2007 Flyers Offseason Thread

Started by PoopyfaceMcGee, April 10, 2007, 06:14:15 PM

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PoopyfaceMcGee


dis12

I can't wait to get my 40th Anniversary DVD :-X
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The BIGSTUD

Calling it right on the $ since day one.
Just pointing laughing, and living it up while watching the Miami Heat stink it up.

BigEd76

Holmgren is already scouting players in Finland

Seabiscuit36

They've been really proactive more so this year than years before in scouting since they realized how bad they suck, and where they'd be drafting.  Rumor has it they've been looking at a european defenceman for the second first round pick
"For all the civic slurs, for all the unsavory things said of the Philadelphia fans, also say this: They could teach loyalty to a dog. Their capacity for pain is without limit." -Bill Lyons

dis12

Quote from: BigEd76 on April 11, 2007, 08:14:42 PM
Holmgren is already scouting players in Finland
no clones of Pitkanen
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Seabiscuit36

Rumor has it that they're scouting some swede?  dis 12, i'm down on Joni too, but if he puts it together its scary how good he could be.  He had 43pts: 4 goals, 39 assists in his worst season.  Scotty Bowman called him the most talented player to come into the league and that he had more natural talent than Lindstrom. 
"For all the civic slurs, for all the unsavory things said of the Philadelphia fans, also say this: They could teach loyalty to a dog. Their capacity for pain is without limit." -Bill Lyons

dis12

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 10:42:51 AM
Rumor has it that they're scouting some swede?  dis 12, i'm down on Joni too, but if he puts it together its scary how good he could be.  He had 43pts: 4 goals, 39 assists in his worst season.  Scotty Bowman called him the most talented player to come into the league and that he had more natural talent than Lindstrom. 
that's been said about a lot of players who had the talent, but couldn't survive transitioning to the NHL (NFL,NBA...)  I think Joni is a "nice-guy" player who does have incredible talents, but just doesn't handle criticism (or boos) well...maybe they just need to kiss his ass (instead of lighting a fire under it) to get him motivated.
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BigEd76

Clarke rumored for Blue Jackets GM job

Holmgren says no one has asked for permission to talk to Clarke yet...

BigEd76


Seabiscuit36

Great move by Homer to get him wrapped up before the Draft.  Its also a great deal for the team and for Scottie who stands to earn more if he keeps playing like he did. 
"For all the civic slurs, for all the unsavory things said of the Philadelphia fans, also say this: They could teach loyalty to a dog. Their capacity for pain is without limit." -Bill Lyons

BigEd76

Tim Panaccio:

QuoteThe Flyers intend to have at least one player on their wish list locked up within the first couple hours of free agency.

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Toronto Globe and Mail:

QuoteIt is generally believed that the Philadelphia Flyers will be major players on the unrestricted free-agent market, targeting a new No. 1 centre and willing to pay $5 to $6 million for any one of Drury, Briere or Scott Gomez, the New Jersey Devils' centre who qualifies for unrestricted free agency this July as well. Gomez doesn't exactly fit the Flyers' stereotype, but the prospect of pairing his playmaking skills with Simon Gagne's finishing touch must be an appealing fallback position for Philadelphia, if they can't get Briere first.

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Courier Post:

-- Briere, Drury and Scott Gomez are on the Flyers' wish list
-- Esche, York and Matt Ellison will not be offered new deals
-- Offers will be made to Fedoruk and Denis Hamel
-- They'd like to re-sign Afanasenkov but they don't want to pay $1M for a 3rd/4th-line winger

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Kevin Cooney article on John Stevens looking for defensive help

PoopyfaceMcGee

What's the status of Martin Biron's thigh/contract?

Seabiscuit36

Quote from: FastFreddie on May 14, 2007, 01:08:41 PM
What's the status of Martin Biron's thigh/contract?
They resigned his thigh for 2 more years back towards the end of the season. 
"For all the civic slurs, for all the unsavory things said of the Philadelphia fans, also say this: They could teach loyalty to a dog. Their capacity for pain is without limit." -Bill Lyons

SD_Eagle5

Ben Eager signed a 2 year deal