REPORT: Sharks and Flyers Reach Verbal Agreement for Nabbys Rights

[pixburgher66]

speculated last night, carried over into today, and supposedly done for the most part. we shall see. i do wonder what number nabby's looking for. even though the sharks left him out to dry, he's still a very talented netminder.

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

I feel like I am the minority in welcoming Nabokov here. Well, his rights are welcome here.

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

88 Posts! Best Flyer Ever!!

 

[scottflyers88]

i hope he signs. he would be our best goalie in a long time.

 

[anderwho2513]

I still don't like the laundry list of weak goals from the playoffs this year. Too many times he just stood there as the puck floated by him.

But we should be golden for the regular season.

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

I would be even more happy if its only a 1-2 year contract so Ericksson is ready by then.

 

[pixburgher66]

yeah, he'd certainly be the best goalie philly's seen since...well...*thinks* it's been awhile, hasn't it? i mean...biron had his 'moments' i suppose. how much do you think he goes for though??

 

[scottflyers88]

no idea. it could be incentive based.

 

[scottflyers88]

he is a good goalie. he did not have a great postseason this year although no goalie really did.

 

[pixburgher66]

no idea. it could be incentive based.

what's the CBA rules on that??? i know being that nabby is older there are more restrictions. anyone got those?

 

[scottflyers88]

i think there are less restrictions when you are 35 or older.

 

[anderwho2513]

Unless I'm mistaken, the restrictions are that he must be 35 or older at the time of the signing, and it must be a 1-year deal. I don't think you can offer a long-term contract and have it riddled with incentives.

If that's true, he can't sign until July 25 when he turns 35.

 

[GagneFire12]

And if the Flyers sign him prior to July 1st, San Jose gets a 7th round pick.

 

[Destroydacre]

he is a good goalie. he did not have a great postseason this year although no goalie really did.

He hasn't had a great postseason since 2004.


If he signs with Philly I hope he plays well for you guys.

 

[GagneFire12]

he is a good goalie. he did not have a great postseason this year although no goalie really did.

I heard Lundqvist was tearing up the greens. Sounds like a good postseason to me.

 

[IPostedWhat]

While this would make some sense for the Flyers who are in need of goaltending at this point and with Nabokov looking for a slight upgrade from his $5.375 million cap hit, it could be a match made in heaven. One thing to note though, any contract that Nabokov signs now is a 35+ contract, which means that the full cap hit does not go away if the player is bought out.

NHL Draft Rumors: Nabokov, Savard Could Be On The Move Saturday - SBNation.com

 

[scottflyers88]

well i do not think we are going to sign him to a long term deal.

 

[pixburgher66]

well i do not think we are going to sign him to a long term deal.

i know what you mean, and i agree, but does that mean it ends up being short it's more money most likely...is it official yet??

 

[mattola]

While this would make some sense for the Flyers who are in need of goaltending at this point and with Nabokov looking for a slight upgrade from his $5.375 million cap hit, it could be a match made in heaven. One thing to note though, any contract that Nabokov signs now is a 35+ contract, which means that the full cap hit does not go away if the player is bought out.

NHL Draft Rumors: Nabokov, Savard Could Be On The Move Saturday - SBNation.com

Birth Date July 25, 1975
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it wouldnt count if signed before July 25 no?

 

[puckhead]

Bob MacKenzie tweet:

PHI was told from the get go by Nabokov that he plans on going to July 1 UFA as he will have multiple options including the KHL. about 1 hour ago via UberTwitter