Sounds like we got them right where we want them
- Just5

All kidding aside, a win for the Flyers tomorrow throws all the pressure onto the Rags.

So he took a penalty. It wasn't undisciplined. It had more to do with bad luck.

Last night, Corey Perry speared Jamie Benn in the nuts. The refs gave him 2 minutes and the Stars scored on the PP. It could have easily been 5 minutes and a misconduct.

No one is calling for Perry's head. In fact, Perry went on to score the go ahead goal in their win.

Let's let Akeson rebound from this and see what he does.
- PhillySportsGuy

Like I said earlier to someone else, the damage is already done. No point in benching the kid after all that. Give him a shot at retribution.

Later all, I'm off to the gym. Need to get a workout in before the days games start!

Good news is, he didn't miss a shift after the dbl-minor, so hopefully that means Berube realizes the kid is playing well and isn't going to banish him to Chateau Dog.
- Tomahawk

I got nervous because I heard Panaccio talking about how VDV was called up and there may be changes in the lineup. It could have just been him stirring the pot as usual.

Sorry, the kid went for a hit, and got his stick up. Poop happens. At least he was trying to do something. It's not like he took a run at someone or did something stupid intentionally.

Sorry, but the way they were playing at that point in the game, they were going to lose, it was just a matter of time.
- BiggE

I agree with you. But he put himself in that position.

It was more than bad luck. It was a rookie trying to do too much.

Giroux needs a big game tommorow, period.
- JoeRussomanno

If he doesn't is he back to being Fraude? or overpaid?

Greenberg was a treat. Insightful, funny and thoughtful, one of the best hockey writers ever. His book "The Complete History of the Philadelphia Flyers" is a must read for any Flyers fan.
- BiggE

Ill check it out

I got nervous because I heard Panaccio talking about how VDV was called up and there may be changes in the lineup. It could have just been him stirring the pot as usual.
- PhillySportsGuy

Maybe they're gonna bench VL.

Might as well if you aren't going to use him or let him find his game etc.

Like I said earlier to someone else, the damage is already done. No point in benching the kid after all that. Give him a shot at retribution.
- Flyersgod

If Brayden Schenn develops into a really good player, I think you should be banned for 2 years.

If Brayden Schenn develops into a really good player, I think you should be banned for 2 years.
- PhillySportsGuy

No worries, he won't.

0% chance of being really good.
50% chance of being good
25% chance of being average 3rd liner
20% chance of being a 4th liner
5% of being a complete bust and not playing in the NHL

Nor woulda Rinaldo, Coburn, Grossmann, or B. Schenn.
- jmatchett383

And everybody else.

The flyers need to stop trying to generate all their shots from the blueline, they are not getting to the net. They need to get the NY "D" moving east to west to create lanes to get the puck to the net. Can't score if you can't get the puck to the net.

No worries, he won't.

0% chance of being really good.
50% chance of being good
25% chance of being average 3rd liner
20% chance of being a 4th liner
5% of being a complete bust and not playing in the NHL
- Flyersgod

He....he just scored 20 goals at age 22...

No worries, he won't.

0% chance of being really good.
50% chance of being good
25% chance of being average 3rd liner
20% chance of being a 4th liner
5% of being a complete bust and not playing in the NHL
- Flyersgod

What is he now?

The flyers need to stop trying to generate all their shots from the blueline, they are not getting to the net. They need to get the NY "D" moving east to west to create lanes to get the puck to the net. Can't score if you can't get the puck to the net.
- RobFlyers#1

I suggested the other day that the Flyers need to forget about the pretty goals against the Rangers. You won't get many of them. You beat the Rangers with ugly goals. You throw the puck on net from weird angles if you have to and beat any loose pucks through the queen.

What is he now?
- PhillySportsGuy

He's a good player, now.

What is he now?
- PhillySportsGuy

Do you mean, what is he to the Flyers or what is he to me?

He's a good player, now.
- puckhead17

I'd say average at best right now.

He's a good player, now.
- puckhead17

I agree with this

Do you mean, what is he to the Flyers or what is he to me?
- Flyersgod

To you

He....he just scored 20 goals at age 22...
- Giroux_Is_God

So did Vinny (at 33).

Maybe they're gonna bench VL.

Might as well if you aren't going to use him or let him find his game etc.
- Flyersgod

He's had all year to "find his game" and was completely ineffective in game one. I like Vinny, but he played poorly.

I'd say average at best right now.
- Flyersgod

So if you took every center in the NHL and put them in a bowl. He would better than half and worse than half? Wouldn't that make him a #2/3 Center?

To you
- PhillySportsGuy

Average 3rd liner with some potential to be something more.

That's me trying to be as objective as I possibly can about him. Given my bias etc.

I agree with this
- Giroux_Is_God

Take into consideration he's had to bounce back & forth from wing to center to accommodate VL.