Confirmed Trade: [EDM/PHI] Cam Talbot for Anthony Stolarz

[Skinnyjimmy08]

What the heck is this? Shocked Philly did Oilers such a massive favor. Oilers HAD to clear space asap due to Sekera being healthy now

Such an odd trade.

Well atleast Gretzky killed it with trade #1... Already better than Chia!!

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Honestly didn’t expect that to happen, but it works for both teams. If Talbot can return to his old form, him and Hart can split time it could end up helping them make a playoff run, or at least do better next year. Stolarz also now can be consistently in the NHL in Edmonton which is good for him, hopefully he can end up being Edmonton’s future goaltender. I wonder if Philly moves Neuvirth or Elliott for like late Round picks for teams looking for backups. Idk how long their out with their injuries.

 

[TFHockey]

Oiler fans have been saying it all along, there was no need to attach a pick to Talbot to make a trade. He'll do well in Philly. This is a true hockey trade, one that works for both teams. HF posters should take notice.

 

[CycloneSweep]

I don't get why people are pumped about cap space?
Talbot wasn't signed past this season, so it's not like it comes off the books. If anything, if they qualify Stolarz, they lose cap space in the process.

I get it if they now make a now/future trade then it has some value... but nothing to be pumped about for cap space, for another 3 months.

Sekera comes off LTIR on Sunday and we needed cap space to do so.

Also if we are sellers at the deadline we can use that capspace to snag a pending UFA from a playoff team with a bad contract to help them clear space to add and we can snag an asset to do so.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

Does this mean Elliot and Neuvy will be most likely traded for picks in the upcoming days?

who would give up anything for either of them and why

 

[Gert B Frobe]

What the heck is this? Shocked Philly did Oilers such a massive favor. Oilers HAD to clear space asap due to Sekera being healthy now

Such an odd trade.

Well atleast Gretzky killed it with trade #1... Already better than Chia!!

Gretzky killed it... Are you at all familiar with Anthony Stolarz?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Gretzky killed it... Are you at all familiar with Anthony Stolarz?

All about cap space.... He HAD to make room and Talbot is one of the worst goalies in the league.. Somehow he unloaded him with no +'s

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

All about cap space.... He HAD to make room and Talbot is one of the worst goalies in the league.. Somehow he unloaded him with no +'s

Playing behind Edmonton's forwards and defense will make most goalies look that way.

 

[MAHJ71]

Talbot had a good mask in EDM, can only imagine what Gritty inspired one he'll have in Philly.

 

[OilCanada92]

Even if Talbot never returns to form, I'd still take my chances with him over Koskinen going forward. At least Talbot has been good in the NHL. Koskinen's reign of dominance lasted about 3 weeks.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Any chance Stolarz starts tonight for Edmonton?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I feel bad for Stolarz

 

[innitfam]

You'd think Philly got wrangle something else, like a 3rd or someone like Kassian.

Flyers are going to be sending out Elliott too, clearly, so who else needs goaltending for the rest of the year + playoffs... Toronto? Columbus if they deal Bobrovsky with no goalie coming back?

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

At first glance this trade looks a bit odd for Philly, but here's my take:

Stolarz is RFA in the off-season and Philly is moving on from him to Hart. The difference in cap this year isn't very significant because there is only a month and a half left. Talbot was a great backup in NY and is a good fit with Hart. Maybe they trade one or both of Elliott and Neuvirth. Philly is looking to Hart now and insulating him.

For Edmonton I think it's a good move. Stolarz could possibly push Koskinen. If not, he could be a good backup. If not, it doesn't really matter.

Fun trade!

 

[Boxscore]

Oiler fans have been saying it all along, there was no need to attach a pick to Talbot to make a trade. He'll do well in Philly. This is a true hockey trade, one that works for both teams. HF posters should take notice.

I agree - this is a solid trade.

In fact, this could be a great trade long-term for Philly, considering this deal is more about Carter Hart than Talbot or Stolarz. The fact that Talbot and Hart are good friends is a huge plus for the Flyers. Hart has a mentor and friend to bond with (and learn from) and Talbot gets to mentor a kid he likes a whole lot, plus has the physical tools to step in if/when needed. If Talbot enjoys his time/role in Philly, he could extend with the Flyers for a few years at a modest salary and be part of a very nice goaltending tandem. If not, he walks and the Flyers sign a vet backup on the cheap to insulate Hart. Stolarz is straight vanilla - some Flyers fans fell in love with him because he was their pick and homegrown talent. Yawn. He's an NHL back-up at best IMO. Hart needs a vet behind him, not another "youngish goalie." What better vet than someone you consider a mentor and great friend?

This was a smart trade for the Flyers.

 

[Seachd]

So, anyone remember the last 1-for-1, goalie-for-goalie trade?

 

[SlickShot]

With all the talk this past week about this potential trade it was all just a matter of time. Talbot will be good for Hart in Philly.

 

[He Is Knocking]

You'd think Philly got wrangle something else, like a 3rd or someone like Kassian.

Flyers are going to be sending out Elliott too, clearly, so who else needs goaltending for the rest of the year + playoffs... Toronto? Columbus if they deal Bobrovsky with no goalie coming back?

This right here is what I see. Instead of the Flyers sending Elliot to Edmonton they will parlay him into a pick. If he would have been finished the rehab Elliot may have been heading West already.

 

[Former Referee 68]

Talbot Sucks... Traded from the Oilers... What are the Oilers doing, Talbot is good... did I do that right

 

[McDNicks17]

Talbot had a good mask in EDM, can only imagine what Gritty inspired one he'll have in Philly.

I'd put money on a Gritty as a Ghostbuster mask.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Mark my words, Talbot will be the "new Dubnyk". Philly just created one of the best tandems in the NHL. He'll bounce back to form.

 

[McDNicks17]

Time to send the Jennings Trophy to Philly

I'm picturing the nine or whatever goalies all up on stage accepting the award haha.

 

[MAHJ71]

I'd put money on a Gritty as a Ghostbuster mask.

Sounds good to me. I have always thought this EDM Ghostbusters mask was one of the best in the league.

 

[gach]

Salary dump by Edmonton

 

[Starat327]

At first glance this trade looks a bit odd for Philly, but here's my take:

Stolarz is RFA in the off-season and Philly is moving on from him to Hart. The difference in cap this year isn't very significant because there is only a month and a half left. Talbot was a great backup in NY and is a good fit with Hart. Maybe they trade one or both of Elliott and Neuvirth. Philly is looking to Hart now and insulating him.

For Edmonton I think it's a good move. Stolarz could possibly push Koskinen. If not, he could be a good backup. If not, it doesn't really matter.

Fun trade!

Stolarz isn't actually an RFA in the off-season. He has to play 30 minutes or more in 10 games in order to qualify for RFA status, otherwise he becomes a UFA. He wasn't going to get that here, so for all intents and purposes, he was a UFA for Philly.

Maybe he'll get that chance in Edmonton, but it's no guarantee.