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Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 29 @ 4:47 PM ET
Nothing else Mothras
- Jsaquella

Godzillica
flyguy12
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Columbus, OH
Joined: 10.22.2006

Apr 29 @ 4:49 PM ET
not sure i'd clarify him as soft on the puck, but in general, i agree with you. hopefully he takes a few steps forward next season.
- hammarby31


I see him consistently knocked off his skates when battling for a puck. Would like to see him go to the greasy areas a little more too. I chalk it up to a younger player learning on the job.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 29 @ 4:49 PM ET
Seriously?

You would leave because of my opinions...you would only hurt yourself...its obvious what will happen if lavy stays that is all....

- Philly1980

He will make adjustments that will take time, which is what they'll have plenty of over 82 games compared to a 48-game season?
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 29 @ 4:50 PM ET
arent the mustaches supposed to be below the nose?
- mydoglicks

Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 29 @ 4:51 PM ET
or at least a smiley reducer
- BulliesPhan87

That would be great. A smiley limit of 5 per post.



cross out cross out
Scoob
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: love is love
Joined: 06.29.2006

Apr 29 @ 4:53 PM ET
Seriously?

You would leave because of my opinions...you would only hurt yourself...its obvious what will happen if lavy stays that is all....

- Philly1980


No, I would leave because of the way you express your opinions. I'll leave it at that.

As for hurting myself by leaving...
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:12 PM ET
He will make adjustments that will take time, which is what they'll have plenty of over 82 games compared to a 48-game season?
- Flyskippy


There is no question in my mind that Laviolette has the ability and knowledge to tweak his style of play. The question is will he? He's always seemed committed to his philosophies. Some of which are very good, and some parts of his preferred style of play should remain. But they need to be more of a 3 zone team. You can pressure the puck all over the ice, not just deep in the offensive zone. And his breakout schemes need to get much better.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Apr 29 @ 5:21 PM ET
What is the feeling in the room about Bryz being given another season before a decision on a buyout? I think it's the right choice. Many outsiders who aren't flyers fans seem to this it's a dumb choice but clearly do not follow the team.


Also how do you all feel about a Gagne return at cheap cap hit? I love this decision as well. I'm not convince he is done with scoring, at least not in bunches. He is a hard worker and gets back pretty quickly to help the D. Sometimes it's as if we have three dmen.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:24 PM ET
What is the feeling in the room about Bryz being given another season before a decision on a buyout? I think it's the right choice. Many outsiders who aren't flyers fans seem to this it's a dumb choice but clearly do not follow the team.


Also how do you all feel about a Gagne return at cheap cap hit? I love this decision as well. I'm not convince he is done with scoring, at least not in bunches. He is a hard worker and gets back pretty quickly to help the D. Sometimes it's as if we have three dmen.

- SuperSchennBros


I agree on both counts. Like to see what Bryz can do playing behind a team committed to playing the right way. And would like to see Gagne back.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:31 PM ET
Let's go 1.5%!
- phillydentist


Colorado will win the lottery
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:34 PM ET
Colorado will win the lottery
- ob18


I can't believe most pundits have Bob winning the Vezina and we got rid of him.. man that stings.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Apr 29 @ 5:41 PM ET
Colorado will win the lottery
- ob18

For some reason I have this feeling Nashville is going to win. I don't know why. But it would be funny to see them take Jones orver a forward.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:41 PM ET
Colorado will win the lottery
- ob18

i hope EDM
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:44 PM ET
i hope EDM
- Crimsoninja


They need it
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Apr 29 @ 5:45 PM ET
i hope EDM
- Crimsoninja



No thank you. They are a top D man and power forward away from making a lot of cup runs.anyone in the west can take 1st overall but them.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:47 PM ET
The Sabres are a mess.

Keeping GM after all this time? Unreal.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:48 PM ET
What is the feeling in the room about Bryz being given another season before a decision on a buyout? I think it's the right choice. Many outsiders who aren't flyers fans seem to this it's a dumb choice but clearly do not follow the team.


Also how do you all feel about a Gagne return at cheap cap hit? I love this decision as well. I'm not convince he is done with scoring, at least not in bunches. He is a hard worker and gets back pretty quickly to help the D. Sometimes it's as if we have three dmen.

- SuperSchennBros


Bryz will be a victim of that contract he signed more than anything else. If we have a shot at iginla. Amnesty bryz to get him under the cap. If not roll with him another year
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:49 PM ET
Colorado will win the lottery
- ob18


Meh I think the worst team wins it.

Just another case of media coverage trying to generate hits by building this thing up to be more than it is.

Seems as if you put some dramatic words and music on TV these days people flock.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Apr 29 @ 5:52 PM ET
Meh I think the worst team wins it.

Just another case of media coverage trying to generate hits by building this thing up to be more than it is.

Seems as if you put some dramatic words and music on TV these days people flock.

- flyer_nutter

They only have a 25 percent chance. The odds of the worst team actually getting it while the highest of any team is actually pretty terrible.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Apr 29 @ 5:54 PM ET
Meh I think the worst team wins it.

Just another case of media coverage trying to generate hits by building this thing up to be more than it is.

Seems as if you put some dramatic words and music on TV these days people flock.

- flyer_nutter

i agree with your overall point here

but not really seeing it in this instance, especially since your team had the worst record a few years back and didnt win the lottery
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:54 PM ET
They only have a 25 percent chance. The odds of the worst team actually getting it while the highest of any team is actually pretty terrible.
- hereticpride


I will bet virtual pride and dignity.

All in.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Apr 29 @ 5:56 PM ET
i agree with your overall point here

but not really seeing it in this instance, especially since your team had the worst record a few years back and didnt win the lottery

- Crimsoninja


I actually really hope Florida wins it.

Then to tune in for 5 minutes just to check out all the media coverage guys sitting there with thumbs up their ass.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 29 @ 5:58 PM ET
What is the feeling in the room about Bryz being given another season before a decision on a buyout? I think it's the right choice. Many outsiders who aren't flyers fans seem to this it's a dumb choice but clearly do not follow the team.


Also how do you all feel about a Gagne return at cheap cap hit? I love this decision as well. I'm not convince he is done with scoring, at least not in bunches. He is a hard worker and gets back pretty quickly to help the D. Sometimes it's as if we have three dmen.

- SuperSchennBros


I'm a fan of Bryzgalov and I'm on the fence...I understand both sides of the discussion and ultimately, if they're certain to use a CBO on him, might as well do it now, rather than risk an injury.

Of course, if he plays at a Vezina level next season...

I'm very open to a Gagne return, depending on what assets are used to help the defense.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 29 @ 5:59 PM ET
I actually really hope Florida wins it.

Then to tune in for 5 minutes just to check out all the media coverage guys sitting there with thumbs up their ass.

- flyer_nutter


They're picking one damned team, but somehow are going to manage to drag it out for 30 minutes.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Apr 29 @ 6:02 PM ET
Bryz will be a victim of that contract he signed more than anything else. If we have a shot at iginla. Amnesty bryz to get him under the cap. If not roll with him another year
- Just5


Does anyone in here really want Iglina as a Flyer? Are you willing to pay the price? Do you think he could still put up big numbers next to Giroux? I think Iglina would be good for this team. I think he would be a nice balance in the locker room. Kind of a fix between both Jagr and Pronger.
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