Is it Leighton and Bobrovsky next year?

**Pacman** · April 25, 2011, 9:22 PM

Boucher is the only UFA out of the trio. Will it be Leighton and Bobrovsky playing for the Flyers next year or do they have flexibility in terms of acquiring a legit #1?

I own Bobrovsky and I'm wondering if I need to trade for Leighton before we have our Limited Keeper Drops.

**Markstrom Fan** · April 25, 2011, 9:44 PM

idk i gotta imagine philly attempting at the least to bring in that legit #1 they have been in need of. but with the limited cap they have i dont think any of us know for sure what they'll do

**27Blue** · April 25, 2011, 10:03 PM

if they loose tomorrow against buffalo, they will make changes. if they win a cup, then the pressure to do something is probably off. too early to tell at this point...

**slow triathlete** · April 26, 2011, 7:40 AM

Got to imagine that they will move one of Carle or Coburn and bring in Vokoun or Bryzgalov. They should move Leighton so he can play and Bob can be the back up and learn from...

They're lack of goaltending in this playoff is showing.

**Shoeless** · April 26, 2011, 10:35 AM

I don't see how you can justify keeping Leighton in your 15, Pacman, unless you are assured that Leighton is guaranteed to be part of a tandem or the starter in Philly. I don't know anyone who would predict that with any amount of certainty.

**Pacman** · April 26, 2011, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Shoeless

I don't see how you can justify keeping Leighton in your 15, Pacman, unless you are assured that Leighton is guaranteed to be part of a tandem or the starter in Philly. I don't know anyone who would predict that with any amount of certainty.

Without knowing how Round 1 (and the playoffs) will end I think I agree with you.

I'd have to drop Pitkanen and give a draft pick for Leighton which I'd prefer not to do.

**wendelclark17** · April 26, 2011, 11:20 AM

As of right now, without the likely cap increase taken into account, the flyers have less than 500k in cap space available next year and thats without re-signing O'Donnell, Nodl, Leino, Zherdev, Powe, Carcillo and Boucher. There is no way they can fit a another goaltender in unless they are dirt cheap and then they send Leighton or Bobrovsky down.

How about Nabokov ending up in philly for someone like Carle or Coburn and the rights to Nodl?

**duballstar014** · April 27, 2011, 10:06 PM

In terms of pure talent, I don't think anyone would argue with the fact that Sergei Bobrovsky is the best gem in the Flyers organization that is ready for NHL duty. The next person in line is Joacim Eriksson.

The fact that Leighton is under contract for next season bodes well for him and not well for Boucher. But, a year ago, you could have said the exact opposite in favor of Boucher over Leighton.

When you boil it down, Bobrovsky and Leighton are the only two Flyer goalies under contract for next season. Does that mean that Boucher is on the outs?

No.

If you own Bobrovsky, I'd stand pat and not worry about anything in Philly. You own the best option that Philly already owns and have to assume that they won't go out and spend top dollar on another goalie. No need to trade for Leighton or Boucher.

**ridinryan44** · April 27, 2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by duballstar014

In terms of pure talent, I don't think anyone would argue with the fact that Sergei Bobrovsky is the best gem in the Flyers organization that is ready for NHL duty. The next person in line is Joacim Eriksson.

The fact that Leighton is under contract for next season bodes well for him and not well for Boucher. But, a year ago, you could have said the exact opposite in favor of Boucher over Leighton.

When you boil it down, Bobrovsky and Leighton are the only two Flyer goalies under contract for next season. Does that mean that Boucher is on the outs?

No.

If you own Bobrovsky, I'd stand pat and not worry about anything in Philly. You own the best option that Philly already owns and have to assume that they won't go out and spend top dollar on another goalie. No need to trade for Leighton or Boucher.

Think Philly would still make a play for a guy like Schneider, Dub? Or do you think they run another season hoping BOB can be the man?

**Pacman** · April 27, 2011, 10:38 PM

I think the first round win bodes well for Bob (and either Boucher/Leighton). If they had lost the opening round the logic of needing a legitimate/proven goalie would have been expressed.

**Fast Tony DeNiro** · April 28, 2011, 6:43 PM

Originally Posted by ridinryan44

Think Philly would still make a play for a guy like Schneider, Dub? Or do you think they run another season hoping BOB can be the man?

I don't understand the logic behind the Schneider to Philly rumors going around. Bob played 54 games with good numbers, Schneider played 25 games with good numbers. Bob is 2 years younger. He lost the first game of his playoff career 1-0 and then got shelled in game 2, but neither really has playoff experience.

I just don't see why Schneider is seen as an instant upgrade over Bobrovsky. If Philly goes after a goalie this summer which I don't think they will, they'll go for someone with a track record. They already seem to have their "goalie of the future" and thats not even mentioning Joacim Eriksson who's not far behind Bob.

**Pacman** · April 28, 2011, 8:20 PM

Originally Posted by Fast Tony DeNiro

I just don't see why Schneider is seen as an instant upgrade over Bobrovsky. If Philly goes after a goalie this summer which I don't think they will, they'll go for someone with a track record. They already seem to have their "goalie of the future" and thats not even mentioning Joacim Eriksson who's not far behind Bob.

I think it's because Schneider looks a lot more stable and skilled than Bobrovsky.

**Jleger2439** · May 7, 2011, 12:18 AM

Completely my opinion....

NYI are allowing Naby to play in the World Championships to showcase him. They have or will toll his contract, so they have his rights for one more year. Naby does not have to clear waivers this time, so NYI can trade him for assets.

PHI is deep and has a rookie goalie (Bob) who is not quite ready yet, but he is not THAT far off. PHI getting a goalie like Vokoun or Bryzgalov does not make sense since both would be looking for long term deals. That would mean Bob would be buried for too long.

PHI Trading for Naby makes a lot of sense. Naby gets to play for a contender, which is important to him. They are both Russian and Bob is still learning English, making Naby a great mentor. Naby is only under contract for one more year, so the timing makes sense. They could even sign him for one more year if Bob needs more time. The part that makes this very workable is that Naby is a proven goalie (playoff arguments aside) at a very affordable price, which is huge for PHI who is always up against the cap.

Leighton plays in the knots or gets traded. Think PHI is pissed at him over lying about back injury and whatever he did/said during the playoff run that got his name plate removed...he was banished.

**Jleger2439** · May 7, 2011, 12:23 AM

Don't think it will be Schneider either. Bob had a string of 25 games with great numbers too. Just not large enough of a sample size to say schneider is a sure thing, VAN is an elite team too...easier to play behind. Don't see PHI trying another unproven goalie.

**mister_mcgoo** · May 7, 2011, 4:57 AM

well judging by the latest on Boucher on wikipedia I would say that's not a bad guess

http://i.imgur.com/GjgtY.png

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