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Do you think Bob would be grabbed by another team if sent down to the Phantoms to get more work (develop)???

Agreed

Carter talks about joining Kings Posted by Rich Hammond on 25 February 2012, 3:16 pm Here’s what Jeff Carter said a few minutes ago about his trade to the Kings. Carter is expected to play tonight… CARTER: “It feels good. It’s been a long day and a half or so, but I’m excited to get here and get right into the lineup.’’ Question: Excited to get back with Mike (Richards) as well? CARTER: “Yeah, obviously we’re good friends. It just so happened that we end up together again, so it’s obviously nice to play with him.’’ Question: How do you sum up your time in Columbus? CARTER: “It was short. I think, when we went in there, the team as a whole, we had some high expectations. There was a lot of buzz around the city, and for whatever reason it didn’t happen for us. You can say that we had lots of injuries and suspensions, and the team didn’t have time to click, but that’s kind of the way it goes sometimes. When the team performs like that, they’re going to make moves.’’ Question: Did you approach them about a trade, or did they tell you? CARTER: “It just kind of happened that way. I didn’t ask for a trade.’’ Question: When did they tell you they were thinking of moving you? CARTER: “I didn’t really know. There’s been a lot of rumors going around. I just kind of rolled with it and tried to play some good hockey. … When a team under-performs like that, especially with the expectations we had coming into the season, there’s always going to be moves. That’s just the way it is sometimes.’’ Question: Was it a frustrating year for you? CARTER: “It was obviously a tough year. I went in and felt pretty good in the preseason, was starting to kind of get acclimated with linemates and the team and whatnot. Then I break my foot and I’m out four weeks. Come back and start to get going again, and then I’m out with the shoulder injury. It was a real up-and-down, a lot of time to kind of sit back and reflect on things. I think, since I’ve been back from my shoulder, I’ve started to play some pretty good hockey, so I’m looking to carry it over here.’’ Question: What was the conversation like with Mike, when you found out you were coming here? CARTER: “To be honest with you, I really didn’t have much time to talk to him until I got out here. I was pretty busy with things back there, getting things settled down. Obviously we’re both excited. We’ve become real close friends and enjoy playing together. We’ll look forward to getting it going here.’’ Question: In Philadelphia, you guys came real close (to winning the Stanley Cup). What do you think is possible here? CARTER: “We never probably thought this would happen again, especially this quick. Obviously we’re both pleased with it. For me, coming to this team, I told Mike when he got traded here, `You’ve got a heck of a team. You’ve got a chance to win.’ So I’m excited to be a part of it. We’ve got a lot of work to do here, ahead of us, but I’m excited.’’ Question: Mike talked about how the media in Philadelphia was tough and made up stuff. Do you feel that way about the way you were treated as well?

CARTER: “I’ve moved on for that. It’s in the past. We can sit here and go on for months and months and months and talk about it, but honestly I’m over that. I’ve moved on and I’m excited to be here.’’ Question: Were you treated fairly there? CARTER: “Obviously it’s a tough market to play in. The media is hard. The media is hard in other cities too. It is what it is, though.’’ Comment (RSS) | Permalink

@Vanflyer I just uploaded the NHL36 episode on Richy and it looks like he has been playing with two Rookies on his wings lately. It should be interesting to see if Carts can accept not playing Center to get Mike going!

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Why can't Bryz score a hat-trick like Carter?? Sheesh,,

I went to my first Flyers game in their first season in 1967. My Father was a sports writer for the Burlington County Times so we sat in the Press Box (which was pretty empty). Moved to Australia in 1972 so missed the Broad Street Bullies era and relied on month old Hockey News some years but with the Internet Feeds improving the last few years I am trying to make up for lost time and watch just about every game. (Olympics was about the only time Hockey was on TV and yes I watched the Miracle on Ice) My daughter calls me "obsessed" and my family bought me Flyers gear for Christmas this year so yea, I guess I care!

Rick would make a killing here but lose them all in his bets!

WOW! $9,538,462 Cap Hit for the next 9 years? Bryz is a steal!!

I heard them on Team 1040 today saying that the Nucks should just waive Raymond and the reply was that they could get at least a 4th round pick for him!

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I am just not sure that Hitch's system wins cups. Plus as mentioned, they only have like 10 wins away from home this season.

Schneider is a RFA after this season and will be Vancouver's biggest chip in the off-season. Most Canuck's fans seem to like the idea of trading Lou back to Florida (where his wife lives) and keeping Schneid's.

Yes, they can just keep him on LTIR but it still screws the Flyers in the off-season as it doesn't kick in until the season actually starts!

What sort of Cap Space do the Wings have?

I am still not convinced that the Blues are built for the playoffs!

Name: December Highlights Category: Flyers Date Added: Feb 20, 2012 - 06:11 PM Submitter: OzFlyer Short Description: Just to cheer us up View this video and 100s of others in the Hockey Video Section

Gus was sent down first.

Another team would have to grab him to remove his contract. Who would?

@PSPhantoms Jon Kalinski announced as a scratch. That would be highly unusual if he isn't injured. Broadcast called it "late & surprising."

@RealKyper Confirmed. #SNTrade Kubina to #Flyers for a 2nd and 5th round pick. Done.

@DarrenDreger Pending league approval, Pavel Kubina has been traded to Philadelphia. @D_LEED My guess is prospect and third...

I get the feeling one of them will be gone by the end of the week.