FLYERS STEPPING UP EFFORTS FOR BOUWMEESTER

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FLYERS STEPPING UP EFFORTS FOR BOUWMEESTER
Bob McKenzie

http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=269564

The Philadelphia Flyers are stepping up their efforts to acquire defenceman Jay Bouwmeester from the Florida Panthers, but salary cap constraints are rearing their ugly head.

The Flyers are bumping up against the cap and they are working hard to try to free up some space.

Sources say one of the options is trading goaltender Marty Biron and turning the number one job over to Antero Niittymaki. One potential scenario has the Flyers trading Biron to the Phoenix Coyotes as part of a plan that would see the Coyotes flip Biron to another team.

But the Coyotes aren't going to make that move unless they have the other deal already set up.

It should be noted, however, that Biron has a no-trade clause and would have to be on board with any move that is made.

There is also a similar scenario involving Boston goalie Manny Fernandez, who has reportedly been offered to Phoenix. The Coyotes have no interest in keeping Fernandez but might take him if they can flip him. Boston is only likely to trade Fernandez if they find a need to clear some cap space.

Sources say the Buffalo Sabres may be in the market for one of the available goaltenders, given Ryan Miller's high ankle sprain.

Admin Posts : 218 Join date : 2009-02-08 Age : 45

I can see bouwmeester going to the flyers, but what are the flyers gonna give up. Is it gonna be as bad as what the pens gave up for hossa and look how long he stayed for.

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