Speculation: Acquiring A Goalie

[WIP CALLER]

Varlamov would be perfect for this team. pending UFA. Avs likely won't be able to re-sign him, especially since they want Grubauer to take over next year.

next year Varly can be the starter with Hart as backup, then Hart can push to start in 2020-21.

This is the best idea I've seen so far imo cost likely wouldn't be too high as he would be a rental but he has the ability to play at a top 10 level and isn't going to demand a long term in free agency imo this would be a great move so I don't expect it lol

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Avs need secondary scoring. Would you guys do Simmonds for Varly?

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Avs need secondary scoring. Would you guys do Simmonds for Varly?

I don't know what Varly's contract is (is he UFA after this season?), and I'm not sure about the value of that 1-for-1, but my initial reaction would be to take it. Simmer just isn't doing it for me at all.

 

[Rebels57]

3 yr deal for Bob to serve as a bridge to Hart

I'd give him $12 mil per if he would take a short-term deal. We can afford it.

 

[BernieParent]

Avs need secondary scoring. Would you guys do Simmonds for Varly?

Sadly, yes. But one of Neuvirth or Elliott needs to go, too.

 

[BernieParent]

I'd give him $12 mil per if he would take a short-term deal. We can afford it.

Bob ain't worth $12 mill even for a sweetheart short deal.

 

[46zone]

I don't know what Varly's contract is (is he UFA after this season?), and I'm not sure about the value of that 1-for-1, but my initial reaction would be to take it. Simmer just isn't doing it for me at all.

Varly is a UFA after this season. Simmonds is a JAG at this point, gotta imagine Colorado would want another piece coming back with for Varly.

 

[Sombastate]

I wonder if the Preds decide to move on from Rinne. I'd take him for 3 years.

 

[bauer]

Avs need secondary scoring. Would you guys do Simmonds for Varly?

in a heartbeat.

 

[Oskar Man]

Any traded for goalie will save Dunk Hanson's job.

 

[David St Hubbins]

I'd be more in support of improving the RD position in season. This would entail moving Ghost to LD and launching Folin and AMac into the sun. Trade for a RD to pair with Provorov and bring up Myers. We're already losing games, at least this will get us ready for next year, when we can be rid of Elliott and Neuvy. Maybe then sign Varlamov for a couple and let him and Hart cover the net.

 

[landsbergfan]

in a heartbeat.

Kind of sells Simmonds a little short, but also, no goalie is going to fix the problems from some of these players. Elliott isn't as good as Varly by any means, but when the Flyers were hot for different stretches over the last few years, it didn't really matter who was in goal.

 

[renberg]

Varly is a UFA after this season. Simmonds is a JAG at this point, gotta imagine Colorado would want another piece coming back with for Varly.

add AMac to the trade

 

[Rebels57]

However, neither Elliott or Neuvirth were poor PK goalies before coming to the Flyers... their PK sv% (and Mason's too) all got worse as Flyers than before they were here... even though their 5v5 was ~similar (or better.)

Elliott's hitting that point in a many goalies careers where the performance dips and Neuvirth is a walking first-aid kit.

Trust me though, I am not disagreeing that our PK is atrocious.

 

[BernieParent]

add AMac to the trade

As if. Sigh.

 

[renberg]

As if. Sigh.

The Flyers are going to need a big broom to push the remaining trash out of the organization. AMac is going to suck for the rest of the season with his LBI. Since he hasn't fully recovered from his summer injury, he should be put on IR until healthy and then sent to LV on a long term rehab until he's capable of playing NHL quality hockey (if ever). Bring up Myers or Friedman to take that spot. Maybe over the summer AMac can be moved since he'll only have one year left on his deal

 

[Limeyjim]

It seems to me that Hextall thinks he already handled the situation by getting Pickard.
I just can't believe how dim witted the management staff of this organisation is when that position is brought to their attention.
The Flyers do not possess a single starting goalie on their current NHL roster. They're all back ups, and Neuvirth seems to get hurt by getting out of the shower.
I want them to acquire a STARTING goalie, and they need to do it asap!
They could keep one of the three back-ups, then waive the other two!

 

[renberg]

Maybe Neuvirth and Lyon get the team out on the mess in goal. Elliott sure won't.

 

[Embiid]

It seems to me that Hextall thinks he already handled the situation by getting Pickard.
I just can't believe how dim witted the management staff of this organisation is when that position is brought to their attention.
The Flyers do not possess a single starting goalie on their current NHL roster. They're all back ups, and Neuvirth seems to get hurt by getting out of the shower.
I want them to acquire a STARTING goalie, and they need to do it asap!
They could keep one of the three back-ups, then waive the other two!

Remember when we were so desperate we got Bryzaster and didn't even think about whether his style fit our system since he was the product of Az's system? Yeah let's not go down that rabbit hole again....

 

[deadhead]

There's only 15-20 starting caliber goalies in the league at any one time, the rest are what we already have, which we learned when we traded for Mrazek.
A few teams have young extra goalies they're willing to deal, but these trades tend to happen every other year or so, and if the player is truly a starter quality goalie, cost at least a 1st rd pick or more.
Most of the goalies who are traded are meh, I'd just as soon see whether Lyon's AHL playoff last year was for real.

 

[Lindberg]

They missed the train on Bishop and I don't think there's really anyone out they can acquire at this point. So many teams are competing still (LA, Minnesota, Detroit (if you like Howard)) that it just won't be possible to acquire anybody worth their salt. Ideally you would want to acquire a goalie with some term on his contract so you can possibly run 1A/1B combo with him and Hart/whoever. I'd like to see what Lyon has in him.

 

[Domino666]

I’m definitely on the Dell train

 

[BernieParent]

The Flyers are going to need a big broom to push the remaining trash out of the organization. AMac is going to suck for the rest of the season with his LBI. Since he hasn't fully recovered from his summer injury, he should be put on IR until healthy and then sent to LV on a long term rehab until he's capable of playing NHL quality hockey (if ever). Bring up Myers or Friedman to take that spot. Maybe over the summer AMac can be moved since he'll only have one year left on his deal

I agree with your desire to see MacDonald moved. I just don't believe there is a will to do so.

 

[Beef Invictus]

I can do Simmonds for Varly.


Wait, last time I wanted something it got us Mrazek. Never mind. I don't want things.

 

[Rebels57]

Maybe Neuvirth and Lyon get the team out on the mess in goal. Elliott sure won't.

Elliott is Grade A trash.