surprised as the Pietrangelo is finished talk started shortly after the Hague rumors started. The Flyers don’t have the pieces to have matched what NSH gave up. Get the Dman in UFA. They have some cap space.
Well, do you really believe if the Flyers valued Hague as a top 4 option, they did not have the assets to better NSH’s offer. I certainly believe they did and chose not to pursue. I’m fine with the lack of action for Hague.
I believe EDM will make changes in goal. I would have interest in Stu Skinner. I know it can be argued the Oilers lost the last 2 finals because of goaltending. However, goaltending was part of the reason they got to the finals (not the main reason) 2 straight times. Similar in my interest in Demko, Skinner is only signed for this season. Does not work out, no long term cap pain. Goaltending options appear to be dwindling quickly.
Well the Hague rumors proved to be false. Not sure what the plan in NSH is turning into by Trotz. Surprised Byram did not get moved at the draft, wonder if BUF over played their hand.
Read Jake Allen was looking for a 4 year deal. Good for him if he can get that term, definitely do not want the Flyers to give him that contract. Hofer extended in STL, so he is no longer an option. Demko may not extend, which will supposedly lead him to be traded. I expect the goal tending situation to be resolved pretty quickly after the start of free agency.
I can’t complain with the selection of Martone. Was hoping one of the two was available @ 6- unexpected both available. I just do not see a path how Tippett will be on the roster 2 years from now unless Foerster falls off. Hope they sell high and do not beat the value out of him before moving him. As far as Nesbitt, we all knew they were going center with their next pick after Martone. Once McQueen was selected by ANA, pretty sure the prospects left who were considered first round and definitely projected to play center in the NHL were Nesbitt and Cootes. My preference would have been Cootes, but I understand the process.
If Ryabkin falls into the 3rd round, I sure hope the Flyers make the pick. I understand the warts, but at that point of the draft using a lottery ticket for him.
Outside of the top five or six kids, most of these other kids who are selected will be NHL role players, I personally think Martone is going to be an impact NHL’er, he’s really talented. Sure there’ll be two of three kids like Brayden Point or Jason Robertson, but those are the outliers and teams will obviously be lucky to find one of them. Just look back nine or ten years at drafts, 2015 produces 29 kids who has 200 or more points, 2016 produces 16 kids with 200 or more points. Elite talent generally comes from the very top of the draft, when you’re picking after #10 you’re hoping to get lucky and you’re also building depth within your organization.
Agreed and that why it was so important Briere did not over think pick 6. I do expect them to replenish the goal prospect pool today. I just hope they take a flier on Ryabkin at some point in day 2. The chances of prospects drafted after the first round is so low, betting on talent is not a bad thing.
I can’t complain with the selection of Martone. Was hoping one of the two was available @ 6- unexpected both available. I just do not see a path how Tippett will be on the roster 2 years from now unless Foerster falls off. Hope they sell high and do not beat the value out of him before moving him. As far as Nesbitt, we all knew they were going center with their next pick after Martone. Once McQueen was selected by ANA, pretty sure the prospects left who were considered first round and definitely projected to play center in the NHL were Nesbitt and Cootes. My preference would have been Cootes, but I understand the process.
If Ryabkin falls into the 3rd round, I sure hope the Flyers make the pick. I understand the warts, but at that point of the draft using a lottery ticket for him.
Latest 32 thoughts, Friedman shared to the potential top 4 picks from a source he really trusts.
1. Schaefer
2. Misa
3. Frondell
4. DesnoyersNot a surprise, that Briere will have 1 of Hagens or Martone to take @ 6. May be just a coincidence of smokescreen the late meetings for both prospects by the Flyers. Would be so thrilled with either prospect.
– the Jett is either flyers or juniors. no AHL for him
– brink put up 41 points in his 2nd nhl season. he wil be a fixture in the flyers lineup unless traded. not even debatable.
– abols is a 1 year placeholder if that. no need to sign a 4th line vet and overpay. keep him or even that dorwart kid at this point. if they dont cut then can always find a 4th line center.
If Shabanov signs July 1st, he will be playing a top 6 role to start the season. Be curious, who gets pushed out. They have to give him plenty of time to play in a top 6 forward role to see if he can play in the NHL. By the end of the year, Shabanov will stay in the NHL or go back to the KHL.
It is funny to read Darche is doing all he can to get another high 1st round pick including moving Dobson to draft Hagens. Yet, a lot of chatter how Hagens is going to drop in the draft because of “reasons”. I wonder which team is supporting that narrative for Hagens right now, It would be great to see Briere swoop in and take Hagens.
I’m far from a scouting expert, but I think it is fair to point out Mike Richards at Kitchener in his first 2 seasons had significant more production then Brady Martin At Soo. Richards showed an ability to be a much more consistent play maker then Martin. I believe there is some debate whether Martin should stay at center with his playing style and ability to shoot. I just go back to this draft pick @ 6 will probably be the highest draft pick this regime will pick unless something really goes wrong. The more likely outcome is if the Flyers select again this high, another GM will be in place. Briere has to select a forward who he believes can be a first line player. Now in the end, he may believe that is the case for Martin. I would find it perplexing if Hagens or Marrtone on the board, Briere believes Martin has the higher chance to be a first line forward.
I do wonder if the Isles trade Dobson to try and get back into the top 5. I do believe the smoke they really like Hagens. Recently hired GM can make this type of move and be applauded for the aggressiveness of such a move.
Just have a feeling they are going to over pay to sign Jake Allen- probably a 2 year deal. Not sure what VAN is doing trying to extend Demko. Doubt Briere goes back to Verbeek for a third time to acquire another roster player from the Ducks. If it is supposedly “go time” next summer, this regime will have a hard sell with another team in the top 7. Goaltending was absolutely awful last season. Ersson still has not been able to have a complete season with a save % above .900.
