2018 off-season thread

[LegionOfDoom91]

8. It might mean nothing — or maybe it means everything — but — Wayne Simmonds’ trade list was due this week.

 

[duffy9748]

Wonder if it’s for a defenseman or winger in return if it’s not future based. I could see a ton of teams in the West being interested in a player swap. Adding 19 to Simmonds could bring in a big upgrade.

 

[BernieParent]

It's always hard getting to sleep on Christmas Eve.

 

[The Burdened]

so worst possible outcome ??

sounds bout right

tbh this is the worst case scenario:

He is not traded this summer.
He plays all season on the Flyers.
He signs an 8-year 5.5 per year contract.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Someone with a sub can confirm it but Michael Russo (guy who initially reported Simmonds potentially being moved) said Simmonds isn’t really on Minnesota’s radar. Either due to a lack of interest or that Minnesota is possibly one of the teams on his no trade list.

 

[Doodootheclown]

 

[kudymen]

I am sure that is how 99% of his rumors start, Brian Fioretti aka Instigatorz889 just became a reliable source in the next article

 

[Magua]

I'll just wait until Brandon's sources confirm ty.

 

[The Madrigal]

Flyers should look into Robin Lehner.

 

[gertbfrobe16]

I'll just wait until Brandon's sources confirm ty.

is he still on the phone checking? lol

 

[Prongo]

Friedman saying Craig Anderson is available now too. I honestly think he would be a good fit here with Elliott. They would have to take Neuvy back of course.

 

[BernieParent]

Friedman saying Craig Anderson is available now too. I honestly think he would be a good fit here with Elliott. They would have to take Neuvy back of course.

I would like that. Funny considering Elliott was traded from the Senators for Anderson.

 

[Prongo]

I would like that. Funny considering Elliott was traded from the Senators for Anderson.

Neuvy and 5th rounder for Anderson.

 

[Stizzle]

Friedman saying Craig Anderson is available now too. I honestly think he would be a good fit here with Elliott. They would have to take Neuvy back of course.

37 years old, and 2 years left at 4.75m per year. That's scary to me.

 

[Prongo]

37 years old, and 2 years left at 4.75m per year. That's scary to me.

Why. He provides the needed veteran for when hart arrives. Hart then can slowly take over the reigns as the #1 goalie

 

[BernieParent]

Neuvy and 5th rounder for Anderson.

It is worth a shot but I doubt Dorion accepts less than a 3rd, unless Anderson requested a trade.

 

[Psuhockey]

37 years old, and 2 years left at 4.75m per year. That's scary to me.

He’s better than what they have now.

 

[Prongo]

Also worth noting that Friedman did say Simmonds no trade list was due last week. I love meltzer but I believe he could be moved still.

Also, one player I think could be moved in a deal that hasn’t been mentioned. Scott Laughton. I think he could be valued by some GMs and we use him in a packaged type deal along with other assets.

 

[Prongo]

It is worth a shot but I doubt Dorion accepts less than a 3rd, unless Anderson requested a trade.

I don’t think he holds that much value honestly. Teams know he is at the end of his career. Also his wife again plays a major part of where he goes too. Sens looking for any high pick for him I just move on then. Circle back and see if the price comes down if he isn’t moved. Not a pressing need to trade for him.

 

[Stizzle]

Why. He provides the needed veteran for when hart arrives. Hart then can slowly take over the reigns as the #1 goalie

Hart will very likely not be 1 and done in the AHL.

Goalies in there late 30's are voodoo.

 

[Prongo]

Hart will very likely not be 1 and done in the AHL.

Goalies in there late 30's are voodoo.

If he progresses well he is Anderson’s back up in 2019. Then Anderson expires and hart takes the reigns. Unless hart shits the bed I don’t think he stays in the AHL for longer than next season. He needs to produce though. If he struggles for sure, I can see his tenure there being longer.

 

[Prongo]

Colton Parayko being whispered about too. I would easily give them their pick back++ for him.

Expansion draft is still far away so I’m not entirely worried about that until we get closer about develop and all.

 

[Stizzle]

He’s better than what they have now.

He had an .898 save percentage last year.

And again, he's 37 with a sizeable contract. Scary.

There are other options. Just sign Bernier. Problem solved.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Then Anderson expires

He is so old that he might literally expire. I do love his wife, though - lovely, brave woman.

 

[kudymen]

It is worth a shot but I doubt Dorion accepts less than a 3rd, unless Anderson requested a trade.

How much of a say does Dorion even have if Melnyk saves some $$$?