Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 The wheels are in motion....that much is certain..I got more confirmation just now, to go along with sources in California I talked to last night...this very preliminary stuff, but I am still very confident in this rumour. It could fall apart or it could gain momentum, but I believe we are looking at something that mayneed up to two weeks to play out... Fellow Hockeybuzz writer Bill Meltzer lends this perspective... "I have no idea whether or not there's anything to Selänne coming to the Flyers, but I know for a fact the Flyers have had flirtations with acquiring him on at least three different past ocassions-- going all the way back to his draft year in 1988; the 1995-96 death march of the Jets (Chicago had signed Tkachuk to a big offer sheet, and Winnipeg could no longer afford Selänne: Paddock and Clarke absolutely discussed a Selänne to Philly trade, but Anaheim could offer Tverdovsky and Kilger, then considered can't miss prospects, and the Flyers didn't have comparable young, inexpensive players to offer... the Flyers ended up dealing for Falloon instead), and the 2000-01 season when he ended up going to San Jose. So there is some history behind this, even if nothing happens." -Eklund Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 7, 2007 The wheels are in motion....that much is certain..I got more confirmation just now, to go along with sources in California I talked to last night...this very preliminary stuff, but I am still very confident in this rumour. It could fall apart or it could gain momentum, but I believe we are looking at something that mayneed up to two weeks to play out... Fellow Hockeybuzz writer Bill Meltzer lends this perspective... "I have no idea whether or not there's anything to Selänne coming to the Flyers, but I know for a fact the Flyers have had flirtations with acquiring him on at least three different past ocassions-- going all the way back to his draft year in 1988; the 1995-96 death march of the Jets (Chicago had signed Tkachuk to a big offer sheet, and Winnipeg could no longer afford Selänne: Paddock and Clarke absolutely discussed a Selänne to Philly trade, but Anaheim could offer Tverdovsky and Kilger, then considered can't miss prospects, and the Flyers didn't have comparable young, inexpensive players to offer... the Flyers ended up dealing for Falloon instead), and the 2000-01 season when he ended up going to San Jose. So there is some history behind this, even if nothing happens." -Eklund I don't think he has any reason left to play, nor do I think he'll play for any team but Anaheim. Philly can't logically afford him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I don't think he has any reason left to play, nor do I think he'll play for any team but Anaheim. Philly can't logically afford him. He may not have a reason to play, but he did have 48 goals and 46 helpers. I'd keep playing if I was that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 He may not have a reason to play, but he did have 48 goals and 46 helpers. I'd keep playing if I was that good. I agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I don't think he has any reason left to play, nor do I think he'll play for any team but Anaheim. Philly can't logically afford him. The Ducks can afford Selanne. Just like the Rangers can afford Shanny. They would need to be creative, and get a deal done with a lot of incentives. But it can work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 The Ducks can afford Selanne. Just like the Rangers can afford Shanny. They would need to be creative, and get a deal done with a lot of incentives. But it can work. The Rangers have plenty of money i dont know how but they have more left than we do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 The Rangers have plenty of money i dont know how but they have more left than we do Yeah, I think I read something like 9 or 10 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northstar 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I don't think he has any reason left to play, nor do I think he'll play for any team but Anaheim. Philly can't logically afford him. I agree. If Selanne resigns with Anaheim, the ducks have some cap room now, not much, but some, but they won't have much in 2 years when they will have a considerable amount of players coming up for contract. Time and a certain restricted free agent named Dustin Penner, I firmly believe, is what Holland and company may well be looking hard at. I believe this kid is going to be very special power forward for years to come. Babcock and Holland type player. HMMMMM Sooo, Anaheim's Burke doesn't really want to sign Penner to a long term contract, he has threatened to match any offer, Kenny offers trade bait (you fill in what you think here) to satisfy Burke, and offers Penner a 5-6 year contract at 3.5-4 million per year. I would do it, depending on trade bait. What do you guys think???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I agree. If Selanne resigns with Anaheim, the ducks have some cap room now, not much, but some, but they won't have much in 2 years when they will have a considerable amount of players coming up for contract. Time and a certain restricted free agent named Dustin Penner, I firmly believe, is what Holland and company may well be looking hard at. I believe this kid is going to be very special power forward for years to come. Babcock and Holland type player. HMMMMM Sooo, Anaheim's Burke doesn't really want to sign Penner to a long term contract, he has threatened to match any offer, Kenny offers trade bait (you fill in what you think here) to satisfy Burke, and offers Penner a 5-6 year contract at 3.5-4 million per year. I would do it, depending on trade bait. What do you guys think???? Right now any signing of a NHL player and not some half ass AHL player will satisfy me seriously weve lost 4 players and we got 1 that will actually play for us in the near future so any sigining now will be satisfying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 The Rangers have plenty of money i dont know how but they have more left