Flyers Sign Guerin To Tryout Contract Despite Other Needs
One of the worst kept secrets in Flyers history was finally made official when GM Paul Holmgren announced that veteran Bill Guerin was signed to a tryout contract.
Not that we weren't already assuming.
Prior to the signing, Guerin took part in several team workouts and scrimmages. We were all told that it was a favor to Guerin, letting him stay in shape until he was eventually offered a contract. Read that back to yourself a few times and tell me if it makes sense. I didn't think so either.
As far as cap space, Philly's holding $877,000 and change. If this deal gets done, there's really nothing else to play with going forward.
I think that the problem is going to be where he fits in. As it stands now, there are twelve forwards etched in stone. I see the Flyers scratching Jody Shelley and sliding Dan Carcillo from the third to the fourth line and plugging Guerin in there with the third. Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not Carcillo even makes the starting lineup. If not, it'll be some other guy from that line, I think.
On paper, it looks like a good move. He posted 45 points last season, the most he's had since 2006-07. He's a big, tough, gritty forward who fits the Flyers style well. I just can't help but think we don't need him. We have four good lines, why screw with them? Why is Paul Holmgren so gung ho to go after these older players as well as high risk, high reward types? The way the Flyers are set up right now, they can either be a cup contender, or sub .500. I wonder why we didn't get a proven goaltender?
I guess Homer knows what he's doing. Only time will tell. If they get in a hole during the middle of the season like last year, i'll be writing right on this blog about a new general manager.
Check This Out.....
Here's some footage of Bill Guerin, in case you need to familiarize yourselves. This is an interview that mixes in some of his highlights and such. Enjoy!
Not that we weren't already assuming.
Prior to the signing, Guerin took part in several team workouts and scrimmages. We were all told that it was a favor to Guerin, letting him stay in shape until he was eventually offered a contract. Read that back to yourself a few times and tell me if it makes sense. I didn't think so either.
As far as cap space, Philly's holding $877,000 and change. If this deal gets done, there's really nothing else to play with going forward.
I think that the problem is going to be where he fits in. As it stands now, there are twelve forwards etched in stone. I see the Flyers scratching Jody Shelley and sliding Dan Carcillo from the third to the fourth line and plugging Guerin in there with the third. Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not Carcillo even makes the starting lineup. If not, it'll be some other guy from that line, I think.
On paper, it looks like a good move. He posted 45 points last season, the most he's had since 2006-07. He's a big, tough, gritty forward who fits the Flyers style well. I just can't help but think we don't need him. We have four good lines, why screw with them? Why is Paul Holmgren so gung ho to go after these older players as well as high risk, high reward types? The way the Flyers are set up right now, they can either be a cup contender, or sub .500. I wonder why we didn't get a proven goaltender?
I guess Homer knows what he's doing. Only time will tell. If they get in a hole during the middle of the season like last year, i'll be writing right on this blog about a new general manager.
Check This Out.....
Here's some footage of Bill Guerin, in case you need to familiarize yourselves. This is an interview that mixes in some of his highlights and such. Enjoy!
