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Originally Posted by stemit14
Wonder if the flyers would be a fit for Gaudreau if the jackets look to offload him? Right now, he might be pretty much a cap dump and player that could be a decent bet for a bounce back in a better situation. The flyers have been better than expected this year so they might be willing to add a player like Gaudreau under the right circumstance.
To Philadelphia:
Gaudreau ($1 million retained)
2nd round pick
3rd round pick
To Columbus:
Frost
Who says no? (No idea if it works cap-wise)
I know the flyers could have had Gaudreau for nothing as a UFA two summers ago, but now they could get him at a discount (due to salary retention) and gain some picks due to taking on the cap dump. A move like this could work for the flyers if it goes either way… if he does not bounce back, they gained some picks as part of their rebuild. If he does bounce back, they reward their teams unexpectedly good start and it could lead to a playoff spot.
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Probably Columbus. Even if they think it makes sense how often do teams admit they made a mistake that big. Also would likely mean that Jarmo had to be fired, how can the owners let him spend a 2nd and 3rd round pick to get rid of a guy he just signed, especially after everything else going on under him.