it's got a supra spoiler bro
- aightwebang17

That'll keep the back end down when doing donuts!!

*prepares bid*

in san francisco of all places people throw a banana at a baseball player
- 2Real

Any surprise that it was the most phallic of all the fruits.

Why would he have to significantly outplay Hall? If he outplays Hall, then he should be playing. Keep in mind, the entire starting lineup will most likely be decimated by injury within 5 minutes of the season starting, so Hall will get time if he's a healthy scratch to start the season.
- jmatchett383

Wow, you are a TRUE Flyers fan....
None but those who bleed orange and black believe this in their very bones.


I wish it weren't true!

You only say that because of your undying love of Keith Primeau, always going on and on about how he's the greatest Flyers' captain ever, despite everyone arguing against it.
- jmatchett383

It's true what you say. He was the best third line center in the league that season. No one can argue that.

Wow, you are a TRUE Flyers fan....
None but those who bleed orange and black believe this in their very bones.


I wish it weren't true!
- FlyersGrace

At least our defenseman will wait to get injured just as the playoffs start

At least our defenseman will wait to get injured just as the playoffs start
- PhillySportsGuy

So... 2003-04 Redux this season?

That'll keep the back end down when doing donuts!!

*prepares bid*
- Flyskippy

Yeah, you'll be glad you have the extra down-force after you've bolted on that decuple exhaust system and all those performance decals:




Too many HP!!

a 4-door dodge Neon qualifies as a sportscar these days?
- Crimsoninja

Its an SRT-4 bra. 0-60 in 5.3 seconds and runs a 1/4 mile in 14 seconds.

It's a valid concern. But Laughton will be the top center this year with the Generals. Hopefully he'd be fired up to prove the Flyers wrong for keeping him in the OHL
- Jsaquella

Laughton for whatever reason gives me the same feel Couturier does. Defensive forwards who naturally play the middle are normally expected to stay at center for their defensive responsibilities. How effective could Laughton be on the wing, if at all. I wouldn't put him there just to do so. I believe there are more skilled players on the Generals that were able to make the world juniors, leaving Laughton to carry the load he wasn't normally familiar with. Laughton did well. Now what is wrong with him experiencing an entire season of it? I never thought Laughton would make the Flyers this season and I think the signing of Adam Hall confirms this. I believe its the correct move by the Flyers, and in the best interest of Scott Laughton not to rush him.

At least our defenseman will wait to get injured just as the playoffs start
- PhillySportsGuy

2014 Flyers playoff defense pairings
Lauridsen - Gervais
The Ghost of Chris Pronger's Past - guy in Section 102 row 5
Streit - Timonen's right leg

Its an SRT-4 bra. 0-60 in 5.3 seconds and runs a 1/4 mile in 14 seconds.
- youarewrong

Also: Plenty of room for groceries.

2014 Flyers playoff defense pairings
Lauridsen - Gervais
The Ghost of Chris Pronger's Past - guy in Section 102 row 5
Streit - Timonen's right leg
- jmatchett383

Laughton for whatever reason gives me the same feel Couturier does. Defensive forwards who naturally play the middle are normally expected to stay at center for their defensive responsibilities. How effective could Laughton be on the wing, if at all. I wouldn't put him there just to do so. I believe there are more skilled players on the Generals that were able to make the world juniors, leaving Laughton to carry the load he wasn't normally familiar with. Laughton did well. Now what is wrong with him experiencing an entire season of it? I never thought Laughton would make the Flyers this season and I think the signing of Adam Hall confirms this. I believe its the correct move by the Flyers, and in the best interest of Scott Laughton not to rush him.
- dingo8urbaby

Replace "Laughton" with "Couturier" and this is what people were saying 2 years ago.

