King Knut Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Because othwrwise homer just traded the guy making the only aspect of this team that's working remain functional.A guy who we sent packing several years ago because he was bat **** crazy on the ice. A guy whose rookie season was cut short because he had to be available for his trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Every other thing I've read (other than from some Flyer fans) is questioning why Colorado made this trade....not the other way around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) A guy who we sent packing several years ago because he was bat **** crazy on the ice.] Dont worry... there is medication for that type of stuff now. @FC... I was jst reading the comments on the Denver Post and most fans seems to think they just got the 2nd coming of Lappy back. Seems like the fans are coming around to this trade... Edited November 1, 2013 by murraycraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @murraycraven Well Lappy isn't what he used to be...and neither is Talbot. Downie on the other hand had become part of one of the top lines in the league. I really don't see a downside to this trade. People complained about Talbots contract...we just got out of it. We pick up a player who may help the team and/or may become trade bait. Let's face it, we all knew Homer was going to make a trade. I'm just thankful it wasn't a young player for an old one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanaticV3.0 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Because othwrwise homer just traded the guy making the only aspect of this team that's working remain functional.A guy who we sent packing several years ago because he was bat **** crazy on the ice.A guy whose rookie season was cut short because he had to be available for his trial. I don't have any legit sources, but I've actually heard rumors that he has. It's nothing remotely concrete, but just talking to fans and browsing around the net, there are murmurs he was not happy with his role here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @fanaticV3.0 I doubt you'd find many players on the Flyers "happy" right now the way the team is going...maybe other than Mason who's career seems to be turning around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Every other thing I've read (other than from some Flyer fans) is questioning why Colorado made this trade....not the other way around. Agreed..they are playing well, on a great run with a new coach, and they trade the winger on their top line? Hmmmm............. **EDIT** That's not to say I like the trade for the Flyers; I just don't get my Colorado would mess with things now. Edited November 1, 2013 by DaGreatGazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @murraycraven Well Lappy isn't what he used to be...and neither is Talbot. Downie on the other hand had become part of one of the top lines in the league. I really don't see a downside to this trade. People complained about Talbots contract...we just got out of it. We pick up a player who may help the team and/or may become trade bait. Let's face it, we all knew Homer was going to make a trade. I'm just thankful it wasn't a young player for an old one. Spot on FC and I do agree... my gripe is more w/ the Org than anything else. I just thinkt he constant rehash of x Flyers is ridiculous. I am not a fan of Downie and think he is a borderline sociopath but I do think he is a better player. AS long as Homer does not sign him to a NMC/NTC for the next 7 years I am "ok" w/ the trade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanaticV3.0 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @fanaticV3.0 I doubt you'd find many players on the Flyers "happy" right now the way the team is going...maybe other than Mason who's career seems to be turning around. That's true, but not everybody demands a trade because of it. If he didn't want to be here, that's all that really matters. Best to get rid of guys like that (if it's actually true). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Dont worry... there is medication for that type of stuff now. step right up...what would you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 step right up...what would you like! LOL! I think you are going to have to start dispensing tranquilizers to the board if this stuff keeps up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 LOL! I think you are going to have to start dispensing tranquilizers to the board if this stuff keeps up!!just glad to know I have an important role on this board! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @murraycraven your wish is my command! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 If this quote is accurate, I guess he didn't ask for a trade. :-) Sam Carchidi @BroadStBull55mTalbot to Denver Post: "It's the first time I've ever been traded. So, I'm dealing with some of the shock of that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Spot on FC and I do agree... my gripe is more w/ the Org than anything else. I just thinkt he constant rehash of x Flyers is ridiculous. I am not a fan of Downie and think he is a borderline sociopath but I do think he is a better player. AS long as Homer does not sign him to a NMC/NTC for the next 7 years I am "ok" w/ the trade... OK, so there could be a downside to the trade afterall..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 OK, so there could be a downside to the trade afterall..... They have no interest in extending Downie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 They have no interest in extending Downie. Bottom line then......he is strictly a rental player used to kick start this team and create cap space for next year....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Bottom line then......he is strictly a rental player used to kick start this team and create cap space for next year....... OK - the ninja means the post isn't entirely serious And the comment is a riff on the (in)famous Clarke quote: "We have no interest in Comrie" We now return you to your original broadcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @radoran It's not our fault he went deaf!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 OK - the ninja means the post isn't entirely serious And the comment is a riff on the (in)famous Clarke quote: "We have no interest in Comrie" We now return you to your original broadcast.ooops...chalk it up lack off sleep and no morning caffeine or chocolate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 OK - the ninja means the post isn't entirely serious And signing in as "ruxpin" means I'm...he's...we're not at all serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @radoran It's not our fault he went deaf!! LMAO. Sad part is, I can actually see him saying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Great, now you've jinxed him. @fanaticV3.0 I doubt you'd find many players on the Flyers "happy" right now the way the team is going...maybe other than Mason who's career seems to be turning around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Guess maybe he was just the odd man out. Firing the coach maybe helped a little, but not enough. Next move? Trade a player? How's that gonna motivate anyone? Wouldn't they want to be traded?All joking aside, I could see thinking Downie could be a shock to the system and wake things up a bit. Of course it sure ain't happening tonight. Sheesh this is ugly. If this quote is accurate, I guess he didn't ask for a trade. :-)Sam Carchidi @BroadStBull55mTalbot to Denver Post: "It's the first time I've ever been traded. So, I'm dealing with some of the shock of that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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