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Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 14 @ 1:30 PM ET
[quote=homiedclown]
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Enroth was very good, but he wasn't tested until the last few minutes really
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 14 @ 1:32 PM ET
[quote=homiedclown]
...

Enroth was very good, but he wasn't tested until the last few minutes really

- Marc D

he had an easy game

look at his numbers in his first few games, and then what he has done once ruff got fired, amazing difference

I just wanted to stop by and say hi
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Apr 14 @ 1:33 PM ET
Zaitsev a right handed puck mover
Was it you last night that said
Oh great so another Gervais ?

- Marc D

that was just a goof about about him being R handed
FlyerMike18
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 03.07.2009

Apr 14 @ 1:35 PM ET
he had an easy game

look at his numbers in his first few games, and then what he has done once ruff got fired, amazing difference

I just wanted to stop by and say hi

- homiedclown


it would definitely make the whole miller situation easier to stomach for you guys if enroth can show that he's ready to take the reins. been hearing about him for quite a long time
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Apr 14 @ 2:09 PM ET
HF boards are usually a bit of a joke, but maybe this post comparing monahan vs barkov is accurate:


2 totally different players. Monahan plays with intensity and grit mostly. Barkov plays with confidence and never seems to be under pressure. Monahan has good offensive instincts, barkov has insane stickhandling skills with and without the puck. Both are strong two way players. Monahan is better skater, Barkov is stronger. Barkovs game is based on his high hockeyIQ,positioning and smarts, monahans game is based on tight forecheck and high tempo. It's like choosing Datsyuk from Toews. Teams who will draft them will be set for a while in center position. Love to see them at WJC against each other.

gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 14 @ 2:11 PM ET
Flyers vs Carolina 4/20 could have big draft implications
- Marc D


and nj
flyler
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: LA, CA
Joined: 05.23.2008

Apr 14 @ 2:19 PM ET
Nice write Bill. I whole heartily agree. Though I still think this season is more of a learning/rebuilding/anomaly than an accurate potrayal of the talent and drive on this team and we would be lucky to keep Danny here as I do feel he's going to have a much better season next year.
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Apr 14 @ 2:26 PM ET
HF boards are usually a bit of a joke, but maybe this post comparing monahan vs barkov is accurate:


2 totally different players. Monahan plays with intensity and grit mostly. Barkov plays with confidence and never seems to be under pressure. Monahan has good offensive instincts, barkov has insane stickhandling skills with and without the puck.

- isaiah520



Out of curiosity, how can he have insane stickhandling skills without the puck?
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 14 @ 2:28 PM ET
Out of curiosity, how can he have insane stickhandling skills without the puck?
- PT21


Nobody can take the puck off him when he doesn't have it. Uncanny
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 14 @ 2:29 PM ET
Nice write Bill. I whole heartily agree. Though I still think this season is more of a learning/rebuilding/anomaly than an accurate potrayal of the talent and drive on this team and we would be lucky to keep Danny here as I do feel he's going to have a much better season next year.
- flyler

eh he's getting into the late 30's, and hasn't been a point per game player since he's been here, which to me if he's going to be a one way guy, has to be reaping a ppg. I know all the hooplah about his playoff performances but if you stink in the regular season, there is no playoffs. I had this discussion with several here about a year ago and said a player needs to contribute in both the regular season and playoffs. I was told the Flyers are a lock for the playoffs. Well guess what they aren't a lock for the playoffs unless they win regular season games and mediocre performance in the regular season hasn't worked out too well this year, for Briere or any of the other players.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 14 @ 2:30 PM ET
Nobody can take the puck off him when he doesn't have it. Uncanny
- Jsaquella

only magical players are capable of this feat.
MaJaHa25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Millville, NJ
Joined: 02.20.2012

Apr 14 @ 2:38 PM ET
Bill,
Is there any more news about the Flyers contract offer to Nikita Zaitsev? He sounds like a great potential defensive prospect with a lot of offensive upside. Any information would be much appreciated.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 14 @ 2:40 PM ET
Bill,
Is there any more news about the Flyers contract offer to Nikita Zaitsev? He sounds like a great potential defensive prospect with a lot of offensive upside. Any information would be much appreciated.

