The problem is they lack both a #1 and #2 defenseman. Coburn is a fair #3 defender who could ride with an elite guy a la Carle with Pronger. When Coburn's on his game (playing fast, physical, and giving 100%) he's a legit top pairing player. But that only comes out about 25 times a year.
- jmatchett383

Even a legit number one guy helps. Coburn can be a 2, better suited to a 3, Streit is a good offensive guy, the rest are no better than 4th guys or worse. But a legit, 25 minute a night number one moose would solve a lot of issues

Yea I agree with that. Flyers defense is not that bad. They are all quality defenders. We just lack that great #1 defenseman.
- GOA88

They are not bad players on their own, all together on 1 team they lack the parts to be considered above average.

Even a legit number one guy helps. Coburn can be a 2, better suited to a 3, Streit is a good offensive guy, the rest are no better than 4th guys or worse. But a legit, 25 minute a night number one moose would solve a lot of issues
- Jsaquella

Dam blood clots :/

He needs to work on his play away from the broad sword.
- jmatchett383

it's part of his arm.

Wow, that reverse angle...
- Tomahawk

“@jaygeemsg: Also: Shayne Gostisbehere scored on wicked slapshot & then glared at #NYR bench. Said M.St Louis: "10 minutes in the league and you do that?”

“@jaygeemsg: Also: Shayne Gostisbehere scored on wicked slapshot & then glared at #NYR bench. Said M.St Louis: "10 minutes in the league and you do that?”
- Feanor

good for him!

“@jaygeemsg: Also: Shayne Gostisbehere scored on wicked slapshot & then glared at #NYR bench. Said M.St Louis: "10 minutes in the league and you do that?”
- Feanor

Doesn't seem to take much to offend MSL

“@jaygeemsg: Also: Shayne Gostisbehere scored on wicked slapshot & then glared at #NYR bench. Said M.St Louis: "10 minutes in the league and you do that?”
- Feanor

(frank) St. Louis and those New York Hobbits

Quote from Berube on Akeson. Just thought it was very candid and not a huge ringing endorement.

"He's showed me things at times. At other times, he's looked slow," Berube said candidly after the Flyers' 6-3 loss to the Rangers. "He really has to move his feet. He has to be competitive. He's not a big guy, not the fastest guy. Sometimes, he looks OK and makes some plays when he has a little bit of time. But when he doesn't, he looks slow sometimes. He's got to be real competitive all the time."


Also think if Leirer continues to play well in the AHL it won't be long until he is up with the big club. His skating and play away from puck are noticebly and always seems to be around the net.
- J35Bacher

Wonder who will replace Berube when he gets fired in May?

Doesn't seem to take much to offend MSL
- Tomahawk

He's so thin skinned. I bet his teammates can't even poke fun at him or he demands they be traded

Doesn't seem to take much to offend MSL
- Tomahawk

MSL is like Steve Smith of the Ravens.....one of those sociopaths that needs to take EVERY LITTLE SLIGHT to heart and try to use it to fuel them.

(frank) St. Louis and those New York Hobbits
- PhillySportsGuy

x2

MSL is like Steve Smith of the Ravens.....one of those sociopaths that needs to take EVERY LITTLE SLIGHT to heart and try to use it to fuel them.
- johndewar

Now you're making short jokes? MSL will read that and score 8 goals tonight

“@jaygeemsg: Also: Shayne Gostisbehere scored on wicked slapshot & then glared at #NYR bench. Said M.St Louis: "10 minutes in the league and you do that?”
- Feanor

Love the kid

Rangers are praying we stay patient with our kids

Now you're making short jokes? MSL will read that and score 8 goals tonight
- Jsaquella

I just hope the booster seat he's sitting in when he reads this message board is a comfortable one.

/went there

Slew foot? All I saw was a 6'6" traffic cone get dropped by a much stronger player who happens to be a foot shorter than him. Then proceed to act like a baby.

Slew foot? All I saw was a 6'6" traffic cone get dropped by a much stronger player who happens to be a foot shorter than him. Then proceed to act like a baby.
- mjh609

Then you missed the obvious slew foot



Zuc's left foot clearly kicks Morin's skate out from under him. By all means feel free to troll again.

Then you missed the obvious slew foot


- Jsaquella[img][/img]

Yeah still don't see it.

Slew foot? All I saw was a 6'6" traffic cone get dropped by a much stronger player who happens to be a foot shorter than him. Then proceed to act like a baby.
- mjh609

Yeah, they could use that video as the example of what a slew foot looks like.

Good job, good effort, though.

Devils release Rusty and Kaberle. Git er done Holmgloben Hextall!

- jmatchett383

Wow... that flow puts early 90's Jagr to shame. two-tone mullet. Pure beaut

Then you missed the obvious slew foot



Zuc's left foot clearly kicks Morin's skate out from under him. By all means feel free to troll again.
- Jsaquella

Obvious kicking motion is obvious.

Why can't the answer be

Streit coburn
Macdonald schenn
Grossman MDZ

If this were the SATs I'd skip the question. But this is my best answer
- Just5

From my understanding Del Zotto doesn't play the right side. Coburn and Streit are a bad idea for top match ups because Streit isn't great defensively.

Grossmann-Coburn
MacDonald-Streit
Del Zotto-Schenn

Yeah still don't see it.
- mjh609

Listen, we can all be homers. But really?

Yeah still don't see it.
- mjh609

Because you dont wanna. It is clear as day.. hits him and swing the leg behind like a wrecking ballllllll