good lord. not tocchet. not here. no way.
- hammarby31

Agreed.

He's LESS qualified than Berube IMO.

No thanks, not interested.

This past season, the Flyers shaved 20 goals off their 5-on-5 goals against stats from 2013-14. Mason deserves a healthy dose of the credit but there was also system-based improvement in that aspect of the game as 2014-15 progressed.

- bmeltzer

Mase's .011 jump in SV% alone accounted for at least 16/20 of those fewer goals against.

Whatchya gonna write about?
- Giroux_Is_God

Probably the Bill Cosby allegations.

I'm ultimately fine with Todd McLellan if that's who they go with.

I'm guessing he will have learned from his stint in San Jose, where I'm not so sure their problem isn't in the GM's office. And Joe Thornton. I don't like Joe Thornton.

I'd also like to add it'd be fun if Benoit Groulx was the coach here if only because the name "Benoit Groulx" is fun to say.

I give a call to Detroit, see about Jeff Bashill. No to another Flyer retread in Stothers
- twpguy

Like I said yesterday though, the only problem is, if Babcock is really going to be gone, guaranteed they will offer Blashill the position with the Redwings. I don't think there is any way both Babcock and Blashill leave the organization... I think it's one or the other.

I'm ultimately fine with Todd McLellan if that's who they go with.

I'm guessing he will have learned from his stint in San Jose, where I'm not so sure their problem isn't in the GM's office. And Joe Thornton. I don't like Joe Thornton.

I'd also like to add it'd be fun if Benoit Groulx was the coach here if only because the name "Benoit Groulx" is fun to say.
- johndewar

Jumbo Joe not showing up for years in the playoffs had a big impact on that team. He was the Rick Nash of San Jose.

Like I said yesterday though, the only problem is, if Babcock is really going to be gone, guaranteed they will offer Blashill the position with the Redwings. I don't think there is any way both Babcock and Blashill leave the organization... I think it's one or the other.
- WarriorHockey21

McLellan could go back to DET, and they could keep Blashill in Grand Rapids.

McLellan could go back to DET, and they could keep Blashill in Grand Rapids.
- Tomahawk

If that means Babcock coming to Philly, then OK..

Otherwise, I want Blashill..




In all seriousness though, I wouldn't hate McLellan.. I think he'd be alright here..

Jumbo Joe not showing up for years in the playoffs had a big impact on that team. He was the Rick Nash of San Jose.
- jmatchett383

I'd argue Marleau was the exact same way. Two guys who should have been leaders, always disappear in playoffs. Whether it's on the scoresheet, or leadership-wise.

Whatchya gonna write about?
- Giroux_Is_God

- Streit2ThePoint

Is that what Zherdev left in Lavi's office during the 2011 playoffs?

We goin to the Cup. We goin to the Cup

Darn, and I thought my farts smelled bad; my dog just left the room...doh.

Jumbo Joe not showing up for years in the playoffs had a big impact on that team. He was the Rick Nash of San Jose.
- jmatchett383

I agree. McClellan positiond that team multiple times to get it done. At that point, players have to make key plays, saves, goals, etc. I'd be ecstatic to get McClellan.

We goin to the Cup. We goin to the Cup
- PhillySportsGuy

did you buy us tickets?

did you buy us tickets?
- BulliesPhan87

Yes. One ticket for each member of the HB family

McLellan should be our #1 target. His offensive style would help Vinny.

I'm ultimately fine with Todd McLellan if that's who they go with.

I'm guessing he will have learned from his stint in San Jose, where I'm not so sure their problem isn't in the GM's office. And Joe Thornton. I don't like Joe Thornton.

I'd also like to add it'd be fun if Benoit Groulx was the coach here if only because the name "Benoit Groulx" is fun to say.
- johndewar

McLellan wasn't the issue in San Jose! It was Wilson and the babies in the locker room!

McLellan should be our #1 target. His offensive style would help Vinny.
- 2Real

Are you serious with this?

McLellan should be our #1 target. His offensive style would help Vinny.
- 2Real

Has anyone ever tried connecting a car battery to a dead horse?

Has anyone ever tried connecting a car battery to a dead horse?
- hereticpride

No, but it did work on a dead human in the Evil Dead remake.

Jumbo Joe not showing up for years in the playoffs had a big impact on that team. He was the Rick Nash of San Jose.
- jmatchett383

I think flaky goalies had a lot more to do with it. Thornton was close to a PPG in most of San Jose's playoff runs.

Has anyone ever tried connecting a car battery to a dead horse?
- hereticpride

I've beaten a few dead horses, but never tried 12V DC.

Has anyone ever tried connecting a car battery to a dead horse?
- hereticpride

we're more into throwing batteries than connecting them

Didn't the Flyers move on from Lavi primarily because he was a more offensively minded coach? Or wasn't that at least one of a few primary reasons? If so, is McClellan the right choice?

Also, this site is still struggling... Way to QA the upgrade before rolling it out.
- wolfhounds

No Laviolette was fired for his inability to adapt to the Flyers personnel. He was using the same strategy he used with Pronger. Pronger was heavily relied on defensively and without him that left a giant hole defensively on the counter attack.