[NJGOAT]

It's a tough call on Gags. I think that he is still a good player, but not elite. I would trade him if it ment that we would get a solid young defenseman. I guess it all comes down to his health and where the Flyer's think he will be. They picked up Prospal to fill the void that Gags left and he has been more than adequate in that role. A year or two ago there would have been no chance of trading Gags as he was the "face of the organization" but now Richards and Carter are filling that role.

If it were me calling the shots, I'd get rid of Hatcher (has one year left and I do like him but his time in the league is over), Gagne (can net you a great return), Kapanen (past his prime, let him retire with dignity) and Umberger (really doesn't fit anywhere on the team and can net a good return). Pick up 2 quality d-men with those trades and use the left over money on Prospal, Carter and some of the other UFA's. They also need to lock up Coburn long term. You should still have a nice chunk of change left to pick up a solid addition or two in free agency.