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Report: Flyers Discussing Bobby Ryan Trade

 

According to Tim Panaccio, the Ducks and Flyers are discussing a trade involving Ducks forward Bobby Ryan (26). One of the scenarios is Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn and their 11th overall pick for Ryan. 

Every offseason the Flyers are involved in trade rumors for the Cherry Hill, New Jersey native, last offseason it involved Flyers forward Brayden Schenn. Ryan said he was ready to be traded and preferably to the Flyers around the draft last year, but later regretted it and said the comments stemmed from frustration over trade rumors. The Fourth Period reported Flyers GM Paul Holmgren kicked the tires on him around this season's trade deadline. 

Ryan had 11 goals and 19 assists in 46 games this season. He has had four straight 30+ goal seasons (not counting this lockout shortened season). Ryan has two years left on his contract with a $5.10 million cap hit. Giroux and Ryan on a line would be dynamite. 

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Report: Flyers, Leafs Front-Runners for Bernier

 

According to Nick Kypreos, the Flyers and Leafs are the front-runners for Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier (24). 

The Fourth Period reported the Flyers and Kings discussed a deal for Bernier this season and would resume talks this month, he would likely be traded around the 2013 NHL Draft. It's believed Flyers forward Matt Read could be dealt in this deal. 

I'm scratching my head at why the Leafs would be interested in Bernier having young star James Reimer between the pipes. 

Tim Panaccio reported today Kings GM Dean Lombardi has contacted a dozen clubs about Bernier. 

Panaccio's source: “Basically, we’re running an auction."

From my last post about Bernier: He had a .922 SV% and a 1.87 GAA in 14 games (12 starts) this season. Scouts say he has the potential to be a #1 goalie, but is stuck behind 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick. Bernier is a restricted free agent this offseason.

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Report: Flyers Sign Streit

 

According to Darren Dreger, the Flyers have signed defenseman Mark Streit (35) to a four year contract. 

The Flyers traded for Streit's rights five days ago. His agent Pat Brisson said there was no progress to report this morning. The Flyers can't make the deal official until they shed some cap, aka buyouts. There's only speculation on how much money Streit received. Bob McKenzie said earlier he was looking for $4 to $5 million per. 

Update: Darren Dreger confirmed it's $5.25 million per.

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Flyers Discussing Giroux Extension

 

According to Darren Dreger, the Flyers have begun preliminary discussions on extending Flyers forward Claude Giroux's contract. 

Giroux (25) has one year left on his deal with a $3.75 million cap hit. His next contract will most likely make him the highest paid player on the team. I'd expect it'll be an average cap hit of $7 to $8 million. 

Giroux has been a point per game player the last three seasons with 216 points in 207 games and an All Star the last two NHL All Star games. 

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Report: Flyers to Buyout Bryzgalov

 

According to The Fourth Period, Flyers GM Paul Holmgren plans on buying out goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. TFP reported in late May that the Flyers will buyout forward Danny Briere.

TFP reported a source close to the situation said the decision to buyout both players was made once the Flyers' season ended. There has been internal debate about buying out Bryzgalov, but the move will be made shortly after the conclusion of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. The buyouts will help fit defenseman Mark Streit's new contract under the cap and make additional roster moves. 

The moves will free up $12.166 million in cap space. TFP also reported that Holmgren will be looking to acquire or sign a top six forward to replace Briere. 

I hope the Flyers go out and get someone (Bernier etc.) so it's not just Mason for the #1 job come October. 

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Report: Flyers Likely to Sign Streit

 

According to Arthur Staple, the Flyers are likely to sign defenseman Mark Streit, but Philadelphia needs to shed salary first, have to wait till the buyout window opens. 

Compliance buyouts can't happen till 48 hours after the conclusion of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. Per Darren Dreger and Bob Mckenzie, Streit is seeking four years and $4 to $5 million per. Streit's agent and Holmgren will start negotiations today. 

Streit said he's excited about the trade and confident he'll be in Philadelphia. 

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Flyers Trade for Mark Streit

 

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced today that the Flyers have traded a 2014 4th round pick and forward Shane Harper to the Islanders for defenseman Mark Streit (35). 

Streit is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so this trade allows the Flyers to negotiate with him before he hits the open market July 5th. 

Streit had six goals and 21 assists in 48 games this season. As captain, he helped guide the Islanders to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. 

Holmgren: "We are hopeful that we can get an agreement in place prior to him becoming an unrestricted free agent.”

Streit's agent and Holmgren will start negotiations today, he is seeking four years and $4 to $5 million per.

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Video: NHL 14 E3 Trailer

Here's a new NHL 14 trailer being shown at E3: 

 

 

The trailer focuses on One Touch Dekes, True Performance Skating, NHL Collision Physics, and Enforcer Engine. 

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Report: Flyers Interested in Jonathan Bernier

 

According to The Fourth Period, the Flyers discussed a deal for Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (24) this season and will resume talks this month. 

TFP reported a source close to the Kings said Bernier is expected to be traded this offseason, likely around the 2013 NHL Draft. It's believed Flyers forward Matt Read could be dealt in this deal. 

Bernier had a .922 SV% and a 1.87 GAA in 14 games (12 starts) this season. Scouts say he has the potential to be a #1 goalie, but is stuck behind 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick. Bernier is a restricted free agent this offseason.

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Report: Flyers to Resume Discussions for Yandle

 

According to The Fourth Period, the Flyers will resume discussions with the Coyotes for defenseman Keith Yandle (26) this month. 

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren tried to acquire Yandle last summer. It's believed Flyers forward Sean Couturier is a main piece in the deal though Flyers forward Brayden Schenn has appeared in discussions. Coyotes GM Don Maloney told TFP he'd be willing to trade him if he recieved a great package that included a young star. Several other teams are interested in Yandle including the Hurricanes and Red Wings though they're not willing to move a young asset like Couturier.

Yandle had 10 goals and 20 assists in 48 games this season. He has a $5.25 million cap hit and three years left on his contract. 

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