Off-topic: does anyone else play Simpsons Tapped Out? If so, PM me your email so I can choo-choo-choose you.
- jmatchett383

I'm more of a "The Sims Freeplay" Guy.

He got caught flat footed defending at the blueline in the 1st, got beat to the outside badly and was forced to take a penalty.

He's been good, but that doesn't mean he isn't still caught behind the play at times.
- Tomahawk

It was kind of a weak call. He played over 17 minutes of solid Hockey, and centered the Flyers best line in the game. He's still young, so there is still going to be an occasional error. Overall, he's been outstanding. And that's all that matters. If he keeps playing at his current level of play, he's going to have a very good year.

So no one mentioned that we got to see our 5 on 3 penalty killers out there!

That's a bright spot right?
Gonna see that a lot this season.

So no one mentioned that we got to see our 5 on 3 penalty killers out there!

That's a bright spot right?
Gonna see that a lot this season.
- FlyersGrace

WooHoo. Free poker at Matilda's tonight!

It was kind of a weak call. He played over 17 minutes of solid Hockey, and centered the Flyers best line in the game. He's still young, so there is still going to be an occasional error. Overall, he's been outstanding. And that's all that matters. If he keeps playing at his current level of play, he's going to have a very good year.
- MJL

I thought it was a terrible call as was the call on Meszy.. both weak calls.

I thought it was a terrible call as was the call on Meszy.. both weak calls.
- jak521

The one on Couturier was far more legitimate than the one on Meszaros...all Meszaros did was lift the stick, which has been called "defense" for the past 100 years or so. Couturier did get the guy across the thighs with the stick, although he went down pretty easily.

Phase 1: Rosehill lines up for faceoff versus Crosby.
Phase 2: Before puck drop, Rosehill attacks Crosby
Phase 3a: Crosby gets pummeled
Phase 3b: Crosby slashes Rosehill in defense.
Phase 4a: Crosby gets pummeled.
Phase 4b: Rosehill, Crosby tossed.
Phase 5: Kill ensuing penalty
Phase 6a: Crosby gets pummeled.
Phase 6b: Crosby suspended, Lavi fined.

The one on Couturier was far more legitimate than the one on Meszaros...all Meszaros did was lift the stick, which has been called "defense" for the past 100 years or so. Couturier did get the guy across the thighs with the stick, although he went down pretty easily.
- Jsaquella

The one on Mez was a nice, solid defensive play. Never came near hooking the guy. The Couturier one was a little weak but he definitely had his stick there.

Phase 1: Rosehill lines up for faceoff versus Crosby.
Phase 2: Before puck drop, Rosehill attacks Crosby
Phase 3a: Crosby gets pummeled
Phase 3b: Crosby slashes Rosehill in defense.
Phase 4: Rosehill, Crosby tossed.
Phase 5: Kill ensuing penalty
Phase 6: Crosby suspended, Lavi fined.
- jmatchett383

My god, it's genius! What was your inspiration?

Phase 1: Rosehill lines up for faceoff versus Crosby.
Phase 2: Before puck drop, Rosehill attacks Crosby
Phase 3a: Crosby gets pummeled
Phase 3b: Crosby slashes Rosehill in defense.
Phase 4: Rosehill, Crosby tossed.
Phase 5: Kill ensuing penalty
Phase 6: Crosby suspended, Lavi fined.
- jmatchett383

Phase 7: Media says look at same old Bullies
Phase 8: Bettman takes away Flyers first rounder in the year they host.

Phase 7: Media says look at same old Bullies
Phase 8: Bettman takes away Flyers first rounder in the year they host.
- youarewrong

Phase 9: and gives it to Pittsburgh

Phase 9: and gives it to Pittsburgh
- wilsonecho91

Phase 10: Pittsburgh magically wins lotto

Phase 10: Pittsburgh magically wins lotto
- 2Real

Phase 11: Rosehill is stoned to death in front of "The War Room".

Does anyone find it scary that the US government could stop fighting in hockey by pressing charges on the 2 people fighting?

Does anyone find it scary that the US government could stop fighting in hockey by pressing charges on the 2 people fighting?
- youarewrong

Couldn't the same happen in UFC.
Bench clearing brawls in baseball

Heck, a body check is technically assault.

Couldn't the same happen in UFC.
Bench clearing brawls in baseball

Heck, a body check is technically assault.
- jmatchett383

it's technically assault and battery

B Schenn has been mostly invisible in every game Ive seen so far this preseason.
- MBFlyerfan

I agree. I hate to say it but I've got a bad feeling about this young man.

I'm trying hard to find something he does well, or in what area he has made a notable progression, but I really can't. There are times when he makes his presence felt, but not nearly enough.

it's technically assault and battery
- wilsonecho91

Same for every block and tackle in football.
In baseball, you can throw a ball 95+ MPH at a person.
In Nascar, you can hit someone else's car and cause them to crash violently.

Does anyone find it scary that the US government could stop fighting in hockey by pressing charges on the 2 people fighting?
- youarewrong

What's the fine for assault? $500ish? It wouldn't stop fighting, I don't think. It might decrease the frequency of fighting.

EDIT: Noap. It's like up to 6 months in jail and $1000.

Does anyone find it scary that the US government could stop fighting in hockey by pressing charges on the 2 people fighting?
- youarewrong

It's called assumption of risk.

I agree. I hate to say it but I've got a bad feeling about this young man.

I'm trying hard to find something he does well, or in what area he has made a notable progression, but I really can't. There are times when he makes his presence felt, but not nearly enough.
- 77rams

The kid has played 110 NHL games. He's still basically heading into his 2nd NHL Season in terms of games played. I think the kid deserves a little time. Especially when the upcoming Season hasn't even started.

The kid has played 110 NHL games. He's still basically heading into his 2nd NHL Season in terms of games played. I think it's premature to have a bad feeling. Especially when the upcoming Season hasn't even started.
- MJL

Now I'm told how I should feel?

Now I'm told how I should feel?
- 77rams

Absolutely.

Now I'm told how I should feel?
- 77rams

I didn't tell you how to feel. I gave my opinion on that statement. You're entitled to feel however you want to. He still a young player, who is basically a 2nd year player. I think he deserves some time to develop.

The kid has played 110 NHL games. He's still basically heading into his 2nd NHL Season in terms of games played. I think the kid deserves a little time. Especially when the upcoming Season hasn't even started.
- MJL

Noted, but I haven't seen enough yet that makes me realize why we traded Richards for he and simmonds. Hopefully he proves me wrong because I've liked what I've seen when he's had his moments.