Confirmed with Link: Ivan Provorov traded to CBJ (via LA) - 1st, 2 2nds, Petersen, Walker, Grans to Philly

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At least since Fletch is gone and now this trade, my interest started to return. Not even having pick 5 did that last year. Hopefully we keep on the pick/prospect collection and have something to look forward to in the future.

It's not his fault (blame his parents), but I just can't get pumped about someone named "Cutter" being part of this organ-eye-zation. Yes, I know he goes by his middle name. I also know it's an irrational bias, but, unless he's producing 1.5 ppg in the NHL, I'm stuck in Meh Land.
 
Interesting, Friedman said yesterday on TJMS that Chicago was interested in taking Petersen.
 
It's not his fault (blame his parents), but I just can't get pumped about someone named "Cutter" being part of this organ-eye-zation. Yes, I know he goes by his middle name. I also know it's an irrational bias, but, unless he's producing 1.5 ppg in the NHL, I'm stuck in Meh Land.
The names of prospects are only getting worse, so buckle up.
 
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Interesting, Friedman said yesterday on TJMS that Chicago was interested in taking Petersen.
That actually makes sense.
1) last year, Mrazek was terrible, Stalock was better but he's 36.
2) Hawks have lots of cap room and may need to reach the minimum
3) Peterson flashed potential that got him his inflated deal, Hawks can gamble on him bouncing back. Only a 2 year commitment
 
I do have to wonder what happens with Coots in the next year or so. I can't think he'll be content to go through a rebuild...but it does look like he has a full NMC...would he waive it if he looks like he is healthy this year/ next?
 
That actually makes sense.
1) last year, Mrazek was terrible, Stalock was better but he's 36.
2) Hawks have lots of cap room and may need to reach the minimum
3) Peterson flashed potential that got him his inflated deal, Hawks can gamble on him bouncing back. Only a 2 year commitment
Don’t know that they do it without getting an asset.

I do have to wonder what happens with Coots in the next year or so. I can't think he'll be content to go through a rebuild...but it does look like he has a full NMC...would he waive it if he looks like he is healthy this year/ next?
Would love to see him get a chance but he’s shit out of luck sadly. Unless some kind of unique opportunity presents itself.
 
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Don’t know that they do it without getting an asset.


Would love to see him get a chance but he’s shit out of luck sadly. Unless some kind of unique opportunity presents itself.
They need a goaltender now, they're not going to want to commit to a big UFA contract or give up major assets.
Prospect goalies (Wheeler)
#7 Drew Commesso (BC) (21)
#8 Arvid Soderblom (AHL) (24)
Neither is a good bet to be an above average starter, Commesso needs time and Soderblom looks like a #2.
So Peterson could buy them two years to find a long-term answer.
Of course, Hart could be that answer, but they're still early in a rebuild, so they might not want to make that kind of commitment right now.
 
I do have to wonder what happens with Coots in the next year or so. I can't think he'll be content to go through a rebuild...but it does look like he has a full NMC...would he waive it if he looks like he is healthy this year/ next?
Who knows?

First, he has to show he's healthy to even be moved with that contract (Flyers aren't retaining for 7 years)
Second, given the length of the deal, and the commitment of the team to rebuilding, he may see things turning around in 3-4 years.
He's got a house in NJ, a baby girl (who'll turn 3 this year) and probably wants more children.
Being able to stay in one place and raise his family may have a lot of appeal.
 
They need a goaltender now, they're not going to want to commit to a big UFA contract or give up major assets.
Prospect goalies (Wheeler)
#7 Drew Commesso (BC) (21)
#8 Arvid Soderblom (AHL) (24)
Neither is a good bet to be an above average starter, Commesso needs time and Soderblom looks like a #2.
So Peterson could buy them two years to find a long-term answer.
Of course, Hart could be that answer, but they're still early in a rebuild, so they might not want to make that kind of commitment right now.
Jaxson Stauber went 5-1, but they can also get the Leafs to dump Matt Murray on them.
 
Interesting, Friedman said yesterday on TJMS that Chicago was interested in taking Petersen.
as I said a few pages back...goalies like Petersen can easily hang around, bounce back with better numbers and become useful assets.
 
Atkinson isn't a priority right now. He needs to come back and show he's healthy so that he can increase his value.

Hayes should be #1 on our trade list
maybe the coach could rehabilitate Hayes' trade value? I mean, if he is now truly part of the Flyers brain trust, wouldn't that be the smart thing to do? Hayes is not a bad NHL player by any stretch.

or is Torts still just a complete asshole, where 1% of his former players love him for how he gave them the proper tough love, and the rest have nothing to say but platitudes. even on the cusp of getting handed some of the reins for an entire club, Torts maybe can't abandon whatever his wacky core principles are. but it would be better for the Flyers if he could ease off Hayes criticism...I doubt any of the youngsters would be tainted forever by doing so.
 
Provy goes up there with Chris Gratton on the list of disappointing Flyers.
the team and management, for me, was way more disappointing than Provy himself. yes, he somewhat trailed off from his start...but he was a footnote compared to the team's trajectory. and it's hard to bury someone who led the team in minutes played, both total and per game, every year they played for the Flyers. or pretty damn close to it.
 
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maybe the coach could rehabilitate Hayes' trade value? I mean, if he is now truly part of the Flyers brain trust, wouldn't that be the smart thing to do? Hayes is not a bad NHL player by any stretch.

or is Torts still just a complete asshole, where 1% of his former players love him for how he gave them the proper tough love, and the rest have nothing to say but platitudes. even on the cusp of getting handed some of the reins for an entire club, Torts maybe can't abandon whatever his wacky core principles are. but it would be better for the Flyers if he could ease off Hayes criticism...I doubt any of the youngsters would be tainted forever by doing so.
Hayes will never be worth his current contract and he is not part of this teams future. If Briere can move him without having to add any sweetener besides retaining his salary, you do it without question.

Provy goes up there with Chris Gratton on the list of disappointing Flyers.
Not even close
 
Hayes will never be worth his current contract and he is not part of this teams future. If Briere can move him without having to add any sweetener besides retaining his salary, you do it without question.
I do not disagree. Retaining Hayes salary is likely inevitable in order to trade him...but does his coach have to slag him quite so hard? While he's on the trade block? Because if Torts continues nis petulant attitude...you won't move Hayes without sweeteners well beyond retained salary
 

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