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21-22 Season - Jekyll or Hyde ?

awaz

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And it’s not perfect from the flyers perspective either. Schmidt is LH and not really the style we’re looking for. Holtby has had a couple down years. But you play the cards you have and I think they’d be better after that trade than they are now.

It’s just moving the cap hell around. Tons of teams will have to do that this year. Fletcher’s just gotta raise his hand and say “I’ve got an overpaid top 6 forward and I’d rather have an overpaid top 4 dman and overpaid backup goalie”. Maybe a 3 way deal comes out of it.
 

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And it’s not perfect from the flyers perspective either. Schmidt is LH and not really the style we’re looking for. Holtby has had a couple down years. But you play the cards you have and I think they’d be better after that trade than they are now.

It’s just moving the cap hell around. Tons of teams will have to do that this year. Fletcher’s just gotta raise his hand and say “I’ve got an overpaid top 6 forward and I’d rather have an overpaid top 4 dman and overpaid backup goalie”. Maybe a 3 way deal comes out of it.
That wouldn't be horrible and Schmidt can still play at a position of need. Both were FA so it's not like Van had to give anything up. I'm sure there are a few deals around the league like that.
 

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That wouldn't be horrible and Schmidt can still play at a position of need. Both were FA so it's not like Van had to give anything up. I'm sure there are a few deals around the league like that.

Exactly. Just off the top of my head I think Ristolainen fits that mold too on defense at least (though it sounds like the Sabres think he's worth a hell of a lot more). Might need to get a 3rd team involved because I don't think the Sabres have much use for Voracek, plus the Flyers don't get a backup goalie there. But I think stuff like that could work. Dallas has a lot tied up in goaltending with Bishop/Khudobin, plus Klingberg is in the rumor mill if they can't get him signed beyond this year.

The GM's are basically being forced to do that or not address their holes this summer. Particularly if teams like SEA are refusing to add cap without outrageous sweeteners.
 

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Edit: raptor's all over this one.

I'm nervous. I like what Ristolainen brings, but i'm worried about an overpay here big time.
 

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Maybe they include the rights to Ullmark?
 

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So much suspense. More to it perhaps?
 

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We are getting fleeced all over the place
 

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What a fucking joke

Ya, that's an absolute dog of a trade. I even like the fit of Ristolainen on the team, but a 1st and a 2nd is out-fucking-rageous.
 

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Im losing all confidence in this front office
 
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