CoachX Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 We needed a new thread: Looks like he took my advice and signed. Smart kid Its probably way too much money for far too long a term. Now we will have trouble moving him when we draft some kid who might be good some day Fletcher is an idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 5.5 for 6 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 WTF Fletcher?!? Are you outta yer friggin mind you @#%&ing @#%&! Wait....that's not so bad. Has potential to be a steal...and ok at worst. Good signing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: WTF Fletcher?!? Are you outta yer friggin mind you @#%&ing @#%&! Wait....that's not so bad. Has potential to be a steal...and ok at worst. Good signing. Yeah, this is basically a slightly richer version of the Couturier deal (6.75% of the cap vs. 6.07% at the time of signing for Couturier). Even if Konecny doesn't improve at all, it's a fair deal. If he gets into the 30/60 range due to full time first line play or an improved PP2, it'll be a bargain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Now we can turn the page from any potential distractions, and focus on the remainder of preseason and getting off to a great start in the regular season. I think 5.5 mil over 6 years is a great deal for both sides. Please don't trade Konecny and a pick for Ryan Kesler, Chuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, CoachX said: 5.5 for 6 years This is great. I couldn't have expected better. Oh wait, I'm supposed to be yelling. I'll be back. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Yep, that’s two good signings. Let’s get this season started already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, CoachX said: Looks like he took my advice Lol, next he'll be pushing old ladies down the escalator based on your advice that it is good for his karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Good signing. Who thinks he’s here for the duration of the contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) KONECNY IS SUK!! (And I only say that because this signing just means he won't be a member of the Bolts or Wild anytime soon) With all the crazy rates for players going around these days, $5.5M for a 22 yr old with very good upside seems like a bargain. Travis has improved every year in every league he has been in (and yes, I am counting the OHL), has done so in the NHL, and has even shown a streak of consistency having his last two seasons in the NHL be almost identical production-wise: 47 and 49 points respectively. Obviously, The Fly would like to see maybe 60-65 pts out of this guy (and they may get it), but if he puts up, say another 49 pt season with a bit better defensive play to go along with it, I'd say that would be a successful season as well. Easily one of my favorite players from another team....good ol Travis Connect-Me. Edited September 16, 2019 by TropicalFruitGirl26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: improved every year in every league he has been in (and yes, I am counting the OHL) REPORTED. Everybody knows that just because you score 1,000 pts in Jr., it doesn't mean jack. It's not even really the same game. Sure it's on ice and all, but basically a totally different sport. Edited September 16, 2019 by Podein25 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 19 minutes ago, Podein25 said: REPORTED. Everybody knows that just because you score 1,000 pts in Jr., it doesn't mean jack. It's not even really the same game. Sure it's on ice and all, but basically a totally different sport. Fantastic. So...I suppose NOW you are gonna tell me that just because I am a Vezinette quality goalie in street ball hockey, that I really can't play for my national women's hockey team??? Pffft….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, vis said: Good signing. Who thinks he’s here for the duration of the contract? I think he's here for at least 5, he could wind up in Brandon Saad territory by the time this is done, he'd be older, but I like the idea of having both him and Provorov for several of their "prime" years. So I will be the sucker and say I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, mojo1917 said: he could wind up in Brandon Saad territory What, traded 5 times in 3 years, mostly back and forth between the same two teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Podein25 said: What, traded 5 times in 3 years, mostly back and forth between the same two teams? Well, to be honest, I thought the Hawks were a bit idiotic to trade away Saad in the first place. Hopefully, Flyers fans won't have to see that sort of short sightedness with regards to Konecny. Team seems to be trending upward, he is a young player who hasn't seen his ceiling yet, Philly should just now stick with him for the duration...……..UNLESS, they'd like to trade him to the Wild for Kevin Fiala… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, Podein25 said: What, traded 5 times in 3 years, mostly back and forth between the same two teams? Saad 's payday was going into his prime years, the 'hawks couldn't afford him. So they traded him? I thought he left via F/A either way, he was a homegrown kid the 'hawks couldn't keep, the 'flyers won't have to think about that with Konecny . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, mojo1917 said: Saad 's payday was going into his prime years, the 'hawks couldn't afford him. So they traded him? I thought he left via F/A either way, he was a homegrown kid the 'hawks couldn't keep, the 'flyers won't have to think about that with Konecny . Saad was a serious OS candidate. Hawks were capped out before free agency even started, so they moved him rather than risk losing him to an offer sheet that could have been very low on the compensation scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, AJgoal said: Yeah, this is basically a slightly richer version of the Couturier deal (6.75% of the cap vs. 6.07% at the time of signing for Couturier). Even if Konecny doesn't improve at all, it's a fair deal. If he gets into the 30/60 range due to full time first line play or an improved PP2, it'll be a bargain. Speaking to that, wondering what Couturier will be down for when he comes up at 28 with multiple 30/70 seasons. One 20 goal and one 50 point apparently gets you $7.1M today (8.7% cap hit)... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, radoran said: Speaking to that, wondering what Couturier will be down for when he comes up at 28 with multiple 30/70 seasons. One 20 goal and one 50 point apparently gets you $7.1M today (8.7% cap hit)... I've been wondering about that, myself. With Giroux up at the same time, will we essentially see a flip of what they're making, assuming Giroux slows down and wants to stay a Flyer? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 18 hours ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Fantastic. So...I suppose NOW you are gonna tell me that just because I am a Vezinette quality goalie in street ball hockey, that I really can't play for my national women's hockey team??? Pffft….. In todays gender neutral society you can play for whoever you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 19 hours ago, Podein25 said: REPORTED. Everybody knows that just because you score 1,000 pts in Jr., it doesn't mean jack. It's not even really the same game. Sure it's on ice and all, but basically a totally different sport. We also know that in Philly, you can play out of your mind good one season, then have a dud the next. This will get you a one way ticket to anywhere by flyer fans, regardless of who you are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, CoachX said: We also know that in Philly, you can play out of your mind good one season, then have a dud the next. This will get you a one way ticket to anywhere by flyer fans, regardless of who you are Also in Philly, they can find out you had a dud 80 years ago and boot you out of the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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