Comments on: Philadelphia won the Pronger trade now … but what about later?

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:16:17 +0000

Money has always been the name of the game. Them that has gets. The Flyers spent, the Flyers get.
Those who can’t, win very rarely.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:34:37 +0000

I was thrilled when the Flyers took Pronger but couldn’t believe the immediate extention they signed him too! Boy was I wrong…I enjoy watching him just push players out of the way and 50+ points for a defenseman is huge….I think he can play well into his 40′s.

By: Karl

Karl — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:04:10 +0000

I think we can toss out the money part because the Flyers have already played eight home games and are guaranteed at least two more. I don’t know what the net take for a home playoff game is, but I’m guessing $1.5 million is reasonable. So, there’s $15 million right there and since the BARELY made the playoffs, it’s a pretty good bet that without him they would not have. You’ve just covered off over 40% of the contract’s value. not only that, when teams sign a star player, there is always a boost in regular season ticket sales.

By: Duane

Duane — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:21:19 +0000

This is stupid. They are in the Stanley Cup finals and would they be there without him.. no. So just getting there could validate the trade. If they win.. obviously it was worth it!