Philadelphia Flyers

[stevegamer]

When I first saw the MacDonald injury, I thought it said 6 months. I was disappointed it was only 6 weeks after that.

I respect what Manning brought as a Flyer. He was basically mid-bottom pair defender, but he worked hard to get where he was from being undrafted. I wish him luck in Chicago, but we needed the room on the blueline, so he wasn't coming back here, and it works out that he gets a multi-year deal. Likely good for all sides.

[Atomic Wedgy]

I have been living under a rock! Never saw the news about Manning. I liked him. Shame, but yes space is required. Funny thing now is we could have used him with MacD and Morin injured.

[PenguinHunter]

Scotty Hartnell returning to the team???

[stevegamer]

Honestly, Gritty is awful.

Bringing back Phlex would've been better. Heck bringing back Slapshot would've been better.
https://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/im...ers+MAscot.jpg

[stevegamer]

As much I hated Gritty, I must admit the Tonight Show & Last Week Tonight have helped me appreciate him more.

[mounD]

It's Gritty's world, we are just living in it.

[PenguinHunter]

Whats everyone's thoughts on the rumours surrounding Wayne Simmonds?

Should the Flyers trade him?

Will the Flyers trade him?

Do you think Simmonds would re-sing in Philly? Or does he want to test the market?

[newfcollins]

Whats everyone's thoughts on the rumours surrounding Wayne Simmonds?

Should the Flyers trade him?

Will the Flyers trade him?

Do you think Simmonds would re-sing in Philly? Or does he want to test the market?

The should trade him. And they will. Easy way for the new GM to make a mark, can make it seem like he's still rebuilding. Plus, the last thing the Flyers need is to get bogged down with a long-term deal to Simmonds.

[hockeymanG23]

Whats everyone's thoughts on the rumours surrounding Wayne Simmonds?

Should the Flyers trade him?

Will the Flyers trade him?

Do you think Simmonds would re-sing in Philly? Or does he want to test the market?

He’s been a great player for that Flyers but he’s going to get a BIG raise on his next contract and I can’t imagine that deal aging well. With the season being a write off the team needs to recoup some value from players like Simmonds and Raffl if possible by the deadline and I imagine Simmer bringing in a good return from a team looking to go deep considering his work ethic, leadership and toughness.

[Pengwin7]

Agree. That's an easy move there.
He should fetch a 2nd rounder.

I wonder if Nashville could be a fit.
Their PP is only at 15%... don't believe they have a good net-front presence.
Their perimeter players (Josi/Ellis or Subban/Ekholm with Forsberg & RyJo) shouldn't be struggling so badly.
Wayne could slam several pucks home.
Preds have to feel like they still need "a piece" in order to finish that ever-so-close CUP-caliber team.

Though, not sure PHI would settle for a late-2nd...
Maybe they could find some way to sweeten to a late-1st.

Though, the Preds didn't draft in rounds 1,2,3 last year.

[SeaDawg]

I agree with you, Pengwin7. Simmonds would be a great fit in Nashville and I think he will end up there for sure.

[Atomic Wedgy]

I remember the last time Hartnell was moved. I wasn't happy about it as he was still a good player. In order to get a good return, you have to trade a good player. Simmonds is still a good player, but with his style, I can see him going the same way that Hartnell did. I'd guess two more good years for Simmonds before he starts declining. Teams competing for the cup will pay for those two years. I think we should move Simmonds to the highest bidder. If it makes our team worse this year and gets us a better lottery chance, I'm in. It does not appear we are gonna make any noise this year anyway.... sadly. At least my other team, Liverpool FC is having a year for the ages. YNWA!

[PenguinHunter]

I remember the last time Hartnell was moved. I wasn't happy about it as he was still a good player. In order to get a good return, you have to trade a good player. Simmonds is still a good player, but with his style, I can see him going the same way that Hartnell did. I'd guess two more good years for Simmonds before he starts declining. Teams competing for the cup will pay for those two years. I think we should move Simmonds to the highest bidder. If it makes our team worse this year and gets us a better lottery chance, I'm in. It does not appear we are gonna make any noise this year anyway.... sadly. At least my other team, Liverpool FC is having a year for the ages. YNWA!

I just hope we get more in return for Simmonds than we got for Hartnell.... hahah

[Jouko-Pouko]

Expiring Paul Stastny was worth a 1st and a good prospect (Foley). If the Flyers sell Simmonds for a 2nd, there will be a line at their door.

[hockeyrobot]

Expiring Paul Stastny was worth a 1st and a good prospect (Foley). If the Flyers sell Simmonds for a 2nd, there will be a line at their door.

Simmonds would be a great fit on any team trying to get over that hump to win a Cup. Whether it's Nashville, Toronto, Vegas or Tampa. Great fit on all of those teams.