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PhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Rumors; Combine Talk; Game 2 Evens the Score
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On to hockey!
A star may be unhappy in his current home, and the Flyers have had interest in the past, so naturally, we connected the dots as to why it could make sense. In other Philadelphia hockey news, the NHL Draft Combine is taking place in Buffalo, so we’re keeping tabs on all Flyers mentions.
The Stanley Cup Final is now through two games, and man, is it a fun series. Who thought it could get any better than Game 1?
And of course, it’s the offseason for 30 other teams, so the rumor mill is turning. We got the latest on a variety of things as well. Get it all in today’s edition of the name TBD Daily!
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Philadelphia Flyers
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers still have many needs to fill on their current roster, and getting another scoring forward is one. Danny Briere and Co. were interested in Martin Necas last year, and he may be available yet again. Should the Flyers trade for the Colorado forward?
NHL Draft Combine: It’s hard to keep tabs on everything that is going on at the NHL Combine, so I am going to start a running list of Flyers-related mentions. Today, here are the players that have had dinner with the Flyers at the combine: Jake O’Brien (C, Brantford, OHL) and Brady Martin (C, SOO, OHL).
There are likely more, but the Flyers keep things close to the vest, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more.
Russ Cohen also reported the Flyers’ interest in defenseman Jackson Smith, but mentions he does not think it will be at No. 6. Is a possible trade up on the way?
Stanley Cup Final
If you thought it could not get better than a late-period OT-winner in Game 1, you would stand corrected after Game 2.
After starting the game with a five-goal first period and a 3-2 Oilers lead, the Panthers’ blueliners settled in and let their offense take the lead. After 40 minutes, Florida had a 4-3 lead.
It looked as if Florida was going to keep the Oilers scoreless for the final 47:23 of the game, and squeak out a nailbiting 4-3 win. However, Corey Perry had a different idea. With 18 seconds to go, Perry scored for Edmonton, extending the game to OT.
It would not take just one extra frame, but a second.
Who else but the rat king himself, Brad Marchand, to score the double-OT winner, and even the series for the Panthers.
It’s also worth mentioning that it was Marchand’s second of the postseason. He is likely to secure another lucrative contract this offseason in the UFA market.
I said it after Game 1, and I will say it again. The rematch was the best possible outcome for the Cup Finals. Just about nine periods of hockey have been played between the two games. You can see the aggression and hostility on the ice. Lots of goals being scored and exciting ones at that. This truly is the best series we could have asked for.
Also, make sure to check out George Richards’ game story for Florida Hockey Now!
NHL Trade Rumors and News
Seravalli: Yesterday, in my Martin Necas story, I mentioned the idea of taking on extra salary to make a trade for Necas work. Josh Manson was the player I mentioned. I was close, but not quite correct. On the DFO Live, Frank Seravalli mentioned there has been chatter around Avs D-man Sam Girard, Manson’s partner.
Friedman: On NHL Network yesterday, Elliote Friedman shared that the new CBA should be done “very soon” as long as everything goes as expected. It looks like a potential lockout will be avoided.
Johnston: On his own show, Chris Johnston mentioned that Mitch Marner intends to hit the open market, but he is not ruling out the Maple Leafs. It seems as if he just wants to see what’s out there.
Marek: On The Sheet, Jeff Marek talked about Dallas firing Pete DeBoer. Marek described the move as “the first domino” and said that the team could make “ruthless decisions” to improve. Could that include trading star Jason Robertson?
Read More: Flyers Defenseman Finds Himself on Trade Boards, Again
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Will I know they are just interviewing people so you think they have to interview hagens, frondell, des and porter? Fans will not be happy if the flyers reach two years in a row… especially at 6. I know they said they don’t listen to the consensus ranking but if 99 percent of the scouts has these tiers why would the flyers think their ten scouts are smarter then everyone? Keep the updates on combine players and stats… it’s awesome. Also Alex said Utah likes Martin now so that would be great from the flyers as 2 players in tier 2 would drop.
Every top prospect will interview with all the top teams, for the most part. Some of those things don’t get as overblown as the dinners do. Cam Robinson (who is super trustworthy with prospect stuff) had the Martin report, which is very much true, and would be great for the Flyers.
As far as other dinners, Porter Martone has dines with the Flyers and Utah.
Do you think they can have meetings that we never hear about or will it always come to light? Did they interview Luchanko last year? Also heard that they interviewed Cole Reschny. I think that would be a great pick at 22. Heard they interviewed hagens and a bunch of guys. Is there really any difference between dinners and meetings? Maybe those guys were just busy.
I don’t think they meet with luchanko last year either . I would think I would think dinners would mean more that they are not sure and want more time then just a meeting to see.
Move up for Reschny please.
The Daily Slap Shot
Regarding trade candidates, Necas would be nice, but I would much prefer Robertson. Hopefully it can be done without giving up six.
Just saw several reports that, not official yet, the Flyers have signed KHL free agent Maxim Shabanov (24 years old, 67 points in 65 games, 20 points in 21 playoff games). He’s small at 5’8 but this could be a great signing.
Brink may be on the move with Shabanov coming in.
I’m waiting until more reliable sources confirm, but if they did win the Shabanov sweep steaks, pelts and Brink will likely be on the way out.
Jackson Smith will be the “one that got away” for a lot of teams when this draft is revisited in a few years. That kid is gonna be special
There is only one trade the Flyers need to make and that is for McTavish from San Jose. But first you have to negotiate for the second slot in the draft and get Misa. We need someone dynamic to play opposite Michkov. Misa is that man. In the deal you keep your 22nd pick and your highest 2nd round pick. Use 22 on a goalie (Ravensbergen) and 2rp for your best defenseman available. You can cover all positional needs with this move. I chose a goalie at 22 because have a truck load of uncertainty at that position and Ravensbergen seems to be the most battle ready. We are going to have to find stability in the net if we want to move forward. But if only one of these things happen it would be us getting Misa. And I’m pretty sure McTavish will be available.