Rumor: Flyers gearing up to trade Wayne Simmonds

[Starat327]

One draft has nothing to do with another.. Kapanen is not good enough offer for Simmonds.. and yes, if we wanted him we would had drafted him.

You're missing the entire point, but its ok.

 

[C0DITH]

Leafs 1st rounder + Andreas seems like it would be fair.

 

[AKL]

can you explain how and why the flyers are adding to the deal? Simmonds has out scored Nino over the past 5 years and brings more to the game

while Simmonds is a year away from UFA--flyers are not adding to move him

and for some perspective on nino's contract

Milan Lucic who some say has the worst contract in the NHL?

Last 3 seasons Lucic got 139 pts vs Nino's 132--Lucic just makes .750k more than Nino

I’m thoroughly impressed by the ignorance displayed in this post.

 

[tictactoe]

You're missing the entire point, but its ok.

or maybe you are.. for that draft and and specifically for that player we literally went somewhere else..

 

[bluemike]

Anything around Parayko, Blues fans?

Simmonds + you give us our 1st rounder back + something else

 

[Scott Malkinson]

Leafs 1st rounder + Andreas seems like it would be fair.

That's too high a price to pay but if Simmonds is healthy, he's the one player out there I can see the Maple Leafs trading those pieces for.

He's a great player.

 

[Scott Malkinson]

or maybe you are.. for that draft and and specifically for that player we literally went somewhere else..

You also drafted Kevin Marshall ahead of Wayne Simmonds in 2007.

You must not have wanted Simmonds either.

 

[CHGoalie27]

Philadelphia has 4 guys they better do all they can to keep. He's one of them.

 

[Curufinwe]

Can you list the other three?

Leafs 1st rounder + Andreas seems like it would be fair.

I'd take that. He was unbelievable in the AHL playoffs.

 

[Scott Malkinson]

I'd take that. He was unbelievable in the AHL playoffs.

Andreas Johnsson is basically Viktor Arvidsson.

Slightly different but the style of player is very similar and I expect his impact to be similar too.

Johnsson should be a 50+ point guy.

 

[tictactoe]

You also drafted Kevin Marshall ahead of Wayne Simmonds in 2007.

You must not have wanted Simmonds either.

We drafted Kevin Marshall ahead of a lot of excellent players... and I hope that "scout" no longer with us. Now what?

 

[Scott Malkinson]

We drafted Kevin Marshall ahead of a lot of players... and I hope that "scout" no longer with us. Now what?

My point was that just because you pass up on a player doesn't mean your organization doesn't have interest in him now.

Kasperi Kapanen has stated his favourite place to play is Philadelphia. He has that connection with his father to the city of Philadelphia. He's a good young player who's developed into a potentially elite level penalty killer with that incredible skating. He also has good hands and a good shot.

By 2019, I expect him to be a 2nd or 3rd line winger on a strong Maple Leafs team.

You could do worse than Kapanen and a pick/prospect for Simmonds.

But I can't see Philly being in a rush to trade Wayne.

 

[tictactoe]

My point was that just because you pass up on a player doesn't mean your organization doesn't have interest in him now.

Kasperi Kapanen has stated his favourite place to play is Philadelphia. He has that connection with his father to the city of Philadelphia. He's a good young player who's developed into a potentially elite level penalty killer with that incredible skating. He also has good hands and a good shot.

By 2019, I expect him to be a 2nd or 3rd line winger on a strong Maple Leafs team.

You could do worse than Kapanen and a pick/prospect for Simmonds.

But I can't see Philly being in a rush to trade Wayne.

and my point was we specifically looked and Kapanen at the draft, SPECIFICALLY! now what? and that draft has nothing to do with any other draft..

 

[Curufinwe]

So, like... Bernier level value?

To be fair to Bernier, he did have a better season than Bobby Ryan or Loui Eriksson.

 

[BB88]

He's fine. Just had freak injuries this past season.

Maybe for a 2-3 years, but something like 8 years, yiks.

A team who likely trades for him wants to re-sign him, and I would hate the Bruins to be that team.

 

[Starat327]

and my point was we specifically looked and Kapanen at the draft, SPECIFICALLY! now what? and that draft has nothing to do with any other draft..

You have no way of knowing if Kapanen was on Hextall's board, and where he was. Perhaps he was right after Sanheim. and we just couldnt make a deal to get him. Just because he wasnt the #1 choice doesnt mean he didnt want him.

Hextall wanted Morgan Frost. Not enough to take him over Patrick though. He also wanted Konecny. But not at the expense of Provorov.

Again, literally the dumbest comment you can make on these boards.

 

[Starat327]

Philadelphia has 4 guys they better do all they can to keep. He's one of them.

If you think Simmonds is a core piece, I'd absolutely love to hear your other three. Simmonds doesnt make my top 5, and probably doesnt crack my top 10 of non-moveable pieces on this team.

 

[justafan22]

Leafs 2018 1st + what?

not johnsson though

 

[FlyTimmo]

Leafs 2018 1st + what?

not johnsson though

Leafs 1st + Brown would be enough for me.

 

[57special]

I always forget who's the hack between Russo and Rossi... And then I remember they both are.

Is that you, Patrick?

 

[justafan22]

Leafs 1st + Brown would be enough for me.

Simmonds would replace brown, so it's essentially simmonds for the leafs 1st which I'd be fine with assuming he signs long term (doesn't have to be a part of the deal)

 

[Amadeus]

Solid player! Would love his physicality in our top 6.

 

[HighOFFHockey]

Leafs 1st + Brown would be enough for me.

If you think that’s enough to get Simmonds you’re crazy.

 

[CHGoalie27]

If you think Simmonds is a core piece, I'd absolutely love to hear your other three. Simmonds doesnt make my top 5, and probably doesnt crack my top 10 of non-moveable pieces on this team.

When it sounds like you'd be easily convinced to part with him, though he's the guy that gives my teams the fits most when we play ya, I dare not argue.

 

[57special]

The teams will come calling.

Some of the names in this thread make me happy.

Some names make me wanna vomit.

Some are in between.

I can’t wait to see where it goes.

Minnesota fans, since it’s coming from Russo, do you actually think they are interested?

I hope not, personally. I want the Wild to invest in younger players. Also think that Simmonds is just entering the downside of his career, and will be a difficult and/or expensive re-sign as a FA. Bottom line is that Acquiring Simmonds doesn't make them a Cup contender in the short term, and makes them worse in the long term, because of the younger assets they would be giving up, and the onset of Simmonds decline.

Russo has expressed frustration with the lack of communication with the new GM, Fenton, so he might not be as plugged in as he normally is with the Wild.

My only worry is that Boudreau likes big players with toughness....I could easily see him wanting Simmonds.