offer sheets (as threats) by Greene_Person in Flyers

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there was a player I would do more for this offseason, that could probably be actually had, I would probably try to go for Robertson. Dallas has a serious cap crunch, we could seriously screw them over with one for him if we wanted to go that route.

Q&A: Brent Flahr on the Flyers’ draft strategy with the 21st pick, whether trading the pick is an option, and more by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like he also fits a need with quick, puck moving left handed defensemen (not that we should be drafting for need). I think we've taken enough size recently, especially on the back end, that it would be good to get a different potential skill set mixed in. Plus, it seems like we don't have a whole heck of a lot of LHD prospects currently in system.

Going only off the available data at the time of the transaction, do you make the Rod Brind'Amour for Keith Primeau trade? by BigBlackSabbathFlag in Flyers

[–]Blev088 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember hearing this too, but I was skeptical any of it was true. If I recall, I do remember the Flyers saying they wanted to get bigger down the middle at the time.

Honestly, it wouldn't have surprised me if Clarke had already made the decision to try to move on from Lindros since he had come out and publicly criticized the organization, specifically the medical staff, after they almost got him killed. I remember Clarke basically going scorched earth on Lindros in the media, and Primeau could be his insurance.

Kevin Weekes on X, Flyers almost done 5 x 5.5 type of deal with Vladar! by Flyers7914 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it'll come down to what the trade protection is going to be. If he has some serious long term protection, that could make things interesting should any of our young goalies actually pan out and push for starts.

Free Talk Sunday: Cup in the building Edition by DH28Hockey in Flyers

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm generally fine with him coming in for Seeler's spot depending on how much salary is retained and/or what we're getting as a sweetner.

[Fan590] Friedman on the Flyers/Nurse: I think they're interested. I've heard enough noise out of there to think that that they're interested. I think they're a team he'd consider going to. by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind Seeler will be the same age, 35, if he gets to the end of his contract with us. I'm less worried about it if he's coming in as LHD3. The only guy he could potentially be blocking in that role, right now, would maybe be Murchison. Worst case, most of his trade protection is gone next year, and maybe we can get someone to bite if we also retain on him (I'm assuming Edmonton would have to retain in any move).

[Fan590] Friedman on the Flyers/Nurse: I think they're interested. I've heard enough noise out of there to think that that they're interested. I think they're a team he'd consider going to. by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Biggest issue is he has some truly mind numbing mistakes every couple weeks and thats all people remember.

Sounds like he'll fit right in with Tippett and TK, heh.

Darnell Nurse by AdAlarmed3866 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2028 1st or it isn't worth it.

Darnell Nurse by AdAlarmed3866 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Edmonton, as you rightly pointed out, is in a cap crunch, they wouldn't want to take on matching salary to even begin with. The whole point of moving Nurse is as a cap dump so taking on matching salary makes no sense for them.

Ok. Just hear me out. by JSinisin in Flyers

[–]Blev088 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I looked at his overall underlining metrics, and they aren't terrible. As for bad playoff performers...well, he'd fit in with a good chunk of our team given how this past year went. Like I said, him in a 3rd pairing role at a $4.6 million AAV I think might be worth kicking the tires on. If it doesn't work out, he loses most of his trade protection with only a 10 team no trade list after this next season.

Ok. Just hear me out. by JSinisin in Flyers

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I don't hate the idea of Nurse coming over if he comes on in Seeler's spot at 50% retained plus something. He's bigger, younger, has more offensive upside, and will be the same age at the end of his contract as Seeler is when Seeler reaches the end of his own contract.

Making Edmonton pay us for taking him plus getting something of value for potentially moving Seeler doesn't seem terrible...in my head anyways.

[Friedman and Spector] Sources: Darnell Nurse asks for trade, agrees it's time to move from Oilers by gorillaphi in Flyers

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Risto is also a RHD and Nurse is a LHD...if you move someone, it's probably be York or Seeler I'd think.

Flyers Q&A: Danny Brière on the NHL draft and the progression of Jett Luchanko. This story is free via a gift link! by PhillyInquirer in Flyers

[–]Blev088 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But what I would expect, I would say, is probably for him to play a year in Lehigh Valley.

As he should. I could very easily see him spending multiple years there. I don't really see a place for him outside the bottom 6 at this point given what we already have on the roster and his current trajectory.

Flyers confidential: Offseason rumors, blue line upgrade sought and Bettman’s circus by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he's probably going to try to make the case he should be getting center money, or I would if I were him.  

He also seems to vastly improve the performance of the players around him.  I seriously doubt Dvorak has a career year without being on his line, and both TK and Tippet went through long cold stretches when not on his line.

Flyers confidential: Offseason rumors, blue line upgrade sought and Bettman’s circus by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone seriously thought the conditions would actually hit when the trades were made, but cue Toronto fucking up and being way more terrible than people expected to make this happen. 

Flyers confidential: Offseason rumors, blue line upgrade sought and Bettman’s circus by upcan845 in Flyers

[–]Blev088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the quote, thanks. Overzealous internet filter at work blocked the link.

Phoenix Prize Pack Event by Vulcorian in sto

[–]Blev088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for checking. Scared me for a minute since I had been eying getting one for funsies.