Can we just marvel at the fact that this preseason has been a discussion of bottom 6 and 3rd pairing options?

Man, the future is getting bright.

Can we just marvel at the fact that this preseason has been a discussion of bottom 6 and 3rd pairing options?

Man, the future is getting bright.
- GorgeousDave

Can we just marvel at the fact that this preseason has been a discussion of bottom 6 and 3rd pairing options?

Man, the future is getting bright.
- GorgeousDave

Indeed

Happy for Martel but surprised he got claimed

poop coots got hurt

Loled at Hextall saying last man standing for the goalies

Can we just marvel at the fact that this preseason has been a discussion of bottom 6 and 3rd pairing options?

Man, the future is getting bright.
- GorgeousDave

Forwards, yes.

Defense, it's both pairs after the god tier 1st pair. That's the bigger issue. There's no way in hell Sanheim-Gudas/MacDonald-Myers is not better than MacDonald-Gudas/Hagg-Sanheim. It's all terribly predictable, however, and sure to impede.

Forwards, yes.

Defense, it's both pairs after the god tier 1st pair. That's the bigger issue. There's no way in hell Sanheim-Gudas/MacDonald-Myers is not better than MacDonald-Gudas/Hagg-Sanheim. It's all terribly predictable however.
- Mononoke

Don't worry, at some point hopefully we'll get a coach in here who knows and understands the basics of hockey. Who knows what the fans know.

Don't worry, at some point hopefully we'll get a coach in here who knows and understands the basics of hockey. Who knows what the fans know.
- MJL

You bring up good points.

You bring up good points.
- Mononoke

I always do. The true experts are here on Hockeybuzz. This is the pool of people that Hextall should draw from when he finally decides to fire that clown Hakstol and hire a real coach.

I always do. The true experts are here on Hockeybuzz. This is the pool of people that Hextall should draw from when he finally decides to fire that clown Hakstol and hire a real coach.
- MJL

The true experts are actually on Pizzabuzz.

I just come back here for the giggles m8.

The true experts are actually on Pizzabuzz.

I just come back here for the giggles m8.
- Mononoke

What we need is an NHL coach with a true offensive system and not a system built around point shots. A coach who knows how to access the internet and analytic websites. That's what we need.

What we need is an NHL coach with a true offensive system and not a system built around point shots. A coach who knows how to access the internet and analytic websites. That's what we need.
- MJL

Preach.

Since we're both clearly not busy this Saturday evening, wanna hang? Like what do you do when you're not here? I'm game for whatevs.

The true experts lie in the Coffin™

Not answering my hang out request is just plain rude. So, hockeyal and I are going bowling. Just between us guys, hockeyal uses the bumpers.

The true experts lie in the Coffin™
- Giroux_Is_God

This is profound.

Forwards, yes.

Defense, it's both pairs after the god tier 1st pair. That's the bigger issue. There's no way in hell Sanheim-Gudas/MacDonald-Myers is not better than MacDonald-Gudas/Hagg-Sanheim. It's all terribly predictable, however, and sure to impede.
- Mononoke

Id even be okay with Hägg in there with someone as long as Myers stayed. Give him some sergachev style sheltering to start and enjoy the ride

Not answering my hang out request is just plain rude. So, hockeyal and I are going bowling. Just between us guys, hockeyal uses the bumpers.
- Mononoke

Made me laugh.

In Lehigh Valley but don't worry we still have Haag to pick on.
- MJL

I’m not a Hagg hater. Hopefully he improves. Young enough to do so hopefully.

What we need is an NHL coach with a true offensive system and not a system built around point shots. A coach who knows how to access the internet and analytic websites. That's what we need.
- MJL

I don't think it's unfair to question the coaching staff with decisions they make. While they clearly know more than us it's unfair to say we are not allowed to question their decisions and have a different opinion. While the coach can't exactly control what players do on the ice, he can put the team in the best position to succeed and it's totally okay to disagree with the coach.

To the point of system, I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to realize that high danger scoring chances lead to more goals and unscreened point shots don't lead to those. Now whether that is how hakstol truly wants to play or if he's just implementing that system because of the defenders we used to have will be shown this year where we could potentially see a full year of Sanheim and some of Myers, both of whom are adept in the O zone

Happy for Martel but surprised he got claimed

poop coots got hurt

Loled at Hextall saying last man standing for the goalies
- YuenglingJagr

Wait, Coots got hurt more then he already was?

When Danick Martel pots a game winning goal on us in February, we are gonna look back on this day and laugh and laugh.

Isles beat Rags last night 5-2. When all 3 NY area teams miss the playoffs this season, I will be very happy.

When Danick Martel pots a game winning goal on us in February, we are gonna look back on this day and laugh and laugh.
- johndewar

If Danick Martel is in the NHL in February I will certainly laugh.

If Danick Martel is in the NHL in February I will certainly laugh.
- MBFlyerfan

This

Laughton has proven to be a good 3rd or 4th line center or winger. Just like the guy said. The only knock on him is that he hasn’t developed as big of an offensive game as thought when he was drafted. Although he was looking better last season and has looked even better this preseason.
- NC Flyers Fan

he owns most of it but he was never considered a guy who could carry a line. As a newer player to be more productive in the point area he would need good linemates, you can make a case this would be the first year he will really have the linemates where he should put up more points. I am looking forward to Laughton getting good linemates and a full year of opportunity. That last part is important, he should have the confidence of the coach now.

by the way the same goes for HAk in a way, this is the year more should be expected of him

Two big articles about the Flyers in the Inqy today. Hockey must be getting close. They’re doing a three part interview with the coach. Apparently coach and his family have decided it’s time to let down his guard and let Philly get to know him. After the first article all I know is that he bought a boat. There’s a better article about Dave Scott. It’s a little off putting that he has no background in hockey or pro sports at all, but he has made an effort in this article to convince me that he’s a killer businessman determined to win. Hopefully he’s determined to win the cup and not just financially.