JackStraw Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I realize the Flyers were not a Jagr away from winning the Cup. This was just one in a series of multiple stupid decisions. Yet Homer chased Zach Parese and, rest assured, if Parese would have signed with the Flyers, Homer would give him a NMC/NTC and a salary which would severely cripple the cap situation. They are not a Lecavalier away from winning the Cup either. At least Jagr would only be signed for 1 more year and at a half of Lecavalier's salary.I have no idea why Lecavalier was signed. None. Really, since the Carter and Richards trades that's the only move that makes no sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have no idea why Lecavalier was signed. None. Really, since the Carter and Richards trades that's the only move that makes no sense to me. Um, how soon we forget, *this* deal was signed after the Richards deal... http://www.capgeek.com/player/134 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Um, how soon we forget, *this* deal was signed after the Richards deal... http://www.capgeek.com/player/134 Obviously Homer saw Shelley's previously hidden (and un-guessed at) goal scoring talents and pounced. On a more serious note, when the Flyers start a season without a goon on the roster then I'll know that the culture really has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 @JackStraw I'm so sick of always having a goon. I guess no one in the whole upper management group realizes that employing a goon on the 4th line gives opponents without a goon an automatic mismatch. I'm more than happy with Simmonds and Rinaldo, who actually serve a purpose on the roster. I don't think Homer gets this little nugget of knowledge, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 @jammer2 - completely agree. It's not like they even dress Rosehill that often. He's played in about half the games this year. and his per game TOI is the lowest on the team. Complete waste of a roster spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 What I am scared of is Homer's reaction to losing...and how much of the future he will mortgage to secure his job for one more year. Truthfully, if he did not mortgage anything at the trade deadline, I doubt he (homer) will in the off-season. The worst he will do is throw some money at some washed up UFA (see Lecavielier). But I don't see him trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 At one point in time, people thought Rinaldo was just a goon. I'm glad to see his perception and role expanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 At one point in time, people thought Rinaldo was just a goon. I'm glad to see his perception and role expanded. At one point in time, he was. We had him here in junior...I never dreamed he could keep his head on straight long enough to play in the NHL. He was a headhunting lunatic cheapshot artist. He's learned to play on the edge for the most part, not over it. And become a valuable member doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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