What's Next For Gagne?

With the recent addition of Nikolai Zherdev, it has become clear that the Flyers have to clear cap space. Simon Gagne, who is going to be owed 5.2 million this year and who also has a no trade clause, seems like the most likely to be moved. Gagne has come out and said that he has not waived his no trade clause, which means the Flyers can't trade him. Gagne was quoted as saying this, "I have a no-trade clause and I didn't waive it," Gagne said, speaking to reporters in French. "The Flyers have a salary cap problem, and I'm a player that is on the tail end of his contract, with still a year to complete. The next few days may help us to see what's going to happen for me." In my opinion, Gagne is still a great player. It seemed that last year during the playoffs and especially the Stanley Cup, Gagne stepped it up when the Flyers needed him most. Still the Flyers by signing Nikolai Zherdev are trying to go younger and there is just no room for Gagne financially. Gagne who was drafted by the Flyers in 1998 has spent 10 seasons with the team. During that time he has had some dazzling seasons but in recent years he has been plagued by head injuries. Gagne has done so much for this team, but the Flyers are trying to go younger and in the upcoming days, I expect to see Gagne traded. The Flyers still have a lot todo this offseason, and defense has to continue to be the primary focus.