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

[BruinsBtn]

Except for the fact that Taylor Hall was a Sabre for about 7 months. We've had Giroux since....2006?

The relationship is vastly different.

Remind me, how long did Iginla play for the Flames when he insisted on only being traded to the Penguins?

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

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.

He also thinks the game out as well. He can direct guys where to be on faceoffs on the ice and is also a great communicator on the bench. All the little things he brings away from the scoresheet is valuable to a playoff team.
I am going to miss the guy but he deserves a chance to win.

 

[Sticktape]

Flyers scouted the Checkers hard last week. Multiple execs there for the game. Makes sense. I think Tippett could be a piece for sure.

 

[Tripod]

I know well Nate Thompson since he played for us.. He is bad

Yes he is. Yet idiot GM's sign him and trade for him and dumb coaches play him.

Shows how much the "experts" know.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Your GM is complete ass though. 2 days after that Risto contract and you think he'll get that return?

You’re preaching to the choir. 99 percent of the Flyer fanbase think Chuck is a dunce. Just look at last offseason.

 

[BlueBaron]

Well this is bad news for the East......

 

[SI90]

Both are cup contenders.

 

[Gentle Man]

Yes he is. Yet idiot GM's sign him and trade for him and dumb coaches play him.

Shows how much the "experts" know.

Dude...


Is that a literal half-cooked lobster

 

[BB88]

Except for the fact that Taylor Hall was a Sabre for about 7 months. We've had Giroux since....2006?

The relationship is vastly different.

So you’d think Flyers will listen Giroux and respect his opinion?

 

[AdamParrot]

Giroux might want to come to Florida but florida doesnt need him at all.

They need a dman or actual depth forwards who can play a 200 feet game.
They are already a powerhouse for scoring adding Giroux is useless.

G has been TOP15 two-way winger since ~2017, but ok.

 

[Tripod]

Dude...


Is that a literal half-cooked lobster

Lol...no. it's a rare 2 colored one that mstch the Flyers colors.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I would also like to be in Florida right now.

 

[Taluss]

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

Cuz at the end of the day the player doesn’t get traded if the return isn’t enough

 

[Taluss]

I would also like to be in Florida right now.

Plane tickets are pretty cheap!

 

[BrindamoursNose]

So you’d think Flyers will listen Giroux and respect his opinion?

Definitely -

But it also means Giroux and his family think of Philly as their home. His kid knows no life other than Philly most of the year. Big difference moving from Buffalo after 7 months.

His opinion, if he gets moved, for FLA is important. But it's possible he'd rather just stay in Philly much more.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Remind me, how long did Iginla play for the Flames when he insisted on only being traded to the Penguins?

Each player's case is different. Sounds like Giroux isn't adamant about any location, but prefers one (if anything).

 

[Leafs1991]

the 2023 Draft is looking much more promising than the upcoming one. Both in terms of star quality and depth

I think it just brings moer certainty.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Panthers going all in on F when they have a bottom 5 D core and goaltending issues is a decision.

 

[JKG33]

Panthers going all in on F when they have a bottom 5 D core and goaltending issues is a decision.

Bottom 5 d core? LOL

Defence is their weakness but thats still a group in the top half of the league

 

[Voight]

Still has great stats in the playoffs, his experience would be very welcome I’d imagine.

He does, but almost 3/4 of his playoff points came during his first three playoff runs. After that, he fell off.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

If he only wants to go to one team, I'm not interested in giving up another 1st plus a top prospect. We have no trouble scoring. This team is not going to win a cup trying to play NHL 22.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Bottom 5 d core? LOL

Defence is their weakness but thats still a group in the top half of the league

Numbers say otherwise. They are the softest team in front of their net in the league or were not long ago in terms of giving up chances there. What do I know, I only watched a team with a stacked forward core, suspect defense, and hot and cold goalie shit themselves when it mattered for years. I'm sure the Panthers will do fine outscoring teams in the playoffs.

 

[JKG33]

Numbers say otherwise. They are the softest team in front of their net in the league or were not long ago in terms of giving up chances there. What do I know, I only watched a team with a stacked forward core, suspect defense, and hot and cold goalie shit themselves when it mattered for years. I'm sure the Panthers will do fine outscoring teams in the playoffs.

Leafs fan? Florida has a lot more grit and desire to win than the Leafs do, I wouldn't worry if I were them

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Meh. I've said for a few weeks now I'd rather see us address our D and go after Copp, Lehkonen esque players than go after G.

If we do land him then I'll most likely be quite excited, but I'd still rather see us solidify our bottom 6.

Off to a good start


Tbh One more guy, whether its Copp, Lehkonen, Hagel, Hertl, Giroux, etc.... One more move for a Top 9 forward and I think Joe hits a home run on the deadline this year.

 

[lionsDen]

It's okay, Avs fans, we can work out something around Horvat and Newhook instead.

I remember avs fans trying to give you the pick that ended up being newhook the year he was drafted