Knuble signs 2 year extension

PredDave · 11-29-2006, 03:08 PM

http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com/pr...chive/2871.asp

"(November 29) - The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 6’3”, 230-pound right wing Mike Knuble to a two-year contract extension, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed."

all4phillysportsfan · 11-29-2006, 06:28 PM

I think he deserved a contract extension. He's played well, and hopefully he'll continue to put together solid games for us.

PredDave · 11-29-2006, 10:00 PM

Knuble with a nice goal against the Predators tonight!

Forsberg fed him the puck (undressing the Preds' defenseman) and Knuble slammed it home...

I think Stevens is doing a great job since Hitch got fired...

Let's go Flyers! Now that the Preds don't play you for a few years, I can root for ya again!

fire_bettman · 11-29-2006, 11:46 PM

knuble definetly deserved the raise esp whe you compare his salary this year to what that stiff calder makes

all4phillysportsfan · 11-30-2006, 07:28 AM

If Holmgren even thinks of trading his 1st or 2nd round pick in next year's draft to acquire anybody big this year he's nuts. The flyers are what they are, a bad hockey club.

Newschool · 11-30-2006, 01:06 PM

Very solid move by the organ-I-zation. I am very suprised to see this, also.
It's obvious they won't be doing a full on rebuilding, and have a firesale at the deadline.

Knuble is a heck of a player. People say his linemates make him, I disagree.
Yes, he is a complimentary player, but a great one. Hard worker, big and strong, crashes the net, responsible two-way player. He is also a valuable vet leader in the locker room. I have no doubts he would have gotten AT LEAST 3 million on the open market, probably upwards of 3.5 million.

Very good move, and nice to have something positive.
I also wonder if this will help in getting Forsberg to come back.
With Gagne and Knuble now locked up for 4 and 2 years after this one, it could play a role.

11-29-2006, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	Knuble signs 2 year extension http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com/pr...chive/2871.asp "(November 29) - The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 6’3”, 230-pound right wing Mike Knuble to a two-year contract extension, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed."

11-29-2006, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I think he deserved a contract extension. He's played well, and hopefully he'll continue to put together solid games for us. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

11-30-2006, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	If Holmgren even thinks of trading his 1st or 2nd round pick in next year's draft to acquire anybody big this year he's nuts. The flyers are what they are, a bad hockey club. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

11-29-2006, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	Knuble with a nice goal against the Predators tonight! Forsberg fed him the puck (undressing the Preds' defenseman) and Knuble slammed it home... I think Stevens is doing a great job since Hitch got fired... Let's go Flyers! Now that the Preds don't play you for a few years, I can root for ya again!

11-29-2006, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
fire_bettman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 400	knuble definetly deserved the raise esp whe you compare his salary this year to what that stiff calder makes

11-30-2006, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Newschool Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18	Very solid move by the organ-I-zation. I am very suprised to see this, also. It's obvious they won't be doing a full on rebuilding, and have a firesale at the deadline. Knuble is a heck of a player. People say his linemates make him, I disagree. Yes, he is a complimentary player, but a great one. Hard worker, big and strong, crashes the net, responsible two-way player. He is also a valuable vet leader in the locker room. I have no doubts he would have gotten AT LEAST 3 million on the open market, probably upwards of 3.5 million. Very good move, and nice to have something positive. I also wonder if this will help in getting Forsberg to come back. With Gagne and Knuble now locked up for 4 and 2 years after this one, it could play a role.