how did shut down seanie look? insert schenn back in
- rinaldo

he lead the line rush that led to the only goal, you smacked-ass

Depending on when you think the Flyers playoff hopes really ended last season, last night was the first meaningful win since February or March.
- Feanor

I thought that both of the wins over Pittsburgh were meaningful. Even if they weren't for the Flyers (to me, any game between those 2 is meaningful), it meant that the Pens had to face NYR in the first round and got blown away.

he lead the line rush that led to the only goal, you smacked-ass
- KINGKENZO

that's it?
wow, put him in the flyers hall of fame asap.

how did shut down seanie look? insert schenn back in
- rinaldo

He played very well, including a key part in the only goal. He also played aggressively and was huge on the PK.

But I'd guess you'd rather trade him for Rinaldo?

#youneedtospendlesstimehereandmoreatwip

he lead the line rush that led to the only goal, you smacked-ass
- KINGKENZO

He doesn't play "Flyers hockey" (aka getting in fights and throwing huge hits) enough. Trade him now for Jon Scott.

Not sure what you're looking at. Luke Schenn has been one of the top physical defenseman in the NHL for years.
- MJL

unfortunately for Luke he is also mistake prone and slow a foot. When you lumber around like that the mistakes stand out. I think Manning has a bit more offence and is an over all better skater. I think either is fine in a bottom pairing to be honest, just think the Flyers appear to want to move on from Luke.

Not sure what you're looking at. Luke Schenn has been one of the top physical defenseman in the NHL for years.
- MJL

Not talking hits/board play as much as getting into people's heads on top of all that.

Going after Shawn Thornton of all people

They look so hesitant on the power play. A lot of chances last night I was screaming at the TV for them to shoot and instead G looks to make 1 too many passes and nothing ends up going towards the net. Shoot the puck and stop trying to be so cute with it!

They look so hesitant on the power play. A lot of chances last night I was screaming at the TV for them to shoot and instead G looks to make 1 too many passes and nothing ends up going towards the net. Shoot the puck and stop trying to be so cute with it!
- Tomfan365

This is why you need a shoot first mentality sniper on the pp. They just don't have that guy. There 1st unit has been very successful over the past few years with a combo of very good puck movement and Simmonds creating havoc in front. But teams adapt, everyone now knows exactly what they are trying to do out there.

If they don't have that sniper (Yeah, if Vinny could just skate...oh well), they need to start changing things up a bit. They've become too predictable.

Not talking hits/board play as much as getting into people's heads on top of all that.

Going after Shawn Thornton of all people
- Tomahawk

A L. Schenn/MacD pairing would be one of the top pairings in the AHL.

He played very well, including a key part in the only goal. He also played aggressively and was huge on the PK.

But I'd guess you'd rather trade him for Rinaldo?

#youneedtospendlesstimehereandmoreatwip

- BiggE

He created a few chances too. A couple of nice passes, including one that put Matt Read on a semi breakaway during a PK.

They look so hesitant on the power play. A lot of chances last night I was screaming at the TV for them to shoot and instead G looks to make 1 too many passes and nothing ends up going towards the net. Shoot the puck and stop trying to be so cute with it!
- Tomfan365

I approve your username.

only if Hexy had made that Ekblad deal

Nice recovery from Saturday's debacle.

What minutia are we arguing about today?

He played very well, including a key part in the only goal. He also played aggressively and was huge on the PK.

But I'd guess you'd rather trade him for Rinaldo?

#youneedtospendlesstimehereandmoreatwip

- BiggE

ok thanks.

why would you make such an asinine statement? please elaborate.

I am going to go out on a limb and say that you probably live on these boards where I am very part time person.

Nice recovery from Saturday's debacle.

What minutia are we arguing about today?
- Scoob

whether Couturier's role in the only goal is HOF worthy, iirc

He doesn't play "Flyers hockey" (aka getting in fights and throwing huge hits) enough. Trade him now for Jon Scott.
- jmatchett383

another dumb observation. what else you got today?

Nice recovery from Saturday's debacle.

What minutia are we arguing about today?
- Scoob

Not sure.

Incidentally, what goes with the crow I'll have to eat if Brayden Schenn has a breakout year this year?

http://www.tsn.ca/frankly...inutes-with-jagr-1.376054

Jags

Good win last night. Thought it showed more about the team that they won 1-0 with their backup goalie than if they'd won 5-2 or something like that.

Also, Ekblad is really good already. Kinda scary. Has the potential to be a top 5 dman in the league. Even though the Flyers didn't make the move for him at the draft, it shows that Hexy's talent evaluation is pretty good.

He played very well, including a key part in the only goal. He also played aggressively and was huge on the PK.

But I'd guess you'd rather trade him for Rinaldo?

#youneedtospendlesstimehereandmoreatwip

- BiggE

I loved how Simmonds was out there challenging everyone and how he steamrolled Petrovic. I think he realizes he has made a few mistakes and is trying to show the Coach what he can do! Like B Schenn's game as well playing physical and driving to the net.

only if Hexy had made that Ekblad deal
- vejim

What was the potential deal, not sure if I knew that one?

I had a dream last night they traded Amac and a 3rd round pick for Brad Marchand, concussion and all. And I was happy about it. And I hate Marchand.

Sheesh.

ok thanks.

why would you make such an asinine statement? please elaborate.

I am going to go out on a limb and say that you probably live on these boards where I am very part time person.
- rinaldo

Son, you remarking that anyone has made an asinine statement is the textbook example of the pot calling the kettle black.

Have a nice day.