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wbon22
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Yes, the Flyers may be heading towards a playoff berth, but that doesn't mean that this is the same team we will see next October.
Looking ahead, who do you see heading out the door....and why....and how?
There is the obvious UFA who is not offered a contract.
There is the less obvious RFA who is not qualified, or whose rights are traded.
There is the one year left on a deal who is dealt at the draft.
There is buy out.
IMHO: Big name that will be gone could well be Wayne Simmonds. He is signed for one more year at a relatively friendly rate...but he will want a BIG raise. He could command a major (think no less than Schenn) return. Bit of a risk/reward move. It would clear a roster spot and cap space but it would take his leadership out of the room.
Less big would be Gudas and or Manning. I think Manning may be the more likely for the simple reason that Gudas is right handed and so many players praise his example/work ethic. Manning gets similar praise, but he left handed, he is not a better player than Hagg or Sandheim.
The entire Goaltending situation is in flux as far as I can tell until Hart faces real NHL fire.
The plan when signing Elliot and resigning Neuvy was to bide time...well, time is nearly up.
What are your thoughts?
Looking ahead, who do you see heading out the door....and why....and how?
There is the obvious UFA who is not offered a contract.
There is the less obvious RFA who is not qualified, or whose rights are traded.
There is the one year left on a deal who is dealt at the draft.
There is buy out.
IMHO: Big name that will be gone could well be Wayne Simmonds. He is signed for one more year at a relatively friendly rate...but he will want a BIG raise. He could command a major (think no less than Schenn) return. Bit of a risk/reward move. It would clear a roster spot and cap space but it would take his leadership out of the room.
Less big would be Gudas and or Manning. I think Manning may be the more likely for the simple reason that Gudas is right handed and so many players praise his example/work ethic. Manning gets similar praise, but he left handed, he is not a better player than Hagg or Sandheim.
The entire Goaltending situation is in flux as far as I can tell until Hart faces real NHL fire.
The plan when signing Elliot and resigning Neuvy was to bide time...well, time is nearly up.
What are your thoughts?