And I'm willing to bet half of those shots were decent chances.

Couple muscle wraparounds from Cooter, there were a few shots from the points with bodies in front, a breakaway, and a few nice one timers from the left or right hashes.

Schenn got stoned. That was a great save.

The Flyers, in my opinion, don't deserve to "lose" this period.
- Giroux_Is_God

Not at all. They were able to generate that many shots because their possession game was that much better. Still some turnovers. Still not as sharp in their passing as you would like. But that will come. They definitely had some quality chances that period.

right. except when the goalie does it. and brad marsh.
- hammarby31

Or Lappy.

.......with his face...

i think he's trying to say that they suck
- FlyerMike18

Nah.

Essentially that they bore me when they play like this. Somehow they organizationally got it into their head that they need to play like Boston and LA, all the sudden to compete in the league.

A lot of different ways to skin the cat, I just find this one pretty lame to watch.

i think he's trying to say that they suck
- FlyerMike18

well there is that
but they sucked less then usual?

Schenn was really at the net because that's where his check was. I don't think he was really even trying to block the shot.
- MJL

i don't think he was either. i'm just complaining. i HATE when we score on ourselves. and the dearth of scoring at the other end 5 games in is really starting to irritate me.

Frankly, the fact that you actually think they played this slow and view Chief's changes as a "full 180" concern me.
- Giroux_Is_God

They're playing the same style of play that teams like Chicago, Boston, and other top teams play. I have no idea how it can be described as boring defensive slow Hockey.

I think these guys just need some time to play with each other.
B Schenn and Vinnie are showing some creativity, Read too.
I thought Giroux nearly took over the period.

The team also looked like a five man group more then I have seen in the last year.
No big gaps. Not always looking for the home run pass.
I kind of like it.
- Marc D

Meh, to me the reason why they have to play the 5 man group thing is because their are limited by the slow defense.

Just seems more they like are playing not to lose, instead of to win. The constant perimeter shots are stupid. You arent going to have Thomas playing every game.

so is Hartnell hurt?
he was missing on the bench towards the end of the period

i don't think he was either. i'm just complaining. i HATE when we score on ourselves. and the dearth of scoring at the other end 5 games in is really starting to irritate me.
- hammarby31

I understand. It sucks, but hopefully the Flyers start getting some of those bounces.

well there is that
but they sucked less then usual?
- Marc D

when adam hall leads your team in SOG for the period, something is wrong

Or Lappy.

.......with his face...


- Giroux_Is_God

this upsets me.

Frankly, the fact that you actually think they played this slow and view Chief's changes as a "full 180" concern me.
- Giroux_Is_God

There are a few things you could do to make me feel better

when adam hall leads your team in SOG for the period, something is wrong
- FlyerMike18

Well actually a 4 way tie.

Meh, to me the reason why they have to play the 5 man group thing is because their are limited by the slow defense.

Just seems more they like are playing not to lose, instead of to win. The constant perimeter shots are stupid. You arent going to have Thomas playing every game.
- flyer_nutter

when they get an erik karlson they can play that style
right now they have streit and grossmann and company

so is Hartnell hurt?
he was missing on the bench towards the end of the period
- Marc D

Will not return, LBI, per Dave Isaac

Will not return, LBI, per Dave Isaac
- Jsaquella

I didn't see what happened, that sucks

when they get an erik karlson they can play that style
right now they have streit and grossmann and company
- Marc D

Gotta play with the cards you have. No idea why you'd do anything else

when they get an erik karlson they can play that style
right now the have streit and grossmann and company
- Marc D

Limited in how they HAVE to play. I will be the first to agree with that.

Haha I do wonder though. How would Bryz have fared under the new system?

Well actually a 4 way tie.
- MJL

i actually checked after i typed it and was glad (kind of) to find myself not in the wrong

Giroux will light it up now that Hartnall is forced off the line

Limited in how they HAVE to play. I will be the first to agree with that.

Haha I do wonder though. How would Bryz have fared under the new system?
- flyer_nutter

Probably not too well in the Florida game. It's certain the breakaway would have gone in

Will not return, LBI, per Dave Isaac
- Jsaquella

tye mcginn, c'mon down!

this upsets me.
- hammarby31

Me too man. Me too.

Will not return, LBI, per Dave Isaac
- Jsaquella

Maybe they cant find his nuts while doing an assessment.

Havent seen any since he divorced his wife.

After 1

Barrie - 1
Oshawa - 2

Laughton has a goal & an assist (top shelf wrist shot)

2014 top prospect Aaron Ekblad took a puck to his face on the opening shift of the game and hasn't returned.