Well he is the 1st coach we've had with legit NHL head coaching experience since Lavy. It's nice to have a guy who's already figured some things out and isn't learning on the job.
- hereticpride

I totally get why they rolled the dice with Hak. It was a team who was awaiting young stars to come through the system. They could afford to take a chance with a guy and just weather the storm, and hey, maybe you get lucky with a future genius.

It just didn’t pan out that way.

Now that time is over. The youth movement is ready to go. The experiment didn’t work. It was time for a bone fide coach.

Absolutely no complaints about game 1. Inspired hockey all around aside from a couple miscues, and that’s gonna happen, especially early on (and in another country).

I am lookin at the top line, though, and seeing three great playmakers, but no dagger. They’ll score because the others will cue them up (maybe some pretty tic-tac-toe kinda goals), but then I look at line 2 and see two fine finishers.

Hayes and G look like a great match, but TK could rake with those two. Or maybe Coots goes back to centering G and Jake, and have Hayes, whose finesse for a big man is quite impressive, set up TK?

Hey, I trust AV to figure it out, and you don’t mess with something that works, but to me I see the top line as three dudes who successfully feed their teammates, and the 2nd having two guys who can put the puck in the net. Why not mix that up a little

I’m hoping that after a little AHL time, Farabee will be that injection. Let him get his legs with the Phantoms a bit, and then bring him up. He belongs on the top 6.

Absolutely no complaints about game 1. Inspired hockey all around aside from a couple miscues, and that’s gonna happen, especially early on (and in another country).

I am lookin at the top line, though, and seeing three great playmakers, but no dagger. They’ll score because the others will cue them up (maybe some pretty tic-tac-toe kinda goals), but then I look at line 2 and see two fine finishers.

Hayes and G look like a great match, but TK could rake with those two. Or maybe Coots goes back to centering G and Jake, and have Hayes, whose finesse for a big man is quite impressive, set up TK?

Hey, I trust AV to figure it out, and you don’t mess with something that works, but to me I see the top line as three dudes who successfully feed their teammates, and the 2nd having two guys who can put the puck in the net. Why not mix that up a little
- Hesh_

Since you stated you’re not complaining and since I’m not complaining because we did win, I’ll just say this sounds reasonable.

Since you stated you’re not complaining and since I’m not complaining because we did win, I’ll just say this sounds reasonable.


- NC Flyers Fan

Yeah, it’s just an observation. As of now, if it ain’t broke...

I was very happy with the product I saw yesterday. They controlled from start to finish, and the passing and all around movement was something we’ve missed for awhile now.

Big thumbs up to game 1!

The awesome Mackenzie Blackwood has given up a 5 spot to Buffalo.

The awesome Mackenzie Blackwood has given up a 5 spot to Buffalo.
- Doc_Sarcasm

game is getting nasty

All the kids on the phantoms should be there. There was a shift where ratcliffe and his line were hemmed in their zone for about a minute and a half. It got me thinking of that ever happened to him before.

Strome does not even have AHL feet

The awesome Mackenzie Blackwood has given up a 5 spot to Buffalo.
- Doc_Sarcasm

that Devils team just straight up doesn't play defense. they all look lost out there.

All the kids on the phantoms should be there. There was a shift where ratcliffe and his line were hemmed in their zone for about a minute and a half. It got me thinking of that ever happened to him before.

Strome does not even have AHL feet
- Just5[/quote]
Is he wearing skates?

[quote=Just5]All the kids on the phantoms should be there. There was a shift where ratcliffe and his line were hemmed in their zone for about a minute and a half. It got me thinking of that ever happened to him before.

Strome does not even have AHL feet
- DaveofYork[/quote]
Is he wearing skates?

clown shoes

that Devils team just straight up doesn't play defense. they all look lost out there.
- Mordecai

I'm looking forward to seeing what the flyers look like against jersey on wednesday.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the flyers look like against jersey on wednesday.
- Doc_Sarcasm

with our luck Hughes will score a hat trick and they will shut us out

Torts is going to be flipping out ( not his fault, though)

with our luck Hughes will score a hat trick and they will shut us out
- Mordecai

They'll put in the trap for one game

with our luck Hughes will score a hat trick and they will shut us out
- Mordecai

that would be a very Flyers thing, and is one of the reasons why i'm interested in seeing how A.V.s system looks against the Devils.

with our luck Hughes will score a hat trick and they will shut us out
- Mordecai

You got it all wrong, it will be Simmonds with the Hatty 😂

clown shoes
- Doc_Sarcasm

Speaking of clown shoes, folks, I am not a movie goer. I prefer home. That being said, Joaquin Phoenix puts on a once in a lifetime performance in Joker.

Go. It’s a slow burn, but he’s magnificent.

Go.

Speaking of clown shoes, folks, I am not a movie goer. I prefer home. That being said, Joaquin Phoenix puts on a once in a lifetime performance in Joker.

Go. It’s a slow burn, but he’s magnificent.

Go.
- Hesh_

i've heard a lot of good things about it and i'm a big fan of slow burn material. not a big movie guy but i may actually leave the house and go check it out.

Speaking of clown shoes, folks, I am not a movie goer. I prefer home. That being said, Joaquin Phoenix puts on a once in a lifetime performance in Joker.

Go. It’s a slow burn, but he’s magnificent.

Go.
- Hesh_

Incredible film. Just give that man all of the of the awards.

You got it all wrong, it will be Simmonds with the Hatty 😂
- arichardson22

Yup, Hughes will just get the assists

Seeing the Leafs blow a 4-1 lead in the 3rd and lose in a SO makes me happy

Seeing the Leafs blow a 4-1 lead in the 3rd and lose in a SO makes me happy
- BiggE

Enjoyed it thoroughly 👍
Unfortunately they got a point.