As all the Shea Weber and Ryan Suter and Rick Nash talk has died down, the Flyers have become linked to Bobby Ryan.
Well, that sounds just fine to the New Jersey native who grew up a fan of the Orange and Black.
Said Ryan at a charity golf outing in Idaho today:
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“I heard Anaheim was a little overwhelmed with offers and they only took four seriously, but none of the teams were mentioned to me other than Philly,” Ryan said. “Everybody wants to play in your hometown, but it would be tough because a lot of expectations come when you're put into a situation like that. For me, if I'm moved, Philadelphia would be a very ideal and comfortable place for me.”
The quote comes courtesy Flyers' writer Randy Miller of South Jersey's Courier-Post, who adds that the Flyers would be Ryan's first choice should he indeed be dealt.
So, at what cost Ryan?
Both Miller and Tim Panaccio have written today that the Flyers would be interested in offering a package center around James van Reimsdyk but that Anaheim would want more. Miller says it's Brayden Schenn they're after, while Panotch's source is saying it will take both JVR and either Schenner or last year's Flyers first round pick Sean Couturier.
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As for other concerns over cost, Ryan is a plus-$5 million dollar hit and under contract for the next three seasons. JVR's new contract is set to kick in this season, a deal that will carry a $4.25 million figure against the cap over each of the next six seasons.
For more, check out Matt P.'s take from earlier today on the logistics of a potential Philly-Anaheim swap for Ryan.
Interested in Ryan? (If yes, what would you be willing to part with?)
Either way, he's certainly interested in you.
Link:
>>Ryan hopes to be traded to Flyers [Courier-Post]
Previously:
>>LeBrun links Flyers to Bobby Ryan on eve of draft [T7L]