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Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:28 AM ET
Wasn't he scouted as the next Adam Foote?
- SchennBros


don't know, don't care to research it...

schenn was hyped up...he ended up fighting for bottom-pairing minutes

the only team in the playoffs with a worse d than philly was pitt

and the flyer blueline just took a big, big step backwards
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:29 AM ET
can't really compare person-to-person, but especially with howard because howard is fat and had that nasty infection (maybe because he's fat).
- OrangeBlack27



The infection had nothing to do with him being fat, despite him being fat.
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Aug 7 @ 10:30 AM ET
He had surgery to repair a torn Achilles.. its gonna be much longer than a two month recovery. That ruptured sac behind the tendon is known as a bursa.
- jak521


Yes, h's likley out for the season and even if he returns he'll only be at 80% or so until 2013 begins.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Aug 7 @ 10:30 AM ET
can't really compare person-to-person, but especially with howard because howard is fat and had that nasty infection (maybe because he's fat).
- OrangeBlack27

c'mon man Leave Howard alone, he just had a big walk off RBI against arizona over the weekend too
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:30 AM ET
believe what ya want...he battled cody franson and mike komisarek for bottom-pairing minutes behind phanuef, gunnarson, gardiner and liles...

top-four is a reach

- b0s0o1


yessir. He was terrible last year. Watched him closely, maybe he was just terrible against the flyers. He can not be thrown in a top 4 situation right off the bat. He will improve but can't put him there now
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:30 AM ET
You're only pretending to be this dense, right?
- BulliesPhan87


nice, season ticket holder...how's that rumor chart?

Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:31 AM ET
yessir. He was terrible last year. Watched him closely, maybe he was just terrible against the flyers. He can not be thrown in a top 4 situation right off the bat. He will improve but can't put him there now
- Just5


that's all i was sayin'
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:31 AM ET
don't know, don't care to research it...

schenn was hyped up...he ended up fighting for bottom-pairing minutes

the only team in the playoffs with a worse d than philly was pitt

and the flyer blueline just took a big, big step backwards

- b0s0o1

I dont think there is a single person who will disagree with that.

BUT, saying that Schenn cant play a bigger role in Philly is laughable. Also, dont over look what playing with his best friend/ brother can do for him mentally and in confidence.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:32 AM ET
Roszival's stats from last year:

2011-12 Regular Season 54 1 12 13 8 34 49 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 19:20 80:17
2011-12 Postseason 15 0 0 0 -3 2 11 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 21:48

He'd be a nice band aid IMO who we could pair with Gervais/MAB.

- LordStanley88


What the F. What an offseason, maybe this will be the cherry this time!
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Aug 7 @ 10:33 AM ET
c'mon man Leave Howard alone, he just had a big walk off RBI against arizona over the weekend too
- JoeRussomanno


it's over. and it's been trending that way for a couple years now. only four more years!
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Aug 7 @ 10:34 AM ET
What the F. What an offseason, maybe this will be the cherry this time!
- Just5


The key stat in that post is his TOI for a very good defensive club.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Aug 7 @ 10:35 AM ET
it's over. and it's been trending that way for a couple years now. only four more years!
- OrangeBlack27

yer killin me u can't be saying Howard is done are you? I can't give up on him. I got mad at chase this year but I'm still holding hope these two can be part of another pennant run.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:37 AM ET
nice, season ticket holder...how's that rumor chart?
- b0s0o1

what a gem
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:37 AM ET
I dont think there is a single person who will disagree with that.

BUT, saying that Schenn cant play a bigger role in Philly is laughable. Also, dont over look what playing with his best friend/ brother can do for him mentally and in confidence.

- jak521


At least his brother blowing by him and scoring will only happen in practice this year.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:37 AM ET
I dont think there is a single person who will disagree with that.

BUT, saying that Schenn cant play a bigger role in Philly is laughable. Also, dont over look what playing with his best friend/ brother can do for him mentally and in confidence.

- jak521


is effectively playing a bigger role laughable?

and did you really go there with the "playing with his best friend/brother" thing?
that's leafable
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Aug 7 @ 10:37 AM ET
nice, season ticket holder...how's that rumor chart?
- b0s0o1

I'm sorry, that information is classified bro
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Aug 7 @ 10:38 AM ET
what a gem
- jak521

don't you mean gentleman of a delaware valley region?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:40 AM ET
I'm sorry, that information is classified bro
- BulliesPhan87




well played
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:40 AM ET
Carle's gone.
Mezzy will miss at least half the season.
Pronger's done.

Gervais is now going to be a regular.

Huge opportunity for Gusty and MAB.

Don't sell the farm for a rental or over the hill vet, please.
But Homer has to make a move now, I just hope its the right one.

I am starting to think PLindbergh is right about the injury bug, this team seems cursed.

Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

Aug 7 @ 10:40 AM ET
Such franking bad luck. Unreal.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:41 AM ET
is effectively playing a bigger role laughable?

and did you really go there with the "playing with his best friend/brother" thing?
that's leafable

- b0s0o1

Its not leafable at all. Having a guy go from a place where he was unhappy and on bad terms with the captain, to a team full of familiar guys and friends (and his brother) will certainly make it a bit easier and more fun for him... which in turn could absolutely have a positive impact on his confidence.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:41 AM ET
Better now than in camp. Things are looking up IMO
- eayost


Absolutely. Depending on severity he could be out for the season. Travis Zajac suffered a partial tear, and was out 6+ months.

Jason Peters from the Eagles suffered a torn achillies like 6 weeks ago, and he's already been declared out for the season.

Plan on Meszaros to be out for the season.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Aug 7 @ 10:42 AM ET
Carle's gone.
Mezzy will miss at least half the season.
Pronger's done.

Gervais is now going to be a regular.

Huge opportunity for Gusty and MAB.

Don't sell the farm for a rental or over the hill vet, please.
But Homer has to make a move now, I just hope its the right one.

I am starting to think PLindbergh is right about the injury bug, this team seems cursed.

- Marc D

We should fire Tim McCrossin


EDIT: Also, I know it is Jim, but Tim is HB joke that goes back 3-4 years.
Daman
Joined: 07.03.2011

Aug 7 @ 10:42 AM ET
Mez has been a health disaster. I like him a lot when healthy.

I say we do nothing.

Has MJL opined on cap/roster options? I would like to hear.


Timmo Grossmann
Coburn Luke Schenn
MAB Ricky Gervais


Congrats Luke - the force is with you. You are now in the top 4.

Life moves on.


-Jersey Gent


BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Aug 7 @ 10:42 AM ET
don't you mean gentleman of a delaware valley region?
- JoeRussomanno

Please get my title correct. Thank you.

-Delco Dilettante
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