Rumor: Things Not Left Unsaid: Flyers Rumors & Media Mentions

[Chinatown88]

Frank apparently said this morning on his show the Flyers are likely leaning towards extending Walker & Seeler fwiw. Seeler apparently asking for $4x4.

Literally every GM in this dumpster fire organization

 

[ponder719]

Sometimes I hate knowing that Frank has pretty good intel on the Flyers.

 

[WolfOfBroadStreet14]

A lot are saying Walker and Flyers are close. I like Walker but just trade him. Sign him back in the offseason when we can trade Risto if we want him so bad.

 

[wankstifier]

They could pick up someone like Mike Reilly next season if they don't like their LD depth. I don't imagine he'd be asking for anything close to 4x$4MM, if that is accurate.

 

[Columbus Hockey Dad]

I think they’re deciding between Walker and Risto. Given those choices, I’d choose Walker too.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Just my perspective but Friedman has been Eklund 2.0 this year. He’s just been spouting off things that you could get from reading local sports pages/sites for various teams. Didn’t see him knowing anything on Pettersson resigning with Vancouver; the Flyers moving Gauthier and so forth. Even his chatter on the Flames moves were no brainers. Granted that getting inside information on team moves is difficult but he’s been out of touch all year

The Canucks were so far into trade negotiations with one team that they went back to Pettersson and said negotiate now or we’re trading you now.

No one knew about Gauthier.

None of this makes any sense.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

They could pick up someone like Mike Reilly next season if they don't like their LD depth. I don't imagine he'd be asking for anything close to 4x$4MM, if that is accurate.

I hate everything about the way Seeler is playing out. He hung around forever making peanuts, finally breaks out into a legitimately good NHL depth piece, and has a chance to cash in and take care of his family for life. In a normal non-contending org, that guy hits the market, takes the highest bid, and we’re all happy for him. This dumpster fire won’t even give us that simple feel good moment.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I think they’re deciding between Walker and Risto. Given those choices, I’d choose Walker too.

I think that's pretty much it. If they keep Walker, they are choosing him over Risto, who will be traded instead.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Extending Walker and then trying to trade Fisto, can only imagine the sweetener every other GM will demand. We are so f***ED !

 

[Beef Invictus]

They won't trade Ristolainen.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

They won't trade Ristolainen.

unless Chuckles gets hired somewere

 

[bennysflyers16]

They won't trade Ristolainen.

They "Can't" trade Risto, he's worthless.

And also why do they have to extend them now while being held over a barrel ?

Wait till they miss the playoffs at least before committing long term to role players.

 

[freakydallas13]

I'm sure DB will be able to recoup the assets Chuck payed to bring in Fisto and not panic sell at any cost like he did with Hayes and TDA.

 

[BernieParent]

I think they’re deciding between Walker and Risto. Given those choices, I’d choose Walker too.

Maybe so, but we and the entire hockey world can see that sequence. After having made his roster spot redundant, a GM who needs to shed a 3rd-pairing Dman with a significant injury history earning $5.1 million for 3 more years is adding to the deal rather than garnering assets.

 

[FlyerNutter]

They "Can't" trade Risto, he's worthless.

And also why do they have to extend them now while being held over a barrel ?

Wait till they miss the playoffs at least before committing long term to role players.

John Cain is a Jets fan?

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I hate everything about the way Seeler is playing out. He hung around forever making peanuts, finally breaks out into a legitimately good NHL depth piece, and has a chance to cash in and take care of his family for life. In a normal non-contending org, that guy hits the market, takes the highest bid, and we’re all happy for him. This dumpster fire won’t even give us that simple feel good moment.

They’re potentially doing this knowing they likely have a big extension needed to retain Konecny too. You have Tippett jumping high next season too. So you know guys like Foerster are probably gonna get bridged to make up for savings.

 

[bennysflyers16]

John Cain is a Jets fan?

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I thought about going, was it good ?

 

[FromOyVey2Matvei]

I’m doing my best to reserve judgment until after the trade deadline but I can’t help feeling this is going to be another shitty/stupid TDL.

I’m trying to remain optimistic as well. But it’s getting tough.

It started out promising. It seemed like even Torts was on the same page as Danny and Jones that our goals were long term and our time horizon was several seasons in the future…

It’s been trending towards troubling for the past week and now it’s like DEFCON 1 and alarm bells are ringing everywhere. Laughton hasn’t been mentioned in a credible rumor in 2+ weeks, all the talking heads have moved on from talking about Seeler and Walker’s price in a trade to giving updates on how close their extensions are. And we’re even talking about buying a forward or a backup goalie.

I’m still trying to give Briere the benefit of the doubt but f*ck it’s getting tough.

 

[wankstifier]

They’re potentially doing this knowing they likely have a big extension needed to retain Konecny too. You have Tippett jumping high next season too. So you know guys like Foerster are probably gonna get bridged to make up for savings.

Weaponizing cap space.

 

[bennysflyers16]

We will lose TK so that they can overpay all these role playing guys.

 

[GKJ]

We will lose TK so that they can overpay all these role playing guys.

He’s not going anywhere

 

[FlyerNutter]

I thought about going, was it good ?

That “new” journey singer doesn’t really fit the vibe imo, jumping all over the place for what’s primarily a band of older dudes.

Toto was solid. Could carry a full show themselves imo

 

[Flyerfan4life]

I’m trying to remain optimistic as well. But it’s getting tough.

It started out promising. It seemed like even Torts was on the same page as Danny and Jones that our goals were long term and our time horizon was several seasons in the future…

It’s been trending towards troubling for the past week and now it’s like DEFCON 1 and alarm bells are ringing everywhere. Laughton hasn’t been mentioned in a credible rumor in 2+ weeks, all the talking heads have moved on from talking about Seeler and Walker’s price in a trade to giving updates on how close their extensions are. And we’re even talking about buying a forward or a backup goalie.

I’m still trying to give Briere the benefit of the doubt but f*ck it’s getting tough.

#bucklein...

pssst... they arent dealing anyone except Toiletseat Frost..

 

[GKJ]

Flyers have a terrible PP and are down two RHD.

The Canes have made Angelo available for a 5th.

So does Briere add a familiar face to help chase the playoff dream? I assume it's legal under the CBA to trade for a player you bought out.

It is. In fact, there’s a mechanism where you can buy out a player and sign him back in the same offseason. The Flames did it with Michael Stone.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

We will lose TK so that they can overpay all these role playing guys.

They’re gonna hand him a blank check. I doubt he goes anywhere. If they’re afraid of losing other guys lower in the lineup they’ll do whatever it takes to retain Konecny.