Thats like not putting Richards on PK, if you have a player thats superb at killing penalties, you use him.
- GOA88

Sure if the situation dictates. A tie, or one goal game with a key defensive zone faceoff on the PK I want Giroux out there. If they Flyers are winning or losing 5-1 in the third period then having Giroux out there doesn't make much sense. You will run him into the ground doing that.

Giroux's better offensively than Richards, though. I'm in favor of translating some of those PK minutes to offensively favorable ones for Giroux.
- BulliesPhan87

I see your point, but G has shown that he can handle the work load just fine and as a result we have one of the best PP AND PK in the league.

Sure if the situation dictates. A tie, or one goal game with a key defensive zone faceoff on the PK I want Giroux out there. If they Flyers are winning or losing 5-1 in the third period then having Giroux out there doesn't make much sense. You will run him into the ground doing that.
- PLindbergh31

I agree with that

Yeah, therein lay the rub. I'm cautiously optimistic that a better mix of talents on the blueline can at least get us a little closer to that kind of cohesive team play.
- BulliesPhan87

I think this team could be 100 point team if things break right. I honestly wouldn't be shocked if they were a top 4 seed, or if they missed the playoffs. Lots of variables.

How are your orange tinted glasses treating you?
- JFlyers00

If I was being biased I would say he is the best, Im not implying that at all, I have 2 eyes and a brain and can clearly see the things he does on the ice. I believe that as a complete package. He is one of the top 5 players in the league

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I think this team could be 100 point team if things break right. I honestly wouldn't be shocked if they were a top 4 seed, or if they missed the playoffs. Lots of variables.
- PLindbergh31

After last season, I can share that uncertainty. The talent is there, though.


Is it hockey season yet?

After last season, I can share that uncertainty. The talent is there, though.


Is it hockey season yet?
- BulliesPhan87

Nope. But for those of us that care, it is football season!

I think we can all agree that Giroux is the best flyers forward we have had since Lindros, and thats exciting. We havent really had any real superstars since.

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- jmatchett383

I wish..........

If I was being biased I would say he is the best, Im not implying that at all, I have 2 eyes and a brain and can clearly see the things he does on the ice. I believe that as a complete package. He is one of the top 5 players in the league
- GOA88

Well if you clearly see the things on the ice that he does. You'd be aware of the times he is out of position or loses his check in the defensive zone. And you'd see the areas defensively that he needs to improve on.

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- jmatchett383

Is that worth burning a year on his ELC, though?

Nope. But for those of us that care, it is football season!
- PLindbergh31

I like the Eagles and all but I couldnt care less honestly, The eagles have broken are a mess and for too long. I lost hope in them awhile ago.

The team as a whole are responsible for that. Giroux or anyone else for that matter cant do everything.
- GOA88

To some extent, but if Fedetenko's defensive play can make him a +8, and Giroux's defensive game is supposed to be so awesome, and with Giroux being on the ice for so many more goals for than Federenko, you'd think his +/- would at least get into that area. You'd think it'd at least be better than Hartnell's

Nope. But for those of us that care, it is football season!
- PLindbergh31

I thought I saw throwegg on the TV recently. Ready for the powerhouse Eagles to no huddle their way to a Super Bowl?

Well if you clearly see the things on the ice that he does. You'd be aware of the times he is out of position or loses his check in the defensive zone. And you'd see the areas defensively that he needs to improve on.
- MJL

I suppose you expect him to be perfect.... Even Datsyuk loses his man sometimes

I think we can all agree that Giroux is the best flyers forward we have had since Lindros, and thats exciting. We havent really had any real superstars since.
- GOA88

Maybe Forsberg's first year here could be argued. I've never seen another player quite like him. But yes, Giroux's an exceptionally skilled player and a legit superstar.

I like the Eagles and all but I couldnt care less honestly, The eagles have broken are a mess and for too long. I lost hope in them awhile ago.
- GOA88

The Eagles are a mess.

I suppose you expect him to be perfect.... Even Datsyuk loses his man sometimes
- GOA88

Blasphemy.

The Eagles are a mess.
- PLindbergh31

They will somehow lose 17 regular season games this season.

To some extent, but if Fedetenko's defensive play can make him a +8, and Giroux's defensive game is supposed to be so awesome, and with Giroux being on the ice for so many more goals for than Federenko, you'd think his +/- would at least get into that area. You'd think it'd at least be better than Hartnell's
- JAKEw1234

I hope your not implying that fedotenko and hartnell are better at defense then G, go outside and get some air dude.

I thought I saw throwegg on the TV recently. Ready for the powerhouse Eagles to no huddle their way to a Super Bowl?
- BulliesPhan87

The no huddle should work wonders keeping that paper machete defense off the field.

They will somehow lose 17 regular season games this season.
- jmatchett383

5-11 is my guess.

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- jmatchett383

8000 points
82 games
20 minutes per game
That's 4.8 points per minute on the ice or 97.5 points per game

nice...

5-11 is my guess.
- PLindbergh31

That sounds about right