Ya know...I really didn't think he'd stay up....but if he plays like this for the next 4 games....

We DO need a 4th line center, after all.....
- Giroux_Is_God

So they send Wellwood down when Danny comes back

So does Laughton.
- canadianpenfan

He's doing what every Flyers fan had hoped-gritty, smart play. He's making it hard to send him back to Oshawa after 5 games, that's for sure

Letang logged over 27 mins

Timmo over 24 He's going to be ground beef at that pace
- KINGKENZO

I wonder how many of those hits he took on the forecheck that body can handle.

Foster played 14 minutes?

I must've been dozing on and off during the play.

He's doing what every Flyers fan had hoped-gritty, smart play. He's making it hard to send him back to Oshawa after 5 games, that's for sure
- Jsaquella

If he plays like this over the next 4 I don't think it's even a decision.

I wonder how many of those hits he took on the forecheck that body can handle.
- canadianpenfan

This schedule was not custom made for Timo. They'll need to keep a close eye on his ice time.

So they send Wellwood down when Danny comes back
- LJF

I dunno...you'd sacrifice that speed/forecheck? He'd be the "best" option....but.....

Ugh...too many cooks in the kitchen

If he plays like this over the next 4 I don't think it's even a decision.
- canadianpenfan

Shero should call Snider and talk some sense into him

Good to have hockey back, and I just love the games against the Pens.
Bryz was solid.
I think they need another NHL puck moving defenseman.

Shero should call Snider and talk some sense into him
- nhindian

I agree

Especially after that game Martin had. I bet Holmgren is already on the phone.

I wonder how many of those hits he took on the forecheck that body can handle.
- canadianpenfan

Hopefully not too many more

Good to have hockey back, and I just love the games against the Pens.
Bryz was solid.
I think they need another NHL puck moving defenseman.
- Marc D

I think Pietrangelo should be a Flyer.

We could give them Read and every one of our 1st round picks for the rest of the decade for him

All kidding aside, you're right. But options are few and far between as far as trade availability/realism goes

So they send Wellwood down when Danny comes back
- LJF

I doubt it. I thought he had a nice game. Sestito maybe goes down.

I doubt it. I thought he had a nice game. Sestito maybe goes down.
- MJL

Then what? Laughton can't be a healthy scratch.

Then what? Laughton can't be a healthy scratch.
- Giroux_Is_God

Decisions, decisions. Competition for ice time is a great thing.

I think Pietrangelo should be a Flyer.

We could give them Read and every one of our 1st round picks for the rest of the decade for him

All kidding aside, you're right. But options are few and far between as far as trade availability/realism goes
- Giroux_Is_God

It will cost a ransom for a top three young D man.

Nice to see Mezzy skating out there, never thought he would be playing in January when he tore his achilles.

Did Foster take a shot today?

Did Foster take a shot today?
- Marc D

No! And it sure didn't seem like they were trying to set him up for one either.

It will cost a ransom for a top three young D man.

Nice to see Mezzy skating out there, never thought he would be playing in January when he tore his achilles.
- Marc D

Mezzy played well actually. He didn't look particularly out of place at all, in my opinion.

This game is just one of those games. So many positives to look at and to take away from it, but it doesn't make sense to see big ol fat red L in the results column

Happens sometimes.

Right back with an early start game tomorrow against what is surely a peskier Sabres line up with Ott this year.

I was actually quite surprised. Minus the first period by the Flyers, both teams looked pretty good. With only a week of training camp and no preseason games, I didn't expect that. The beauty of this shortened season, you won't have to dwell on the loss, another game tomorrow!

No! And it sure didn't seem like they were trying to set him up for one either.
- MJL

He's a pretty good passer. When stationary...

Mike Smith @Dallas tonight or Niklas Backstrom home vs Colorado?

Mike Smith @Dallas tonight or Niklas Backstrom home vs Colorado?
- GirouxForTheShow

You gotta ride Mike Smith till he proves you wrong. He was way to good last season

You gotta ride Mike Smith till he proves you wrong. He was way to good last season
- TPC

King Henrik is my 1G, so that why a decision needs to be made.

EDIT: which means your necks on the line if the rag dolls blow it