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Philly06Cup · 04-15-2014, 01:45 PM

I watch every Flyers game. Judging by the 19 games he's played with the Flyers, he's been their best D-man. LoL at calling him a 3rd pair D-man, and the comparisons to Butler.

He's been averaging more minutes than any other Flyers D-man since his arrival. Timonen is a UFA -- either going to retire or see a reduced roll -- and Streit is also an aging Dman. MacDonald fills the void of a good, young, puck moving defenseman. He also leads the league in blocked shots.

5 mil a year is fair for what he brings, especially looking at the UFA D-man pool.

04-15-2014, 01:45 PM	#46
Philly06Cup Closet Jedi Join Date: Aug 2005 Exp:	I watch every Flyers game. Judging by the 19 games he's played with the Flyers, he's been their best D-man. LoL at calling him a 3rd pair D-man, and the comparisons to Butler. He's been averaging more minutes than any other Flyers D-man since his arrival. Timonen is a UFA -- either going to retire or see a reduced roll -- and Streit is also an aging Dman. MacDonald fills the void of a good, young, puck moving defenseman. He also leads the league in blocked shots. 5 mil a year is fair for what he brings, especially looking at the UFA D-man pool. __________________ Gaudreau > Huberdeau AINEC