Irishjim Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 By Greg Wyshynski13 minutes agoPuck Daddy There’s still a bit of mystery as to why Scott Hartnell would waive his no-movement clause just one year into a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers to accept a trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets.Flyers GM Ron Hextall would only talk about the speed and versatility of R.J. Umberger, for whom Hartnell was traded, and that the two-year difference in their contract term was a factor. read the entire article here: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/blue-jackets-gm-explains-why-scott-hartnell-waived-no-move-clause-for-columbus-201211186.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Geez, signing a long term deal with the Flyers is the kiss of death. G should be looking over his shoulder right about now....when is the last time a Flyer signed a long term deal and played it out in it's entirety? Danny boy came within a year or so...but I honestly can't remember the last time (if ever) this was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Umberger's speed?? My God the man could be timed with a sun dial last year. If He is the answer that the Flyers have found in their search for team speed than I do not believe they have watched too many Jackets games lately........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've been saying this all day this is nothing more then getting out of a crappy contract.. since RJ waived his NTC he can be traded at anytime here forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Umberger's speed?? My God the man could be timed with a sun dial last year. If He is the answer that the Flyers have found in their search for team speed than I do not believe they have watched too many Jackets games lately........ I agree, for the most part, Ummby has lead in boot disease. His first few steps are brutally slow. on the bright side, once he hits stride, he will not fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Geez, signing a long term deal with the Flyers is the kiss of death. G should be looking over his shoulder right about now....when is the last time a Flyer signed a long term deal and played it out in it's entirety? Danny boy came within a year or so...but I honestly can't remember the last time (if ever) this was done.if G makes it to july 1st he's here for the duration so cross your fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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