Why? That line did well in possession against Edmonton.

In contrast BSchenn and Vinny were together for just over two minutes and somehow allowed 7 shot attempts.
- Feanor

Because I think Umby should really play on the 4th line. He washed up.

I'm not exactly sure what a flyer_nutter is.
- jmatchett383

Look at the (frank)ing avatar.

so does Luongo get the shutout tonight?
- vejim

no. vandelay lights him up like a (frank)ing xmas tree inside the first 10 minutes.

Umberger adds a defensive presence to that line.
- MJL

Umberger and presence dont add up

BUT. completely negates any offense from happening too. Umberger-Couts-Read has been fine and they are doing well defensively. I'd rather just keep it that way. The Flyers need Vinny and Simmonds scoring regularly or at least creating chances.
- GOA88

I disagree that it completely negates any offense from happening. Both Umberger and Read have been struggling offensively. That's why it's a good idea to break them up.

Because I think Umby should really play on the 4th line. He washed up.
- GOA88

Well if he doesn't start adding some offense to his game, maybe down the road that will be an option. But right now, too soon.

Was he saying, "Your name is not Nutter, poser," or "Your name is not 'Nutter poser?'"
- jmatchett383

Both are accurate

Yes. The Sabres
- PhillySportsGuy

Exactly.

I think what happens sometimes is we want to root for the underdog (Akeson) because we want him to succeed no matter what. We tend to do that in Philadelphia and not with just hockey players. Like galvis for the phillies. Some people have this feeling he can be this great everyday player. I think he has skills but i think he is more suited for a super sub roll. There is nothing wrong with these guys. They just don't make or break a team and can be replaced.

I disagree that it completely negates any offense from happening. Both Umberger and Read have been struggling offensively. That's why it's a good idea to break them up.
- MJL

Yea I mean I guess Berube is just throwing poop on the wall and hopes it sticks because we clearly dont have much options on this team right now.

Yea I mean I guess Berube is just throwing poop on the wall and hopes it sticks because we clearly dont have much options on this team right now.
- GOA88

put Rinaldo on the first line

Well if he doesn't start adding some offense to his game, maybe down the road that will be an option. But right now, too soon.
- MJL

Especially with Raffl out and Laughton still in the AHL. But eventually we could have a line up like this.

Raffl-Giroux-Voracek
Bellemare-Lecavalier-Simmonds
BSchenn-Couturier-Read
Rinaldo-Laughton-Umberger

i saw it. and i agree with the implication.
- hammarby31

I laughed really, really hard

so what you're saying is he would definitely score 20 goals if he was playing
- BulliesPhan87

lol

Exactly.

I think what happens sometimes is we want to root for the underdog (Akeson) because we want him to succeed no matter what. We tend to do that in Philadelphia and not with just hockey players. Like galvis for the phillies. Some people have this feeling he can be this great everyday player. I think he has skills but i think he is more suited for a super sub roll. There is nothing wrong with these guys. They just don't make or break a team and can be replaced.
- J35Bacher

Especially with Raffl out and Laughton still in the AHL. But eventually we could have a line up like this.

Raffl-Giroux-Voracek
Bellemare-Lecavalier-Simmonds
BSchenn-Couturier-Read
Rinaldo-Laughton-Umberger
- Feanor

still think the Schenn Bros will be traded...Luca is only -1 in 12 games played

Especially with Raffl out and Laughton still in the AHL. But eventually we could have a line up like this.

Raffl-Giroux-Voracek
Bellemare-Lecavalier-Simmonds
BSchenn-Couturier-Read
Rinaldo-Laughton-Umberger
- Feanor

I think next year you could see someone like Lerier and Alderson up too. Those are both guys that can skate, play a 200ft game and could chip in some offense

put Rinaldo on the first line
- vejim

VandeVelde - Giroux - Rinaldo


I think Giroux would just go home.

so what you're saying is he would definitely score 20 goals if he was playing
- BulliesPhan87

yes. definitely. maybe even 30.

VandeVelde - Giroux - Rinaldo


I think Giroux would just go home.
- Streit2ThePoint

I think this thread needs a culture change

I think this thread needs a culture change
- PhillySportsGuy

ok. akeson would definitely score 40 if he was playing.

I think this thread needs a culture change
- PhillySportsGuy

What are you asking Santa for Christmas?

I think this thread needs a culture change
- PhillySportsGuy

What are you asking Santa for Christmas?
- Streit2ThePoint

A reason why god made me an atheist

- Giroux_Is_God

Bonus points, good job.