The need to have plugs play on the 4th line and bottom d pairing is easily the most infuriating part of the Hakstol era for me. Really it is the Hextall era, because I don't think the idea comes solely from the coaching staff.
- YuenglingJagr

It falls on both. Hextall sets the roster, Hakstol sets the lineup and delpoyment.

Gudas and Sanheim are plugs?
- MJL

Yes, these are obviously the 2 players he's referring to who have been in the lineup throughout Hakstol's entire time as head coach.

It falls on both. Hextall sets the roster, Hakstol sets the lineup and deployment.
- jmatchett383

Yeah, I know, and I am sure they work together on it to an extent. It is just a pretty simple change in philosophy that would go a long way. There isn't even an excuse about the young guys not being ready now.

As long as Dori Weisetehra anchors the 4th line, I'm fine with whatever.

Yes, these are obviously the 2 players he's referring to who have been in the lineup throughout Hakstol's entire time as head coach.
- jmatchett383

Please don't feed the trolls

As long as Dori Weisetehra anchors the 4th line, I'm fine with whatever.
- Giroux_Is_God

so much glue they actually stick together

Please don't feed the trolls
- YuenglingJagr

"Is it about the team or the 'debate'?"

There is absolutely no reason to be scratching Lindblom. None.

Please don't feed the trolls
- YuenglingJagr

I actually enjoy him when he just talks hockey, personally.

There is absolutely no reason to be scratching Lindblom. None.
- BiggE

rolls

As long as Dori Weisetehra anchors the 4th line, I'm fine with whatever.
- Giroux_Is_God

Don't move till you're numb!

rolls
- YuenglingJagr

Agreed. He doesn't slowly skate up and down the ice in a straight line consistently enough.

Also, he prefers to carry the puck into the zone as opposed to dumping and chasing, which is a surefire way to get his ass put in the press box.

The simplest way to attempt to improve the pk was to get a fresh voice and
perspective. If that decision can't be made correctly what would give you
any faith that you can trust this regime?
- PLindbergh31

I don't disagree with maybe needing a new perspective.

Agreed. He doesn't slowly skate up and down the ice in a straight line consistently enough.

Also, he prefers to carry the puck into the zone as opposed to dumping and chasing, which is a surefire way to get his ass put in the press box.
- jmatchett383

Let's not forget Weise cleared waivers 3 weeks ago

There is absolutely no reason to be scratching Lindblom. None.
- BiggE

Oh, but there is

Remember when I was all up in arms over Vorobyev getting scratched and outside of our favorite board apologist of course I got a chorus of "it's only one game relax" but I was also pissed because I knew full well it wasn't going to be just one game? Yeah. Took an injury for this coach to even think about getting him back in.

Agreed. He doesn't slowly skate up and down the ice in a straight line consistently enough.

Also, he prefers to carry the puck into the zone as opposed to dumping and chasing, which is a surefire way to get his ass put in the press box.
- jmatchett383

Exactly the appropriate amount of anger inserted at the end.

The PK might go from 30th to 31st without Raffl. Devastating!

How much closer to a Stanley Cup are the Flyers now, then when Hextall took over?
- PLindbergh31

Yes but theres a huge difference between 70% kill percentage and 25-50%. Only an idiot cant see that it can get a lot worse....

There is absolutely no reason to be scratching Lindblom. None.
- BiggE

Another classic episode of the Dave Hakstol show....

There is absolutely no reason to be scratching Lindblom. None.
- BiggE

Agreed. What is the reasoning? He was/is the 3rd best LW on the team. He's healthy. Weal has played well, minus the recent rash of penalties, but I 've thought his games,at center were better than his one or two on wing.

Weal takes any more penalties and it will be called a spree.

Another classic episode of the Dave Hakstol show....
- SuperSchennBros

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Agreed. What is the reasoning? He was/is the 3rd best LW on the team. He's healthy. Weal has played well, minus the recent rash of penalties, but I 've thought his games,at center were better than his one or two on wing.

Weal takes any more penalties and it will be called a spree.
- cdearth23

It is only a problem when the game results in a loss

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Matt Belesky anyone? Rumored to be heading to waivers. Buried in AHL last 2 plus years. Brings jam. Might be decent on 4th line but we do have enough of those guys. He would be tough checker and will drop gloves.

When this team needed a jolt last year, Hexy brought Goulbourne up for that stretch. Can't believe we don't have someone on the roster that is willing to go out there and lay a big hit to get the boys going.