hahaha, Lupul's staying in Philly. He just signed a contract extension that kicks in next season.
As for the cap, the Flyers have waived Lasse Kukkonen, who cleared waivers...we can send him down to the Phantoms which takes his 875,000 cap hit off. Then, we'll probably remove Upshall (1.225) and Alberts (1.250). However, Holmgren may choose to trade Knuble because he's a 2.8 cap hit and we have 2 players (Giroux and vanRiemsdyke) who will be ready to jump up to the NHL next season.
oh ok cool. Yea, I like watching him play. He's been a pleasant surprise and has proved valuable given that the Flyers have spent all season without Randy Jones and Ryan Parent on defense.
I meant that many fans I've spoken to were surprised that he fell to the 19h overall pick given how much potential he has...there's even a Pens fan who felt the same way, saying that he was shocked that Sbisa wasn't grabbed at the 10th-12th pick...but oh well.
The Flyers were looking for a player who can be a top 4 defenseman, a power play quarterback, and be a puck-moving defenseman that has a lot of mobility. That's what we'll eventually have in Sbisa.
The Flyers must have seen something in Sbisa that they didn't see in Brandon Burlon. Who knows, maybe Burlon is more suited for a defensive-minded team like the Devils?
The Flyers went with what they thought was their best fit, and they think it's Sbisa...time will tell whether that choice was a wise one.
If the Flyers had a higher first round pick, they would have gotten a better defenseman, but they would've had to trade a lot to get it...they'll have to live with what they got.
Sbisa was expected to be taken as a 10th overall pick, and many were surprised that he fell so far back to the 19th pick...
He's mature beyond his years, he doesn't play like he's an 18-year old, and the fact that he's got a spot on the roster already is impressive since defensemen take longer to develop, usually.
Brandon Burlon wasn't selected until the second round as a 52nd overall pick. If he's better than Sbisa, he wouldn't have dropped so far down to be picked up in the second round, 52.
italian born but played his hockey in switzerland....
MrTommypops 1 year ago
welcome the best team in the nhl luca go ducks
lordbobo3245 2 years ago 6
Will welcome Sbisa with open arms to the Anaheim Ducks!
okeetee123 2 years ago 4
He's a talented cutie.
I love the Flyers.
They aren't doing so bad...6th right now i think.
I wish luck to the whole team :)
Shop4Shoes 3 years ago 2
Same here! I love Luca Sbisa!
Let's hope he's not traded any time soon!
HPloverFHgoalie21 3 years ago 2
LMAO!
maveriq83 2 years ago
you jinxed it
DallasCollector 2 years ago
hahaha, Lupul's staying in Philly. He just signed a contract extension that kicks in next season.
As for the cap, the Flyers have waived Lasse Kukkonen, who cleared waivers...we can send him down to the Phantoms which takes his 875,000 cap hit off. Then, we'll probably remove Upshall (1.225) and Alberts (1.250). However, Holmgren may choose to trade Knuble because he's a 2.8 cap hit and we have 2 players (Giroux and vanRiemsdyke) who will be ready to jump up to the NHL next season.
Crawford1987 3 years ago
oh ok cool. Yea, I like watching him play. He's been a pleasant surprise and has proved valuable given that the Flyers have spent all season without Randy Jones and Ryan Parent on defense.
Crawford1987 3 years ago
I meant that many fans I've spoken to were surprised that he fell to the 19h overall pick given how much potential he has...there's even a Pens fan who felt the same way, saying that he was shocked that Sbisa wasn't grabbed at the 10th-12th pick...but oh well.
The Flyers were looking for a player who can be a top 4 defenseman, a power play quarterback, and be a puck-moving defenseman that has a lot of mobility. That's what we'll eventually have in Sbisa.
Crawford1987 3 years ago
The Flyers must have seen something in Sbisa that they didn't see in Brandon Burlon. Who knows, maybe Burlon is more suited for a defensive-minded team like the Devils?
The Flyers went with what they thought was their best fit, and they think it's Sbisa...time will tell whether that choice was a wise one.
If the Flyers had a higher first round pick, they would have gotten a better defenseman, but they would've had to trade a lot to get it...they'll have to live with what they got.
Crawford1987 3 years ago
Sbisa was expected to be taken as a 10th overall pick, and many were surprised that he fell so far back to the 19th pick...
He's mature beyond his years, he doesn't play like he's an 18-year old, and the fact that he's got a spot on the roster already is impressive since defensemen take longer to develop, usually.
Brandon Burlon wasn't selected until the second round as a 52nd overall pick. If he's better than Sbisa, he wouldn't have dropped so far down to be picked up in the second round, 52.
Crawford1987 3 years ago
god we are gonna need him now that Jones is outt
Rollercoaster22 3 years ago 6