I think the Flyer's goalie coach with Mason's positioning has been a big positive for Mason.
- jstross

Jeff Reese is a really good goalie coach. Every goalie, save one(Bryzgalov), improved a great deal working with him.

it's just a flesh wound
- BringBack25

it really sucks

Jeff Reese is a really good goalie coach. Every goalie, SAVE one(Bryzgalov), improved a great deal working with him.
- Jsaquella

GOALIE PUNSSSSSSSSSS

I'm sure he realized he was getting a second chance and he is really taking advantage. its so fabulous to have a young good goalie and also to have a good veteran backup too.
- nastyflyergirl

Yeah. I'm very impressed by Mason. I'm generally slow to build faith in goalies(I think I was the only fan in Philly at times that didn't think Niittymaki should be the starter), but he's winning me over.

The mental approach has been stellar. He's really locked in and even when he has looked a bit shaky or allows a goal that he might want back(as much as I hate that term) he rebounds and puts it behind him.

Granted, those times he's looked shaky have been few and far between as a Flyer, and I honestly can only think of one soft goal all season long-the Harrison goal in the Carolina game.

GOALIE PUNSSSSSSSSSS
- Giroux_Is_God

Oh, Jesus, I didn;t even notice that

Jeff Reese is a really good goalie coach. Every goalie, save one(Bryzgalov), improved a great deal working with him.
- Jsaquella

What's funny is that Columbus held onto Mason for as long as they could because Scott Howson was of the belief that he was going to snap out of it -- they liked Bob, but wanted him to challenge Mason.

What's funny is that Columbus held onto Mason for as long as they could because Scott Howson was of the belief that he was going to snap out of it -- they liked Bob, but wanted him to challenge Mason.
- AllInForFlyers

Small sample size for both, but long term I would be happier with Mason than Bob.

Oh, Jesus, I didn;t even notice that
- Jsaquella

I love puns

People hate me for it

Still not watching the games live and they're still winning.

What's funny is that Columbus held onto Mason for as long as they could because Scott Howson was of the belief that he was going to snap out of it -- they liked Bob, but wanted him to challenge Mason.
- AllInForFlyers

Very true. The natural ability was never in question. Even if Holmgren didn't plan it-and that might not be totally fair-it worked out great so far, for both teams.

The reason I say that Homer didn't plan it, was that the Flyers have had interest in Mason for a long time. There were rumors that he was heavily in the discussions during the Carter trade talks and that Reese has loved him for a long time.

I love puns

People hate me for it
- Giroux_Is_God

It might be called low humor, but any humor is good to me.

Berube obviously hates these post game pressers.

the penalty shot, and probably 2 or 3 other kinds of shots as well.

- FlyerGuy

No doubt. I was really saying even if brz had gotten us to that point in the game, he would have let up the PS and the momentum woulda gone the other way

it's just a flesh wound
- BringBack25

I think Thursday they are announcing their reunion.

Small sample size for both, but long term I would be happier with Mason than Bob.
- feelingkettle

A young, 6-4, wrong-handed goalie who is athletic...I don't believe in jinxes, that stuff. I truly don't think what we're seeing is a fluke. Even regression means we'd be getting above-average goaltending, at this rate.

Truthfully, I think it's more likely that that the Flyers' defense actually gets better and we have a stable goaltending position for years to come.

just a matter of time before a new contract is announced for Mase.

A young, 6-4, wrong-handed goalie who is athletic...I don't believe in jinxes, that stuff. I truly don't think what we're seeing is a fluke. Even regression means we'd be getting above-average goaltending, at this rate.

Truthfully, I think it's more likely that that the Flyers' defense actually gets better and we have a stable goaltending position for years to come.
- AllInForFlyers

Yeah, I think he's the real deal, too.

just a matter of time before a new contract is announced for Mase.


- FlyerGuy

He's an RFA, no Need to pull a Ryan Howard. Love the way he's playing, but need to see how he responds to the 'dog days' unless of course they don't happen.

I'm going to say it again:

If the Flyers make the playoffs, Mason gets the Vez

Still not watching the games live and they're still winning.
- LJF

Keep it up!

BOB's given up 3 on 12 early tonight. Hmm.

BOB's given up 3 on 12 early tonight. Hmm.
- jstross

He is in Bryz's orbit. Feel sorry for the guy.

Guys...

5-1-2 since the Caps game; 12 out of 16 points

Guys...

5-1-2 since the Caps game; 12 out of 16 points
- Giroux_Is_God

they don't even look like the same team from earlier in the year. Passes are crisp ... they're winning battles along the boards ... and hustling all over the place.

the only constant is Mason (and Emery)

Very true. The natural ability was never in question. Even if Holmgren didn't plan it-and that might not be totally fair-it worked out great so far, for both teams.

The reason I say that Homer didn't plan it, was that the Flyers have had interest in Mason for a long time. There were rumors that he was heavily in the discussions during the Carter trade talks and that Reese has loved him for a long time.
- Jsaquella

All true -- glad to see Jeff Reese getting credit here, as well. He really has done good things with goaltenders for the Flyers.

It's way too soon to think about Game 50, 60, 70...but even with regression, if Mason can just bring it home at a .915 for the season....this thing has a good chance of getting out of the ditch, and then some.