Eklund Rumor: Quenneville to the Flyers

[Rebels57]

You really couldn't find a better f'n source than Eklund?

I think Q would rather wait for a better situation/team. Its been less than 3 months since he was fired.

They have a strong nucleus, a ton of cap space, a great group of prospects that includes a top 3 goalie prospect in the world, and an owner with bottomless pockets (Comcast). It's a pretty good situation actually. They just LOOK awful right now because of how bad f***ing terrible Hakstol is. Legit worst coach in team history AINEC.

 

[BernieParent]

There's a lot of smoke around the flyers.

Yep, lots of smoke ...

 

[Euforic]

Get Berube back....

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

For some reason I don't see Q fitting in Philadelphia. But knowing Philly's odd moves I can see how it's possible, probably would make him the highest paid coach in the league.

 

[bauer]

Eklund also mentions the Flyers acquiring 'Hawks players' and trading for a goaltender using Alex Lyon as bait, but specifically mentions that goaltender is not a Blackhawk.

He throws so much of it at the wall, it's surprising almost none of it ever sticks.

apparently the trading of Panarin caused quite a rift between Q and Bowman.

if Q becomes Flyers head coach, i fully expect Panarin to sign there next July. Q loves him and the Flyers have the cap space.

 

[BernieParent]

apparently the trading of Panarin caused quite a rift between Q and Bowman.

if Q becomes Flyers head coach, i fully expect Panarin to sign there next July. Q loves him and the Flyers have the cap space.

That's an interesting take.

 

[BritainStix]

God damn it, I was really hoping Q was going to join the flyers and Hak was going to be fired. Maybe next time

 

[Tripod]

apparently the trading of Panarin caused quite a rift between Q and Bowman.

if Q becomes Flyers head coach, i fully expect Panarin to sign there next July. Q loves him and the Flyers have the cap space.

That would be a wonderful outcome!

 

[mja]

apparently the trading of Panarin caused quite a rift between Q and Bowman.

if Q becomes Flyers head coach, i fully expect Panarin to sign there next July. Q loves him and the Flyers have the cap space.

Stop toying with my emotions.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Here's to praying. Q has his own problems of course, but Hak has been bad.

 

[Voight]

Huh?

Philly seems like a pretty good situation. They have a good mix of quality vets and promising youth.

Theres a lot of jobs that could open up come April. Why would he rush to join Philly?

 

[AKL]

I mean, I predicted this a week ago. IF it happens, it's not like this was some groundbreaking development.

 

[mja]

This is classic Eklund by the way. There were rumblings of Q to Philly since before Hextall was fired. The media is treating Hakstol's firing as a fait accompli. Eklund tries to piggyback on it and it'll be shit like this that the gullible will point to as Eklund getting one right.

 

[duffy9748]

apparently the trading of Panarin caused quite a rift between Q and Bowman.

if Q becomes Flyers head coach, i fully expect Panarin to sign there next July. Q loves him and the Flyers have the cap space.

Don’t forget the trade for Panarin’s buddy Tarasenko first.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Theres a lot of jobs that could open up come April. Why would he rush to join Philly?

Because the Flyers are almost a dream job to walk into right now. They have a super talented roster (for a losing team, at least), cap space for days, prospects for days, etc.

We as fans quite literally think the team will be fixed with 3 simple adjustments:

1) New coach with a personality
2) Stop overusing bad players
3) Have healthy, good goaltending.

1 and 2 can be fixed by Q (hopefully he'll wait until he's been around a while before he overplays his "favorites" in Philly). 3 will have to come elsewhere, FLETCH.

With a competent coach that the players believe in, this team will turn around.

 

[StarterHart]

Theres a lot of jobs that could open up come April. Why would he rush to join Philly?

He has ties to Fletcher and apparently their families are close, so there's that.

 

[Bigkarl]

Theres a lot of jobs that could open up come April. Why would he rush to join Philly?

Honest question, what jobs are going to be available in April that would be more appealing?

Some young cornerstone players in Patrick, Provorov, Hart. A few very good to great veteran players in Giroux, Voracek, Couts. Already a very significant amount of cap space to chase Panarin and/or a goalie and more coming on the horizon when Macdonald/Weise are gone in a year. No significant roster pieces in danger of being lost to free agency any time soon. One of the best prospect pools in the league which will provide cheap depth for years to come. Underachieving roster that is almost guaranteed to significantly improve with competent coaching.

Seems like a pretty ideal situation to walk in to.

 

[Rebels57]

An actual reputable source..

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

This is common sense thinking, so you still suck, Eklund.

 

[trellaine201]

I can see this happening. And he will get control of a lot of player personnel moves imo.

 

[Rebels57]

This is common sense thinking, so you still suck, Eklund.

Its not even his scoop like tried to make it seem either.

 

[AdamParrot]

WELCOME TO PHILLY, Q!!!!!

 

[Taluss]

WELCOME TO PHILLY, Q!!!!!

That’s the first one that says it’s confirmed, all the other sources I’ve been saying are saying it’s likely or possible

 

[Taluss]

 

[Morrison]

Give him $10m per year so he sign the damn contract already today! Enough is enough.