Several members of the media attended Ken Holland’s morning press conference addressing the Petr Mrazek trade, including NHL.com’s Nicholas J. Cotsonika…
Holland: “Obviously there’s not a lot of teams looking for goalies.”
Holland: “I’m trying to acquire more draft picks.” Mrazek trade was an opportunity to acquire futures.
Holland said he could have waited a few more days, but the Flyers needed a goalie now. Not a lot of other teams looking for goalies.
Holland: “In order to be where we want to be, I have to acquire draft picks, and we have to hit on those draft picks.”
Holland: “I don’t believe in massive rebuilds.” Got to slowly move in young players but keep veterans to teach and create internal competition.
Holland said his mindset isn’t so much about this season or next, but down the road.
Holland on returning to Cup contention: “There’s going to be some pain along the way.”
Holland said it’s not about between now and Monday, other than Green, his pending UFA. If nothing else makes sense for the long term, he can wait.
NHL.com’s Dave Hogg…
Holland: “Under the current CBA, this is a draft-pick league.” Would have liked to wait a few more days, but Flyers needed goalie immediately. #RedWings
“It’s probably going to take 90-plus points to make the playoffs, so we’re looking at acquiring assets for 2-3 years down the road.” – Holland #RedWings
“I don’t believe in massive rebuilds. You have to move young players onto the team, but you must have veterans to teach them and compete with them.” – Holland #RedWings
Ken Kal said, “Hello”…
Red Wings GM Ken Holland talking to the media about the Mrazek deal. pic.twitter.com/WvUh5avv2T
— Ken Kal (@KenKalDRW) February 20, 2018
Helene St. James weighed in…
Will have story up soon on Ken Holland discussing Petr Mrazek trade, but essentially, Holland was not going to qualify Mrazek at $4 million, and so moved him for picks rather than lose him for nothing. #RedWings
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) February 20, 2018
Meanwhile, in Philadelphia:
Mrazek is in the house. #Flyers pic.twitter.com/AY0jxLHZ2J
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) February 20, 2018
There he is pic.twitter.com/qHV2FTUsUl
— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) February 20, 2018
Mrazek is here but Lyon will start tonight.
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) February 20, 2018
Petr Mrazek is welcomed by TK. If he plays well down the stretch, don’t be surprised if #Flyers give the RFA a $4M qualifying offer. pic.twitter.com/6IAK9jIID9
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) February 20, 2018
New Flyers goalie Petr Mrazek on the ice for morning skate, chatting with goalie coach Kim Dillabaugh pic.twitter.com/xcwUELtvEg
— Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) February 20, 2018
The Flyers said, “Hello,” too:
Per #Flyers GM Ron Hextall, F Wayne Simmonds will be out 2-3 weeks with an upper-body injury, while G Michal Neuvirth will be out 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.https://t.co/yVHqVhp2zY
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 20, 2018