2014 Flyers playoff defense pairings
Lauridsen - Gervais
The Ghost of Chris Pronger's Past - guy in Section 102 row 5
Streit - Timonen's right leg
- jmatchett383

Very Nice

2014 Flyers playoff defense pairings
Lauridsen - Gervais
The Ghost of Chris Pronger's Past - guy in Section 102 row 5
Streit - Timonen's right leg
- jmatchett383

Is it sad that he'd still be the best of that group. I hear that leg is quite a shot blocker.

Is it sad that he'd still be the best of that group. I hear that leg is quite a shot blocker.
- PhillySportsGuy

I dunnno Chris Pronger's ghost can't block poop but he's still friggin scary...

Replace "Laughton" with "Couturier" and this is wthe Flyers hat people were saying 2 years ago.
- jmatchett383

Whatever point your trying to make went completely over my head. Couturier has always had a much higher offensive upside, Couturier will never see the wing and we had a serious lack of size down the middle when Couturier made the team out of camp. Different situation going into this season. I do believe that many believe the Flyers are a frontrunner for the cup once again this season.

I dunnno Chris Pronger's ghost can't block poop but he's still friggin scary...
- FlyersGrace

Also: Plenty of room for groceries.
- Flyskippy

You can make fun if you want, but yes it does have plenty of room for groceries. Can compfortable seat 5, and blow the doors off a Camero z28 all at the same time.

Whatever point your trying to make went completely over my head. Couturier has always had a much higher offensive upside, Couturier will never see the wing and we had a serious lack of size down the middle when Couturier made the team out of camp. Different situation going into this season. I do believe that many believe the Flyers are a frontrunner for the cup once again this season.
- dingo8urbaby

I think most people think this is a playoff team, but I don't think they're a cup contender. They don't have the defense, two-way play or goaltending of a stanley cup caliber team.

Hopefully they improve in those areas, but it would have to be a huge improvement to be a cup contender.

Whatever point your trying to make went completely over my head. Couturier has always had a much higher offensive upside, Couturier will never see the wing and we had a serious lack of size down the middle when Couturier made the team out of camp. Different situation going into this season. I do believe that many believe the Flyers are a frontrunner for the cup once again this season.
- dingo8urbaby

I'm just saying that everyone figured Couturier would show up for camp, get some learning in, and go back to junior. Then when he made the team, everyone just expected he would get his 9-game tryout, then be sent back. I'm not saying they're the same player, or that the situation is the same. What I'm saying is to give the guy a fair shot, and if he comes in and proves that the team benefits by him playing (OH NO ELC YEAR!), then he deserves to play.

And I don't think the general hockey public views this team as a Cup Contender, let alone the frontrunner. You may have heard of the Bruins, Penguins, and BlackHawks.

I hope Victor Cruz breaks his ankles.

I hope Victor Cruz breaks his ankles.
- jmatchett383

Where did that come from?

Where did that come from?
- PhillySportsGuy

Apparently, he caught a pass for a preseason TD against the Steelers and kinda acted like he was going to do the cha cha or whatever, but decided not to (i just read it). I hate any pre-meditated touchdown celebrations, and I'd love to some 250-pound linebacker just absolutely destroy him the first time he does his little dance.

I'm just saying that everyone figured Couturier would show up for camp, get some learning in, and go back to junior. Then when he made the team, everyone just expected he would get his 9-game tryout, then be sent back. I'm not saying they're the same player, or that the situation is the same. What I'm saying is to give the guy a fair shot, and if he comes in and proves that the team benefits by him playing (OH NO ELC YEAR!), then he deserves to play.

And I don't think the general hockey public views this team as a Cup Contender, let alone the frontrunner. You may have heard of the Bruins, Penguins, and BlackHawks.
- jmatchett383

Who were these people who thought Couturier was gonna get a nine game tryout and then be sent back? Couturier was l different case. He was a key penality killer his entire rookie season. Bryaden Schenn was expected to be a guarantee to make the roster but Schenn was often hurt the first half of the season and had contract bonuses that the club wanted to cut down on so he was sent to the minors, which left the door wide open for Couturier to stay and rightfully so.