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banditshcky11
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Anyone else think that maybe it's time to realize that even though the Flyers have shown flashes of brilliance that they have mostly been up and down all year long? I think this is the year to sell and I mean in a big way, basically sell off everything that isn't core at this stage and ask everyone who has a NTC/NMC if they would be willing to waive it to play for a contender or in a certain market. I mean I'm not saying there's no way but I just don't see a parade in the cards for this or even next year with the state thsi team is in from top to bottom and it starts with lacking one true identity model through out the management group. the following players should all be talked to under the premise that management is finally trying to do what's best for the franchise.
Forwards- Lecavilier (maybe TOR would be interested again and they seem to hate Gardiner now), Hartnell (tons of team foaming at the mouth for his brand of player), Downie (added grit with some skill to fill a bottom 6 role).
Defense- Timonen ( the ultimate rental and warrior, the guy deserves a shot at a cup and could bring back good value with the current crop d D available), Streit ( would not be a rental but more of a hockey trade, according to cap geek he does not have an NTC clause), Grossman (a guy most playoff teams would love for his style of defensive play), Coburn ( regardless of what people say he's a work horse and steady plus he has years left, EDM also loves this guy so maybe a deal could be made there).
Goalies- Emery ( the only reason I bring him up is a team with a hurt back up could use a steady hand and he could bring something back since I doubt we re-sign him, plus Mason should be playing most of the game going forward anyway).
What I'm basically suggesting is try to move tons of money out and start to rebuild this team through trades or drafting to ONE MODEL. I know some people will say some of these are bad contracts but with the cap raising the numbers will be more and more palatable with each passing year. I'd specifically love to see them target the Oilers 1st round pick but I'm not sure if that's in play at all now but I could see them making moves to get a guy like Girardi and immediately resigning him or using assets to trade for Erhoff/Edler or something of the sort. If the Flyers are nothing else they are aggressive with making bold moves and I believe now is the perfect time to remind the league about that going towards the draft and free agency.
Basically I'm saying I think the shelves should be stocks and the doors made open for teams to make offers on anyone in the O&B right now especially the players listed above as they all fit key roles that teams looking to go deep need but they don't seem to gel as well in Philly currently. I'm sure some of you think I'm nuts or overly optimistic but I'm just expressing my opinion, so enjoy.
Forwards- Lecavilier (maybe TOR would be interested again and they seem to hate Gardiner now), Hartnell (tons of team foaming at the mouth for his brand of player), Downie (added grit with some skill to fill a bottom 6 role).
Defense- Timonen ( the ultimate rental and warrior, the guy deserves a shot at a cup and could bring back good value with the current crop d D available), Streit ( would not be a rental but more of a hockey trade, according to cap geek he does not have an NTC clause), Grossman (a guy most playoff teams would love for his style of defensive play), Coburn ( regardless of what people say he's a work horse and steady plus he has years left, EDM also loves this guy so maybe a deal could be made there).
Goalies- Emery ( the only reason I bring him up is a team with a hurt back up could use a steady hand and he could bring something back since I doubt we re-sign him, plus Mason should be playing most of the game going forward anyway).
What I'm basically suggesting is try to move tons of money out and start to rebuild this team through trades or drafting to ONE MODEL. I know some people will say some of these are bad contracts but with the cap raising the numbers will be more and more palatable with each passing year. I'd specifically love to see them target the Oilers 1st round pick but I'm not sure if that's in play at all now but I could see them making moves to get a guy like Girardi and immediately resigning him or using assets to trade for Erhoff/Edler or something of the sort. If the Flyers are nothing else they are aggressive with making bold moves and I believe now is the perfect time to remind the league about that going towards the draft and free agency.
Basically I'm saying I think the shelves should be stocks and the doors made open for teams to make offers on anyone in the O&B right now especially the players listed above as they all fit key roles that teams looking to go deep need but they don't seem to gel as well in Philly currently. I'm sure some of you think I'm nuts or overly optimistic but I'm just expressing my opinion, so enjoy.