NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle examines Philly’s signing of Nikolai Zherdev and the ramifications for the rest of the team.
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially singed Nikolai Zherdev. Per club policy, terms were not disclosed. From flyers.nhl.com
When word got out via Teemu H. (@euroflyers) and Puck Daddy’s Dmitry Chesnokov (@dchesnokov) on Twitter that the Philadelphia Flyers were in the process of signing former-NHL right wing Nikolai Zherdev, it seemed a curious move by GM Paul Holmgren.
First of all, without being able to move any contracts, Holmgren will have massive issues in maintaining his salary structure within the guidelines of the upper cap limit.
Also, some would say that Zherdev and the Flyers are not a good mix…at all. The 25-year-old native of the Ukraine has never had any questions regarding his abilities. He is one of the most talented hockey players in the world.
The doubts are in reference to a lack of concern f...
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