Will Team Russia take Medvedev or Manning? This is what weighs on my mind most.

*earned 6 years
- PhillySportsGuy

Congrats to Stolie the Goalie!
Anthony Stolarz has been nothing short of incredible in his second season as a pro, and Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Syracuse Crunch served as a reminder.

Stolarz stopped 51 of 53 shots, topping the franchise record and becoming the second-ever Phantoms goalie to save 50 or more pucks in a game. The previous record was held by Carson Chubak, who made 50 saves in a 4-3 win over Albany on April 6, 2014.

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Can't wait to see Nash and Marleau make the team over G
- PhillySportsGuy

Not to mention Ho-sang

Stuff like he's been a good soldier and didn't skip a camp because he had an injury, or his dad was an assistant of somebody or other.

Lot of organizations are like that. Hockey Canada is rife with it. Chris Kunitz made the Olympic team because he was Crosby's linemate. Joe Hicketts was the top D on the World Junior team because his dad is a Hockey Canada guy.

Same thing goes on with the US team. Look at Abdelkader. He got named and Lombardi said "He's a kid. He's only going to get better" Abdelkader is 29.
- Jsaquella

Bobby Ryan says hi.

somehow i doubt giroux will care
- 2Real

I disagree. I think Giroux cares about this more than he's letting on.

I'm fine with him not going. Let him simmer over it all summer, and come to camp with a Chara sized chip on his shoulder.
- Jsaquella

We're talking about a guy who went through the OHL draft twice w/o being selected... not sure his chip can get much bigger, lol.

Congrats to Stolie the Goalie!
Anthony Stolarz has been nothing short of incredible in his second season as a pro, and Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Syracuse Crunch served as a reminder.

Stolarz stopped 51 of 53 shots, topping the franchise record and becoming the second-ever Phantoms goalie to save 50 or more pucks in a game. The previous record was held by Carson Chubak, who made 50 saves in a 4-3 win over Albany on April 6, 2014.

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- Marc D

They gave up 50+ shots in a game? Maybe we should loan them noted shotblocker exroidinaire Andrew MacDonald to help generate defense

Congrats to Stolie the Goalie!
Anthony Stolarz has been nothing short of incredible in his second season as a pro, and Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Syracuse Crunch served as a reminder.

Stolarz stopped 51 of 53 shots, topping the franchise record and becoming the second-ever Phantoms goalie to save 50 or more pucks in a game. The previous record was held by Carson Chubak, who made 50 saves in a 4-3 win over Albany on April 6, 2014.

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- Marc D

I'm disappointed in Hakstol for not starting him in a game this season.

Stuff like he's been a good soldier and didn't skip a camp because he had an injury, or his dad was an assistant of somebody or other.

Lot of organizations are like that. Hockey Canada is rife with it. Chris Kunitz made the Olympic team because he was Crosby's linemate. Joe Hicketts was the top D on the World Junior team because his dad is a Hockey Canada guy.

Same thing goes on with the US team. Look at Abdelkader. He got named and Lombardi said "He's a kid. He's only going to get better" Abdelkader is 29.
- Jsaquella

Lucic and Abdelkader in my opinion are terrible overrated. Wayne Simmonds I cannot tell if he's rated perfectly or underrated by everyone.

I'm disappointed in Hakstol for not starting him in a game this season.
- SuperSchennBros

Clearly he doesnt mind

We (Ron and I) accept your apology.
- Crimsoninja

fair enough!

Umberger has an NMC
- Just5

So did E. Staal.

Clearly he doesnt mind
- YuenglingJagr

Clear to whom?

I'm disappointed in Hakstol for not starting him in a game this season.
- SuperSchennBros

Both goalies have been playing well and they are trying to make the playoffs. Not sure if it is the right time to play a rookie goaltender. They probably could have gave him a game when he was called up recently, but the points are so important right now I think they want to go with the veterans.

Clear to whom?
- SuperSchennBros

I mean...he just stopped 51 shots in a game. I'd say that is evidence that what the Flyers are doing is working

I mean...he just stopped 51 shots in a game. I'd say that is evidence that what the Flyers are doing is working
- YuenglingJagr

Not only that, but why, if you have an NHL goalie available, would you start Stolarz. He will get his time. Let him keep on honing his game at the NHL level. Hell he has only played in like 50 pro games to date.

I mean...he just stopped 51 shots in a game. I'd say that is evidence that what the Flyers are doing is working
- YuenglingJagr

By he, you mean Stolarz.

While Stolarz back up Mason for a week, including a back to back on a weekend, I would have liked to have seen him get one start. I was suggesting that maybe Stolarz confidence might be shattered because he didn't or even considered how he felt about it at all, it's just what I would have liked to have saw. I don't think one start would have hurt his progression.

After EDM the schedule looks very tough.
CBJ is never a gimme for the Flyers, then home and home vs Tampa, Florida, Detroit and Chicago on back to back nights on the road.

They could be way out of the wild card picture by the time the next game vs Pitt happens.

After EDM the schedule looks very tough.
CBJ is never a gimme for the Flyers, then home and home vs Tampa, Florida, Detroit and Chicago on back to back nights on the road.

They could be way out of the wild card picture by the time the next game vs Pitt happens.
- Marc D

I like you, Marc, but GTFO

Both goalies have been playing well and they are trying to make the playoffs. Not sure if it is the right time to play a rookie goaltender. They probably could have gave him a game when he was called up recently, but the points are so important right now I think they want to go with the veterans.
- funmaster18

At the time of the call up is when I was disappointed Stolarz didn't get a look at. We actually lost both the back to back games on the weekend that Stolarz was backing up Mason.

At the time of the call up is when I was disappointed Stolarz didn't get a look at. We actually lost both the back to back games on the weekend that Stolarz was backing up Mason.
- SuperSchennBros

But at the time, Mason seemed like the best choice, imo. every point counts as we can see from the standings. I would like to see him get a game too and see where he's at, but I understand why they didn't play him.

After EDM the schedule looks very tough.
CBJ is never a gimme for the Flyers, then home and home vs Tampa, Florida, Detroit and Chicago on back to back nights on the road.

They could be way out of the wild card picture by the time the next game vs Pitt happens.
- Marc D

Strangely, Detroit looks like our easiest opponent.

Congrats to Stolie the Goalie!
Anthony Stolarz has been nothing short of incredible in his second season as a pro, and Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Syracuse Crunch served as a reminder.

Stolarz stopped 51 of 53 shots, topping the franchise record and becoming the second-ever Phantoms goalie to save 50 or more pucks in a game. The previous record was held by Carson Chubak, who made 50 saves in a 4-3 win over Albany on April 6, 2014.

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- Marc D

Damn!! Mason and Neuvirth may want to start looking over their shoulders!

But at the time, Mason seemed like the best choice, imo. every point counts as we can see from the standings. I would like to see him get a game too and see where he's at, but I understand why they didn't play him.
- funmaster18

Sure but Stolarz is having an outstanding season and I'm not a big believer in playing a goalie in back to back nights. This is just me though.