than we do Yeah, I think I read something like 9 or 10 million. Rangers have just under $10 million left to spend, but they still have to sign RFA's Lundqvist & Avery. In reality, they probably have $2-3 million or so left to spend on Shanahan, assuming they want to leave a million or two free for the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Selanne should re-sign with the Ducks for whatever they offer him. He is loved in Anaheim, his team just won the Cup, and has incredible chemistry with his team. He should re-sign, and not give them any bulls*** about how much he's being paid. God I hate these selfish players. Ok, theres my probably unneeded rant. Just like the trillion other selfish player threads. Ok, I'm done. I expect Selanne to either retire or re-sign for 1 year with the Ducks. I don't think the Flyers could afford anyone else, but you never know. He might be excited by their recent signings and decide to join the party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovequincepants 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 why do we care about selanne on the flyers vs anaheim ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Becuase if hes in ANaheim Were Screwed and if Hes in Philly were screwed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Becuase if hes in ANaheim Were Screwed and if Hes in Philly were screwed ...How does it affect us if he goes to Philly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I agree. If Selanne resigns with Anaheim, the ducks have some cap room now, not much, but some, but they won't have much in 2 years when they will have a considerable amount of players coming up for contract. Time and a certain restricted free agent named Dustin Penner, I firmly believe, is what Holland and company may well be looking hard at. I believe this kid is going to be very special power forward for years to come. Babcock and Holland type player. HMMMMM Sooo, Anaheim's Burke doesn't really want to sign Penner to a long term contract, he has threatened to match any offer, Kenny offers trade bait (you fill in what you think here) to satisfy Burke, and offers Penner a 5-6 year contract at 3.5-4 million per year. I would do it, depending on trade bait. What do you guys think???? I think a guy like someone to consider for next season is Getzlaf. He will be a RFA, and with the current order of the DUcks payroll, there could be some issues there. Penner isn't a RFA until 2010, by then Matty, and others should be gone and the cap should be increased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I think a guy like someone to consider for next season is Getzlaf. He will be a RFA, and with the current order of the DUcks payroll, there could be some issues there. Penner isn't a RFA until 2010, by then Matty, and others should be gone and the cap should be increased. Penner is a RFA right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 They won't let Getzlaf go. Not unless at the expiry of a contract he asks for league max. He's young, big, and an extremely proficient hockey player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) The wheels are in motion....that much is certain..I got more confirmation just now, to go along with sources in California I talked to last night...this very preliminary stuff, but I am still very confident in this rumour. It could fall apart or it could gain momentum, but I believe we are looking at something that mayneed up to two weeks to play out... Fellow Hockeybuzz writer Bill Meltzer lends this perspective... "I have no idea whether or not there's anything to Selänne coming to the Flyers, but I know for a fact the Flyers have had flirtations with acquiring him on at least three different past ocassions-- going all the way back to his draft year in 1988; the 1995-96 death march of the Jets (Chicago had signed Tkachuk to a big offer sheet, and Winnipeg could no longer afford Selänne: Paddock and Clarke absolutely discussed a Selänne to Philly trade, but Anaheim could offer Tverdovsky and Kilger, then considered can't miss prospects, and the Flyers didn't have comparable young, inexpensive players to offer... the Flyers ended up dealing for Falloon instead), and the 2000-01 season when he ended up going to San Jose. So there is some history behind this, even if nothing happens." -Eklund So basically...this is telling us absolutely nothing. [eklund]The WIngs would like to trade for Lecavalier. My sources tell me either it wont happen or it will. Stay tuned for more details.[/eklund] EDIT: Forgot the [ ] Edited July 7, 2007 by Lou_Siffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 So basically...this is telling us absolutely nothing. [eklund]The WIngs would like to trade for Lecavalier. My sources tell me either it wont happen or it will. Stay tuned for more details.[/eklund] EDIT: Forgot the [ ] He didnt say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Becuase if hes in ANaheim Were Screwed and if Hes in Philly were screwed No. WIthout Neidemeir, Aneheim is screwed. Without Neidemeier OR Selane, Aneheim is done. Another 1 hit (year) wonder just like Tampa and Carolina. You can't loose your #1 Defenseman and your #1 Forward and expect to be at the same level. If Selane were to go to Philly - who cares? Philly was the WORST team in the league last year. There are 20+ guys on the roster. Signing 3 or 4 top notch guys will not suddenly make them Stanley Cup contenders. For them to even make the playoffs would be an accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I know Selanne was productive last season, but he didn't look that great in the playoffs, especially against the Wings. I think that with Bertuzzi signed, Selanne is an acceptable loss for the Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 7, 2007 He didnt say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I second that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted July 7, 2007 I second that! YOU SAID IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2007 If Lebda becomes President, do you think he'll switch from defense to west wing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
