- Tomahawk

I hear what you're saying and I would have different lines. It's still going to be about Patrick and how he plays. He's just slumping right now.

doink

This took me 3 hours
- Giroux_Is_God

"Is that Mike Yeo"
*smashes picture*

"I hate Mike Yeo"

I hear what you're saying and I would have different lines. It's still going to be about Patrick and how he plays. He's just slumping right now.
- MJL

That line could theoretically crash the net or something, but there's nobody to really transition and gain entry.

Jake (or even TK) could help with that.

Patrick's so good around the net. If his linemates can put rubber on net w/ him standing around the crease, he's gonna score a lot of goals. Ditto JVR. Ditto Simmer.

Is this a do or die for playoff hopes???

That line could theoretically crash the net or something, but there's nobody to really transition and gain entry.

Jake (or even TK) could help with that.

Patrick's so good around the net. If his linemates can put rubber on net w/ him standing around the crease, he's gonna score a lot of goals. Ditto JVR. Ditto Simmer.
- Tomahawk

His o zone entries are terrible right now

Post game interview he mentioned that the biggest difference between playing now and playing in the beginning of the season is trusting his game:

"I start to get into trouble when I over think things. Just have to trust my game- that's what's gotten me to the AHL"

He's starting to settle in and mature. Kid is going to be a gem.
- Giroux_Is_God

I think he has adjusted to the speed too. So everyone, when he does get called up be patient

FWIW, I’d try

G-Coots-TK
JVR-Patrick-Jake
Lindblom-Varone-Simmonds
Raffl-Laughton-Weise

I doubt Varone can be any kind of real solution but perhaps adrenaline can carry him to a couple of good games.
- BiggE

We have an accord

buffalo today winnipeg tomorrow this could get messy

Big one today, boys! Need the 2 points. I lived outside Buffalo for 7 years so I will be getting chirped all afternoon.

I think Varone should get a game at 3C. He earned the call up. See what he can do.

2nd line together for 3rd game although JVR slid down last game. Not sure what else Hak needs to see from that line before he splits them up.

Lindblom useless on 4th line.

I think 1 and 4 are set, G, Coots, TK. Raffl, Laughton/Lehtera, Weise. Need to find better mix for 2 and 3. Try Varone. He won't perform any worse than Weal.

Personally I would love to see

G-Coots-Simmonds
Lindblom-Patrick-TK

But sadly that means

JvR-Laughton-Voracek

Not sure how that would work out

Personally I would love to see

G-Coots-Simmonds
Lindblom-Patrick-TK

But sadly that means

JvR-Laughton-Voracek

Not sure how that would work out
- Glak18

No Coots, LBI

No Coots today which explains the call up of Varone I guess

No Coots today which explains the call up of Varone I guess
- nastyflyergirl

Varone is odd call up choice, not very strong at center in the NHL. Maybe Giroux plays center until Coots comes back

Panic! At the KeyBank Arena

Panic! At the KeyBank Arena
- bulet13

I see what you did...

With Coots out, it would be a fantastic time for the real NoPa to please stand up!

No Coots, LBI
- flyhoc

Well, if you thought they were thin up the middle before....

Good luck filing in the 23 minutes a night that he's been playing.

With Coots out, it would be a fantastic time for the real NoPa to please stand up!
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Wait they didn't trade NoPa yet?

Panic! At the KeyBank Arena
- bulet13

Or you could be cool as a cucumber like me. It’s tanking season baby. Visions of Hughes dancing up and down the ice in my head

Wait they didn't trade NoPa yet?
- Glak18

My sources say no

Or you could be cool as a cucumber like me. It’s tanking season baby. Visions of Hughes dancing up and down the ice in my head
- Just5

Imagine Hughes on the Flyers...I would guess it would take the fans 14 games before they want him traded too

Not sure they have any better options than to move Giroux back to C today.

JVR Giroux Konecny
Lindblom Patrick Voracek
Weise Varone Simmonds
Raffl Laughton Weal

Not sure they have any better options than to move Giroux back to C today.

JVR Giroux Konecny
Lindblom Patrick Voracek
Weise Varone Simmonds
Raffl Laughton Weal
- Baxter27

I'm ok with that

I hope they can get 2 points this afternoon. With Couturier out I'm not banking on it. Gut feeling they are going to get smashed tomorrow afternoon in the Peg.