Nash, Ryan on Flyers' radar; 2014 draft in Philly
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Nash, Ryan on Flyers' radar; 2014 draft in Philly
Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
PITTSBURGH — The Flyers aren’t done talking with the Columbus Blue Jackets, a source confirmed on Friday.
They are still having conversations with Columbus general manager Scott Howson about a potential deal for Rick Nash, a star left winger with a $7.8 million cap hit (ouch) through 2017-18.
Earlier Friday, the Flyers sent backup goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to the Blue Jackets for three draft picks, including a second-rounder (45th overall) on Saturday.
The Flyers are also in talks with Anaheim about bringing South Jersey product Bobby Ryan ($5.1 million cap hit through 2014-15) back home. The right winger, a Cherry Hill native, has scored more than 30 goals in each of the last four seasons.
In other developments, a source said it was “highly unlikely” the Flyers would sign an offer sheet when Nashville defenseman Shea Weber becomes a restricted free agent on July 1. Nashville would have the right to match the offer and keep Weber.
As for potential unrestricted free agents, the Flyers have most of their interest in left winger Zach Parise, defenseman Ryan Suter, and defenseman Justin Schultz, who was drafted by Anaheim in 2008 but did not sign. A star at Wisconsin, Schultz is regarded as a “can’t-miss” prospect and believed to be NHL-ready; he would give the Flyers a much-needed right-handed shot on defense.
The first round of the draft starts at 7 p.m. Friday in Pittsburgh.
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The NHL announced that the 2014 draft will be in Phialdelphia at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Smoke and Mirrors kids.........at least that is how i to deal with the logic of bringing in Nash when D is what is needed, well that and the drink.— Clarkeisgod- If the Flyers go after anyone it should be Bobby Ryan, the man oozes Flyers out of his pours, just sayin'...— DJ
- Oooppss "pores"
— DJ - Nash--nope. Weber--yup.— schultz08
- Suter or Weber, JUST NOT MATT CARLE OR ANDRES LILJA!!! EVER AGAIN!!!! Suter or Weber, Mezzaros, Coburn, Timmonen, Bourdon and GUS. Speed and intelligence instead of give-aways and blind passes up the boards. Address defense FIRST.
— girouxforpresident - Gus is way too small to play in big games where hitting takes over. He is like a ragdoll when we play a physical team. — redstaterightwinger
- GOALIE...GOALIE...GOALIE....Even the Queens can win with one!!!— sarah89
- My trade prediction for this weekend. Van Riemsdyk is going to Boston for Tim Thomas.— redstaterightwinger
- I read defense and back up goaltending will come via a trade with the Sharks....— otown philly fan
- Ever since the opening of the Wells Fargo Center this team has gone for the glitziest stars available, all culminating in 37 years total without a Stanley Cup. In the meantime, the goalie position is sewn up for another 8-9 years with a mentally fragile space cadet from Russia. Paul's made good moves when he traded Carter and Richards, continue in that vein and mine the waters for hockey players, not stars looking to cash in....— DelawareRiverRat
- redstate: that's why you team him up with Mezzaros or Coburn. It's like aligning Carle next to Pronger: a defenseman to clear the front and another faster, smarter player to pass through the zone. Which Gus did better than 99% of our defensive corps minus Timmonen. he played with poise and confidence, something Carle and Lilja did not.— girouxforpresident
- How about pursuing a D-man? They have enough scoring.— brio
- JVR, Gus and No 1 RD Chcice 2013 for Bobby Ryan and Luca Sbisa.— Romus
- Ryan, Schultz and Suter. Then bring up a young goalie from the minors for backup/experience.— thomdee
- Regardless of what casehop thinks, Holmgren is not stupid. If the Flyers land one of the premier forwards, that means that somebody on the current roster is going to be packaged to get a defenseman. No matter what is added up front, it is the blueline that needs to be addressed this off season or face another year as an also ran.— jlmfl
