Ian Laperriere Signs With Philadelphia Flyers

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM MDT in NHL News

Lappy is officially gone. He's signed a 3 year, $3.5 million deal with Philadelphia ($1.17 million per year).

Best of luck to you, Lappy. Thanks for not signing with the Red Wings.

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Well....

Good luck to him. At least we wont have to see him play against us too often.

by Streams Of Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM MDT reply actions

Dammit

I miss the days when passionate players were valuable. . .

Wait, they play hockey in Idaho?

by Spudnic on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM MDT reply actions

I can’t believe we couldn’t sign him for that, but I’m thrilled he won’t be with a rival. I can live with him being on the Flyers.

by Rather Dashing on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM MDT reply actions

Looks like I’ll be seeing a lot of Lappy in my Penguins fighting coverage.

It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.

by JDunman on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM MDT reply actions

Most definitely.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 1, 2009 6:43 PM MDT up reply actions

Well...

That sucks! I will miss him.

It really is ALL ABOUT LAPPY!

by gl avfan on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM MDT reply actions

This sucks

That is why FG got fired, he wasted money that could’ve been going to Lappy but spent it on a bum (Tucker).

by pikeyrubbish on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM MDT reply actions

Hmm the only thing that makes me sadder then him not being an Av

IS now he only has 1 opportunity a year to kick Phaneuf’s ass.

The 2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Slumpbusters

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM MDT reply actions

see ya Lappy

guess asking for 2m was a bit much though, huh?

by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM MDT reply actions

ok missed yours, you were first.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Well, he went to a team that I like and watch fairly often, so at least I’ll still be able to watch him. Hopefully he can kick Douche Avery’s backside a couple of times this year. Still, for what he signed for, it seems like we should have been able to keep him. It’s a damn shame that it has gotten to the point where we can’t afford heart and soul players.

I’ll say this though- the Flyers are going to be pretty good next year, and they’re going to be tough to play. Seriously- Lappy, Pronger, Emery, Hartnell, Cote, Richards, and the completely insane Danny Carcillo? Wow. I smell a few line-brawls….

by The Extra Attacker on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM MDT reply actions

as i remember him and avery are best buddies.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I have a feeling their place in the standings is going to decrease. Yeah they got tougher…but they are going to spend a lot of time in the box.

by chiavsfan on Jul 2, 2009 5:28 AM MDT up reply actions

I guess I’ll be the first to say it. Isn’t that what the avs offered him? Maybe a bit more on length.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 6:36 PM MDT reply actions

Wasn’t that the thing all along though? That he wanted a multi-year contract and the Avs didn’t want to do that?

It really is ALL ABOUT LAPPY!

by gl avfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:09 PM MDT up reply actions

according to dater, it was all about dollar amount. he wanted 2m.

in the end, im sure it was length that mattered, that and the insult of the Avs weak offer.

by thedoctor on Jul 1, 2009 9:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Ahh..

I see, I thought that I heard it the other way around.

It really is ALL ABOUT LAPPY!

by gl avfan on Jul 2, 2009 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions

_Look at the bright side, he’s more valuable than Tyler Arnason.

Comment by Gurn Blanston July 1, 2009 @ 5:19 pm_

Wait this is how I feel.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

that was susposed to go under the koci signing. but just assume that I feel this way about all personal decisions from this franchise from here on out.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2009 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions