If Timonen can't go, Foster is in. That would elevate Gervais up to the # 2 dman.
- PLindbergh31

Perhaps we could borrow Buff for D. He's a spare D anyway.

I re-listening to the interviews Mason gave after the trade, it really strikes me just how bad the flow of communication was between him and the Jackets coaches.

For instance, for a couple of years he wore equipment that was too small for him because he was under the impression that it was the largest size he was allowed to wear under NHL rules. He was getting beat up with it, and either the team told him that it was illegal to wear bigger gear or misunderstood his issues with the equipment.

The minimal cost makes him a worthwhile risk.
- Jsaquella

ummmmm... HELLO!!!

Where have you been???

ummmmm... HELLO!!!

Where have you been???




- ggunky

Total slacker, he is.

Total slacker, he is.
- BulliesPhan87

totally agree.

OB needs to throw down the ban hammer!

ummmmm... HELLO!!!

Where have you been???




- ggunky

Didn't feel like wading through the river of bullpoop. 4 game winning streak and we get moaning and crying. Some days this thread looks like the comments section of Philly.com

Total slacker, he is.
- BulliesPhan87

Didn't feel like wading through the river of bullpoop. 4 game winning streak and we get moaning and crying. Some days this thread looks like the comments section of Philly.com
- Jsaquella

Fair enough.

The Rags only got one point last night, that's good. Hopefully the Devils continue to drop like a lead balloon.

Today is a big game, the Flyers need to win in regulation.

Fair enough.

The Rags only got one point last night, that's good. Hopefully the Devils continue to drop like a lead balloon.

Today is a big game, the Flyers need to win in regulation.
- ggunky

That's going to pretty much be the case the rest of the way

But the Pens didn't do us much of a favor last night.

That's going to pretty much be the case the rest of the way

But the Pens didn't do us much of a favor last night.
- Jsaquella

We need a Tor win and a Car win tonight.

2 weeks ago I didn't think a run like this was possible. Not winning 3 in a row all season, so to think a 4+ game win streak was possible wasn't logical thinking.

I like to tell myself that the change in the teams play, lately, has a lot to do with Couturier finding his confidence, his game. I know its is sooo much deeper then that but Sean finding his game can only help the team.

I really like the kid.

I wouldn't have an issue with it.. I could see it going either way.. especially because Bryz sucks and won't be able to win it all himself. Maybe Mason can? LOL

Seriously, need the 2 pts though from a desperate Winnipeg team so I wouldn't be surprised to see Bryz.
- Hextall271

actually, i think i would. this is crunch time in a playoff race against a team they need to jump in the standings. bryz is our guy, so it's him or bust the rest of the way imo

unless, of course, bryz isn't physically up to snuff for a particular game for whatever reason

We need a Tor win and a Car win tonight.

2 weeks ago I didn't think a run like this was possible. Not winning 3 in a row all season, so to think a 4+ game win streak was possible wasn't logical thinking.

I like to tell myself that the change in the teams play, lately, has a lot to do with Couturier finding his confidence, his game. I know its is sooo much deeper then that but Sean finding his game can only help the team.

I really like the kid.


- ggunky

We need to win this afternoon. Everything else will take care of itself.

Coots does look like a different player than he did a few weeks ago. Funny how that confidence thing works.

actually, i think i would. this is crunch time in a playoff race against a team they need to jump in the standings. bryz is our guy, so it's him or bust the rest of the way imo

unless, of course, bryz isn't physically up to snuff for a particular game for whatever reason
- FlyerMike18

When is he going to catch a break? I thought today was the day?

We need a Tor win and a Car win tonight.

2 weeks ago I didn't think a run like this was possible. Not winning 3 in a row all season, so to think a 4+ game win streak was possible wasn't logical thinking.

I like to tell myself that the change in the teams play, lately, has a lot to do with Couturier finding his confidence, his game. I know its is sooo much deeper then that but Sean finding his game can only help the team.

I really like the kid.


- ggunky

Based on the way they were playing prior to the Boston game, there was zero reason to expect a 4 game win streak, or even a two game win "streak". Hell they had trouble winning two periods in a row, let alone games.

Again, like when assessing blame, everyone involved should get credit.

Laviolette made tweaks that have been embraced and been effective. The players are executing better. The GM added pieces that played very solidly against Washington and Toronto. Hopefully having the deadline off their shoulders will help Couturier and Brayden Schenn.

