Friedman leaving

[BG84]

I'm surprised Walker hasn't signed as a free agent with somebody. What makes Friedman a better defenseman than Walker?

[BG84]

And per the Twitter Machine it appears Nell is gone as well inking with the NYR.

Dang.

[pdt1081]

I'm surprised Walker hasn't signed as a free agent with somebody. What makes Friedman a better defenseman than Walker?

Friedman was drafted, so he only had an offer from one team. I'm sure multiple teams are interested in Walker, which will take a little more time to negotiate and finalize a contract.

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Here's the story about Nell. Includes quotes from Berge and the plan of who will be coming in next year to replace Sholl and Nell.

http://www.bgsuhockey.com/2017/03/nell- ... l-rangers/" target="_blank

Though it's the Friedman leaving thread, we should probably consider this the early departures thread. Some talk from the Ranger community on the Nell signing. They're saying good things about him.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showt ... ?t=2206695" target="_blank

[birdsofafeather]

I'm surprised Walker hasn't signed as a free agent with somebody. What makes Friedman a better defenseman than Walker?

There was a point made later in the thread that Friedman was drafted and had one team to deal with. Very true . Philly had his rights, so it's just a decision on their part to move forward and Mark to say yes. Also Frieds is an outstanding skater. Walker is above average, but that is another difference.

I don't think you will see Walker sign an ECHL deal this spring. He will wait for development camps this summer and hopefully go right to an AHL/NHL deal.