Confirmed with Link: Schlemko on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract

[Striiker]

IM pretty close to the gift Frost a spot. And a month in if he’s struggling, call up someone’s else. We don’t need to add a winger.

Well my point is that "gift" is the wrong word to use and suggesting people want to gift him a spot is a nonsense argument.

It's not like we want him to have the spot based on draft position... it's based on watching him demolish the OHL and projecting his skillset into an NHL role. He's earned it by doing everything in his power to show us he's ready. We couldn't have possibly asked him for more since he got drafted. If that's not earning a spot, I sure as shit don't know what is.

 

[Striiker]

This. Stagger their arrivals.

19-20 Frost
20-21 Farabee, maybe Ratcliffe
21-22 Definitely Ratcliffe, maybe Brink

Yeah, and I'd even say Farabee could be up later this season, depending on his AHL performance and injuries.

 

[prototypical4thliner]

Yeah, and I'd even say Farabee could be up later this season, depending on his AHL performance and injuries.

Wouldn’t be surprising. He’s got it all between the ears. If he can physically handle it, he’s going to get a call up.

 

[backburner]

didn’t fletcher say buying out players made it mess for cap a few months ago?

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelp...fletchers-2018-19-end-season-press-conference

Fletcher also added he’s "not a big fan of buyouts."

 

[Tripod]

We have Frost or Farabee who could be that #3RW. And if both fail, we still have Laughton to move up to the 3rd line....as long as Pimp or Rubstov is ready. So we have options other than "just Frost".

Or we can still make a trade coming out of training camp once we see how the chips fall. We don't HAVE to fill that spot right now.

Now in saying that, if we don't fill that spot, don't bitch if Raffl is on the 3rd line if the kids are not deemed ready. Because that will happen.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Raffl, my god go away.

 

[deadhead]

We have Frost or Farabee who could be that #3RW. And if both fail, we still have Laughton to move up to the 3rd line....as long as Pimp or Rubstov is ready. So we have options other than "just Frost".

Or we can still make a trade coming out of training camp once we see how the chips fall. We don't HAVE to fill that spot right now.

Now in saying that, if we don't fill that spot, don't ***** if Raffl is on the 3rd line if the kids are not deemed ready. Because that will happen.

Which is why I'd rather pick up a 3RW if one is available for the right price and move Raffl or Pitlick to the pressbox if one of the kids is ready in October.

 

[Curufinwe]

I am sure it’s been asked but...
for such a small savings, does it imply Fletch has a an exact contract or acquisition In mind and knows how much cap space he needs to create.

I don’t think anything under a million matters for any player of consequence. So no.

 

[FlyerNutter]

Raffl, my god go away.

It’s going to be funny if they overpay Tanev tomorrow.

I’ve wanted him badly, but not at some crazy figure, and ideally on the fourth.

 

[baudib1]

That's three posts now. Whoever told me to "knock it off" is going to have to explain to me what that means, and have a dialogue with me, if you want me to understand what is going on.

I got this "knock it off" message too. WTF

 

[Adam Warlock]

Any other organization wouldve had Frost in their top 6 last year and hed be a Calder contender.

We are actively trying to keep him off our NHL roster. Makes no sense.

 

[Outlaw Samurai]

What are we going to do with our Schlemko jerseys guys????

 

[Outlaw Samurai]

I got this "knock it off" message too. WTF

That's at least 4. You, myself, Cap and Striiker. Apparently we're part of some fascist controlled message board

 

[GapToothedWonder]

I love zucc. He plays big for his size and blocks shots and has skill and can skate well.

"I love player x. He doesn't play for the Flyers and thus plays tough and hard and full of heart. Not like our pansy players who ARE Flyers and thus play scared and won't do the dirty work"

Figured you can just copy paste that and save some time from now on, Mango.

 

[hatcher]

"I love player x. He doesn't play for the Flyers and thus plays tough and hard and full of heart. Not like our pansy players who ARE Flyers and thus play scared and won't do the dirty work"

Figured you can just copy paste that and save some time from now on, Mango.

I think zucc would look great with the flyers.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

That's at least 4. You, myself, Cap and Striiker. Apparently we're part of some fascist controlled message board

Well they did nuke the politics board, so...

 

[Striiker]

"I love player x. He doesn't play for the Flyers and thus plays tough and hard and full of heart. Not like our pansy players who ARE Flyers and thus play scared and won't do the dirty work"

Figured you can just copy paste that and save some time from now on, Mango.

You solved the riddle.

 

[DancingPanther]

That's at least 4. You, myself, Cap and Striiker. Apparently we're part of some fascist controlled message board

I got a slap on the wrist weeks ago for a hilariously innocuous comment too, fwiw. Am I patient zero?

 

[Magua]

I wish I got a threatening PM. Love me a threatening PM.

 

[GapToothedWonder]

Problem is Schlemko isn’t a NHL defensemen anymore he’s all finished.

Yeah but I think you would rather spend the time with your family or playing somewhere fun in Europe if that's the case. Sounds better then riding busses in the AHL.

Hopefully this is to just to help him out. I feel like the Flyers need to rebuild their reputation of being a place where you are taken care of and players want to go.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Any other organization wouldve had Frost in their top 6 last year and hed be a Calder contender.

We are actively trying to keep him off our NHL roster. Makes no sense.

I don’t think he was ready last year. Hopefully he is driven to secure a roster spot and not leave any doubt about it

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I wish I got a threatening PM. Love me a threatening PM.

The internet is full of keyboard kommandoes

 

[bennysflyers16]

It’s going to be funny if they overpay Tanev tomorrow.

I’ve wanted him badly, but not at some crazy figure, and ideally on the fourth.

He would be fun to have on Flyers. I read Pens are in on him, do not want him PK ing vs us

 

[GapToothedWonder]

I think you are misunderstanding me. Not worried like they don't anticipate it being an issue. I know that everyone thinks GMs have no idea what they are doing and don't have a plan or projections and just check HFBoards for what they should and shouldn't be doing, but I personally think that they have a handle on what the team's cap situation will be next year and aren't worried about the penalty.

Of course most GMs know they have a life expectancy of what 4 or 5 years? Especially if you aren't in a rebuild stage.

Fans are signed up for life. They care about the long term health and direction of the team. GMs know they have a limited lifespan if they aren't winning so they aren't so concerned what is happening to the team in 5+ years.

People always ignore this when asking how a GM can give out a contract that will be a problem in 6 or 7 years. Chances are it won't be their problem to fix. Unless they have been winning enough in those 6 years that they have bought themselves enough credit that it probably won't matter anyways.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Of course most GMs know they have a life expectancy of what 4 or 5 years? Especially if you aren't in a rebuild stage.

Fans are signed up for life. They care about the long term health and direction of the team. GMs know they have a limited lifespan if they aren't winning so they aren't so concerned what is happening to the team in 5+ years.

People always ignore this when asking how a GM can give out a contract that will be a problem in 6 or 7 years. Chances are it won't be their problem to fix. Unless they have been winning enough in those 6 years that they have bought themselves enough credit that it probably won't matter anyways.

Schlemko is a $600k buyout penalty for next season. If you are worried about this you are splitting hairs.