It’s funny. Almost everyone on this board was salivating over Marner any chance they got the past few years. It’s amazing what one playoff series can do.
- hereticpride

It's not just 1. He has disappeared in several series.

Interesting move by the Bolts to reacquire McDonagh. Is the expectation for Stamkos to take a severe hometown discount. Since '17, Stamkos has scored 27 goals or more in every season except. one. That year 38 games played 17 goals. He is 34, but still borderline elite.

Now, I'm not suggesting Briere should try to sign him. I just still expect a lot of player movement with the cap going up this year and the foreseeable future.

I want no part of Marner
- Hextall271

How dare u

Interesting move by the Bolts to reacquire McDonagh. Is the expectation for Stamkos to take a severe hometown discount. Since '17, Stamkos has scored 27 goals or more in every season except. one. That year 38 games played 17 goals. He is 34, but still borderline elite.

Now, I'm not suggesting Briere should try to sign him. I just still expect a lot of player movement with the cap going up this year and the foreseeable future.
- Trox88

If they don’t make it work in TB, I could see him going to Boston. I think they make the most sense. Other teams that might consider him are Detroit, Ottawa, maybe Buffalo. Honestly, if Florida doesn’t keep Reinhart, if they can make the cap work I could see him going there. It’s close to Tampa and he’ll have a chance at another cup.

If they don’t make it work in TB, I could see him going to Boston. I think they make the most sense. Other teams that might consider him are Detroit, Ottawa, maybe Buffalo. Honestly, if Florida doesn’t keep Reinhart, if they can make the cap work I could see him going there. It’s close to Tampa and he’ll have a chance at another cup.
- Schmojo

I guess the Bolts could try and move salary, but who? Really going to move a guy like Cirelli to bring back Stamkos? Cirelli 6.25 for 6 more years with a NTC kicking in next year. Cirelli has scored 20 goals once in his career. Maybe. Maybe move Jeannot who has 1 yr left @ 2.6 million. Stamkos even at 34, should get north of 6 million/yr, I would guess.

How dare u
- Tomahawk

Haha. I knew you like that one. If he goes onto the market, he’s not coming here anyway.

I guess the Bolts could try and move salary, but who? Really going to move a guy like Cirelli to bring back Stamkos? Cirelli 6.25 for 6 more years with a NTC kicking in next year. Cirelli has scored 20 goals once in his career. Maybe. Maybe move Jeannot who has 1 yr left @ 2.6 million. Stamkos even at 34, should get north of 6 million/yr, I would guess.
- Trox88

If they can get him at $6m, they could move Nic Paul, who’s a $3.15m cap hit. That would leave them with $2m in cap space to sign 2 more forwards to ice a full team. But that’s basically no flexibility. If a guy got hurt they’d basically be screwed.

How dare u
- Tomahawk

Greta?

If they can get him at $6m, they could move Nic Paul, who’s a $3.15m cap hit. That would leave them with $2m in cap space to sign 2 more forwards to ice a full team. But that’s basically no flexibility. If a guy got hurt they’d basically be screwed.
- Schmojo

I had forgotten the Bolts had Brent Seabrook on the cap. His contract ran out this past season. Luckiily, the Flyers have the Ellis or Johannsen contract to dangle to teams who want to utilize LTIR.

It looks like a video game roster constructed with the cap off. Of note, I want no part of Marner Could you imagine what the cost would be to get him and re sign him? 8 yrs 12 mil a year?? Holy god. Get michkov over here and see where we are in a couple years with picks.
- Hextall271

This. Marner is a winger, 27 (doesn’t fit the rebuild), and is up for a major raise. These are ALL the same reasons they need to trade TK. I like both players but in a cap world you can’t buy your way to success. Trade TK and pass on Marner. This team is 3 years out at a minimum.

Jeeeeezus.

This should cause a lively discussion lol.

https://brotherlypuck.com...5-opening-night-lineup-2/
- MBFlyerfan

Hahahaha. Love it. Two things to actually discuss from this piece of 💩:

1. Will the flyers sign a Russian (obvious omission here) to support Mitchov, and if so, which one?
2. Would you trade Coots for Gaudreau?

Hahahaha. Love it. Two things to actually discuss from this piece of 💩:

1. Will the flyers sign a Russian (obvious omission here) to support Mitchov, and if so, which one?
2. Would you trade Coots for Gaudreau?
- coffee junkie

Feds is already on the team so theoretically he already has someone to talk to even though he’s a goalie and not a forward.

