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Flyer Fan · #11 01-27-2011, 08:33 PM

Just a couple of tidbits:

The Flyers waived D Matt Walker (1.7M), he's expected to go unclaimed, and be assigned to the Phantoms.

There's a rumor floating around that the Flyers are considering making a pitch for Carolina's Eric Cole.

Waiving Walker makes Cole's salary work, or an extension for Leino possible.

ericdaoust · #12 01-27-2011, 08:45 PM

Do they really need any more depth up front? Not discrediting the move as Cole is a good player but I just question how much of an upgrade he would actually be in the big picture.

Flyer Fan · #13 01-27-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

Do they really need any more depth up front? Not discrediting the move as Cole is a good player but I just question how much of an upgrade he would actually be in the big picture.

I agree with you. It would add a little size, grit, and experience, and allow either Nodl or Zherdev to be bumped out of the top nine, ...and if it's Nodl that would make for an interesting fourth line of Betts with Powe and he come playoff time.

But, the Flyers seem to be reaching the point of diminishing returns, ...unless they can get him awfully cheap, ...which I can't see either.

I think they'ld be better served either keeping Walker as a seventh D, or possibly trying to upgrade there, ...odds are one of the defensemen will get dinged somewhere during the playoffs.

But even there the Flyers seem to have good depth...

Solid, solid lineup, ...except for the annual goaltending questions, ...but the way Boucher and Bobrovsky are playing, ...there doesn't seem to be any clear cut upgrade to be had there either.

Nice problem to have! It's gonna be fun to watch how it plays out!

Flyer Fan · #14 01-28-2011, 05:44 PM

I already posted this in another thread , but figured i may as well post it here too:

Matt Walker cleared waivers as expected today and was assigned to the Phantoms.

This gives the Flyers approximately 3.6 Million of cap space to take on another player with.

Cole's contract is for either 2.7 or 2.8 Million, so the deal is doable if the Flyers are seriously interested in him.

Also today, Asst. GM John Paddock was quoted as saying that the Flyers would still like to improve their forward depth, but don't view it as a critical need and aren't willing to pay a premium to do so.

Flyer Fan · #15 02-04-2011, 03:26 PM

The Flyers rebounded from their flat performance against the Bolts and put together a strong effort last night.

Bobrovsky played well.

Leino had a great game, played with Hartnell and Briere mostly, but earned some extra shifts and saw time with Carter and Giroux, ...where he looked GREAT! A nice problem to have.

Various reporters are saying that the Flyers are debating whether or not to make a trade to add a forward, ...supposedly concerned about upsetting what they feel is great chemistry in the room.

Supposedly those concerns have not stopped the Flyers from discreetly inquiring as to Ray Emery's willingness to consider signing a two way contract.

ESPN's Darren Dreiger reports that there are three teams interested in Emery, ...believed to be the Red Wings, Flyers, and an unnamed team (Islanders?)

By signing a two way contract Emery would be able to be signed, then assigned to an AHL team for playing time, then recalled in case of injury etc., without having to pass through waivers.

The Flyers already have Leighton and Backstrom signed to one way contracts next year, but Leighton is still playing with numbness in his foot after back surgery, and the team doesn't seem to have much confidence in Backstrom.

Brian Boucher is scheduled to become a UFA after the season, so looking forward, a tandem of Emery/Bobrovsky would seem to be an upgrade.

For what it's worth, Emery claims he's moving side to side much better now than when he was here trying to play through the hip problem.

Jody Shelley was able to play last night, but remained scratched in favor of Dan Carcillo, ...likely Lavs wanting his energy after the Team sleepwalked through a loss to Tampa.

duballstar014 · #16 02-04-2011, 03:34 PM

Ducks, Flyers, and Wings are the three teams. OC Register link below.

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/duc...ery-barry.html

Dutch · #17 02-04-2011, 03:37 PM

dub, what's your take on the garbage non goal call against the preds... Haven't we given your team enough already over the past year? It sure made me pissed... Should have went to OT at least...

duballstar014 · #18 02-04-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

dub, what's your take on the garbage non goal call against the preds... Haven't we given your team enough already over the past year? It sure made me pissed... Should have went to OT at least...

lol! I'm still waiting for you guys to give us another D prospect for free. We'll take Blum whenever you're ready.

I actually missed the game, but I did read about it. I'm finding it more and more difficult to watch all 82 Ducks and Flyers games now that I'm married.

Dutch · #19 02-04-2011, 04:21 PM

I hear ya on the married life... I hardly watch any games anymore.. Except when preds are on tv its a must, otherwise its bits and pieces...

Did manage to see that goal, but that was bullshit... You should watch the highlights on that one... Almost as retarded as the dissallowed goal that ottawa received vs. detroit... Refs are really blowing calls lately.

As for another D man, that would actually be a good idea. We got tons of them in the pipeline and we can use some decent forwards...

Maybe you and me should run the preds and flyers

duballstar014 · #20 02-04-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Maybe you and me should run the preds and flyers

Yeah...except if we let the current GMs keep doing what they're doing, we're more likely to see a Blum for Powe trade.

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