Speculation: Philadelphia's next top goalie

[SanBlom]

Mrazek!

 

[The Madrigal]

I'm going to take another poster's advice and disregard your comments as a whole (not just Steve Mason ones).

Dude, you are going to say that and yet you want to trade for Antti friggin Niemi. It's funny how you fail to see the irony in all of this.

 

[Curufinwe]

Anyone know of any rumors about Madsen's character that would explain the Flyers not giving him a chance?

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Friedman just said on NHL Network that the feeling is that LV is just going to keep Fleury as one of their goalies. Despite teams calling LV about whether they'd flip him elsewhere.

that 18 team no trade list still carries over to Vegas doesnt it? if it does it would make it trading him a little difficult of they chose to

 

[Winston Wolf]

I guess I missed that. Does it make sense to trade for a goalie like Pickard before or after the expansion draft. I would not be opposed to it. But I would explore other options first.

It was like a month or two ago that Sakic came out talking about Varlamov being their guy and Dater confirmed that he would be protected.

That obviously could change with the rumors about Fleury and Vegas though, but I'm not sure if Sakic would want to tempt McPhee with a goalie that he drafted.

And I think it would be better to wait if he actually is claimed by Vegas, just to keep options open in the meantime. Looking at who the Avs will be making available, I think Pickard is easily the best option. Hell, Varlamov's contract is pretty crappy, but if they made him available, he'd probably be the best pick for Vegas. It's slim pickings from them to say the least.

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

Anyone know of any rumors about Madsen's character that would explain the Flyers not giving him a chance?

From everything that I've seen, it wasn't a matter of character with Madsen. He saw the depth chart and with Stolarz, Lyon, Sandstrom and Hart all in the mix, he felt that it wasn't the ideal situation for him. I get it though. Playing time is going to be a premium in Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley and going to Phoenix is going to give him a chance to play and play lots.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

It was like a month or two ago that Sakic came out talking about Varlamov being their guy and Dater confirmed that he would be protected.

That obviously could change with the rumors about Fleury and Vegas though, but I'm not sure if Sakic would want to tempt McPhee with a goalie that he drafted.

And I think it would be better to wait if he actually is claimed by Vegas, just to keep options open in the meantime. Looking at who the Avs will be making available, I think Pickard is easily the best option. Hell, Varlamov's contract is pretty crappy, but if they made him available, he'd probably be the best pick for Vegas. It's slim pickings from them to say the least.

Vegas could take MAF over Varlamov if they dont trust the health of him.

 

[Sawdalite]

Okay... I have paid attention to what is going down with Goalies... and who are available... and which Teams are in need... and I am at 50/50 crossroad of belief.

After the Expansion Draft, the Flyers are either going to to re-sign Mason for a Bridge Period Contract... or deal for M.A.Fleury via Las Vegas, and trim some roster excess in the pocess.

... And I'm okay with that... as we await the next waive of Flyers Goaltenders.

 

[Coffe]

Given the way the deadline day ended - Steve Mason.

 

[BillDineen]

I still think Mason gets no more than what Neuvirth got on his extension.

 

[Magua]

I still think Mason gets no more than what Neuvirth got on his extension.

In years? Potentially. Hard for me to see him getting more than 2-3 years.

In dollars? Doubt it. Neuvy went from $1.625 mil to $2.5 mil for being league worst. Mason likely gets ~$4 mil again. Hard to see a pay raise, maybe the slightest of drops, but I can't see him not getting paid more than Neuvirth.

 

[BillDineen]

In years? Potentially. Hard for me to see him getting more than 2-3 years.

In dollars? Doubt it. Neuvy went from $1.625 mil to $2.5 mil for being league worst. Mason likely gets ~$4 mil again. Hard to see a pay raise, maybe the slightest of drops, but I can't see him not getting paid more than Neuvirth.

I just think there are too many goalies. Also why I thought the Neuvirth deal was too high. There are plenty of options if you want to go the tandem route. Mason is better, but he was/is hoping for a payday that probably won't arrive.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

 

[The Madrigal]

He can't possibly be serious. There are about 6 or 7 better options in free agency alone.

 

[FLYguy3911]

#UnionGuy

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Sam is my favorite parody account on twitter.

 

[Striiker]

I bet Carchidi comments on Panaccio articles, and the other way around.

 

[Rebels57]

Carchidi is so ****ing stupid. It actually hurts my head.

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

So, Miller to Arizona (close to LA). Flyers get first dibs on pretty much everyone else?

 

[Sawdalite]

He can't possibly be serious. There are about 6 or 7 better options in free agency alone.

That's just Sam being Sam... and dazzling some of his know little Followers with his confidence.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Carchidi is so ****ing stupid. It actually hurts my head.

I have followed and unfollowed him multiple times. Times like now I get sucked back in, read 4 of his tweets and right back to unfollowing.

 

[Sawdalite]

Sam is my favorite parody account on twitter.

Oh... I didn't notice... was that from 'BroadStreetBullSchit'?

 

[Sawdalite]

I have followed and unfollowed him multiple times. Times like now I get sucked back in, read 4 of his tweets and right back to unfollowing.

Sam is like a car accident on the North/South Freeway... You don't really want to look, but you just can't help yourself. I'm just so easily amused, I guess.

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

So, Miller to Arizona (close to LA). Flyers get first dibs on pretty much everyone else?

Certainly looks that way. If so, kudos to Hextall for not overreacting and overplaying his hand. The only negative I can see is that teams are going to know the Flyers are looking for goaltending and they might place a premium on that. However, if things come down to free agency, really, Hextall has his choice of the crop and can pretty much shape the market in terms of salary going forward. Very interesting to say the least and intrigued how this is going to play out.

 

[Striiker]

No joke, the Carchidi parody account doesn't even say stuff as stupid as the real Carchidi... I guess you literally can't make this **** up.