Value of: Foerster and Cates

[LordStanlersCup]

What would be the ask if they are available?

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[JRichard]

Would have to be 2 younger centermen. Tell me which team is asking if you want names.

 

[LordStanlersCup]

Would have to be 2 younger centermen. Tell me which team is asking if you want names.

Tampa, they don't really have 2 young centers but would Geekie and a 2nd get close?

 

[FlyerFire]

As a Flyers fan, I would do it tbh. Foerster has been great but he's a wing.

 

[JRichard]

As a Flyers fan, I would do it tbh. Foerster has been great but he's a wing.

You want a 5th second round pick? Geekie would be a nice piece but not giving up 2 guys for him.
Teams need 8 wingers. Philly has no C depth so keeping Cates.

 

[FlyerFire]

Long term move. We get a young CENTER and acquire q 2nd order, potentially a center as well. I like Cates but move makes sense imo. We are not winning anytime soon

 

[Winston Wolf]

Not that it has any basis in reality, but the Flyers value Cates like the Lightning value Cirelli.

So yeah, no one is acquiring him.

 

[LordStanlersCup]

Not that it has any basis in reality, but the Flyers value Cates like the Lightning value Cirelli.

So yeah, no one is acquiring him.

I know Torts does but does Briere also? I also vaguely remember some trade chatter around Cates but that could have been pure fabrication

 

[FlyerFire]

Cates, to ME, is a 4C. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But a chance to get a 2C or more? Imo you throw in Cates, I'm sorry. Nothing personal in personnel decisions like that

 

[Winston Wolf]

I know Torts does but does Briere also? I also vaguely remember some trade chatter around Cates but that could have been pure fabrication

Briere falls under Tortorella in the Flyers' hierarchy. There's no chance Briere trades him without Tortorella's permission. Hell, I bet Briere needs his sign off to even trade Laughton.

I think there were reports that teams were interested in Cates a year or two ago, but he's definitely played very well recently and solidified himself as someone that the Flyers see as a core guy.

 

[JRichard]

Cates, to ME, is a 4C. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But a chance to get a 2C or more? Imo you throw in Cates, I'm sorry. Nothing personal in personnel decisions like that

4c? Most good teams have a 20 pts guy as their 4c. Foerster-Cates-Brink line is clicking lately and thats not a 4th line.
Poehling is fine 4c.
But no 1c or 2c in sight.
Only a Konecny trade can get a young 1c back +

 

[captainpaxil]

The flyers are VERY high on Forester. Good two way player with a scoring touch and young enough to be part of the rebuild. While not on the level of michkov he's got first line upside. Maybe he'd be available for a center with a similar profile but I don't know that teams are moving any.
Cates is a torts darling and his effort level and defensive game say it's for good reason. That being said he's at best a middle six guy and couturier is under contract forever with luchenko on the way. When the flyers acquire michkovs eventual middle man Cates immediately becomes movable

 

[Petes2424]

A little more than they got for Farabee and Frost. Not much though.

 

[FlyerFire]

A little more than they got for Farabee and Frost. Not much though but wtf do I lnow

A center better than a winger imo. I would do the deal. Subtract Cates and add a pick he means that much to you.