Brayden Schenn has shown what though? Prone to being injured, inconsistent in his own zone and a lack of effort throughout stretches.

Read is in his 2nd NHL season, and has shown he can carry the team beign thrown up and down the lineup. He plays resposible hockey, and fills a wing position the organization is lacking in.

Read might not have the shine sorrounding him thet Brayden Schenn does, but Read is far more of a valuable player, and more than anything has shown more initiative in having a consistent complete game than Brayden Schenn has.
- flyer_nutter

Read is also about 5 years older. B Schenn is only 21. He stays.

If we are trading Lava because the team has tuned him out was that also not the case with Hitch and Stevens?

If they fire him because they want a coach that will improve the D-game and improve player accountability so be it. I just dont want the players given some idea that any of their play has been acceptable. The veterans to be even more specific, or even younger guys who have a decent amount of NHL game experience, should not require someone to kiss their ass to get them motivated.
- flyer_nutter

For me, it is about defensive positioning in their own zone. Bryz hasn't been spectacular, but I look at the Devils defense and the Flyers as very similiar. Decent not elite talent, but the Flyers allow teams way too easy access to get to quality scoring chances on the ice way too often. There are way too many times guys are open in the slot, breakaways, and guys left open in front.

Read is also about 5 years older. B Schenn is only 21. He stays.
- wolfhounds

Read has less "big game" experience then Schenn. Probably even less NHL experience but I'm not going to look it up.

Its just a personal thing, but if I am more likely to keep a player it is a guy like Read.

and Thorton didn't do too well against John Scott the other night..
- opeth_pa

Cause there isn't a significant size difference there...

Cause there isn't a significant size difference there...
- wolfhounds

sorry I didn't see the tale of the tape

For me, it is about defensive positioning in their own zone. Bryz hasn't been spectacular, but I look at the Devils defense and the Flyers as very similiar. Decent not elite talent, but the Flyers allow teams way too easy access to get to quality scoring chances on the ice way too often. There are way too many times guys are open in the slot, breakaways, and guys left open in front.
- ravishingone

Regarding the Flyers D-zone coverage.

A lot of factors in play. If Bryzgalov makes a big save, mistakes aren't exposed as easily. The Devils do not have a great D on paper, but they also have not had to employ 2/3 retards on the back end. Foster, Gervais and Guss wouldnt sniff the ice for most NHL teams.

When those guys are on the ice, even with a better partner they are outmatched. The Flyers D is also below average in being able to skate the puck up the ice, or transition with creativity.

The forward coverage is poor, and that really gives the team no chance. If the other team is allowed to sneak guys in without any coverage that is trouble for any D core. Flyer forwards need to be more aware of what is going on around them, and when they are not feebly skate back or wave their stick.

Cause there isn't a significant size difference there...
- Rayven

Yup..just like Thorton vs Rinaldo.

Im just cranky cause my team is getting owned..

Yup..just like Thorton vs Rinaldo.

Im just cranky cause my team is getting owned..
- opeth_pa

no worries I get it

Why is this blog future dated from 3/9/2015? I guess Lava will still be the coach here in 2 years.

Why is this blog future dated from 3/9/2015? I guess Lava will still be the coach here in 2 years.
- Flyskippy

He's gone by tonight so Ruff can coach against his former team.

He's gone by tonight so Ruff can coach against his former team.
- coffee junkie

- Flyskippy

In a sick and twisted way wouldn't you find it a little funny?

Read has less "big game" experience then Schenn. Probably even less NHL experience but I'm not going to look it up.

Its just a personal thing, but if I am more likely to keep a player it is a guy like Read.
- flyer_nutter

I hear ya. And I like Read, don't think he should be traded. But I also like Schenn and don't think he should go anywhere either, at least not this year because of this crap season.

Schenn was playing much better when he was paired with Jake. Let's face it, playing with Briere right now isn't going to make anyone better, and Simmonds doesn't do much outside the PP.

Schenn likes to throw the body, which I like. If he can turn into a solid faceoff man and chip in 15, 20, 25 goals consistently, I'm good with that...depending, of course, on his salary.

Edit: He does need to get better defensively though. Him and Simmonds should go to some D bootcamp or something this summer.

He didn't fare too well against Thornton today
- Rayven

40lbs and 4inches

40lbs and 4inches
- KINGKENZO

I didn't realize Rinaldo was that short

edit: still has 4" on me

I didn't realize Rinaldo was that short

edit: still has 4" on me
- Rayven

But like Rinaldo, you're probably scrappy.

But like Rinaldo, you're probably scrappy.
- wolfhounds

indEEd

Lindy Ruff...............thoughts......
- ob18

You'll have to remind me of his Stanley Cup winning seasons, I don't recall them.

In a sick and twisted way wouldn't you find it a little funny?
- flyer_nutter

If it didn't infuriate me.

It gets even better:

DNFlyers Michael Leighton is on his way to Philadelphia, according to @dianacnearhos. Why?? Could he be starting tomorrow?

You'll have to remind me of his Stanley Cup winning seasons, I don't recall them.
- bodiva88

So is that a needed criteria or do we go after who might be the best fit?

It gets even better:

DNFlyers Michael Leighton is on his way to Philadelphia, according to @dianacnearhos. Why?? Could he be starting tomorrow?
- Hatchet

Holmgren wants to extend him for another year because he's good in the locker room.

Holmgren wants to extend him for another year because he's good in the locker room.
- Flyers_01

You sure Snider didn't tell him to do that?

Braydon Coburn and Kimmo Timonen are #1 and #2 respectively in most minor penalties taken in the league.