RPMcMurphy

Betcha Rangers know that Doan isn't going with them...

Trading a few players to Nashville for some of our picks back also open up more salary cap room to sign Doan. If Weber comes here I think Doan signs with the Flyers. I think he is waiting to visit the Penguins until after Wednesday to see what happens, otherwise its a wasted trip.

Just went on TSN and listened to the interview with Weber's agent. Weber's agent refers to Suter as his "little defense partner" any hard feelings perhaps? Weber thought Suter would resign with Nashville and was ready to give it another go. Weber was miffed when Suter didn't resign... At that point, after a few days processsing what happened, it was clear he wanted out, was ready to move on, etc. Keep in mind that Nashville tried to keep Weber long term with low ball offers- 4.75 mil ... in the past. Weber has had plenty of chances to resign w/ Nashville, Nashville has had plenty of time to lock him up on a deal, to no avail. Weber visited other teams, including the Rangers, but thought Philly was the best fit. He wants to play in Philly, only question is whether Homer gives them a player or two, and Nashville give the Flyers a pick or two back(of their own first round picks over 4 years back), oy Philly says, "here's your four firsts." Why would Nashville make a major financial commitment to a guy that wants to move on, pay him 26 mil in one year, and then be faced with the prospect of Weber asking for a trade a year from now? Maybe Homer sweetens the deal by giving a player to nashville to make them save face, sell the fans as to not matching, etc. We'll see. But if a player wants to play somewhere (i.e. Stall), take the high road and get as much as you can get and move on. I think in the end Weber is a Flyer. Only question is if we pull a "Graton" and offer Nashville a package for some of our 4 1rst round picks back. Thoughts?