Gdamn it Carle!

Yeah -- the Ducks are starting to peel back and take away the pass when they lose possession. It's becoming a bit of a problem...hopefully, the coaches have seen this and make a few adjustments.
- AllInForFlyers

Yeah, Grossmann had time on both turnovers. He was playing hot potato, forcing it when he had some time.

A lot less energy that period. A repeat of that next period and this game could get ugly in a hurry.

And what was that call on Giroux?

Gdamn it Carle!
- FlyersGrace

A lot less energy that period. A repeat of that next period and this game could get ugly in a hurry.

And what was that call on Giroux?
- 77rams

Called him for a dive...replay showed that he did embellish a tad

Let's come out flying in the 3rd.

Please stop turning the puck over though

Called him for a dive...replay showed that he did embellish a tad
- Jsaquella

The usual call is both off in that case, one for c/checking, one for unsportsmanlike conduct.

A lot less energy that period. A repeat of that next period and this game could get ugly in a hurry.

And what was that call on Giroux?
- 77rams

To me it looked like a no call either way.. He was hit in the back but not a hard crosscheck.. Don't think it was a dive either.

A lot less energy that period. A repeat of that next period and this game could get ugly in a hurry.

And what was that call on Giroux?
- 77rams

I don't know that they had less energy...the Ducks, to me, are daring the Flyers defense to make the right plays, consistently.

Schenn looked horrific that period, Grossmann had some brutal turnovers...

Our mobility issues and average-to-below puck skills for the defense kinda showed up that period.

That being said, as you guys have noted before, if the forwards come back a little harder and a little deeper, some of that can be minimized.

The usual call is both off in that case, one for c/checking, one for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 77rams

It is...I guess the ref reads Paul Stewart's blog here

To me it looked like a no call either way.. He was hit in the back but not a hard crosscheck.. Don't think it was a dive either.
- Hextall271

Given what they have been letting go tonight, I could see no call being made at all, for sure.

Both teams have gotten away with quite a bit.

Rosehill was a prime example on the Ducks goal. Stood in the slot, didn't even start to skate to anyone until Cogliano was shooting.
- Jsaquella

He stinks. nfm

The usual call is both off in that case, one for c/checking, one for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 77rams

Which I hate. I think if ur going to call a dive then scrap the other call and punish the player. Thier is no room in hockey for dives.

That's the thing, I can't see getting a top 20 pick for any of them
- Jsaquella

Did you know Paul gaustad got traded for a 1rst round pick? now that's funny

The usual call is both off in that case, one for c/checking, one for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 77rams

I'm happy to see one OR the other called, not both.

every team has a few players who embellish, and G is one who does it for the Flyers. I hope the refs start cracking down on that stuff. It's embarrassing.

It is...I guess the ref reads Paul Stewart's blog here
- Jsaquella

At least one probably did. One of tonight's refs is Wes McCauley (son of the late NHL referee/ and director of officiating John McCauley, Stewart's mentor and best friend, for whom he named his eldest son McCauley John). Wes remains very close with Stewart, so he is no doubt aware of Paul's blog.

Not good

At least one probably did. One of tonight's refs is Wes McCauley (son of the late NHL referee/ and director of officiating John McCauley, Stewart's mentor and best friend, for whom he named his eldest son McCauley John). Wes remains very close with Stewart, so he is no doubt aware of Paul's blog.
- bmeltzer

Guess you guys can blame me then as I asked for his impressions on embellishment in one of his first blogs.

(frank)

Did you know Paul gaustad got traded for a 1rst round pick? now that's funny
- SMS4016

Yep, you keep mentioning it.

Few factors, though.

You need a desperate GM, like absolutely desperate. You also need a team that has a good enough shot that a guy would waive a NTC to go to. That probably means that it won;t be a top 20 pick

That could have conceivably been 4 minutes. Schenn lucky there.

Come on guys....

Selanne's like, "WTF...I came back for this?"

Did you know Paul gaustad got traded for a 1rst round pick? now that's funny
- SMS4016

If the Flyers can get a 1st rd pick for garbage I'm sure they'd do it.

the first 20 minutes were great.

the last 23 minutes resemble the Flyers from earlier this year.