The New New Unending Flyers thread

[bigegypt0417]

I'm wondering...do you get to choose what pick you give or is it your own?

[zambonir]

Has to be your own, and it would be 2026. So, they would either not have one next year or it's a reason to trade either the EDM or COL pick into that year so they still have one after they lose their own.

If you're giving up a first for an RFA you sure better also make the playoffs.

[flyers19rw]

According to AFP Analytics, a Rossi extension would be as follows: 2X $4,546,482 or 7X$7,389,790. The money isn't the only thing here. Additionally would be the loss of DCs and players to acquire the rights to Rossi. At that price he's a pretty expensive guy for a player that Minnesota had as a bottom six center.

[zambonir]

Well yes, that is the conundrum. You are not getting him if you don't see him as your 2C. But Minnesota depressed his trade value and signaled their own likely unwillingness to match a big enough offer by demoting him.

[Docs]

I'm wondering...do you get to choose what pick you give or is it your own?

You can if you trade for his rights rather than sign him to an offer sheet

[Austinfan]

I don't think Briere will be interested in Rossi.

He likes bigger centers, he seems to be OK with smaller wingers but wants them to have 'true grit,' like a certain player who excelled in the playoffs.

Flyers are one of the smallest teams in the NHL, I don't think Briere wants to get any smaller, and Rossi isn't an elite offensive talent. He's a solid player, but not one you break the bank over.

[bigegypt0417]

Flyers are one of the smallest teams in the NHL, I don't think Briere wants to get any smaller, and Rossi isn't an elite offensive talent. He's a solid player, but not one you break the bank over.

Again...this idea that you only go for ELITE talent is bad management and now how you build a roster. NHL teams do not trade elite talent.

A low first and a third are not ELITE assets.

Even at a shade under 8 million a year he's not even in the top 30 highest paid centers.

You are giving an above average center an average-ish salary and the return is also what you'd pay for that type of player.

[Docs]

With Florida’s win over Toronto, the Colorado pick drops to 22nd overall.