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I disagree with trading Richards......Carter was bound to be dealt, did not see Richards going though.
 
So, according to the blogs, the Leafs are working on a deal BIGGER than the Richards to LA one? Parise is the name being thrown around.....
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I got mad when I heard Philly wanted Kulemin & Kadri for Richards, cause Burke clearly didn't say "yes" to it right away (which he should have), but Holmgren didn't want Richards to stay in the East.
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Originally Posted by StillIn729

I love these moves by the Flyers, JVR and Claude are the core of the team now


I'm with you man. Love these moves. Richie was an awful captain. They both also had no trade clauses that comes into effect in 2012. Dump the large salaries while we could. The locker room will be a much more cohesive place. Please make Pronger captain.
 
Fake! Has to be....
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Last I heard Tampa was close to getting a deal done with Stammer.....
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1 year $11 million anyone?
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it's not fake...

other philly heads will tell you if they are listening to edit: 610 wip (dont know why i said wmmr)

Philly's close to something with Stamkos....either offer sheet. or sending Schenn the first and Versteeg or Versteeg is getting moved for more cap space to offer sheet.


looking at the moves they made today it would make sense...they aquire all these picks and future players and sheding salary preparing to max out Stamkos and giving up 4 future first round picks
 
Originally Posted by PhilBalla09

it's not fake...

other philly heads will tell you if they are listening to edit: 610 wip (dont know why i said wmmr)

Philly's close to something with Stamkos....either offer sheet. or sending Schenn the first and Versteeg or Versteeg is getting moved for more cap space to offer sheet.


looking at the moves they made today it would make sense...they aquire all these picks and future players and sheding salary preparing to max out Stamkos and giving up 4 future first round picks
The only thing that doesn't make sense is that Tampa still has 8 days to sign Stamkos, and they aren't far off at all.

I just don't see Philly taking all these risks in order to have the opportunity (Which may not even come) to throw Stamkos an offer sheet. The reason why other teams are rumored to be interested in an offer sheet is because they are well below the $48 million and they can afford to offer $11 million for 1 year if Tampa doesn't sign him before July 1st.
 
Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

Are there any questions as to whose team it was? Pronger....

I've heard rumblings that Richards/Carter were a lil more committed to the night life in Philly than the team....

Still shocked at this trade. Wayne Simmonds is one of my favorite players who is now going to one of my least favorite teams
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I agree here.  Didn't expect Richards to get traded but with those long contracts gone and how much they loved to party
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Bryz is good for the yearly salary but those years are OD.  Plus, I'd much rather have Brad Richards for the next 3 to 4 years in his prime (IF he gets a 5 or 6 year deal).

Quan, I don't think they'd deal Parise TBH.  Not to be a homer but with the arbitrator probably siding more towards $5 to $5.5 million than the $6.5 to $7 and with the cap going up, I think they're focused on resigning him long term.  I don't think Lou is trading his captain, everyone plays so much better when he's on the ice.  But, I could be completely wrong.
 
looks like you're right cquan...

from one of the flyers writers

A #Flyers source told me they are NOT trying to get Stamkos and that any moves from here forward will be "character guys."


 
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at the Philly deals, was not expecting Richards to be traded

Saw the schedule, we open at home against Montreal- should be an amazing game
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Also, apparently we are going to name Claude Noel our head coach. Seems like a good hire, he's had success everywhere he's been
 
Can't believe the Flyers just traded captain Mike Richards.... I can assure you Stamkos will not be leaving Tampa Bay for at least another 10 years
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I missed out on all of this...but Philly must know something we don't or that locker room must not be right. Simmonds is nice, not sure about the other guys....but hey at least you Philly fans won't have to yell about your goalies anymore.

Trying to trade for Stamkos? They would have to trade everyone on that team to get him away from Tampa....
 
I can't stand people who are knocking these deals
exactly what has Jeff Carter ever done in the playoffs?  and it's clear Richards is not a good captain

Brayden Schenn is regarded by many as the top prospect in all of hockey who is ready to come in and make an impact this year (currently drafted).  Addition by subtraction, Flyers are a better team, mark my words.  
 
Originally Posted by StillIn729

I can't stand people who are knocking these deals
exactly what has Jeff Carter ever done in the playoffs?  and it's clear Richards is not a good captain

Brayden Schenn is regarded by many as the top prospect in all of hockey who is ready to come in and make an impact this year (currently drafted).  Addition by subtraction, Flyers are a better team, mark my words.  

Im obv a Philthadelph hater and to me theyre a better team now also... Bryz deal is backloaded... hes not playin till hes 40
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Wayne Simmonds An Voracek r young STALLIONS... bet they both play with giroux

Carter n Richards r both good players... not great and often dissappear when it matters most

Good moves... rebuilt quickly and deafly
 
i mean the PHI deals are fine depending on who comes in. if it's just simmonds and voracek (which i doubt - i know theyve got something cooking), then i'd be pissed. as bright as the future may be...PHI wasn't FAR off from a deep run. to just dump and go into rebuild mode would annoy me.
 
Originally Posted by StillIn729

I can't stand people who are knocking these deals
exactly what has Jeff Carter ever done in the playoffs?  and it's clear Richards is not a good captain

Brayden Schenn is regarded by many as the top prospect in all of hockey who is ready to come in and make an impact this year (currently drafted).  Addition by subtraction, Flyers are a better team, mark my words.  
i like it for the fact they're better in the future and also Homer signed Brzyzgalov for 5.6 mil, a proven goalie.

but.....

flyers are not a cup contending team right now...imo... you lose almost 70 goals and proven players and replace them with unknowns. and while they got more bigger and physical wings they weaker at center (short)

playing NHL 2011 all you had to do is trade Carle and Versteeg and Flyers are probably the best team on paper going into next season
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i'm really on the fence with this.



    
 
Originally Posted by PhilBalla09

Originally Posted by StillIn729

I can't stand people who are knocking these deals
exactly what has Jeff Carter ever done in the playoffs?  and it's clear Richards is not a good captain

Brayden Schenn is regarded by many as the top prospect in all of hockey who is ready to come in and make an impact this year (currently drafted).  Addition by subtraction, Flyers are a better team, mark my words.  
i like it for the fact they're better in the future and also Homer signed Brzyzgalov for 5.6 mil, a proven goalie.

but.....

flyers are not a cup contending team right now...imo... you lose almost 70 goals and proven players and replace them with unknowns. and while they got more bigger and physical wings they weaker at center (short)

playing NHL 2011 all you had to do is trade Carle and Versteeg and Flyers are probably the best team on paper going into next season
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i'm really on the fence with this.



    
2 straight post seasons Carter has been ghost status
Richards was non existent this year in the playoffs in '10 his only great series was against Montreal, Briere carried that team 
 
jerseys tonight, i assume?

are they going to change them up, or keep them the same?
 
Originally Posted by AddictedToFreshKicks

It's official... The new Winnipeg franchise will be the Jets...
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Very nice.  I'm glad they went this way, a little taste of old time hockey is back in the Northwest.  
 
In honor of the Jets...

Jay Miller (Kings) hit on goalie Bob Essensa (Jets) leads to a brawl 
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