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Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Nov 12 @ 5:05 PM ET
I am cautiously optimistic. But we have seen this out of this team before., which makes me hesitant to be too overjoyed
- corduroy

right there with you
kind of waiting for the swoon
too many times it’s happened
Baxter27
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.03.2007

Nov 12 @ 5:07 PM ET
right there with you
kind of waiting for the swoon
too many times it’s happened

- Marc D


No need to plan the parade but certainly no reason not to enjoy a great week of hockey. Flyers played well in all 4 games. No team is going to play perfect hockey and very few can contain the best line in hockey that Boston has at their disposal.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Nov 12 @ 5:20 PM ET
I feel sorry for you. Why a Flyers fan can't enjoy a 4 win week topped off with beating one of the beasts from the east is puzzling. Do you expect the flyers to dominate every game for 60 minutes and never relinquish momentum? Are those the standards to be a contender?
- Baxter27


Whether you wanna admit it or not, I think we all know Boston didn’t bring their best and I’ve gotta listen to one ding dong reason after another why the Flyers are suddenly so incredible now, starting with our fourth line after two games. I’ll say again, thankful for the win but we caught Boston on an off night. I don’t care about the back to back nights excuse. I go to work five days a week, of course I’m more tired on Tuesday than I was Monday but I still am capable of bringing the same energy to do my job. News flash, Dallas kicked our ass 24 hours after Pittsburgh kicked their ass. Do I think Dallas is better than us now? No! Dallas hasn’t proven they’re very good this year. We’re good but I think Boston is better and we’re lucky they gave us a 40 minute head start. Now I have to listen to you take it personal as I disagree with you and your best stupid ass argument is “momentum”.

Are we as good as Boston or not? Say it!

You feel sorry for me, go pound sand and step into reality for a second.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Nov 12 @ 5:24 PM ET
right there with you
kind of waiting for the swoon
too many times it’s happened

- Marc D

I'm optimistic that it's new players contributing so much. Guys like Jake and Ghost have been streaky most of their careers. If they were carrying the team right now I'd be a little more worried about it being sustainable.
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Nov 12 @ 5:35 PM ET
Whether you wanna admit it or not, I think we all know Boston didn’t bring their best and I’ve gotta listen to one ding dong reason after another why the Flyers are suddenly so incredible now, starting with our fourth line after two games. I’ll say again, thankful for the win but we caught Boston on an off night. I don’t care about the back to back nights excuse. I go to work five days a week, of course I’m more tired on Tuesday than I was Monday but I still am capable of bringing the same energy to do my job. News flash, Dallas kicked our ass 24 hours after Pittsburgh kicked their ass. Do I think Dallas is better than us now? No! Dallas hasn’t proven they’re very good this year. We’re good but I think Boston is better and we’re lucky they gave us a 40 minute head start. Now I have to listen to you take it personal as I disagree with you and your best stupid ass argument is “momentum”.

Are we as good as Boston or not? Say it!

You feel sorry for me, go pound sand and step into reality for a second.

- SuperSchennBros

seriously, are you okay?
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Nov 12 @ 5:48 PM ET
I'm optimistic that it's new players contributing so much. Guys like Jake and Ghost have been streaky most of their careers. If they were carrying the team right now I'd be a little more worried about it being sustainable.
- hereticpride

I’m enjoying the ride
Love Myers and Farabee
TK and Oskar
Hart!
A lot of fun right now
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Nov 12 @ 6:01 PM ET
I’m enjoying the ride
Love Myers and Farabee
TK and Oskar
Hart!
A lot of fun right now

- Marc D

Yeah, these kids day are something else. I think Myers is going to knock some guys down on the depth chart by next year.

