Yep. It's odd, but if they had a healthy Mason, it's very possible that they could be alive today, heading into a series vs the Habs.

The trouble is, with that thinking, you'd be ignoring the issues. In 2010 they had a couple very good matchups and went to the SCF. Rather than fix the goaltending, they brought in an expensive 5th defenseman and re-signed the journeyman goalie that got hot.

I want them to say we were a mediocre possession team, didn't fare well at 5 on 5 and rode of special teams too hard. We need to get better puck movement on the blueline, but have to avoid making short term, OHHHH SHiny! Moves.
- Jsaquella

I don't know if its a given they beat the Pens and the Rangers did outplay them for much of the series.

The 2nd period of game 7 was the worst playoff period for the Flyers in a long time. I don't remember them being outplayed that bad since those Briere Sabers games

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/15/report-tortorella-wanted-burrows-bought-out-never-spoke-to-ahl-coach/

Wow...maybe this is just after the fact sniping at a guy after he's gone, but Jesus, Torts seemed to be intent on destroying the Canucks this past season
- Jsaquella

God, I hope the Pens sign him.

Might as well grab Muzzin from the Kings too.

Since we're on the subject of California defenseman, would you rather have Lindholm or Fowler?
- PhillySportsGuy

I think the Muzzin ship has sailed. Maybe Martinez would be an easier get.

The 2nd period of game 7 was the worst playoff period for the Flyers in a long time. I don't remember them being outplayed that bad since those Briere Sabers games
- PhillySportsGuy

There were definitely points during the series where it was looking a bit like Globetrotters vs Generals.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/15/report-tortorella-wanted-burrows-bought-out-never-spoke-to-ahl-coach/

Wow...maybe this is just after the fact sniping at a guy after he's gone, but Jesus, Torts seemed to be intent on destroying the Canucks this past season
- Jsaquella

lol

- Jsaquella

must say, i am afraid to click on this

I don't know if its a given they beat the Pens and the Rangers did outplay them for much of the series.

The 2nd period of game 7 was the worst playoff period for the Flyers in a long time. I don't remember them being outplayed that bad since those Briere Sabers games
- PhillySportsGuy

they had no oomph, no gumption this year

very disappointing

God, I hope the Pens sign him.
- hereticpride

that would be amazing

I don't know if its a given they beat the Pens and the Rangers did outplay them for much of the series.

The 2nd period of game 7 was the worst playoff period for the Flyers in a long time. I don't remember them being outplayed that bad since those Briere Sabers games
- PhillySportsGuy

Also true. Not saying they would have beat the Rangers, but Mason playing like he did in games 4, 6 & 7 might have won games 1 or 3.

And they absolutely could have lost to the Pens. Bu yeah, that's why I want them to look at the bad, more than the good

There were definitely points during the series where it was looking a bit like Globetrotters vs Generals.
- Tomahawk

What do they ask the people trying out for the Generals? What are your keys to being unsuccessful?

must say, i am afraid to click on this
- -davies-

It's just funny...he goes to malls, wal mart, restaurants playing the sax riff from Careless Whisper over and over.

Also true. Not saying they would have beat the Rangers, but Mason playing like he did in games 4, 6 & 7 might have won games 1 or 3.

And they absolutely could have lost to the Pens. Bu yeah, that's why I want them to look at the bad, more than the good
- Jsaquella

They're probably better off in the long run. If they make it to the conference finals, Homer is probably still the GM and Ed thinks they are one player away again.

That would turn into Niskanen for $7M or Yandle for Schenn and a first.

It's just funny...he goes to malls, wal mart, restaurants playing the sax riff from Careless Whisper over and over.
- Jsaquella

Ill never get that 5 minutes of my life back

Might as well grab Muzzin from the Kings too.

Since we're on the subject of California defenseman, would you rather have Lindholm or Fowler?
- PhillySportsGuy

Boy I've wanted Fowler since the year he was drafted

They're probably better off in the long run. If they make it to the conference finals, Homer is probably still the GM and Ed thinks they are one player away again.

That would turn into Niskanen for $7M or Yandle for Schenn and a first.
- PhillySportsGuy

Agreed. It was time for Holmgren to step aside.

Ill never get that 5 minutes of my life back
- PhillySportsGuy

That dude cracks me up.

They're probably better off in the long run. If they make it to the conference finals, Homer is probably still the GM and Ed thinks they are one player away again.

That would turn into Niskanen for $7M or Yandle for Schenn and a first.
- PhillySportsGuy

still tough to accept

Boy I've wanted Fowler since the year he was drafted
- Giroux_Is_God

I like them both a lot. The Ducks have the Sens first rounder this year too. Quite a wealth of talent for them.

Since we're on the subject of California defenseman, would you rather have Lindholm or Fowler?
- PhillySportsGuy

Totally missed that second part... Lindholm, I think. I think Fowler's still got some gaping holes in his game that you could drive an 18-wheeler through.

That dude cracks me up.
- Jsaquella

Check out Lil' Dic ky. He makes comedic rap videos.

Ill never get that 5 minutes of my life back
- PhillySportsGuy

WHEN HE JUST GLIDES GRACEFULLY ABOUT THE WALMART IN THE SHOPPING CART

Thank you so much Jsaq for this vid I laughed for 5 minutes straight

EDIT: This is Josh RedRichard's walkup song for the A's

Totally missed that second part... Lindholm, I think. I think Fowler's still got some gaping holes in his game that you could drive an 18-wheeler through.
- Tomahawk

I think Fowler has the higher upside because he's more naturally gifted, but I would take Lindholm too. He just doesn't seem to make many mistakes for such a young player.

WHEN HE JUST GLIDES GRACEFULLY ABOUT THE WALMART IN THE SHOPPING CART

Thank you so much Jsaq for this vid I laughed for 5 minutes straight

EDIT: This is Josh RedRichard's walkup song for the A's
- Giroux_Is_God

Such a strange choice

Such a strange choice
- PhillySportsGuy

...............josh RedRichard <== now that's comedy

...............josh RedRichard <== now that's comedy
- Giroux_Is_God

Have you noticed that dikk becomes richard, but dikkhead becomes weinerhead?