Confirmed with Link: Flyers sign (D) Kurtis Foster (Jan. 13, 2013)

[CanadianFlyer88]

Rumours bouncing around that Foster has signed with Philly.

There are posts in a few threads in our forum, but no confirmation yet.

A welcome heavy, right-handed shot for the powerplay, if true.

He is most recognized for a horrific leg injury he suffered when crashing into the boards while playing for the Wild.

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[Krishna]

Can't be worse than Lilja

 

[BillDineen]

All offense, no defense is his reputation.

 

[HighOFFHockey]

All offense, no defense is his reputation.

Sounds bad, but Flyers need Offense on the back end bad right now.

 

[Murphy7]

No CBA yet, so no way he can sign yet.

 

[Embiid]

I remember a similar signing years ago..his name was Corey Foster....

Had a shot..nothing else

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

No CBA yet, so no way he can sign yet.

True.

 

[HighOFFHockey]

Yeah, but a deal could be put in place. I wouldn't be surprised if they sign a free agent. I thought it might be Campoli or Foster. Most players without a contract will sign a very cheap 1 year offer knowing there will be open spots in the off season.

 

[Jray42]

Rumours bouncing around that Foster has signed with Philly.

There are posts in a few threads in our forum, but no confirmation yet.

A welcome heavy, right-handed shot for the powerplay, if true.

He is most recognized for a horrific leg injury he suffered when crashing into the boards while playng for the Wild.

Visions of Pavel Kubina just streaked across my head...

 

[King Forsberg]

Can he skate at all?

 

[Broad Street Elite]

Visions of Pavel Kubina just streaked across my head...

Least this one isn't costing us a second round pick

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

im sure Lilja and Gervais arent happy if this is true.

 

[dookie88]

Can he skate at all?

Decent skater.
He has all the tools to be a top4 defender. No toolbox, unfortunately.
Is a good hitter, too. I like this if it's a 1-year deal.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Decent skater.
He has all the tools to be a top4 defender. No toolbox, unfortunately.
Is a good hitter, too. I like this if it's a 1-year deal.

if hes a training camp invite its will likely be a one year deal.

 

[BrimFullofAsham45]

The guys also a tank... 6'5 230. We'd have a massive group of defenders.

 

[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

i guess it can't hurt? hope the cap hit isn't bad if this is true. i can't imagine he got many offers from elsewhere, so I'm hoping it's a low cap hit. i always thought Foster had the tools to be much better.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

This reminds me of the Jody Shelley signing. Didn't Foster have a 2 goal game or two against the Flyers last year or the year before? Homer loves to get guys who have a good game against the Flyers.

 

[bennysflyers16]

This reminds me of the Jody Shelley signing. Didn't Foster have a 2 goal game or two against the Flyers last year or the year before? Homer loves to get guys who have a good game against the Flyers.

I think he scored 1 while with the Oilers against us, big booming slapper from top of circle ?

 

[funghoul]

we just need depth with experience. not bad. keep us goin til we figure out that enormous inevitable maneuver were gonna make for a cornerstone.

 

[shipwreck]

Visions of Pavel Kubina just streaked across my head...

What is amazing is that Kubina is an awesome player ---- In NHL 13

I don't know why they made him such a good computer player when he isn't there in real life

 

[FLYguy3911]

This reminds me of the Jody Shelley signing. Didn't Foster have a 2 goal game or two against the Flyers last year or the year before? Homer loves to get guys who have a good game against the Flyers.

Yes he did.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlp=8468520&lang=en

 

[Krishna]

What is amazing is that Kubina is an awesome player ---- In NHL 13

I don't know why they made him such a good computer player when he isn't there in real life

Well, he has a big shot in the game and is a great checker.. But he is slower than hell.

If I don't change the Pronger - Kubina pairing, I end up getting beat on 2 on 1s where one of them could be at the center of the ice and the 2 forwards could be at the faceoff circle

 

[shipwreck]

Well, he has a big shot in the game and is a great checker.. But he is slower than hell.

If I don't change the Pronger - Kubina pairing, I end up getting beat on 2 on 1s where one of them could be at the center of the ice and the 2 forwards could be at the faceoff circle

I leave Kubina but change out Pronger for someone else.

 

[dats81]

Wouldn't be the worst possible pickup if coming cheap (maybe around 1.5M).

Where does the "decent hitter" rumor come from? Stats on nhl.com indicate the opposite.

Also important: probably better constitution than let's say Campoli or Colaiacovo who are made of glass.

 

[Krishna]

I leave Kubina but change out Pronger for someone else.

I just wish I could use Grossmann