10spro wrote:Some bold moves for the Orange crush to say the least. I like both Carter and Richards a lot, they are at their prime age and Philly will miss some of their grit. They got their goaltender but at 31 and a long term contract it'll remain to be seen how that will work out for both parties. Voracek and Simmonds need to sign new contracts but with the cap going up that shouldn't be an issue and I am sure that they may have more moves to make on draft day. Guys like C. Giroux should be in their prime light with these moves. As for the CBJ, I am pretty sure that R. Nash is really looking forward to be playing with Carter, the center man he never had in COL.
Also LA is going to be much tougher to deal with in the West, deep in the middle, they may just have to deal away Smyth soon.
I think LA gets better with Richards and Kopitar as 1-2 centers, though I'm thrilled to be getting Schenn on our end.
I hate to break it to CLB, but Carter is a terrible passer. His ability to bring out the best in Nash will be limited other than to divert attention as Carter has the heavy shot and speed that demands attention.
The Flyers now have plenty of room to sign Simmonds and Voracek, but they need to save some room for one more forward. Simmonds (23), Voracek (22) and Schenn (20) however will not be able to replace Carter and Richards' (each 26) production next year. I have no doubt in time though that Voracek and Schenn will continue to get better.
Also I have no problem with Bryz's contract length. Early 30s is prime years for goalies, and he's signed until he's 40. Thomas is signed to 39, and Luongo has a 12 year contract that runs until he is 42.
