They never led the NHL in scoring over a four year period. Giroux also has a NMC.
- Feanor

Unless capgeek is wrong that doesnt kick in till next year.

Sorry but the difference in this series has been our fprwards having their heads up their asses with exception to voracek and a few others.
- JoeRussomanno

Yeah. McDonagh, Girardi, Staal and Lundqvist have had no hand in anything. Our forwards just aren't trying hard enough. They need an inspirational speech.

He's easily replaceable. We just need to find a team willing to take him
- PhillySportsGuy

Yea i know its the defense's fault he sucks in this series and the nj series too... My bad

Yeah. McDonagh, Girardi, Staal and Lundqvist have had no hand in anything. Our forwards just aren't trying hard enough. They need an inspirational speech.
- PhillySportsGuy

Ive seen enough flubbed shots and missed opportunities from them to let our d-corps off the hook. Ive seen ny make us pay with their opportunities, thats been the difference. One group is a bunch of winners ours unfortunately isnt at the moment and hopefully somehow flips a switch between now and wednesday.

Unless capgeek is wrong that doesnt kick in till next year.
- JoeRussomanno

Please don't forget the "Holmgren" rule in the new CBA where a NMC/NTC kicks in when the contract is signed and not when it goes into effect.
And maybe I just call it the "Holmgren" rule... couldn't be directed at our GM! Nope, not at all...

ja let's trade Giroux so VL can be our #1 C.

nailed it.

Please don't forget the "Holmgren" rule in the new CBA where a NMC/NTC kicks in when the contract is signed and not when it goes into effect.
And maybe I just call it the "Holmgren" rule... couldn't be directed at our GM! Nope, not at all...
- FlyersGrace

Hmm guess i did Forget about that.

ja let's trade Giroux so VL can be our #1 C.

nailed it.
- KGBflyers10

VL should be with the phantoms

Please don't forget the "Holmgren" rule in the new CBA where a NMC/NTC kicks in when the contract is signed and not when it goes into effect.
And maybe I just call it the "Holmgren" rule... couldn't be directed at our GM! Nope, not at all...
- FlyersGrace

It's not like the Flyers would trade Giroux between now and when his new contract takes effect in July anyway.

You thought? C'mon, man...you've been around.
- tangent_man

Nam dude means beer though.
No way he goes through a brick a day of weed.

VL should be with the phantoms
- JoeRussomanno

I guess Couts becomes our 1st and 3rd line center. I hope his conditioning is good heading into next season.

Nam dude means beer though.
No way he goes through a brick a day of weed.
- Marc D

You sure? You've read his posts.

I guess Couts becomes our 1st and 3rd line center. I hope his conditioning is good heading into next season.
- PhillySportsGuy

There is a symmetry there because Jake will need to be the first and second line right winger.

I guess Couts becomes our 1st and 3rd line center. I hope his conditioning is good heading into next season.
- PhillySportsGuy

They cant find a third line center? Really?

Ive seen enough flubbed shots and missed opportunities from them to let our d-corps off the hook. Ive seen ny make us pay with their opportunities, thats been the difference. One group is a bunch of winners ours unfortunately isnt at the moment and hopefully somehow flips a switch between now and wednesday.
- JoeRussomanno

You are aware that offense and defense is completely tied to one group. If a team isn't scoring, it doesn't mean the forwards are completely to blame.

Forgive me for saying this, but the Flyers aren't going to beat the Rangers 5-4 in any game in this series. Their best chance to win is to hold NY to 2 goals or less. That would require better team defense from everyone.

They cant find a third line center? Really?
- JoeRussomanno

I thought we were getting rid of Schenn too.

playoffs and goalies make for strange outcomes. In Anaheim, Hiller leads the team all year and then Andersen takes over the net, only to lose it in the third period of the clinching game. In San Jose, Niemi is one win away from the next round and now finds himself on the bench in favor of Stalock for game 6.

I thought we were getting rid of Schenn too.
- PhillySportsGuy

we are, and his brother is going to move up to play center. kid's got wheels.

we are, and his brother is going to move up to play center. kid's got wheels.
- wilsonecho91

Ok. I'm glad were all on board here

You are aware that offense and defense is completely tied to one group. If a team isn't scoring, it doesn't mean the forwards are completely to blame.

Forgive me for saying this, but the Flyers aren't going to beat the Rangers 5-4 in any game in this series. Their best chance to win is to hold NY to 2 goals or less. That would require better team defense from everyone.
- PhillySportsGuy

Im sorry i keep expecting people to understand what winning and actually being good is about... Lets start with capitalizing on our opportunities ... Forget about making them for a second. Its not really hard to defend a team that cant score in a whorehouse after winning the powerball.

playoffs and goalies make for strange outcomes. In Anaheim, Hiller leads the team all year and then Andersen takes over the net, only to lose it in the third period of the clinching game. In San Jose, Niemi is one win away from the next round and now finds himself on the bench in favor of Stalock for game 6.
- wilsonecho91

2real must be having an orgasm. He hates Niemi with a burning passion. The Passion of the Crease

You sure? You've read his posts.
- tangent_man

we had a nice conversation one day, I asked how he felt about Marchand and he said he prays for all their players

Next day it was" (frank) off you little punk"

I thought we were getting rid of Schenn too.
- PhillySportsGuy

Where'd i say that?

Ppl said the samething with richards and carter.
- JoeRussomanno

Richards and Carter cant hold Girouxs jock strap.

Im sorry i keep expecting people to understand what winning and actually being good is about... Lets start with capitalizing on our opportunities ... Forget about making them for a second. Its not really hard to defend a team that cant score in a whorehouse after winning the powerball.
- JoeRussomanno

Dude, the Rangers are better than them. They don't have the horses to compete with this team. The Rangers are a veteran team built 4 lines deep with a group of top 4 and goalie rivaling any team in the league.

Flyers have a good top line, good shutdown line, decent goalie and a group of inconsistent defenseman.