Any ideas?

[NDIrishGuy]

Eklund just posted the following:

"And the Flyers have gotten very quiet....too quiet....something will happen tomorrow."

Anybody hearing anything?

 

[Cobiemonster]

If you're getting info from Eklund you're getting it from the wrong people

 

[raptorlife4]

Hopefully they can get rid of Vinny, other then that probably quiet

 

[flyersfan4706]

Eklund or not, tomorrow should be interesting. I'm fully prepared for my face to melt

 

[Progeriakid]

Eklund is a moron, all he does is spread rumors, never any truth.

 

[banditshcky11]

I'm not sure why but I think Hexy is going to make a big push for the 1st pick to take Ekblad. I know he's not the only GM who's looking into the 1st but something about his interviews is leaving me with the feeling he's willing to do a 2 year rebuild. I think he realistically sees the team 3 years away from being a serious cup threat and if that's the case I'm ok with dealing some guys now and trying to get extra 1st rounders for next years much deeper draft.

Also Vinny may not be gone till after July 1 because of the $2m bonus he's owed. I just hope we don't have to hang on to too much of that cap especially since the cap may not even reach $70m now.

 

[JBM73]

I was thinking this morning that Hextall was in LA when they traded Schenn and Simmonds. Obviously they didn't feel that those two guys were what they were looking for. Could one or both be on the move again at some point?

 

[awaz]

I was thinking this morning that Hextall was in LA when they traded Schenn and Simmonds. Obviously they didn't feel that those two guys were what they were looking for. Could one or both be on the move again at some point?

I don't think so. The Kings were at a different point in the franchise cycle than the flyers are now. They traded young, high potential guys, for veteran 'difference makers'. The flyers aren't in a position that they should be looking for that type of deal I don't think.

until the Richards deal, Schenn and Simmonds were 'untouchable' members of the kings.

 

[mall3013]

I'm not sure why but I think Hexy is going to make a big push for the 1st pick to take Ekblad. I know he's not the only GM who's looking into the 1st but something about his interviews is leaving me with the feeling he's willing to do a 2 year rebuild. I think he realistically sees the team 3 years away from being a serious cup threat and if that's the case I'm ok with dealing some guys now and trying to get extra 1st rounders for next years much deeper draft.

Also Vinny may not be gone till after July 1 because of the $2m bonus he's owed. I just hope we don't have to hang on to too much of that cap especially since the cap may not even reach $70m now.

Omg I'd shit myself if the Flyers pulled this off. Not sure how much it would set us back as far as cleaning out our cupboard? For a franchise dman of this caliber, I'd probably do it. I'm thinking Florida is going to trade #1 to somebody, just not sure who?

 

[JBM73]

Omg I'd shit myself if the Flyers pulled this off. Not sure how much it would set us back as far as cleaning out our cupboard? For a franchise dman of this caliber, I'd probably do it. I'm thinking Florida is going to trade #1 to somebody, just not sure who?

I read something about Tallon wanting a pro player and a first round pick in return, no lower than 10th, so I don't see this happening with the Flyers. But, you never know...

 

[JBM73]

File this under "untrustworthy" rumors:


Lecavalier + 2nd Rounder to Florida for Scottie Upshall?

If the Flyers have any chance of moving Vinny Florida is the team and it will require them retaining some salary and giving up a "substantial pick" in return..while taking back a player...the Flyers could grab Upshall I am told.

 

[mall3013]

I read something about Tallon wanting a pro player and a first round pick in return, no lower than 10th, so I don't see this happening with the Flyers. But, you never know...

Maybe Tallon will give Hexy a break since the Flyers are providing a 5 star hospitality for the draft?

 

[JBM73]

Maybe Tallon will give Hexy a break since the Flyers are providing a 5 star hospitality for the draft?

Haha!! Hopefully none of the Florida staff get mugged during their stay...

 

[Cobiemonster]

File this under "untrustworthy" rumors:


Lecavalier + 2nd Rounder to Florida for Scottie Upshall?

If the Flyers have any chance of moving Vinny Florida is the team and it will require them retaining some salary and giving up a "substantial pick" in return..while taking back a player...the Flyers could grab Upshall I am told.

If that's from Ek, then forget it

But I like Scottie Upshall, that being said, I don't want to give up picks

 

[awaz]

upshall was probably my favorite player when he was traded

 

[JBM73]

upshall was probably my favorite player when he was traded

You just liked him because he was cute.

 

[awaz]

You just liked him because he was cute.

guilty!

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I know they want to dump Vinny but Hexy wants to build via the draft so this doesn't make sense. Someone will ante up for him at a cheaper price he still has a name in the league.

 

[awaz]

I know they want to dump Vinny but Hexy wants to build via the draft so this doesn't make sense. Someone will ante up for him at a cheaper price he still has a name in the league.

I agree. He scored 20 goals last year in a year where he was very injured, 4.5 isn't that bad for him. If Hartnell can get Umberger and a 4th, there's no way the flyers would have to keep salary and give up a high pick to move Vinny.

 

[awaz]

Morin, Vinny, and the 17th pick for the 1st pick. Would you do it?

Seems like a lot of rumors about the flyers trying to get the first pick.. aligns with florida being a place vinny could go.. gotta add another big chip but I don't think hexy will trade schenn or couturier.. so that's kinda what I come up w/.

I would do it.