Din758 371 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/347761133370867712 Paul Holmgren confirms the Flyers will use a compliance buyout on Danny Briere. He said he informed Briere last week. https://twitter.com/CJ_Stevenson/status/347760508885168128 Briere will get $937,500 a season for the next four years to not play for the #flyers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Get... 'er... done... Kenny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 wouldnt hurt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielsm 244 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Brier is clutch in the playoffs.. I would love him on the Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Who needs Briere when you've got Flip? 1 Ram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 20, 2013 He is small, 35 years old, has a history of concussions, and just had the worst season of his NHL career. We don't need another undersized center, let alone one clearly on the downslope, and certainly not when there are prospects waiting for a roster spot. 4 Wingsfan72, TheDetroitRedWings, uk_redwing and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan72 198 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 He is small, 35 years old, has a history of concussions, and just had the worst season of his NHL career. We don't need another undersized center, let alone one clearly on the downslope, and certainly not when there are prospects waiting for a roster spot. Nothing against Briere...but this^ 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Nothing against him, but stay away from Briere please. Wings are going to get younger, bigger Briere doesn't match the new direction. The Flyers are really handeling their players like crap at some point this will come back and haunt them. 2 LidsFan and Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 As some have already stated, no thanks on Briere. He's a shell of his former self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Who needs Briere when you've got Flip? He produced at about the same PPG clip as Flip last year (and much worse the year before) and is old (declining) and terrible defensively. Replacing Fil with Briere would be a downgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 No way we get briere. Doesnt make sense for him as a father or us with our cap/roster overload. I can see him going to a NY team on a one year deal. 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyn66 89 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 He is small, 35 years old, has a history of concussions, and just had the worst season of his NHL career. We don't need another undersized center, let alone one clearly on the downslope, and certainly not when there are prospects waiting for a roster spot. If he can be had for cheap then why wouldn't we make a push for him? Super classy invidivual, a great leader, and has good hands. The guy served as a mentor to this guy named Giroux and Couturier who was very good his rookie year. We have so many young players and it would be great to have someone like that in the locker room. Looking at it in the long run, Briere could help develop Tatar and Gus and then retire by the time these two reach their full NHL potential (vs signing a 28-30 year old on a longer term which they'll probably look for). Who cares if he's bad defensively, playing with Pav and Z will help cover that up. As for injury history he's played close to full seasons the past few seasons. I don't like this whole "we're getting younger not older" thing either. Our entire blue line is pretty young, while our forwards have a nice blend of veterans (Pav Z etc.) and young players (emdog andersson nyquist brunner etc.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Nothing against him, but stay away from Briere please. Wings are going to get younger, bigger Briere doesn't match the new direction. The Flyers are really handeling their players like crap at some point this will come back and haunt them. So much agreement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 20, 2013 It should also be noted that Briere is settled in Philly and will probably look to play for a team in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Nothing against him, but stay away from Briere please. Wings are going to get younger, bigger Briere doesn't match the new direction. The Flyers are really handeling their players like crap at some point this will come back and haunt them. It already came back and haunted them when they missed the playoffs. Honestly, all the Wings fans who want to fire Holland + Babs, who want to trade/waive/buyout everyone who isn't' Pav or Hank, who want to sign every FA under the sun - take a looong hard look at Philly (and NYR). Throwing players at the wall and seeing who sticks just doesn't work. Philly management, fans and media have yet to work that out. No roster stability or continuity, a couple of random playoff runs and 20 years of underachievement. 3 dropkickshanahans, nuts2u and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Get it done! Bring the fist pump to the Joe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 No thanks to Danny boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 Small, aging and declining in production. Everything the Wings don't need this summer. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 It should also be noted that Briere is settled in Philly and will probably look to play for a team in the area. Especially true given that his ex has custody of the kids & staying close to Philly with help him immensely with visitation. Wouldn't be surprised if he winds up with the Devil, Caps, Rangers, Isles, or Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 What? ...because he's the first confirmed compliance buyout we should jump all over Briere? He's a forward going backwards. (...as far as production, etc. goes.) Great guy, but... No. Thank. You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 he's awesome. i would do it in a heartbeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) No room. It is that simple. Edited June 21, 2013 by Richdg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 21, 2013 he's awesome. i would do it in a heartbeat He had an awful season that was ended by his second concussion in 13 months. Awesome? Maybe two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Rumor has it half the NHL is after Briere... I'll find a link... @DarrenDreger: 15 teams or more believed to have interest in Briere once he becomes a buyout UFA. Briere will want a 1-2 year deal. #TSN Edited June 21, 2013 by Crashnburnluder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYC Wings Fanatic 23 Report post Posted June 21, 2013 Instead of just adding another mid 30s "Danny", we need to subtract one of our own, first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites