I feel like a first round pick is a bit of a stretch. This feels like the more realistic trade that I’d imagine others are offering. And considering Walker was just a cap dump, I would see this as a win.
Armless_Octopus
I’d really prefer to get a 24 second. But I’d do this if it’s the only way to get a 2. There is also the off chance that the lightning take a step back next year and miss the playoffs, meaning this would be a mid second and not a late one. It’s not likely, but they’re getting old, stamkos is on an expiring deal, and maybe they have a down year.
Getting a first rounder seems highly unrealistic at this point. Walker’s offensive production has dried up since the first 1-2 months. He’s still a valuable player. But not worth a first even for desperate teams.
Micksar
Sure
SeesawLimp
If we are retaining 50% salary then no. I feel like we deserve a bit more. Maybe a 3rd instead of a 5th.
No retention I’d take that.
nitropuppy
2025? Nah
NowFook
If thats the best offer then yeah im still taking that over keeping him
Flyersandcaps
No.
SouthRisk
Yes. We would likely have 3 2025 second round picks and 1 2024 2nd round pick after this, but I bet we could find a taker to trade 2024 2nd for 2025 2nd + late round pick like we did with Chicago last year.
flyersnstuff
I would. I don’t think they’re getting a 1st, and the 2025 2nd hurts somewhat, but the Flyers would have 3 2nds in that draft. Makes moving up easier, whether it’s ’24 or ’25.
infidelappel
I would. If Walker really wants to be here, great – he can come back in the summer, for a price under the $5m+ he’s reportedly asking for.
The guy has been a marginal player his entire career, was a nothing cap dump in the Provorov trade, and has been a decent top 4 for the first time in what may be his last good contract year.
I know everyone thinks Shaw and Torts are miracle workers with defensemen, but Walker is absolutely ripe for a regression closer to his career norm and you don’t pay guys like that $5m. Trade him while his value is high.
I’d prefer a 2024 2nd and I’d like to get the second pick up higher, but just take the assets at this point. I like Walker, he’s been a good piece for us this year. But I just don’t see that being sustainable to justify paying him what he’s asking for.
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Yes
Yeah I would.
I feel like a first round pick is a bit of a stretch. This feels like the more realistic trade that I’d imagine others are offering. And considering Walker was just a cap dump, I would see this as a win.
I’d really prefer to get a 24 second. But I’d do this if it’s the only way to get a 2. There is also the off chance that the lightning take a step back next year and miss the playoffs, meaning this would be a mid second and not a late one. It’s not likely, but they’re getting old, stamkos is on an expiring deal, and maybe they have a down year.
Getting a first rounder seems highly unrealistic at this point. Walker’s offensive production has dried up since the first 1-2 months. He’s still a valuable player. But not worth a first even for desperate teams.
Sure
If we are retaining 50% salary then no. I feel like we deserve a bit more. Maybe a 3rd instead of a 5th.
No retention I’d take that.
2025? Nah
If thats the best offer then yeah im still taking that over keeping him
No.
Yes. We would likely have 3 2025 second round picks and 1 2024 2nd round pick after this, but I bet we could find a taker to trade 2024 2nd for 2025 2nd + late round pick like we did with Chicago last year.
I would. I don’t think they’re getting a 1st, and the 2025 2nd hurts somewhat, but the Flyers would have 3 2nds in that draft. Makes moving up easier, whether it’s ’24 or ’25.
I would. If Walker really wants to be here, great – he can come back in the summer, for a price under the $5m+ he’s reportedly asking for.
The guy has been a marginal player his entire career, was a nothing cap dump in the Provorov trade, and has been a decent top 4 for the first time in what may be his last good contract year.
I know everyone thinks Shaw and Torts are miracle workers with defensemen, but Walker is absolutely ripe for a regression closer to his career norm and you don’t pay guys like that $5m. Trade him while his value is high.
I’d prefer a 2024 2nd and I’d like to get the second pick up higher, but just take the assets at this point. I like Walker, he’s been a good piece for us this year. But I just don’t see that being sustainable to justify paying him what he’s asking for.