I didn't see the game. Did it happen during this fight?


- MBFlyerfan

Only thing I see of any importance is Downie getting lit up. Other than that, nothing to talk about. IMO

Only thing I see of any importance is Downie getting lit up. Other than that, nothing to talk about. IMO
- GOA88

I noticed Downie sort of had hold of the linesman's jersey while he was yelling at the ref. Was that it?

Dumb luck is an assumption. That Mason came in and played without issue, and played well, is direct evidence that he was capable of playing in that game.
- MJL

Coming out the other side uninjured isn't direct evidence that crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed is a good idea.

They took a risk and came out okay. That doesn't justify the risk. Paint it any way you want. You assuming there was no risk because there was no injury is hind sight and faulty logic.

Coming out the other side uninjured isn't direct evidence that crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed is a good idea.

They took a risk and came out okay. That doesn't justify the risk. Paint it any way you want. You assuming there was no risk because there was no injury is hind sight and faulty logic.
- mayorofangrytown

If he was limping and had a giant ice bag on his knee, I would hardly say he got through the game without issue.

If he was limping and had a giant ice bag on his knee, I would hardly say he got through the game without issue.
- MBFlyerfan

There's that.

I noticed Downie sort of had hold of the linesman's jersey while he was yelling at the ref. Was that it?
- MBFlyerfan

Yeah, that's what it was.

Coming out the other side uninjured isn't direct evidence that crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed is a good idea.

They took a risk and came out okay. That doesn't justify the risk. Paint it any way you want. You assuming there was no risk because there was no injury is hind sight and faulty logic.
- mayorofangrytown

The only problem with your analogy is that Mason playing in that game is not the equivalent of crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed. There is an inherent and real danger for anyone at anytime to cross a four lane highway with their eyes closed. That is not the case for Mason playing in that game, other then the normal risks for any player, playing Hockey. Saying they took a risk is also an assumption. Obviously the Flyers and their medical staff thought that he was capable of playing.

Coming out the other side uninjured isn't direct evidence that crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed is a good idea.

They took a risk and came out okay. That doesn't justify the risk. Paint it any way you want. You assuming there was no risk because there was no injury is hind sight and faulty logic.
- mayorofangrytown

The only problem with your analogy is that Mason playing in that game is not the equivalent of crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed. There is an inherent and real danger for anyone at anytime to cross a four lane highway with their eyes closed. That is not the case for Mason playing in that game, other then the normal risks for any player, playing Hockey. Saying they took a risk is also an assumption. Obviously the Flyers and their medical staff thought that he was capable of playing.
- MJL

Capable of playing and capable of playing in perfect health are 2 different things.

Yeah, that's what it was.
- jmatchett383

Was it more directed towards what he said? I didn't watch the game and work is blocking what you guys posted.

Wouldn't be Philadelphia without goalie controversies.

- jmatchett383

Was it more directed towards what he said? I didn't watch the game and work is blocking what you guys posted.
- FlyersGrace

He probably said, "I BET YOU DON'T EVEN LIKE BACON!" and the ref was like, "STEVE, THAT'S NONSENSE, EVERY LIKES BACON. I FIND THAT TO BE A PERSONAL ATTACK ON MYSELF AND EVERY OTHER GOOD BACON-LOVING PERSON IN THE WORLD!"

Yeah, they said it all in caps, too.

The only problem with your analogy is that Mason playing in that game is not the equivalent of crossing a four lane highway with your eyes closed. There is an inherent and real danger for anyone at anytime to cross a four lane highway with their eyes closed. That is not the case for Mason playing in that game, other then the normal risks for any player, playing Hockey. Saying they took a risk is also an assumption. Obviously the Flyers and their medical staff thought that he was capable of playing.
- MJL

Obviously.

That's what I put all my faith in. The track record of the Flyers and their medical staff. They've been spot on in the past. There's no good reason to question their decision making processes...

You know, if you're a (frank)ing sheep.

Capable of playing and capable of playing in perfect health are 2 different things.
- jmatchett383

Over the course of an NHL season, players play all the time at less then 100%. It's part of the game. If the Flyers thought that Mason wasn't capable of playing, and that playing put him at further risk, I don't think he would've dressed as the backup.

Obviously.

That's what I put all my faith in. The track record of the Flyers and their medical staff. They've been spot on in the past. There's no good reason to question their decision making processes...

You know, if you're a (frank)ing sheep.

- mayorofangrytown

"Yeah, Eric, get on the plane, you're fine."

Over the course of an NHL season, players play all the time at less then 100%. It's part of the game. If the Flyers thought that Mason wasn't capable of playing, and that playing put him at further risk, I don't think he would've dressed as the backup.
- MJL

I didn't say it put him at further risk. I said he had a head cold, which he admitted to after the game. That's why I think Emery started over him. Where did I ever say otherwise?

Over the course of an NHL season, players play all the time at less then 100%. It's part of the game. If the Flyers thought that Mason wasn't capable of playing, and that playing put him at further risk, I don't think he would've dressed as the backup.
- MJL

I seriously can't believe were still talking about this. How hard is this to understand^^^?

"Yeah, Eric, get on the plane, you're fine."
- jmatchett383

Simon Gagne and JVR both played games with concussion symptoms and cost themselves lengthy time away from the game, but I think the staff has only been actually sued a handful of times.

I seriously can't believe were still talking about this. How hard is this to understand^^^?
- mochoson

this could be posted every day in bill's thread.

I seriously can't believe were still talking about this. How hard is this to understand^^^?
- mochoson

Depends on what side you're on. I lost track.

Obviously.

That's what I put all my faith in. The track record of the Flyers and their medical staff. They've been spot on in the past. There's no good reason to question their decision making processes...

You know, if you're a (frank)ing sheep.

- mayorofangrytown

My opinion on it is that there isn't a fan who has more insight and information available to them then the team does. That includes the GM, coaches, and medical doctors who have actually examined the player. Not to mention feedback from the player. Unless of course you want to look back in history and see a past incident, and just assume because something happened in the past, then we should doubt and criticize this situation. Rather then look at the available facts.

this could be posted every day in bill's thread.
- aightwebang17

It is.

My opinion on it is that there isn't a fan who has more insight and information available to them then the team does. That includes the GM, coaches, and medical doctors who have actually examined the player. Not to mention feedback from the player. Unless of course you want to look back in history and see a past incident, and just assume because something happened in the past, then we should doubt and criticize this situation. Rather then look at the available facts.
- MJL

I want to be your stock broker. How much you got?

I didn't say it put him at further risk. I said he had a head cold, which he admitted to after the game. That's why I think Emery started over him. Where did I ever say otherwise?
- jmatchett383

I didn't say that you did say that, nor was it my intent to imply that you did. It's simply a statement on the situation, and what I think happened.