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July 13, 2009 · 4:50 pm

Flyers’ free agent signing “not imminent”

It is no secret that the Flyers are shopping for one more proven forward before the 2009-10 season.  But what that piece will be is still to be determined.

The debate rages as to what position the Flyers need to fill more, face off specialist or scoring winger.  Depending on projected line combinations, an argument can be made for both.  And according to Director of Player Development Don Luce, the team is simply looking for the best player available.

“I wouldn’t value one (position) over the other,” Luce said. “They both bring value if you can get the right guy at either position. We have to target who is available.”

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July 13, 2009 · 3:58 pm

Kaspar’s ghost still haunting the Flyers’ rumor mill

Over the past week, there has been a constant rumor floating around that Lukas Kasper, former Shark and 22nd overall in the 2004 NHL entry draft, has a tentative deal with the Flyers or more accurately, the Adirondack Phantoms.  A deal has not yet been announced  by the team,  however, talking to Director of Player Personnel Don Luce on Monday at the Flyers’ practice facility in Voorhees, N.J.,  it’s clear the Flyers are aware of the situation.

“He is unrestricted, but we don’t know yet,” said the tight-lipped Luce, about Lukas. “We are always interested in players that can come in and help.”

When asked if the rumors were true concerning Kaspar to the Phantoms, Luce laughed and said “You will have to wait for the release.”  quickly following his statement with, “If there is one.”

The body language that Luce presented made it clear that he was aware of the situation, but he still refused to make a comment.  And although there has been no resolution to the rumors, it is evident that Philadelphia is involved in the pursuit of the 22-year old Czech.  But if they will land him still remains to be seen.

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