Friedman: Giroux's preference is to be traded to Florida rather than Colorado or other contenders

[Voight]

Interesting to see what the return would be if Giroux truly is stuck on one team.

Does seem a little odd that this was leaked though. This isn't Taylor Hall that didn't have an extensive history with Buffalo.

If leaked by the agent I wonder if Philly really even cares now about his 1000 games

MSL was only willing to waive for the Rags and Tampa came out with quite the haul

 

[kerrabria]

Keep dreaming.

Owen Tippett or Denisenko (whoever Flyers management prefers more) plus 2023 1st sounds right.

Taylor Hall had 2 goals in 37 games with Buffalo when he was traded.

Like I said, keep dreaming.

Zito is a good GM. I really hope that he isn't wasting a 1st Rounder for Giroux.

 

[Beezeral]

Lindholm or Chychrun would be a better move to help FLA strengthen their chance of winning. The alternate approach is to try to outscore your problems, and Giroux helps with that.

The Panthers don't really have a problem... They could improve on defense, but they are league average defensively while being the best offensive team by a substantial margin. People assume that because the Panthers play an attacking style, they simply trade chances all night and hope to win games 6-4. That's not the case at all.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

This is odd to me as Florida should be shopping for a top 4 LHD imo. Sure more scoring is nice but shouldn't be the main priority here

 

[Voight]

Sanheim is reportedly also be available, I’m sure Zito is working on adding him as well if he can. No idea if it’s possible, but I think he’s still looking to improve the blue line while adding a guy who’s a monster in the playoffs.

Ehh I wouldn't go that far. He hasn't been PPG in the playoffs in a literal decade.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Giroux on Florida feels a bit like overkill at this point..

 

[22FUTON9]

f*** man… really?

 

[YP44]

Florida is going to be a lot of fans "second" team once their team's are out. Would be nice to see Jumbo Joe and Giroux get a cup.

 

[Fern111]

If the Panthers get Giroux I'm just gonna laugh. We need a 5th line to fit all of our players on the team.

 

[AslanRH]

Giroux deserves to go wherever he prefers.

This Avs fan is fine with this. Not even that disappointed.
I think Sakic can find another quality fit for the FWD group using the same assets he set aside for Giroux.
The pro-scouts have proven quite capable over the last couple years

 

[Gentle Man]

Lindholm or Chychrun would be a better move to help FLA strengthen their chance of winning. The alternate approach is to try to outscore your problems, and Giroux helps with that.

Lindholm yes

Isnt Chychrun dead for like 4 weeks? lol

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Florida is gonna be stacked. Too bad though.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Giroux on Florida feels a bit like overkill at this point..

It might be, but that's how you win cups, you need some aspect of your game that just overwhelms opponents.

 

[Gentle Man]

Giroux on Florida feels a bit like overkill at this point..

Zito be like

 

[Beezeral]

Dude has an NMC. If he decides on Florida then Philly will be getting the Taylor Hall special (a 2nd).

Giroux is going to do the Flyers a solid. He's not going to make a stink saying Florida or nothing, but if his preference is Florida, it definitely gives Zito a bit of leverage.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

It might be, but that's how you win cups, you need some aspect of your game that just overwhelms opponents.

True. But isn't that what the Panthers are already doing? lol

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

If Giroux told the Flyers that he wants to be traded to Florida, that gives them very little leverage unless they just decide to not trade him.

Would like to get Sanheim on a package deal if not for that pesky cap.

 

[Gentle Man]

If Giroux told the Flyers that he wants to be traded to Florida, that gives them very little leverage unless they just decide to not trade him.

Would like to get Sanheim on a package deal if not for that pesky cap.

Bob has excessive gas. Thats a 5 week injury

 

[admiralcadillac]

Everyone wants to move to Florida f*** me

 

[UrbanImpact]

This is odd to me as Florida should be shopping for a top 4 LHD imo. Sure more scoring is nice but shouldn't be the main priority here

The thread is about Giroux wanting to be in Florida, not Florida wanting Giroux. Though im sure the Panthers are interested, there's nothing that has been reported that Giroux is their main priority.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

True. But isn't that what the Panthers are already doing? lol

Oh, definitely. But Giroux also brings the ability to win faceoffs, he's still quite strong defensively, and can help bolster any line he's on. Would make them that much harder to defend, and over the course of a playoff series that can really wear down the opposing team.

 

[jmelm]

Lindholm yes

Isnt Chychrun dead for like 4 weeks? lol

2-4 weeks. But he has higher upside and also not a rental. I don’t think FLA will want to pay what it would take to get him or they would have already a few months ago. That’s why Lindholm is more likely.

 

[flyfysher]

Everyone wants to move to Florida f*** me

Horrible place.

 

[Hasbro]

Everyone wants to move to Florida f*** me

 

[Gentle Man]

2-4 weeks. But he has higher upside and also not a rental. I don’t think FLA will want to pay what it would take to get him or they would have already a few months ago. That’s why Lindholm is more likely.

Maybe he comes back to life at the draft


In all seriousness, allegedly Zito made an offer for Chych in January. He might have walked away for good.