Flyers 2006 Offseason Thread

[BigEd76]

He was the Blackhawks' top goal scorer and led the team in points.  Not bad...

Ex-Flyer note:  Eric Weinrich retired

[SD_Eagle5]

The Flyers acquired Kyle Calder from Chicago for Handzus.

Hate to see Handzus go, but this is a great deal for the Flyers. Calder has speed, and can score.

I hate seeing Handzus go and I'll miss the gay Zeuuuuuus chant, but Calder is a much better fit in todays NHL. Basically we traded size, defense, and a bit of age for speed, youth, and a bit of untapped potential.

[The BIGSTUD]

Another deal with Chicago:

The Blackhawks have sent RW Eric Meloche back to Philadelphia in exchange for the rights to LW Vaclav Pletka.

http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

-- the Flyers (Phantoms) reacquired Eric Meloche from the Blackhawks for pissed-off European Vaclav Pletka

Another deal with Chicago:

The Blackhawks have sent RW Eric Meloche back to Philadelphia in exchange for the rights to LW Vaclav Pletka.

http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/

[The BIGSTUD]

Thanks for adding to the thread.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Thanks for not adding to any threads ever.

[The BIGSTUD]

Thanks for adding to all threads ever.

Thanks!

[dis12]

Flyers' Primeau still troubled by concussion.  The former captain says he is conditioning but not ready for skating. His return this season is unlikely.
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/15210528.htm

[SunMo]

so this Calder deal was a good one for the Flyers?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

so this Calder deal was a good one for the Flyers?

You tell us, hockey genius.

[SunMo]

get AIDS

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Intriguing offer, but I'll decline at this time.

[BigEd76]

He was Chicago's top scorer and put up stats similar to but not quite reaching Mike Knuble.  He's a year older than Gagne...

[ice grillin you]

most importantly hes not a sloth like handzus

theres a question as to whether he scored in chicago because someone had to on a team that has been completely devoid of any offensive talent

was he the best of a hideous bunch and in reality is a 3rd liner

or could he flourish with real talent around him

we shall see....

[BigEd76]

-- CSN reporting Desjardins will announce his retirement tomorrow with a conference on Thursday

-- Forsberg will continue his rehab in Sweden and has offered to fly the trainer (McCrossin) and his family to Sweden for the month.  He says he may miss the first few days of training camp (less than 6 weeks away already).