Eklund Rumor: Ben Bishop to Philadelphia Flyers

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Eklund reporting there is a 50% chance Bishop eventually becomes a Flyer

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...hop--PHI-ShattenkirkTOR-Tues-Buzzcast/1/80825

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[Willy Stylez]

Skinnyjimmy again with a Eklund rumour.

 

[Srsly]

I doubt it happens but the Flyers with Vezina quality goaltending is a scary thought. The have some great offensive cornerstones and Bishop could help cover any defensive woes.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Well, some of this has to stick.

 

[Starat327]

For Ghost, obviously.

 

[ltpato]

For Ghost, obviously.

Voracek*

EDIT : On another note, this trade would actually makes somewhat of a sense.

 

[Dishface]

Well guys, we can cross philly off the list

 

[AINEC*]

Skinnyjimmy again with a Eklund rumour.

I'm pretty sure he is Eklund

 

[RomanianLeafs]

well flyers are he's only team with conexions so who knows..

 

[danielpalfredsson]

Maybe someone can finally get Couturier for Bishop.

 

[Zilo44]

Eklund looking at the possibility of Bishop being traded to Philly :

Outcome #1 : he gets traded to Philly

Outcome #2 : he does not get traded to Philly

Ergo, 50% chance he gets traded to Philly

I'm joking btw

 

[Gargyn]

Maybe something around sanheim, a goalie and another contract to even out the cap. But doubt this happens.

 

[dechire]

Cool what is Tampa getting that makes it worth doing this ?

 

[Brewsky]

Vasi is more than ready to take the reigns.

 

[Juicy Pop]

In all seriousness I don't want Bishop's contract.

This team is not just a goaltender away from contention and it's not as if we're hurting for high quality prospects. I'd be incredibly surprised if we can't find a good starter within the next few years among Stolarz, Hart, Sandstrom, Lyon, etc. For now, Mason should do fine.

 

[Starat327]

Voracek*

EDIT : On another note, this trade would actually makes somewhat of a sense.

Wouldn't trade either for Bishop.

 

[Tripod]

I heard Tampa sent people to Philly a few days ago and Philly has reps going to Tampa this week. I am an insider.

Of course I am joking....we played Tampa Saturday in Philly and play in Tampa in 2 days.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Just what the Flyers need, a goalie on an expiring contract.

 

[Flukeshot]

I get this is an Eklund rumor, so commenting strictly on the concept.

I'd be down, assuming we didn't have to give up too much and Mason had the opportunity to go the other way.

Bishop is a UFA so I would hate to pay anything close to full value

 

[Curufinwe]

Trading for a big money 30 year old goalie, eh. What could go wrong?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I'm pretty sure he is Eklund

I think so to, Considering he's the one that post Eklund rumors all the time.

 

[Rschmitz]

If we take back Mason it's exactly like the Dallas situation where they wanted Yzerman to take back a goalie and he refused.

What is Philly offering?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Vasi is more than ready to take the reigns.

Yup Vasi has really been looking good here lately.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

Normally I would write this off, but Eklund does have (or at least he used to have) at least one Philly connection...

 

[Amadeus]

In all seriousness I don't want Bishop's contract.

This team is not just a goaltender away from contention and it's not as if we're hurting for high quality prospects. I'd be incredibly surprised if we can't find a good starter within the next few years among Stolarz, Hart, Sandstrom, Lyon, etc. For now, Mason should do fine.

If you have a chance to get a sure thing goaltender in any stage, you do it.