- MaJaHa25


Did you read the blog?
isaiah520
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "All train compartments smell vaguely of sh*t. It gets so you don't mind it"
Joined: 12.26.2006

Apr 14 @ 2:41 PM ET
Out of curiosity, how can he have insane stickhandling skills without the puck?
- PT21

very special player
MaJaHa25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Millville, NJ
Joined: 02.20.2012

Apr 14 @ 2:43 PM ET
Did you read the blog?
- ob18

yes I read the blog jus. It was just a simple question. Just because it says the flyers denied it doesn't mean anything nor if there is any more news about
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 14 @ 2:44 PM ET
yes I read the blog jus. It was just a simple question. Just because it says the flyers denied it doesn't mean anything nor if there is any more news about
- MaJaHa25


I'd imagine if he had more info it would have been part of the info or major outlets would also be tossing info out.
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Apr 14 @ 2:46 PM ET
Nobody can take the puck off him when he doesn't have it. Uncanny
- Jsaquella



How can we tell if this is true?

I think it means he highsticks players without refs noticing.

Umm, everyone lets keep Coots please, ty. Only in Phllly can a player go from guaranteed Selke trophy winner to goat in the course of half a season while playing on the 3rd/4rth line flanked by stiffs.
MaJaHa25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Millville, NJ
Joined: 02.20.2012

Apr 14 @ 2:48 PM ET
I'd imagine if he had more info it would have been part of the info or major outlets would also be tossing info out.
- ob18

It was also 5 hours ago. You never know if anything else came about by now. You want to jump me because of my question seriously it wasn't aimed towards you so why try and start an aqrument over the internet lol seriously
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 14 @ 2:52 PM ET
It was also 5 hours ago. You never know if anything else came about by now. You want to jump me because of my question seriously it wasn't aimed towards you so why try and start an aqrument over the internet lol seriously
- MaJaHa25


If it was somebody including myself would have posted it
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 14 @ 2:52 PM ET
General manager Paul Holmgren says the Flyers will choose the best player available, regardless of position. Pressed on the issue, Holmgren conceded that if a forward and defenseman were equal, he'd probably pick the latter.

It is an article via Sam Carchidi
five4fighting10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Joined: 02.22.2008

Apr 14 @ 2:54 PM ET
It was also 5 hours ago. You never know if anything else came about by now. You want to jump me because of my question seriously it wasn't aimed towards you so why try and start an aqrument over the internet lol seriously
- MaJaHa25

settle down buddy
five4fighting10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Joined: 02.22.2008

Apr 14 @ 2:55 PM ET
General manager Paul Holmgren says the Flyers will choose the best player available, regardless of position. Pressed on the issue, Holmgren conceded that if a forward and defenseman were equal, he'd probably pick the latter.

It is an article via Sam Carchidi

- ob18

No surprises there, hopefully he means it. Because I'm all for drafting the best player at our pick (as of now, presumably a forward) and using our depth at that position to improve our D. Not to mention, historically speaking, the team is much, much better at drafting forwards so I'd prefer they draft the forward for that reason as well.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 14 @ 2:57 PM ET
Out of curiosity, how can he have insane stickhandling skills without the puck?
- PT21


You should see his passing skills while on the bench. Feathery.

His shot between periods? Wicked.
MaJaHa25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Millville, NJ
Joined: 02.20.2012

Apr 14 @ 2:57 PM ET
settle down buddy
- five4fighting10

I'm fine buddy I asked a question and got jump over. Your telling the wrong guy to settle down
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 14 @ 2:58 PM ET
No surprises there, hopefully he means it. Because I'm all for drafting the best player at our pick (as of now, presumably a forward) and using our depth at that position to improve our D. Not to mention, historically speaking, the team is much, much better at drafting forwards so I'd prefer they draft the forward for that reason as well.
- five4fighting10


We will see at least 3 D should go in the top 10. Jones we may not get so it could be down to Ristolainen or Nurse "IF" it was a d-man they selected.

Still go BPA though.
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