I think Doan is the guy the Flyers are targeting. Parise will cost too much and Ryan and Nash will cost too much in players going the other way. Doan plays with a ferocious style. I'd take him in a heartbeat. And I would defenitely take him over Jagr if given the choice.
taking on Ryan at $5 mil means that Jagr's $3.5 mil is off the books. Couple that with JVR's $4.5 mil, which will go in the trade and the cap scenario isn't too shabby.
If this rumor is reality, they almost have to pull the trigger. Giroux needs a winger that can keep up with him and finish. It would likely take JVR and our #1 pick this year to get it done.
I agree with you regarding Suter. Not so sure he would be worth the big dollars. I would love to get Weber. But he's only a RFA. I don't think Nashville would trade him or let him walk for picks in a million years. I just have this vision of Nash on Giroux's line. They would rule. But, they would have to shed major salary for that. Also, how does that salary structure affect the locker room?
Bryz aside, which is obvious and not sure whether anything can be done about that. What are the holes that need to be filled? In my opinion, a stud D'man and a true power forward to play with Giroux. Nash and Giroux would be devestating, but the asking price for Nash will be high and his cap hit is very high. Let Jagr walk. Served his purpose. That money can be spent better elsewhere. Trade the rights to Carle and Kubina. Likely trade JVR/package for one of the above.
Not with Bryz. He's the weakest link. He doesn't seem interested or seem to care whether they win or lose. If the league allows a 1 time player buyout with the new CBA, he gets my vote. Just horrible.
Of course. It's common knowledge that signing with the Flyers is automatic forfiture of individual awards. Everyone knows that. The Matt Read omission was even more shocking to me.
Actually, I think we would destroy Jersey, Fla, Ott or Caps. Rangers are my only concern and hopefully they die tonight. With the Rangers gone, I see a clear route to the finals.