During the crazy day that is the NHL trade dead line that saw Ryan Smyth become and Ilsander, it was the worst team in the NHL that surprised a lot of people.
The Flyers dealt a 2nd round draft pick for Martin Biron who was the Sabres #1 goalie for quite sometime. He lost his job last season to Ryan Miller. Not, so much that Biron is bad, but Miller is awesome.
This is a fairly big gamble for the Philadelphia Flyers simply because Biron can walk as of July 1st. However, the front office for the orange and black seems to be confident he will be happy to come back and build something here next season.
They are counting on him being happy being the #1 goalie again, and hope he likes the area enough to want to unpack his bags and stay for awhile. I can imagine they will be pitching stuff to him the minute he meets up with the team.
Basically, I guess its bold move, since the wanted to sign him anyway and gave up nothing but money for him come July. But, again I think they are rolling the dice in order to keep him here. I would not at all be surprised if they sign him in the next few weeks to a longer term deal.
We picked up tons of young talent, now its time to get some proven players. I like Biron, and honestly from what I understand he is likely the best goalie that would be out there come July, and I am confident he will stay a Flyer.
The Flyers need to make a run for one or two quick veteran forwards. Many of these young guys aren't really ready to carry the load and would be better off as Phantoms.
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Ok so now we know what is going on in reality. But what is going on in your playstation? Do you still have Forrestberg? What about the 8' tall 345 pound brusier with the name of Hughes on the jersey? Is your generated character still with the team, or did you trade him for some of my hot wings (which you said you didn't want).
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