Pronger

[mall3013]

Has anyone read Pinacio's column today? I'm really concerned about Pronger's status. Apparently he still has this lingering virus. This makes me wonder if he will be around anytime soon? I think we have no choice but to make a trade for a defenseman.

 

[KS32790]

Hes out after that knee surgery for a few more weeks. Hopefully he will be over this illness by then. I wouldnt mind them getting a 5-6 defenseman if we dont trade anyone from the NHL club..... Unless its Shelley

 

[flyersfan4706]

McCabe is a free agent.

 

[ProppRules]

I would pick up McCabe. No downside, and they can move Lilja if he works out and Pronger comes back healthy.

 

[awaz]

pronger wont play 40 consecutive games again in his career.. book it.

 

[ProppRules]

As long as he can play 25 straight from April til June...

 

[dspice07]

pronger wont play 40 consecutive games again in his career.. book it.

"hate hate hate hate hate hate"

 

[Flyerfanman]

Out for the season and playoffs with severe post-concussion syndrome.

 

[WOOTPOKER]

fuck.
fuck.
mega fuck.

hate to say it, but i think he's done. if you have concussion symptoms that bad at 37, its not worth coming back at 38 and trying to continue to play.

this is horrible news. poor guy. fluke luck. hes had so many fluke injuries the last 2 years. concussions, hit by pucks, etc..

with that being said...let the shea weber to philly sweepstakes begin.

do you think they'll name a new captain in pronger's absence? giroux?

 

[recon]

Giroux could be out for a while too. It would be Timonen if they did.

 

[Flyerfanman]

I don't think they'll name a captain in his stead. This team is made of different stuff than teams from the past few years and they seem to respond to both the appointed leaders and unofficial leaders that lead by example. I have no doubt that they will continue to stick together and play for each other through the injuries and beyond.

 

[mall3013]

I hate to say it, but awaz and myself thought the worse. No surprise here. Next time we play the Leafs, let's return the favor to Gravosky. This sucks. I think a trade comes before the trade deadline for a true 1 Dman.

 

[banditshcky11]

Not that I'm a big pronger fan, but this sucks. If he's done we're fucked for almost 5m for 5yrs. I can't see the NHL letting the ltir thing continue and with post concussion syndrome it's more clear that he won't get better. The only good that can come of this is that homer will learn no more long term 35+ contracts... I hope.

I agree that well see a trade for another top pair d-man before the deadline, I am loving bourdon though.

 

[flyersfan4706]

(I dont care he is done for the season, I care that cap hit may stay)

 

[mall3013]

(I dont care he is done for the season, I care that cap hit may stay)

Okay. Here is what I just learned in regard to the current CBA. From what I just heard, Pronger will be placed on ltir. His cap hit will be off the books from what the guy was saying on NHL Network. Therefore that gives us about 4 million plus to go after Suter. All signs are pointing to this direction. Nashville is not going to resign him and will try to make a trade now or by the deadline. It's not all terrible news. However, what will we be giving up? I would love Suter.

 

[flyersfan4706]

Okay. Here is what I just learned in regard to the current CBA. From what I just heard, Pronger will be placed on ltir. His cap hit will be off the books from what the guy was saying on NHL Network. Therefore that gives us about 4 million plus to go after Suter. All signs are pointing to this direction. Nashville is not going to resign him and will try to make a trade now or by the deadline. It's not all terrible news. However, what will we be giving up? I would love Suter.

The LTIR thing kinda scares me, as it is clearly circumveting the CBA. I hope the NHL does not step in- if not, cool. I can live with this.

See my beautiful trade thread.

 

[mall3013]

I hate to say it, but awaz and myself thought the worse. No surprise here. Next time we play the Leafs, let's return the favor to Gravosky. This sucks. I think a trade comes before the trade deadline for a true 1 Dman.

The LTIR thing kinda scares me, as it is clearly circumveting the CBA. I hope the NHL does not step in- if not, cool. I can live with this.

See my beautiful trade thread.

I have to admit that I was still unsure how ltir and cap work. The guy on the NHL Network was even confused until he asked from NHL officials in detail how this Pronger injury affect us. Basically it just sounds like his cap hit will come off the books regardless of his age. If this is the case, I think we will be hearing more about Suter in the coming days.

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

The LTIR thing kinda scares me, as it is clearly circumveting the CBA. I hope the NHL does not step in- if not, cool. I can live with this.

See my beautiful trade thread.

As long as we give him a fair chance to play and make the roster, there is no way around it.


Pronger won't give up, you can bank on that. If anything, he owes it to us to let us LTIR him if he cannot be deemed healthy enough to make the team out of training camp.

 

[flyersfan4706]

As long as we give him a fair chance to play and make the roster, there is no way around it.


Pronger won't give up, you can bank on that. If anything, he owes it to us to let us LTIR him if he cannot be deemed healthy enough to make the team out of training camp.

I bet come March we will hear whispers of him maaayyyybeee coming back, obviously he wont. I wont deny it, Pronger is a god damn warrior. Not like he has anything to lose on the LTIR. Got his moneys, his wives, and his Cup.

 

[4thstreet]

Ltr off the books would be a 4.9 mil cap relief.Can't see the NHL disallowing it.