ILoveStephanieBrown
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- Nov 6, 2012
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I think downie needs to be extended , but i do have my reservations. What type of contract would he get?
IM hoping for a 4x4 type of deal just a smidge higher than read.
I am not so quick to jump on the re-sign Downie parade yet. I am not denying he helped Couts bring his game back from the depths of hell, but Couts has always been viewed from the Flyers management as a guy who could produce offensively. They love his potential. I believe this turn around was coming with or without Downie, but you can't deny he helped fuel it. Now if we see the market shaping up this summer and there is maybe a better option out there than Downie, I would be in favor of making a splash. As of right now though, it doesn't seem like a better option for the "3rd" line will be out there. Also, I would like to see it play out for the rest of the year, there is no denying the chemistry, just want to see if it can progress all year. If it does, then around March or so I would be all for it. Ryan Callahan is one name I can think of that would be an improvement over Downie for the third line. Still strange they haven't been much details in contract talks up there with him, but they did just get the King re-signed, so all the attention might have been on him.
On a side note, I see Ray Whitney will be a UFA again this year. How father time has finally caught up with him. Always liked him and thought he would look good in Orange and Black. I just don't think it would be worth it anymore.
Vanek is still the target I pursue I am the GM of the Flyers. He would look sexy on Giroux's wing, and he has a knack for going to the front of the net nd making some filthy plays there. Giroux would finally have his guy.
Or of course.......... Bobby Ryan.
Honestly my off season wish list right now stands like this
1) Alex Pietrangelo/Shea Weber(Don't argue)
2)Vanek(top liner for Giroux finally)
3)Giradi(Would be an improvement on our d+ make Coburn expendable if we get the right deal
4)Callahan(Ranger fans would hate us+him beyond belief)(Also, a lot of people think he will sign in Buffalo, why would he though? That team is several years away from even being competitive)
5)Bobby Ryan(suck it Phaneuf)
Double Edit: Is it too early for an off season wish list thread? I don't think it would be.
All of those players will be too expensive via free agency/trade. There is zero chance Pietrangelo gets dealt. Weber may be a possibility because of the depth Nashville has at defense but they'd have every right to ask for Couturier+++.
You clearly missed the don't argue next to my top choice on my wish list damnit!
I honestly don't ever expect them in Flyers jerseys, they are just my two favorite players not on the Flyers.
Ryan Callahan and Giradi I think both could be had for at cap hits of 5 or 6 million(Giradi at 5.5 would be ideal and Callahn would be at most 6 million I would go, and that's pushing it.)
They would be great additions to our team though.
Honestly my off season wish list right now stands like this
1) Alex Pietrangelo/Shea Weber(Don't argue)
2)Vanek(top liner for Giroux finally)
3)Giradi(Would be an improvement on our d+ make Coburn expendable if we get the right deal
4)Callahan(Ranger fans would hate us+him beyond belief)(Also, a lot of people think he will sign in Buffalo, why would he though? That team is several years away from even being competitive)
5)Bobby Ryan(suck it Phaneuf)
Giradi and Callahan would be great adds, but... how on earth are these guys 6.5 million players? Those would be awful buys at that price. Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole
Vanek I understand why he will be expensive, but still want no part of the contract he'll get.
Did you miss this last summer? Look at Clarkson's contract. Callahan will get more than that. He brings a lot of the same 'intangibles' and is the superior player offensively. He'll get $6M somewhere if he explores free agency.Callahan will probably go for 4.5 million and 6 years at the most.
Giradi and Callahan would be great adds, but... how on earth are these guys 6.5 million players?
I am not so quick to jump on the re-sign Downie parade yet. I am not denying he helped Couts bring his game back from the depths of hell, but Couts has always been viewed from the Flyers management as a guy who could produce offensively. They love his potential. I believe this turn around was coming with or without Downie, but you can't deny he helped fuel it. Now if we see the market shaping up this summer and there is maybe a better option out there than Downie, I would be in favor of making a splash. As of right now though, it doesn't seem like a better option for the "3rd" line will be out there. Also, I would like to see it play out for the rest of the year, there is no denying the chemistry, just want to see if it can progress all year. If it does, then around March or so I would be all for it. Ryan Callahan is one name I can think of that would be an improvement over Downie for the third line. Still strange they haven't been much details in contract talks up there with him, but they did just get the King re-signed, so all the attention might have been on him.
On a side note, I see Ray Whitney will be a UFA again this year. How father time has finally caught up with him. Always liked him and thought he would look good in Orange and Black. I just don't think it would be worth it anymore.
Vanek is still the target I pursue I am the GM of the Flyers. He would look sexy on Giroux's wing, and he has a knack for going to the front of the net nd making some filthy plays there. Giroux would finally have his guy.
Or of course.......... Bobby Ryan.
Honestly my off season wish list right now stands like this
1) Alex Pietrangelo/Shea Weber(Don't argue)
2)Vanek(top liner for Giroux finally)
3)Giradi(Would be an improvement on our d+ make Coburn expendable if we get the right deal
4)Callahan(Ranger fans would hate us+him beyond belief)(Also, a lot of people think he will sign in Buffalo, why would he though? That team is several years away from even being competitive)
5)Bobby Ryan(suck it Phaneuf)
Double Edit: Is it too early for an off season wish list thread? I don't think it would be.