Seravalli: Names to Keep an Eye on Includes Philippe Myers

[Cousin Eddie]

Other names to keep an eye on: Mikko Koskinen (Edmonton), Anton Stralman (Florida), Philippe Myers (Philadelphia), Danny DeKeyser (Detroit), Olli Maatta (Los Angeles).

SERAVALLI: 10 buyout candidates this NHL offseason - Daily Faceoff

Given his ability, age and contract this is quite surprising but Saravalli is as dialed in on Philly news as anyone. Also it’s not really clear if he means as a buyout or trade option but I have to assume he’s obviously not being bought out.

Edit: it appears the article has since been edited stating the following

From the bottom of the article:

Editor’s note: Philadelphia’s Philippe Myers was originally included on this list as a name to ‘keep an eye on,’ more so to specifically note Myers’ unique contract structure and how a buyout would actually net the Flyers a future cap credit and not a cap charge in the event of a buyout. Apologies for the lack of clarity.

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[AvatarAang]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

 

[Gil Gunderson]

From the bottom of the article:

Editor’s note: Philadelphia’s Philippe Myers was originally included on this list as a name to ‘keep an eye on,’ more so to specifically note Myers’ unique contract structure and how a buyout would actually net the Flyers a future cap credit and not a cap charge in the event of a buyout. Apologies for the lack of clarity.

 

[TheKingPin]

Looks like they edited his name out of it haha

 

[TheKingPin]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

Philly needs centers much more. After Couts we have Hayes/Frost then Patrick. One year could change a lot but right now it looks thin.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Wtf? Had to have been a mistake.

 

[Volica]

Other names to keep an eye on: Mikko Koskinen (Edmonton), Anton Stralman (Florida), Danny DeKeyser (Detroit), Olli Maatta (Los Angeles).
Editor’s note: Philadelphia’s Philippe Myers was originally included on this list as a name to ‘keep an eye on,’ more so to specifically note Myers’ unique contract structure and how a buyout would actually net the Flyers a future cap credit and not a cap charge in the event of a buyout. Apologies for the lack of clarity.

 

[Martyros]

Maatta's just there to be exposed for Seattle.

 

[Mackiaveli]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

Absolutely horrible for Montreal.

 

[RationalExpectations]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

On a scale going from Sergachev for Drouin to Guhle + 1st for Montour, somewhere around Hall for Larsson in favor of PHI.

 

[Archijerej]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

I'm assuming you mean Kotkaniemi? Why would Montreal even consider this?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

If Myers is available, Ottawa is ALL over that.

 

[BKarchitect]

I thought he was pretty disappointing last year. Lots of physical tools but thought he (like many of the Flyers D) was pretty mistake prone although that could have just been contagious all along that blueline. I think he’s still a bit of a project with an undetermined (though high) upside.

 

[cwede]

From the bottom of the article:

Editor’s note: Philadelphia’s Philippe Myers was originally included on this list as a name to ‘keep an eye on,’ more so to specifically note Myers’ unique contract structure and how a buyout would actually net the Flyers a future cap credit and not a cap charge in the event of a buyout. Apologies for the lack of clarity.

Philippe Myers Contract Buyout Details - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

A contract that Tampa can acquire to circumvent the cap?

 

[kerrabria]

Even with his nice buyout feature, why are we keeping an eye on the 4D of a non-playoff team?

If Myers is available, Ottawa is ALL over that.

You have weird taste in players.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

A contract that Tampa can acquire to circumvent the cap?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Even with his nice buyout feature, why are we keeping an eye on the 4D of a non-playoff team?

You have weird taste in players.

How do you mean?

Myers may have had a down year but anyone that has watched his game knows the talent is there; he’s a great skater, very aggressive on the puck and isn’t afraid of physicality.
You put him in the right situation and he could thrive.

I think he’d be the perfect partner for one of Chabot or Brannstrom in Ottawa. Allowing them to jump up into the play more often and doing what they do best.

 

[TkachukNorris79]

How do you mean?

Myers may have had a down year but anyone that has watched his game knows the talent is there; he’s a great skater, very aggressive on the puck and isn’t afraid of physicality.
You put him in the right situation and he could thrive.

I think he’d be the perfect partner for one of Chabot or Brannstrom in Ottawa. Allowing them to jump up into the play more often and doing what they do best.

He played with Chabot at the WJC

Cue the Giroux+Myers to Ottawa trade proposals hahaha

 

[Mickey Marner]

Idk why the buyout feature is even worth mentioning, seems like random trivia. The Flyers would just trade him straight up for a pick/prospect if they wanted cap savings.

 

[19 for president]

I guess it saves the Wings 1.5 mil but from a roster standpoint I don't really see the point of buying out DD. We have no LDs, and he only has a year left. Unless Stevie works some trade/ UFA magic I just don't see how this makes sense.

 

[majormajor]

He won't be bought out. Plenty of teams will want to trade for him. Not huge value, but there will be suitors. Count Columbus and Ottawa among them.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Can’t see the Flyers buying out or trading Philly Myers unless it’s part of a bigger trade.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Phil Myers is soooo bad

 

[Starat327]

How terrible would a kotka/myers swap be? Does Philly even need more centres or do they need more wingers?

Funnily enough, the Flyers biggest need is RHD.