Hahahaha. Love it. Two things to actually discuss from this piece of 💩:

1. Will the flyers sign a Russian (obvious omission here) to support Mitchov, and if so, which one?
2. Would you trade Coots for Gaudreau?
- coffee junkie

1-Terasanko
2-Yes

Vladimir Tarasenko stands out as a fit among the secondary pieces, however. As an offensive player, he had to become a better defensive player in recent years which should help under a coach like John Tortorella. Meanwhile, the Senators liked his off-ice value in a younger room before moving him at the trade deadline so he could have that same type of benefit for his fellow countryman. After free agency didn’t go well last time around, a multi-year commitment at a small raise from the $5MM he made this year might get it done which is a price tag they can afford by going into LTIR. I’d go with him as a veteran to try to add to work with Michkov.

https://www.prohockeyrumo...nternational-leagues.html

Interesting speculation.

I had forgotten the Bolts had Brent Seabrook on the cap. His contract ran out this past season. Luckiily, the Flyers have the Ellis or Johannsen contract to dangle to teams who want to utilize LTIR.
- Trox88

not so sure on him as his situation is fishy to say the least. Dont see any team doing that unless they know for 100% he will never play.

Vladimir Tarasenko stands out as a fit among the secondary pieces, however. As an offensive player, he had to become a better defensive player in recent years which should help under a coach like John Tortorella. Meanwhile, the Senators liked his off-ice value in a younger room before moving him at the trade deadline so he could have that same type of benefit for his fellow countryman. After free agency didn’t go well last time around, a multi-year commitment at a small raise from the $5MM he made this year might get it done which is a price tag they can afford by going into LTIR. I’d go with him as a veteran to try to add to work with Michkov.

https://www.prohockeyrumo...nternational-leagues.html

Interesting speculation.
- mikeyo27

why on earth would he come to the flyers at this stage of his career? then add torts as a coach. me thinks he passes

why on earth would he come to the flyers at this stage of his career? then add torts as a coach. me thinks he passes
- hello it's me 2050

The Flyers can offer a multi year deal when he was only offered a 1 year deal last offseason.

And don’t forget the “retirement benefits” the Flyers organization offers its ex players.

why on earth would he come to the flyers at this stage of his career? then add torts as a coach. me thinks he passes
- hello it's me 2050

Torts would love Tarasenko. I don't think you know how good and how much a complete player Tarasenko is.

Jeeeeezus.

This should cause a lively discussion lol.

https://brotherlypuck.com...5-opening-night-lineup-2/
- MBFlyerfan

Wow, well that is something! Guy is playing roster build w NHL 24.

not so sure on him as his situation is fishy to say the least. Dont see any team doing that unless they know for 100% he will never play.
- hello it's me 2050

I get the feeling Johansen has zero interest in playing again. With the "hip injury" allows him to get the final 8 million of his contract. I would expect the NHLPA to back him strongly because of the slippery slope of allowing a team to deem a player healthy enough to play while the player says I am too injured.

Torts would love Tarasenko. I don't think you know how good and how much a complete player Tarasenko is.
- jd250

you telling anyone they don't know what kind of player a player is, is well pure entertainment.

The Flyers can offer a multi year deal when he was only offered a 1 year deal last offseason.

And don’t forget the “retirement benefits” the Flyers organization offers its ex players.
- psuhockey

offered or that was what he wanted as opposed to a 2 year deal? unless an overpay players like him are looking elsewhere.

I get the feeling Johansen has zero interest in playing again. With the "hip injury" allows him to get the final 8 million of his contract. I would expect the NHLPA to back him strongly because of the slippery slope of allowing a team to deem a player healthy enough to play while the player says I am too injured.
- Trox88

yet he played in every avs game.

when did this injury pop up?

Interesting move by the Bolts to reacquire McDonagh. Is the expectation for Stamkos to take a severe hometown discount. Since '17, Stamkos has scored 27 goals or more in every season except. one. That year 38 games played 17 goals. He is 34, but still borderline elite.

Now, I'm not suggesting Briere should try to sign him. I just still expect a lot of player movement with the cap going up this year and the foreseeable future.
- Trox88

Stamkos could get 6 x $10m. Don't think the Flyers can afford that, even assuming he would even come here.

Stamkos could get 6 x $10m. Don't think the Flyers can afford that, even assuming he would even come here.
- Feanor

So I am still curious how the Bolts get cap compliant for in theory one more Cup run with this core. Seabrook's contract is now done.