Berube coach of the year?
- ob18

Maybe in Mongolia

Kudos to Mason for speaking up. It's been months of this garbage and he had every right to vent his frustrations. He's arguable been one of the only consistent players all year if not THE only consistent player other than Voracek.
- MatveiDmitrii

Captain says their a playoff team

As long as they believe it in their heart of hearts

Maybe in Mongolia
- 3flyerkids

thats a good place for him. get it done, hexsteal.

You oughta be run outta town.
- tangent_man

- PhillySportsGuy

Was thinking the same thing.

Also, he wasn't wrong.
- johndewar

Yep, Neither Mason nor Reese was wrong.

- Guile

Bo Shuda....

I believe the Flyers are now in the 8th spot in the draft. Realistically I think they can probably only move up one more spot.

I believe the Flyers are now in the 8th spot in the draft. Realistically I think they can probably only move up one more spot.
- ManCity

At the 7th spot, what are the chances of getting the # 1 pick? Like 7% or something right? If you finish with the worst record there is only a 20% chance of landing the top pick I believe.

I agree that Berube had some real head scratching moments, but he was handed a rock and stick and told to fight off the the 10th Armored Cav. Does anyone really think that even Scotty Bowman could have made these scrap pile players contenders?

I believe the Flyers are now in the 8th spot in the draft. Realistically I think they can probably only move up one more spot.
- ManCity

they will win their last few games to screw everyone

I agree that Berube had some real head scratching moments, but he was handed a rock and stick and told to fight off the the 10th Armored Cav. Does anyone really think that even Scotty Bowman could have made these scrap pile players contenders?
- redcoat75

between a rock and hard place

I agree that Berube had some real head scratching moments, but he was handed a rock and stick and told to fight off the the 10th Armored Cav. Does anyone really think that even Scotty Bowman could have made these scrap pile players contenders?
- redcoat75

No, I think Berube is a pretty good coach. I think he get's unfairly blamed for a lot of problems with the team, but that's part of the job. I don't think anyone is ever going to agree with every move a coach makes. I don't feel there are any head scratching moments though.

Flyers have scored more than 3 goals once in the last 18 games. So not only is the defense core a steaming pile of dung, this team can't score goals. The 5x5 play is absolutely pathetic.

I'm glad Mason called out the team yesterday. They hang this guy out to dry so often its ridiculous.

Hextall has a monumental task in front of him, there are no quick fixes, right now an unacceptable product is being put on the ice.
- PLindbergh31

To me, the Offense is a higher priority and more worrying then Defense.

The Flyers have 4 legit defensive prospects on the horizon over the next 1-3 years and they 0 offensive prospects.

Short of Giroux, Voracek and Simmonds they do not currently have another high level offensive player on this team. They do not have an offensive minded 2 line center. I know people will point to Couturier or Schenn but this season neither has produced the way you need a second line center to produce.

On top of no second line center they also have no first line left wing. I don't expect them to have a player of Giroux or Voracek's ability there but they need something better than what they have.

The Offseason can't get here soon enough.

To me, the Offense is a higher priority and more worrying then Defense.

The Flyers have 4 legit defensive prospects on the horizon over the next 1-3 years and they 0 offensive prospects.

Short of Giroux, Voracek and Simmonds they do not currently have another high level offensive player on this team. They do not have an offensive minded 2 line center. I know people will point to Couturier or Schenn but this season neither has produced the way you need a second line center to produce.

On top of no second line center they also have no first line left wing. I don't expect them to have a player of Giroux or Voracek's ability there but they need something better than what they have.

The Offseason can't get here soon enough.
- opeth_pa

No arguments from me. This entire roster with the exeption of a few spots is a complete train wreck.

No, I think Berube is a pretty good coach. I think he get's unfairly blamed for a lot of problems with the team, but that's part of the job. I don't think anyone is ever going to agree with every move a coach makes. I don't feel there are any head scratching moments though.
- MJL

Starting Mason against NJ was one. Bill did a great job of explaining why.

Going back to Rinaldo when he has proven all year that he's not a viable NHL player is another. 44 games, 2 assists, -12, 94 PIM.

No, I think Berube is a pretty good coach. I think he get's unfairly blamed for a lot of problems with the team, but that's part of the job. I don't think anyone is ever going to agree with every move a coach makes. I don't feel there are any head scratching moments though.
- MJL

Whoever takes this one on has my full support and deepest sympathies.

To me, the Offense is a higher priority and more worrying then Defense.

The Flyers have 4 legit defensive prospects on the horizon over the next 1-3 years and they 0 offensive prospects.

Short of Giroux, Voracek and Simmonds they do not currently have another high level offensive player on this team. They do not have an offensive minded 2 line center. I know people will point to Couturier or Schenn but this season neither has produced the way you need a second line center to produce.

On top of no second line center they also have no first line left wing. I don't expect them to have a player of Giroux or Voracek's ability there but they need something better than what they have.

The Offseason can't get here soon enough.
- opeth_pa

I'd love to see a top LW for the first line, but I don't think that should be a priority. I think Raffl would be fine there. I think getting an offensive catalyst for the 2nd line, and the 2nd unit PP is more important.
As far as the defense is concerned, I think giving a timetable of 1-3 years for the young defenseman is optimistic. Hope you're right though. I think catching the defense up to where the forwards are, is the single biggest issue facing this team.

No, I think Berube is a pretty good coach. I think he get's unfairly blamed for a lot of problems with the team, but that's part of the job. I don't think anyone is ever going to agree with every move a coach makes. I don't feel there are any head scratching moments though.
- MJL

None? Really?

Pulling Zepp after 2 goals that he simply got beat on to put in Mason, who was coming off surgery and wasn't "ready to start", but could come in cold?

That's just one, and I gotta go. I can't wait to see how this one pans out.

I don't think Berube is an amazing coach but for those making him the scapegoat does a different coach do the following?

1. Make Couturier, Read and Schenn bury any of the chances they had this year?
2. Turn any of their dmen into a One or Two?
3. Not have Giroux, Simmonds and Voracek disappear for long periods of time?


Berube is a big part of the problem, no doubt but a bigger part of the problem is their is not enough talent on this team and Bowman+Babcock+Chip Kelly wouldn't automatically make players more talented.

Whoever takes this one on has my full support and deepest sympathies.
- hereticpride

Starting Mason against NJ was one. Bill did a great job of explaining why.

Going back to Rinaldo when he has proven all year that he's not a viable NHL player is another. 44 games, 2 assists, -12, 94 PIM.
- Feanor

I disagree that starting Mason against NJ was a bad move. I think it was the absolute right decision.

As far as Rinaldo, before last night, he played a couple of solid games. When he's right, he is an NHL player. He just needs to learn some hard lessons, and I don't disagree with anyone saying that he needed further punishment from the team.

They can keep all the trophies this year. It's taken them til March to get mad at the way they're playing. Maybe a year without even team hardware will make a statement.

- tangent_man

I voted for Mason but I agree with your sentiment.

At the 7th spot, what are the chances of getting the # 1 pick? Like 7% or something right? If you finish with the worst record there is only a 20% chance of landing the top pick I believe.
- PLindbergh31

6.5% for 7th, and indeed only 20% for last overall

All the odds:
http://www.mynhldraft.com...draft/draft-lottery-odds/

I think catching the defense up to where the forwards are, is the single biggest issue facing this team.
- MJL

Catching the defense up to a crap offense that if you shut down the only 3 legit offensive threats or those 3 threats cool off you have nothing.

God ..this team is terribad this season.