Even though its not measurable, Im sure having Pronger around the team the last few games and at practice has had an impact. Hopefully its been equally as rewarding for Chris.
- aosplayo

Good to see with Pronger with the ability to travel and still be involved. Guys like Luke and Oliver can only benefit with Pronger around the team. I miss the big guy!!

Its amazing how much better the forwards are in their own zone w/o Briere. Even though Hartnell and Simmonds don't look the best and I saw Couturier lose his man once.
- PT21

The Forwards have been better defensively, because the Flyers have changed how they've played.

Yup.

Give Mason a start before an off day or 2 so Bryz can have 2 or 3 days of rest.
- Giroux_Is_God

I am excited to see Mason play.. I really think he still has potential and hope Reese can help him get his confidence back..

Haha hall was 2 ft from the crease! Goalie interference

Both Flyers goals in that period were the result of solid positioning by the 3rd forward. Schenn is in good position to breakup a pass on the breakout by the Leafs, resulting in a turnover, and a goal. Same with Couturier, high in the zone in good position. Errant pass, turnover, shot on net with traffic in front. Another goal. I give Laviolette credit for the changes he has made. But what took him so long!
- MJL

Injuries to the blueline.

Man the Leafs board is like 28 clones of 2Real!

I thought our fans cried about everything.
- opeth_pa

it's hilarious. nearly EVERY post is complaining about the refs and/or how the league is against the Leafs.

I am excited to see Mason play.. I really think he still has potential and hope Reese can help him get his confidence back..
- Hextall271

Not sure if this has been posted on this thread but...

http://prohockeytalk.nbcs...ear-goalie-pads-that-fit/

Team game. The Flyers are playing better. Thats why I say sometimes its not about the name of the player. Have to find people who fit what your trying to do.
- stveshdy

I still say if they trade some of the chronically stupid/inconsistent off the team in the summer, and make some solid moves they are on a great path

Good to see with Pronger with the ability to travel and still be involved. Guys like Luke and Oliver can only benefit with Pronger around the team. I miss the big guy!!
- ravishingone

He can play a little huh?
- MJL

Yeah and he looks like he is a good skater too for a big meatloaf!

Injuries to the blueline.
- stveshdy

I don't care what the reason is. This is the way they should've been playing all year.

it's hilarious. nearly EVERY post is complaining about the refs and/or how the league is against the Leafs.

- FlyerGuy

Sounds quite familiar...

it's hilarious. nearly EVERY post is complaining about the refs and/or how the league is against the Leafs.

- FlyerGuy

Seriously, so far they claim.

1. Lupul's head was targeted and Hall deserved a match penalty.
2. Read dove into the boards
3. Hall held Reimers stick on that last goal.

it's hilarious. nearly EVERY post is complaining about the refs and/or how the league is against the Leafs.

- FlyerGuy

I'll say this. The Flyers got away with that Hall play and a couple of hooks. As well that mean streak I love by Oliver, he could have gotten called on a cross check or two out there.

I expect some PP's for the Leafs in the 3rd.

Yeah and he looks like he is a good skater too for a big meatloaf!
- Cable2k

Maybe, just maybe, Paul Holmgren and his staff know what they're doing.

He can play a little huh?
- MJL

He's done tonight exactly what they brought him in to do.

Anything else he does with scoring is a bonus, I suppose.

And with Rinaldo out for a bit....does this guy now get more ice time? He might.

Both Flyers goals in that period were the result of solid positioning by the 3rd forward. Schenn is in good position to breakup a pass on the breakout by the Leafs, resulting in a turnover, and a goal. Same with Couturier, high in the zone in good position. Errant pass, turnover, shot on net with traffic in front. Another goal. I give Laviolette credit for the changes he has made. But what took him so long!
- MJL

Fantastic commentary. It's so noticeable the scaled back attack. Knuble peeled back on a puck in the offensive corner when u knew he would've been in there before. There's a conscious effort out there

I still say if they trade some of the chronically stupid/inconsistent off the team in the summer, and make some solid moves they are on a great path
- flyer_nutter

I agree. It's a small sample size but i'm impressed by their play since Mez and Coburn went down.

Just not sure why Lavi doesnt play this style with them in the lineup.

it's hilarious. nearly EVERY post is complaining about the refs and/or how the league is against the Leafs.

- FlyerGuy

That is ridiculous.

We ALL know the league is against the Flyers.

Maybe, just maybe, Paul Holmgren and his staff know what they're doing.
- MJL

Really love seeing Coots play better out there. Seems to have some of his confidence back, I am really happy they got some fire in their ass instead of just waiting for the year to end.

Good for the kids.

Huskins doesn't look out of place out there.
- FlyerGuy

i'm all in on huskins as #6

Seriously, so far they claim.

1. Lupul's head was targeted and Hall deserved a match penalty.
2. Read dove into the boards
3. Hall held Reimers stick on that last goal.
- opeth_pa

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/me...s/ency/article/000740.htm

Fantastic commentary. It's so noticeable the scaled back attack. Knuble peeled back on a puck in the offensive corner when u knew he would've been in there before. There's a conscious effort out there
- Just5

would love to see them come out and dictate play in the third instead of sitting back with the lead

Yeah and he looks like he is a good skater too for a big meatloaf!
- Cable2k

I'll say this. The Flyers got away with that Hall play and a couple of hooks. As well that mean streak I love by Oliver, he could have gotten called on a cross check or two out there.

I expect some PP's for the Leafs in the 3rd.
- flyer_nutter

not sure about the Hall play ... but there were a couple of hooks/trips that could have been called on the Flyers.

Leafs are definitely due for a couple of PP's in the 3rd.