i'd be very interested, there's your carle replacement
- Don'tForgetTocchet

The obvious concern is commitment level. But if he could be had on a one year deal for small money, I'd be more comfortable with Ranger than the current 3rd pair candidates...and also, with Meszaros still being hobbled a bit, Ranger could take on a bigger role.

I'm not sure if he wants to stay in the GTA, though...I've seen that suggested.

*thinks about deleting recent video post to avoid incurring ref wrath*

*eff it*
- Flyskippy

Didn't see it.

I would cringe if that was a sound bite coming from Laviolette. Tortorella is a jerk and an egomaniac.
- PLindbergh31

Laviolette's outburst came earlier that week:

The obvious concern is commitment level. But if he could be had on a one year deal for small money, I'd be more comfortable with Ranger than the current 3rd pair candidates...and also, with Meszaros still being hobbled a bit, Ranger could take on a bigger role.

I'm not sure if he wants to stay in the GTA, though...I've seen that suggested.
- Jsaquella

I fully expected alot more injuries this year with a condensed rivalry driven schedule, depth is going to be an issue for alot of teams.

Laviolette's outburst came earlier that week:


- Flyskippy

Different situations imo. During the game it's the heat of battle. Coaches probably don't meet with the media til about half hour after the game is over. Plenty of time to compose yourself and handle yourself with some decor of professionalism.

There he is! Welcome back Dude!
- MJL

Thx buddy. Glad to be back.

Honey Boo-Boo and Glee just weren't adequately filling the gaps for me.

Didn't see it.
- canadianpenfan

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing, Reg.

You are all wise men.


I'll take this, finally, as a sign of respect. Long overdue.

There he is! Welcome back Dude!
- MJL

sorry if i in any way made it brutal in here. wasnt my intentions at all. was legitimately just trying to talk hockey, not to offend anyone

Different situations imo. During the game it's the heat of battle. Coaches probably don't meet with the media til about half hour after the game is over. Plenty of time to compose yourself and handle yourself with some decor of professionalism.
- PLindbergh31

Torts didn't bother me so much. He usually does, but not that time.

The thing is, in general, I have hated the Rangers more but I have respected them more.

sorry if i in any way made it brutal in here. wasnt my intentions at all. was legitimately just trying to talk hockey, not to offend anyone
- stayinthefnnet

Not at all. Not even close to doing anything of the sort. Join us anytime!

Torts didn't bother me so much. He usually does, but not that time.

The thing is, in general, I have hated the Rangers more but I have respected them more.
- Flyskippy

I was going to say, why are you defending Tortorella.

I fully expected alot more injuries this year with a condensed rivalry driven schedule, depth is going to be an issue for alot of teams.
- canadianpenfan

Agreed. Except I predict there will be less injury talk here than there was during the Foppa foot season.

sorry if i in any way made it brutal in here. wasnt my intentions at all. was legitimately just trying to talk hockey, not to offend anyone
- stayinthefnnet

Don't be a stranger. We Flyers fans are more likely to turn on our own than on an opponent's fan. I didn't see you post anything incendiary.

Agreed. Except I predict there will be less injury talk here than there was during the Foppa foot season.
- Flyskippy

It will most certainly change as the Season goes on. But right now, I don't care who plays, or anything like that. I just want to watch a Flyers NHL game.

Thx buddy. Glad to be back.

Honey Boo-Boo and Glee just weren't adequately filling the gaps for me.
- 77rams

Hello, sir! I am happy to say that I know the two shows you mention but have never watched an episode of either.

It will most certainly change as the Season goes on. But right now, I don't care who plays, or anything like that. I just want to watch a Flyers NHL game.
- MJL

I have heard the NHL Center Ice package will be free this season. Certainly a gesture the NHL should provide to mend some fences with the fans.

Not at all. Not even close to doing anything of the sort. Join us anytime!
- MJL

Appreciate it! I know some people arent happy unless they are instigating with others.

Even aside from any rivalry, I just think the pens and flyers both have many of the more interesting players and pieces to discuss as far as hockey in general goes. Love seeing what flyers fans think should be the direction of the team with their current roster

It will most certainly change as the Season goes on. But right now, I don't care who plays, or anything like that. I just want to watch a Flyers NHL game.
- MJL

Exactly. I imagine I'm not going to be as hostile to other teams as much as in years past because I want hockey. I find I'd rather talk puck with fans of "heated rivals" than talk other sports with Philly fans of those sports. Especially Crims.

I have heard the NHL Center Ice package will be free this season. Certainly a gesture the NHL should provide to mend some fences with the fans.
- PLindbergh31

I also hear they're putting the comma in "Thank You, Fans" this time.

Torts didn't bother me so much. He usually does, but not that time.

The thing is, in general, I have hated the Rangers more but I have respected them more.
- Flyskippy

Torts has grown on me the last couple years, I don't know why. I think i find it funnier when he's a hothead and his team is winning.

Torts has grown on me the last couple years, I don't know why. I think i find it funnier when he's a hothead and his team is winning.
- canadianpenfan

I'm the same way. I think he's hilarious. I love the fire.

I have heard the NHL Center Ice package will be free this season. Certainly a gesture the NHL should provide to mend some fences with the fans.
- PLindbergh31

I heard that too, but I can't imagine the NHL has the power to do that.

Hello, sir! I am happy to say that I know the two shows you mention but have never watched an episode of either.
- Flyskippy

I prefer the original honey boo boo.

I heard that too, but I can't imagine the NHL has the power to do that.
- canadianpenfan

Sure they do. They just write a check to DirectTV, and the Cable providers.