whoever they use to fill in for Downie will be getting a lot less minutes a game, the 12th forward getting 5 minutes or less

Berube will shorten the bench, and key guys will be asked to play more minutes

I think it will catch up to them if Downie misses a bunch of games
- Marc D

from the other blog...

this worries me

from the other blog...

this worries me
- -davies-

The flyers just really don't have anyone to bring up. Can Gustaffson play on the fourth line?

from the other blog...

this worries me
- -davies-

They made do yesterday with 11 forwards for the entire game. They can probably figure out a way to get it done with someone else as the 12th.

Early in the year, when Mason was red hot, there was a lot said about his attitude in game. I think it was described as breaking each game into small portions, and focusing just on the next segment, regardless of how the previous play ended up.

I wonder if Berube and the team absorbed this mentality from him, in regards to making and resetting momentum. They've done a great job of not letting setbacks or breakdowns break them in game lately.

They made do yesterday with 11 forwards for the entire game. They can probably figure out a way to get it done with someone else as the 12th.
- tangent_man

Still think they should give McGinn a prolonged look with the big club. He isn't the best player in the world, but I don't have many complaints about the kid.

Works hard, stands up for team mates, can score some goals and doesn't hurt the team all that much.

It drives me crazy to think everytime he's called up he scores a few goals and than is sent back down to make room for Rosehill etc.

They made do yesterday with 11 forwards for the entire game. They can probably figure out a way to get it done with someone else as the 12th.
- tangent_man

i'm worried about the exhausted by the playoffs part

from the other blog...

this worries me
- -davies-

They almost have to bring up someone who can play 12 minutes a night.

The team started rolling when Raffl went to the fourth line so they could actually play them 8-10 minutes per night

I have no problems with Raffl being on the third line, but we know how this story ends if we play the fourth line 3 or 4 minutes -- it doesn't work well for us

They made do yesterday with 11 forwards for the entire game. They can probably figure out a way to get it done with someone else as the 12th.
- tangent_man

Is that Scott Laughton's music?!

Although I agree the Flyers played very well yesterday and deserved the win and Mason was again stellar, The Flyers had some luck on their side with St Louis hitting 3 posts in the 3rd period in about a 10 minute span. On the other hand, the Flyers are proving they can compete with the "big boys" and are becoming a serious threat to anyone they may face in the playoffs. With maybe Boston being the exception.

i'm worried about the exhausted by the playoffs part
- -davies-

Understood.

Not quite sure how I feel about that Berglund hit on Downie. Sure, Downie was looking back to see what was happening with the puck he lost and left himself vulnerable, but on the other hand, it seemed like Berglund kinda dropped his shoulder a bit as he was approaching for the hit.

i'm worried about the exhausted by the playoffs part
- -davies-

Exactly -- you give everybody in the lineup more rest, which makes them all fresher and more mentally sharp as the shifts/periods/games stack up

I don't care who they bring up, McGinn, Holmstrom, VandeVelde, whoever

Just don't try to outsmart yourself by not doing it

Is that Scott Laughton's music?!
- BulliesPhan87

I don't know. The volume's low and one speaker seems to be blown.

I don't know. The volume's low and one speaker seems to be blown.
- tangent_man

please let me know if you find out, I'm hard of hearing

If season ended today...

Boston vs Det
Pitts vs Tor

TB vs Mon
Phi vs NYR

I hate the idea of playing the rangers but whatever.
- Flyersgod

Not the same rangers as before.

please let me know if you find out, I'm hard of hearing
- BulliesPhan87

I'll give you a shout.

They almost have to bring up someone who can play 12 minutes a night.

The team started rolling when Raffl went to the fourth line so they could actually play them 8-10 minutes per night

I have no problems with Raffl being on the third line, but we know how this story ends if we play the fourth line 3 or 4 minutes -- it doesn't work well for us
- AllInForFlyers

i feel the same

Understood.

Not quite sure how I feel about that Berglund hit on Downie. Sure, Downie was looking back to see what was happening with the puck he lost and left himself vulnerable, but on the other hand, it seemed like Berglund kinda dropped his shoulder a bit as he was approaching for the hit.
- tangent_man

agreed

maybe if Morin starts scoring hattys in playoff games some will admit he's ready to play in the NHL where he belongs

what the hell is the goal song? i can't really hear it on tv but it sounds lame and boring

i'm actually wishing they'd bring doop back

what the hell is the goal song? i can't really hear it on tv but it sounds lame and boring

i'm actually wishing they'd bring doop back
- -davies-

@NHLFlyers please bring #doop back

@NHLFlyers please bring #doop back
- BulliesPhan87

I think it's a no brainer that Scotty L gets 4th line time once his season ends. Problem is, Oshawa is amazing.

Until then, I feel like it's going to be Vandevelde. Interesting name brought up last night- Noebels?

i was joking
- -davies-

Legit question, humor...I never try to get into the head of a Corgi.

I think it's a no brainer that Scotty L gets 4th line time once his season ends. Problem is, Oshawa is amazing.

Until then, I feel like it's going to be Vandevelde. Interesting name brought up last night- Noebels?
- Giroux_Is_God

Straka?

Rafflclone?

- tangent_man

Hate that show with a passion but that is very much the appropriate response.