Flyers and Predators Talking Trade:

UPDATE: 4:30 pm

Darren Dreger is reporting that the Flyers offered Matt Read, Andrej Meszaros, a 1st round pick, two 2nd round picks, and a 3rd round pick for Weber. Nashville declined.



If Sportsnet's reports are correct, the Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers are negotiating a trade that would send D Shea Weber to the Flyers in exchange for some combination of players and picks from the Flyers.

If (again, big if) these reports are true, it appears as though Nashville management has opted to not match the offer sheet given to Weber. One thing to keep in mind as well is that if the Predators were going to match the offer there would be no need for conversation between Poile and Holmgren.

The Predators have until 11:30 PM Wednesday night to match the offer.

I personally think this is the smartest move the Predators could make. They can't offer Weber what the Flyers have offered him. At this point, the best thing that Nashville can do is simply move him and get the best possible package from the Flyers.

Look for the Flyers to ultimately give up two first round picks as well as some good young players (Voracek, Read, Coburn, and Meszaros are possible players who could be on the move) to get Weber in orange and black.

If Philadelphia officially has Weber by late Wednesday look for them to move some salary as they will only have roughly $300,000 in cap space.

Updates on Weber will be posted here so be sure to come back!