Morning Skate

Ryan’s Roundup: What to make of Martin Jones; Jack Eichel’s agents go off

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3 years ago

July 31, 2021

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Flyers News & Rumors

There were several NHL free agent goalies in the Flyers’ target range. Analyzing the contracts given out and if there was a better option than Martin Jones. (PHN)
Keith Yandle couldn’t be more excited to be in Philadelphia and the Flyers are lucky to have him. “It was a no-brainer for me.” (PHN)
Martin Jones has had three straight subpar seasons, but the Flyers signed him anyway. Why do they think he can bounce back in Philadelphia? (PHN)
The Flyers signed five players to two-way contracts for some AHL depth. (PHN)
Nate Thompson is back in Orange and Black. (PHN)
Grading the Flyers’ three major trades this offseason:
- Ryan Ellis a great addition (PHN)
- Did Fletcher overpay for Rasmus Ristolainen? (PHN)
- Was trading Jakub Voracek for Cam Atkinson worth it? (PHN)
The Flyers issued qualifying offers to all but one of their restricted free agents. (PHN)
Big Sam is back. Samuel Morin signed a one-year contract extension. (PHN)
Oh yeah, the NHL Draft was last weekend. Get to know the newest Flyers prospects! (PHN)

Flyers offseason transactions

The Flyers traded Nolan Patrick and Philippe Myers for Ryan Ellis. (PHN)
- Breaking down the trade and next steps. (PHN)
The Flyers lost Carsen Twarynski to the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion Draft. (PHN)
Shayne Gostisbehere and draft picks were shipped to Arizona to clear cap space. (PHN)
- Cam York? A first-round pick? Teams are asking for astronomical prices to take on salary this offseason. (PHN)
That cap space was used in part to trade for Rasmus Ristolainen. The Flyers gave up their first-round pick, Robert Hagg, and another pick. (PHN)
- The Flyers paid a very steep price for Ristolainen. (PHN)
The trade is one for one: Jakub Voracek for Cam Atkinson. (PHN)
- Atkinson loves Philly and should be a great fit. (PHN)

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