Actually..
I just watched Patricks post-game interview. He said he only played on that unit because Simmer was hurt.
LAUGH OUT ****ING LOUD
Oof.
Actually..
I just watched Patricks post-game interview. He said he only played on that unit because Simmer was hurt.
LAUGH OUT ****ING LOUD
Hes 3 years away from a top 9 role in this organization.
Why dude? That wasn't nice. Talking about resigning Filp. It's too early to clean up vomit, and we're out of flu season to make pretend that's what caused it and to leave work early.
Filppula is done. He's slow and has no hands. Flyers would be dumb to re-sign him
I would look to teams like Calgary, Edmonton, St. Louis, Carolina and Chicago to move Simmonds.
I would need their first rounder back. Then add to that. Simmonds has 2-3 years of good production left in what probably will be a 6 year deal.
I think Edmonton would go crazy for him. Chia doesn’t really know what he is doing up there anyway.
Chicago would be a really interesting spot I think. Top 10 pick and a team that thinks they still can contend. Add in a A level prospect and you got a good deal.
It's more important that he's moved now, than the king's ransom return that's received. Obviously he should be traded for more than peanuts, but as this season's played out, I want something for him, rather than letting him walk at year end for free. So much so, that I go 2nd rd pick + A prospect, or 1st + B prospect (caveat the 2nd rd pick is high third of round and not mid-low third.)
Jesus Christ people. This is clear why we are fans. Players of Simmonds pedigree return much more. If Hextall trades Simmonds for just a 1st it would be laughable.
Big team that uses it to Benny. LolWpg is built all around youth and speed and aggressive on the puck, Simmer wouldn't even crack their line up as a top 9 winger.
Jesus Christ people. This is clear why we are fans. Players of Simmonds pedigree return much more. If Hextall trades Simmonds for just a 1st it would be laughable.
It’s been very well known he has been playing injured and still puts up 23 goals. He will be a very hot commodity. And dinosaurs love their old time net front presence. I love Simmonds but Nolan Patrick’s emergence the last 2 months has really made him a tradable asset.For the most part GMs aren't stupid. I'm not sure how much teams will clamor for Wayne Simmonds with one year left on his deal while he is playing the worst hockey of his career. Sure, he could get more, but I can definitely tell you I would not be trading more than a 1st for him if I were another team.
It’s been very well known he has been playing injured and still puts up 23 goals. He will be a very hot commodity. And dinosaurs love their old time net front presence. I love Simmonds but Nolan Patrick’s emergence the last 2 months has really made him a tradable asset.
The team that traded for him has a whole year to negotiate as well. The type of player simmer is gets a 1st ++
I believe his return would be the most important part.
If I’m Hextall and a team offers a 2nd rounder and A prospect I’m not pulling the trigger. It has to be an elite prospect if that’s the case.
I ideally would ask for
1st rounder
A prospect
2nd rounder next draft.
Go from there to see what teams are willing to move. I’m not moving him just to move him though.
See how he comes out in camp, i guess. He may not be ready next year, but the year after shouldn't be an issue.
Doubtful on that return. The team will likely get an “A” asset (1st rd pick or good prospect) and a “B” asset (2nd rd pick or lower or a 2nd tier prospect). Since top prospects are seldom traded anymore, I imagine a 1st and a 2nd/3rd rd pick. That’s pretty much what Hextall got for Schenn but since he took a horrible contract back the 2nd/3rd pick got elevated to a 1st. Schenn was 25 and had 4 years left on his deal. Expecting more for Simmonds at 30 and only 1 year is wishful thinking.The team that traded for him has a whole year to negotiate as well. The type of player simmer is gets a 1st ++
You talkin 5th oa or 31st oa? Big difference. Something around Edmonton's 1st (now 7th) would be nice.Jesus Christ people. This is clear why we are fans. Players of Simmonds pedigree return much more. If Hextall trades Simmonds for just a 1st it would be laughable.
Him being ready and Hextall thinking hes ready are two very different things.
Jesus Christ people. This is clear why we are fans. Players of Simmonds pedigree return much more. If Hextall trades Simmonds for just a 1st it would be laughable.
If you could sign Simmonds to a 3 year deal, he's be a solid bridge to the next generation of forwards, and they have the cap room. But when you get to 5-6 years, the contract will be an albatross just when this team is peaking.