Christmas in July

There may not be carols or mistletoe, but NHL teams will be spending like it’s Christmas this July.  So what do you want in your stocking?

Just a few thoughts on the Flyers for this Free Agent holiday:

1.  I hold to my prediction from last night.  Holmgren is brewing a storm in Flyerland, and I see Jeff Finger in the orange and black come fall.

2.  How would you feel about the Flyers going after Jay Pandolfo?  (Note: this is a hypothetical idea, not a rumor I’ve seen.)  He’s a true defensive forward – something the Flyers lack at the present – and stealing him from the Devils would seriously diminish their shutdown system’s effectiveness.  Might be a double bonus for the Flyers.

3.  Don’t be disappointed if Holmgren’s splash doesn’t meet last year’s excitement.  He made huge deals in 2007 – any of which would have been a headline moment.  The Flyers don’t need the same overhaul, and thus don’t need gigantic signings.  It’s a good thing, folks.