My biggest gripe with Coots is his unwillingness to shoot the puck. And, when he does shoot, it's way off target. Other than that, I don't have a problem with him.
In addition, if he's timid in the shooting department, then why is he still on the PP? I understand that the team wishes to see his offensive production increase, however if the guy doesn't contribute to the PP, then why have him still playing there?

It's so obvious. It's a deliberate attempt. He picks his heel up and thrusts (albeit inconspicuously) toward the puck. It's so obvious. He was even looking at the puck if I remember correctly. That was so calculated
- Giroux_Is_God

The kick part, I understood.

It was the part where Quick knocked it into his net that I had me looking askance.

I understand the call, on the whole, I just wish the part where Quick knocked it in would have been clarified better.

I was trying to come up with a name last night to describe my dislike for Lucic that wasn't a curse word. I'm stealing this, thanks!
- johndewar

As I have stolen it myself, you may steal it in turn.

he's timid
- OrangeAndBlack1

I personally believe that's his biggest issue. When he's attacking the net and shows a willingness to shoot-first, the speed stuff becomes inconsequential. He's got such good balance and body-control in tight and a long reach... he could definitely leverage that for a lot more offensive production. He's not gonna be a guy who goes end-to-end and beats the goalie w/ a 40-foot wrister like Jeff Carter. He's got to be more Mike Richards, hang around the net, and play power hockey.

I personally believe that's his biggest issue. When he's attacking the net and shows a willingness to shoot-first, the speed stuff becomes inconsequential. He's got such good balance and body-control in tight and a long reach... he could definitely leverage that for a lot more offensive production. He's not gonna be a guy who goes end-to-end and beats the goalie w/ a 40-foot wrister like Jeff Carter. He's got to be more Mike Richards, hang around the net, and play power hockey.
- Tomahawk

Agreed. Still some confidence issues offensively. 13 shots in 12 games is not good enough.

Agreed. Still some confidence issues offensively. 13 shots in 12 games is not good enough.
- MJL

I don't know you instill that. I really don't. He so clearly needs to shoot more, it's painful to think about

Couturier doesn't have a history of shot numbers this low (1.75 SPG before this season), so I wouldn't get worked up over the numbers from 12 games, one of which he left at the end of the first period courtesy of Rinaldo.

My biggest gripe with Coots is his unwillingness to shoot the puck. And, when he does shoot, it's way off target. Other than that, I don't have a problem with him.
In addition, if he's timid in the shooting department, then why is he still on the PP? I understand that the team wishes to see his offensive production increase, however if the guy doesn't contribute to the PP, then why have him still playing there?
- OrangeAndBlack1

coots isn't physical enough for me. when they play the pens he is, not so much anyone else.

"They are going to push you and help you and they’re very loyal. This is the best place to play hockey. Yeah I won a cup in LA and it will be something that I remember for the rest of my life, but I am always going to be a Flyer."

will always love gagne.

as for the game last night, whatever. i didn't get to watch closely for the 2nd and 3rd. all i'll say is i love gostisbehere. leave him up.

Yes, $500 for each season ticket package (44 games)...in a club box.
- jmatchett383

Crap on a stick! My Phantoms tickets are more than double that. Per seat!

As I have stolen it myself, you may steal it in turn.

- Doc_Sarcasm

I sat couple rows behind kings bench last night and was chirping Lucic whole time. Wish I could share my video of him acknowledging me

Couturier doesn't have a history of shot numbers this low (1.75 SPG before this season), so I wouldn't get worked up over the numbers from 12 games, one of which he left at the end of the first period courtesy of Rinaldo.
- Feanor

That' a good point, but there are a lot of situations where a player doesn't have a history of something, such as Voracek struggling to put up points. Still a valid criticism to this point.

Medvedev: I haven't played because I re-injured my head

Hexy an hour later: Medvedev is fine. He doesn't understand English.

I sat couple rows behind kings bench last night and was chirping Lucic whole time. Wish I could share my video of him acknowledging me
- arichardson22

There are some guys who play for other teams for whom I have tons of respect and admiration and would love to see play for the Flyers one day.

Lucic is not one of those guys.

Medvedev: I haven't played because I re-injured my head

Hexy an hour later: Medvedev is fine. He doesn't understand English.*
- PhillySportsGuy

* The part where I told him to shut his trap about his injury.

There are some guys who play for other teams for whom I have tons of respect and admiration and would love to see play for the Flyers one day.

Lucic is not one of those guys.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Same

Yeah, that Chicago game was a complete disaster.
- jmatchett383

the sun has to shine on a dog's ass sometime.

the sun has to shine on a dog's ass sometime.
- JoeRussomanno

does it?

does it?
- hammarby31

yea... why not[img][/img]

They seemed to manage fine against Chicago after honoring Timonen. Last night's game was also there for the taking and was well-played. Even in the Buffalo game after honoring Briere, the Flyers managed to get a point despite not playing well.

Last year, they played pretty well but had a narrow regulation loss to Minnesota on Lindros-LeClair HOF night and lost in a shootout after a so-so performance against Buffalo on Desjardins HOF night. They lost 3-1 to Tampa on Peter Forsberg night.

Overall, that's 1-2-3 over the last two years on "player night" games. We'll see how they do on Brind'Amour & Watson HOF nights.
- bmeltzer

they gotta get it done on brind'amour night... he's possibly my favorite flyer of all time

Medvedev: I haven't played because I re-injured my head

Hexy an hour later: Medvedev is fine. He doesn't understand English.
- PhillySportsGuy

I love it. The part he doesn't understand is when he was told not to discuss injuries with the press.

Just watched the highlights and Ghost's reaction after his goal was awesome, really hope he hangs around. With what he's shown so far, if we're giving Manning a chance to figure it out, Ghost deserves one too.

Schenn goal, ehh. Not intentional kicking motion but kicking motion nonetheless.

How does Jake not lift the puck in the SO?!?!? Come on man! (Chris Berman voice)

yea... why not
- JoeRussomanno[img][/img]

what if the dog lives in a basement, or is a never nude?

what if the dog lives in a basement, or is a never nude?
- BulliesPhan87

what if the dog lives in a basement, or is a never nude?
- BulliesPhan87

dogs who are never nude will need baths at some point... think about it