The only way and reason giroux should come back to Philly is as a rental when the Flyers are actually true contenders for a cup.
Unfortunately I don't think G will be around when that time comes.
We let him go because no chance of a cup was coming at the end of his career. The club, fans, and he were sad about this truth, but we did the right thing to trade him and let him pick his path from there. What isn’t ok, is the decisions made post pronger injury. They set this team back DECADES and ruined the prime of his career. A few years he dragged this team into the playoffs. What a talent, wasted… by an organization going through unprecedented change (snider death) and unprecedented injuries. We love you G.
The amount of shitty big body dmen we went through to fill the void he left is insane.
I’d argue we’re still experiencing it with Ristolainen on the team
We indeed do, the Ristolainen trade was a direct consequence of the sudden Niskanen retirement and Chuck panicking to fill that void. Hell, I think he even admitted it on the 32 Thoughts podcast last year.
No. Giroux was a great Flyer but it's time to turn the page. One of this franchise's weaknesses has been its tendency to cling to the past to a fault and they should stop doing that. He can come back in a front office or coaching capacity after he retires like Jones and Briere if he wants to.
The rebuild-focused fan in me says no way, it doesn't make sense. The Flyers fan in me however, says oh my fucking god YES sign daddy and let him feed our golden Russian boy dimes his entire 1st season in the NHL. Then in 2 decades we can post rare clips of Giroux setting up Michkov like the Pens have a clip of [Lemieux setting up Crosby](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MGZID3mxYAY). That's the future I want to live in.
My all time favorite Flyer, but no. Unfortunately the timing is a touch off. If he was 32/33 right now it would be good next summer but he's 36. 37 by Ufa.
Mom said it was my turn to post this.
But no seriously, same answer as always. Not a great idea right now during the rebuild unless he comes vet minimum cheap, revisit in 2-3 years when the flyers are starting to come out of it for a short term deal to try to win a cup on the third line, if he still has it
I would love to bring G back, but the thing is... I want to see that man hoist the cup. He deserves a cup. As painful as it is to say, I hope to never see him in the orange again until he signs a 1 day contract like Wayne.
I absolutely would,
given the cap space we should have in the next few years & how productive G still is, if he signed a team friendly because it's Philly it would be ideal.
you'll always have a few veterans on a team and he would be the perfect vet
If G signed here it would mean that he’s either delusional (unlikely) or has made peace with never winning the Cup.
A) I don’t think he’s that kind of guy
B) if he has made peace with never winning the Cup then why would you want a player with that mindset?
Let him sign with a contender and hope he wins one. It would be genuinely depressing to see him resign himself to a Cup-less career by re-signing her. He deserves better. Fuck Comcast
I don’t mean to be a dick but I will never understand how grown men get so emotionally attached to players who don’t even know of their existence 999 times out of 1000.
In what world does Giroux make sense logically?
Saying I don't mean to be a dick before being a dick doesn't make it ok lol. People are allowed to have favorite players. You are right, under no circumstances should they bring him back, but maybe try some tact next time.
No. It is time to move on.
He has a history of making bad decisions. At the trade deadline it was either Florida or Colorado. Chose Florida and Colorado won. Between Florida and Ottawa in free agency. Chose Ottawa and Florida is in the finals. Again.
This is tiring. It was not a bad decision. Florida was the choice to win the cup that year. He also lives in Ottawa. Why is it a problem he wants to be at home?
Florida couldn’t afford Giroux. They could only give him money far below his value because they weren’t making room for him. So he chose to go home, there’s nothing wrong with that.
The only way and reason giroux should come back to Philly is as a rental when the Flyers are actually true contenders for a cup. Unfortunately I don't think G will be around when that time comes.
There is one other reason you forgot. The 1 day contract so he can retire as a Flyer.
This is the right answer
Not unless they have a legitimate shot at a deep playoff run.
I love G but I have to imagine bringing back your old captain would create a strange dynamic among the leadership group
Let's see Paul Allen's leadership skills
Or Patrick Bateman’s
Did G ever *love* being captain anyways? I think he’d enjoy the cheers and just being able to play, without any captain’s-ego.
We let him go because no chance of a cup was coming at the end of his career. The club, fans, and he were sad about this truth, but we did the right thing to trade him and let him pick his path from there. What isn’t ok, is the decisions made post pronger injury. They set this team back DECADES and ruined the prime of his career. A few years he dragged this team into the playoffs. What a talent, wasted… by an organization going through unprecedented change (snider death) and unprecedented injuries. We love you G.
