Some amazing stuff right there -- I give Berube credit for that, because he understands that for all of Del Zotto's flaws, the ability to skate, pass accurately and skate with the puck goes a long way

Give Del Zotto credit for being competitive and earning the ice time, and Berube for giving it to him
- AllInForFlyers

MDZ has steadily improved so far

would have loved to see him keep that puck in that led to the shortie but how many times did we watch that last year with Kimmo who is one of best?

MDZ has been a solid pick up

They could've. Especially if they could win a freakin shootout.

And by the way, huge fan of Ray Emery. What that guy has done in his career. Nothing but admiration.
- MJL

i'm really happy for emery. he's been great.

loving frenchie.
- hammarby31

he's looked very good

He has been great. He deserves more ice time. The guy never takes a shift off.
He definitely deserves more ice than Umberger
- 3flyerkids

a guy like Bellemare has everything to lose by taking a shift off because he could be back in Europe making a lot less, but I'm glad he's willing to work his ass off

he was unlucky again, being on the ice for the 2nd goal...not really his fault. he made a dandy play coming out from the behind his own net to get the puck up ice on another play. i missed the first 15 minutes. didn't seem to get much ice.
- hammarby31

I especially liked when he skated the puck from behind the net, through the crease in front of Emery, and between two LA forecheckers.

I'm guessing Gordie had a short conversation with him about that on the bench.

MDZ has steadily improved so far

would have loved to see him keep that puck in that led to the shortie but how many times did we watch that last year with Kimmo who is one of best?

MDZ has been a solid pick up
- Marc D

I hope we have plans to keep MDZ and see where he is in 2-3 years

ghost looked nervous at times

he is going to be a good one but had the jitters tonight
- Marc D

first 2 games - at home against detroit and la. i pass no judgement.

With Coburn and Amac out, they need those puck skills.
- MJL

It's early still, but I'll be honest: I hope he keeps it up and earns another contract

No player that young deserves to get ran out of the league just because his defensive skills needed improvement -- you don't have to coddle him, but from what I read about the end of his time with NYR and Nashville, it sure seemed like he got less rope than some guys in that league have gotten

I especially liked when he skated the puck from behind the net, through the crease in front of Emery, and between two LA forecheckers.

I'm guessing Gordie had a short conversation with him about that on the bench.
- 77rams

not really an advisable move, but i love his confidence, and he's clearly got the ability to pull it off.

how about some raffl love
5 goals!

It's early still, but I'll be honest: I hope he keeps it up and earns another contract

No player that young deserves to get ran out of the league just because his defensive skills needed improvement -- you don't have to coddle him, but from what I read about the end of his time with NYR and Nashville, it sure seemed like he got less rope than some guys in that league have gotten
- AllInForFlyers

What Del Zotto needs more then anything is confidence. Just a gut feeling, but I think his issues are mental. And really this is what can happen when a team faces adversity with injuries. They become more of a team. Other players get more ice time, and more of a chance, and take advantage of it. The Flyers won the game because they played like a team. When they do that, I don't care what anybody says. They're a good team.

first 2 games - at home against detroit and la. i pass no judgement.
- hammarby31

nothing like starting out against the best

well, he missed out on playing against anze but whatever

- Crimsoninja

It must have been a bumpy flight.

Geez Jon, it's only a point. And it's still only October.

- Crimsoninja

hell yes

What Del Zotto needs more then anything is confidence. Just a gut feeling, but I think his issues are mental. And really this is what can happen when a team faces adversity with injuries. They become more of a team. Other players get more ice time, and more of a chance, and take advantage of it. The Flyers won the game because they played like a team. When they do that, I don't care what anybody says. They're a good team.
- MJL

It would be amazing to have a guy of Del Zotto's talent work out, for basically nothing to start, when defensemen with any ability whatsoever are nearly impossible to obtain across the league

Still early, but he's been getting the job done enough to think about his future, from what I see

- Crimsoninja

BSchenn with the mite on ice celebration. Who does that?

- Crimsoninja

cry moar. i would have done the same thing.

nothing like starting out against the best

well, he missed out on playing against anze but whatever
- Marc D

Until Coburn and MacDonald return, I have zero sympathy for anybody

- Crimsoninja

LOL....

can't stop laughing

- Crimsoninja

best celebration we'll see all year.

best celebration we'll see all year.
- hammarby31

I'm still laughing

I'm still laughing
- moylander

BSchenn with the mite on ice celebration. Who does that?
- hereticpride

at least he's finally showing emotion