Personally, I'd have been happy if they showed some fight and went down with a good effort. They've injected themselves into the middle of the race and deserve to be there.

Nope, just being his usual, full of fun self.
- Jsaquella

i actually thought that was sarcastic too, but you may be right

actually, i think i would. this is crunch time in a playoff race against a team they need to jump in the standings. bryz is our guy, so it's him or bust the rest of the way imo

unless, of course, bryz isn't physically up to snuff for a particular game for whatever reason
- FlyerMike18

Lava's got to give him a break soon. And we have to see what we've got in Mason.

When is he going to catch a break? I thought today was the day?
- Just5

he'll sleep when he's dead

but in all seriousness, i think mason can help with this issue next season (or if the flyers fall out of the race/ clinch a spot ..... neither of which seems likely for a while). for the rest of this year it's all on bryz though

EDIT: and if he does decide to give him a break, it can't be against a team like winnipeg, or new jersey, or either ny team, or carolina, or tampa

Lava's got to give him a break soon. And we have to see what we've got in Mason.
- 77rams

i hear ya, but with the race being the way it is, i don't see it happening this season. we'll see though!

We need to win this afternoon. Everything else will take care of itself.

Coots does look like a different player than he did a few weeks ago. Funny how that confidence thing works.
- 77rams

He does look like a different player. That confidence thing is so tricky.

All teams have injuries, Flyers have no more than anyone else.
- PLindbergh31

Well the have a bit more than a lot of other teams but not as much as some. Not an excuse though.

www.mangameslost.com/cate...13-season-man-games-lost/

Leigh t.

Based on the way they were playing prior to the Boston game, there was zero reason to expect a 4 game win streak, or even a two game win "streak". Hell they had trouble winning two periods in a row, let alone games.

Again, like when assessing blame, everyone involved should get credit.

Laviolette made tweaks that have been embraced and been effective. The players are executing better. The GM added pieces that played very solidly against Washington and Toronto. Hopefully having the deadline off their shoulders will help Couturier and Brayden Schenn.

Personally, I'd have been happy if they showed some fight and went down with a good effort. They've injected themselves into the middle of the race and deserve to be there.
- Jsaquella

I was saying that same thing, if they lose then they lose but lose giving 100% every shift.

My only request was to play the kids.

I didn't want them to tank because learning to win is more important then any draft pick, Besides watching the Flyers win is a heck of a lot more fun!

i hear ya, but with the race being the way it is, i don't see it happening this season. we'll see though!
- FlyerMike18

They'll only get two days off between games two more times until the end of the year, and one more back to backer (@ Mon, home against the Rags). If we squeeze into the PO's, Breeze may be a nub by then.

They'll only get two days off between games two more times until the end of the year, and one more back to backer (@ Mon, home against the Rags). If we squeeze into the PO's, Breeze may be a nub by then.
- 77rams

you're absolutely right. but the hole they dug themselves (imo, at least) necessitates running that risk. bryz being a nub by the time the playoffs come around is a secondary concern to doing everything to make it, is what i mean

I was saying that same thing, if they lose then they lose but lose giving 100% every shift.

My only request was to play the kids.

I didn't want them to tank because learning to win is more important then any draft pick, Besides watching the Flyers win is a heck of a lot more fun!
- ggunky

I'd never want to see a tank job.

(However, I wouldn't have minded if the Phils rolled over for one game in the last series against the Braves a couple of seasons ago).

I re-listening to the interviews Mason gave after the trade, it really strikes me just how bad the flow of communication was between him and the Jackets coaches.

For instance, for a couple of years he wore equipment that was too small for him because he was under the impression that it was the largest size he was allowed to wear under NHL rules. He was getting beat up with it, and either the team told him that it was illegal to wear bigger gear or misunderstood his issues with the equipment.

The minimal cost makes him a worthwhile risk.
- Jsaquella

wow really, that's crazy. I'm interested to listen to it, where did you hear this interview?

he'll sleep when he's dead

but in all seriousness, i think mason can help with this issue next season (or if the flyers fall out of the race/ clinch a spot ..... neither of which seems likely for a while). for the rest of this year it's all on bryz though

EDIT: and if he does decide to give him a break, it can't be against a team like winnipeg, or new jersey, or either ny team, or carolina, or tampa
- FlyerMike18

Sign both Mike Smith and buyout Bryz. Sign fa A. Khudobin to be the goalie of the future. Mason has too many issues and will most likely continue the slide.