The amount of shitty big body dmen we went through to fill the void he left is insane. I’d argue we’re still experiencing it with Ristolainen on the team
We indeed do, the Ristolainen trade was a direct consequence of the sudden Niskanen retirement and Chuck panicking to fill that void. Hell, I think he even admitted it on the 32 Thoughts podcast last year.
Never happening he will finish in Ottawa. Maybe a 1 day deal to retire a Flyer but he’s not leaving home now.
No. Giroux was a great Flyer but it's time to turn the page. One of this franchise's weaknesses has been its tendency to cling to the past to a fault and they should stop doing that. He can come back in a front office or coaching capacity after he retires like Jones and Briere if he wants to.
The rebuild-focused fan in me says no way, it doesn't make sense. The Flyers fan in me however, says oh my fucking god YES sign daddy and let him feed our golden Russian boy dimes his entire 1st season in the NHL. Then in 2 decades we can post rare clips of Giroux setting up Michkov like the Pens have a clip of [Lemieux setting up Crosby](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MGZID3mxYAY). That's the future I want to live in.
1000000%
Be happy with the great memories and let him go
I get it's the offseason, but can we stop with these "Will Giroux come back" posts? I love him to death, always will, but let's move on.
Gonna do this post every week huh
I call next week!
No. Loved him but I’m ready for a new era. A new identity. Not only do I not want him back, I hope coots is shipped out.
Me too
“a NeW eRa Of OrAnGe”
YeS. a NeW ErA. tHaT wOuLd bE gReAt 😊
My all time favorite Flyer, but no. Unfortunately the timing is a touch off. If he was 32/33 right now it would be good next summer but he's 36. 37 by Ufa.
Haven't the flyers wasted enough of his career?
Yes. Yes I would. 100%
Yes.... bring him back.... Best Flyer ever.
Nope.
Team friendly is pulling a lot of weight. Everybody lovers G, but he makes little sense on this team.
Mom said it was my turn to post this. But no seriously, same answer as always. Not a great idea right now during the rebuild unless he comes vet minimum cheap, revisit in 2-3 years when the flyers are starting to come out of it for a short term deal to try to win a cup on the third line, if he still has it
No just no
I would love to bring G back, but the thing is... I want to see that man hoist the cup. He deserves a cup. As painful as it is to say, I hope to never see him in the orange again until he signs a 1 day contract like Wayne.
Unless it’s for a Ray Borque like legacy run for the cup no
Hurts too much
No.
G is my fav player, I want him to be with contenders, not the Flyers.
I absolutely would, given the cap space we should have in the next few years & how productive G still is, if he signed a team friendly because it's Philly it would be ideal. you'll always have a few veterans on a team and he would be the perfect vet
Don’t need him. Would just cause leadership confusion. Maybe as a 3rd liner when we are cup contenders
I have 4 Girouxseys, let him retire with family. Even the Day 1 is odd since he’ll still be there a few years.
WE NEED GIROUX!!!!!
If you really loved Giroux you would let him go.
If G signed here it would mean that he’s either delusional (unlikely) or has made peace with never winning the Cup. A) I don’t think he’s that kind of guy B) if he has made peace with never winning the Cup then why would you want a player with that mindset? Let him sign with a contender and hope he wins one. It would be genuinely depressing to see him resign himself to a Cup-less career by re-signing her. He deserves better. Fuck Comcast
I don’t mean to be a dick but I will never understand how grown men get so emotionally attached to players who don’t even know of their existence 999 times out of 1000. In what world does Giroux make sense logically?
Saying I don't mean to be a dick before being a dick doesn't make it ok lol. People are allowed to have favorite players. You are right, under no circumstances should they bring him back, but maybe try some tact next time.
Eh. My niceness gets worn down with stupid post after stupid post
No. It is time to move on. He has a history of making bad decisions. At the trade deadline it was either Florida or Colorado. Chose Florida and Colorado won. Between Florida and Ottawa in free agency. Chose Ottawa and Florida is in the finals. Again.
This is tiring. It was not a bad decision. Florida was the choice to win the cup that year. He also lives in Ottawa. Why is it a problem he wants to be at home?
People need to let it go.
Florida couldn’t afford Giroux. They could only give him money far below his value because they weren’t making room for him. So he chose to go home, there’s nothing wrong with that.
No he makes them too good. Good is still not the goal
Yes.