Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
Apr 8 @ 5:08 PM ET
I know. We have posters here who continuously point out Bryzgalov's struggles, yet accuse others of being Spin Doctors when he's given any kind of defense...and then shred people who criticize Laviolette in saying that they're laying all blame on the coach.
I just find it funny when people project their own tendencies onto others.
Bryzgalov gets the same old treatment from the Canadian media that Cechmanek used to get, or Esche, or Biron, Or Leighton, or Hextall.
Blaming the Flyers goalie is easy and it's like an old, comfy shoe. Bryzgalov's play has been an area of concern, but it's down the list. He has not played well for the commitment the team has made. But there's a lot of that going on.
I think misuse of assets and poor play by veteran skaters are the two biggest issues this season. I feel Laviolette waited too long to make meaningful adjustments and that compounded the poor play by vets like Coburn, Hartnell and Briere to name 3. - Jsaquella
Yes, damn those Canadian media types.
US-based media would never, ever be irresponsible like that.
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ Joined: 01.02.2007
Apr 8 @ 5:13 PM ET
This is why I hate when little anecdotes from the locker room is made public. It tends ot cause overreation. There's a lot of personalities in a locker room. To expect everyone to be buddy-buddy is unrealistic. - MJL
and for some reason, the apparent lack of a relationship (based on very little observation) is somehow entirely bryz's doing/responsibility, and somehow this apparent lack of a relationship equates to him being an bumhole. it's an enormous and somewhat ridiculous leap.
wilsonecho91 Season Ticket Holder Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A dream to some...a nightmare to others, AK Joined: 11.13.2007
Apr 8 @ 5:16 PM ET
and for some reason, the apparent lack of a relationship (based on very little observation) is somehow entirely bryz's doing/responsibility, and somehow this apparent lack of a relationship equates to him being an bumhole. it's an enormous and somewhat ridiculous leap. - hammarby31
it's because they're each protypical Russians - not everyone can be buddy buddy like Schneider/Luo.