Free Agency and No Movement Clauses

I remember when only the best of the best could control potential movement. I remember when GMs would fight hard against the agent for a no trade clause and I remember when the media would yell and scream at the GM on behalf of the fans for not caving on the no trade clause. Fast forward and just about every contract of significant value comes complete with a NO MOVEMENT CLAUSE. This means... Read More »

Free Agency - Day 1

I didn't expect much from Philly on day 1. Their big splash was made with the Pronger trade at the draft and quite frankly he was the biggest impact player to move over the last week. Boucher is a great backup goalie can dominate and is a great insurance policy in case Emery is not the goalie he was a few years back. Ian Lapierre is a hard nose tough player that makes the Flyers better for... Read More »

Flyers Draft Recap

I like the bold move in acquiring Pronger. Many people are saying that Philly overpaid for him. I do not agree in that assessment. [b]What did they give up?[/b] Lupul is an offensively skilled/defensively challenged winger on a team that has 9+ guys that can score. With Briere back Lupuls production is easily picked up since Danny is a much better scorer. Sbisa is a young defenseman on a... Read More »