Obviously all these guys deserve credit but Lindblom I did not see coming at all. He kinda just looked like a serviceable young forward but he tapped into finding a way to get pucks in the net at this level. That's huge.
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Nov 12 @ 6:05 PM ET
Whether you wanna admit it or not, I think we all know Boston didn’t bring their best and I’ve gotta listen to one ding dong reason after another why the Flyers are suddenly so incredible now, starting with our fourth line after two games. I’ll say again, thankful for the win but we caught Boston on an off night. I don’t care about the back to back nights excuse. I go to work five days a week, of course I’m more tired on Tuesday than I was Monday but I still am capable of bringing the same energy to do my job. News flash, Dallas kicked our ass 24 hours after Pittsburgh kicked their ass. Do I think Dallas is better than us now? No! Dallas hasn’t proven they’re very good this year. We’re good but I think Boston is better and we’re lucky they gave us a 40 minute head start. Now I have to listen to you take it personal as I disagree with you and your best stupid ass argument is “momentum”.

Are we as good as Boston or not? Say it!

You feel sorry for me, go pound sand and step into reality for a second.

- SuperSchennBros


The thing is the Flyers didn't just beat the Bruins they have now won 4 in a row against quality teams.

There is 0 wrong with a Flyers fan being excited by those results or what they are seeing.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Nov 12 @ 6:06 PM ET
Yeah, these kids day are something else. I think Myers is going to knock some guys down on the depth chart by next year.

Obviously all these guys deserve credit but Lindblom I did not see coming at all. He kinda just looked like a serviceable young forward but he tapped into finding a way to get pucks in the net at this level. That's huge.

- hereticpride

I’m sure not too many could foresee how Lindblom is playing

Im pretty sad about Sam Morin but I look at getting Myers as some consolation

Undrafted D that has top pair potential and is currently playing top 4 minutes at age 22
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Nov 12 @ 6:33 PM ET
The thing is the Flyers didn't just beat the Bruins they have now won 4 in a row against quality teams.

There is 0 wrong with a Flyers fan being excited by those results or what they are seeing.

- opeth_pa



100%. I’m super excited to see quality hockey being played by the Flyers on a consistent basis. I can really say this team is finally on the rise and it’s fun to watch.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Nov 12 @ 7:13 PM ET
The thing is the Flyers didn't just beat the Bruins they have now won 4 in a row against quality teams.

There is 0 wrong with a Flyers fan being excited by those results or what they are seeing.

- opeth_pa

Yes, but there is nothing wrong with a fan throwing around criticism. The Flyers are build to stay with teams like the Leafs, Canadiens and Hurricanes. Anything else would be a disappointment. I refuse to get ahead of myself because I don’t think the Bruins put their best food forward. We still have had bumps in the road. The most recent a 7-1 loss to Pittsburgh. I’m gonna reserve judgement and hope we not only make the playoffs but do so as a top three team in the division. Not a wild card.
flyeredup85
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: ON
Joined: 04.05.2012

Nov 12 @ 7:18 PM ET
Flyers beat caps then lose to Ottawa and islanders.
Peter Richards
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.24.2019

Nov 12 @ 7:29 PM ET
Whether you wanna admit it or not, I think we all know Boston didn’t bring their best and I’ve gotta listen to one ding dong reason after another why the Flyers are suddenly so incredible now, starting with our fourth line after two games. I’ll say again, thankful for the win but we caught Boston on an off night. I don’t care about the back to back nights excuse. I go to work five days a week, of course I’m more tired on Tuesday than I was Monday but I still am capable of bringing the same energy to do my job. News flash, Dallas kicked our ass 24 hours after Pittsburgh kicked their ass. Do I think Dallas is better than us now? No! Dallas hasn’t proven they’re very good this year. We’re good but I think Boston is better and we’re lucky they gave us a 40 minute head start. Now I have to listen to you take it personal as I disagree with you and your best stupid ass argument is “momentum”.

Are we as good as Boston or not? Say it!

You feel sorry for me, go pound sand and step into reality for a second.

- SuperSchennBros



Anything can happen once the playoffs begin. That should be the goal right now. No team has been better than Tampa the last two years. What has that got them? Not saying you’re wrong just saying you don’t have to be the better team. You just have to beat them.
flyerfan48
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IL
Joined: 12.26.2008

Nov 12 @ 7:40 PM ET
Whether you wanna admit it or not, I think we all know Boston didn’t bring their best and I’ve gotta listen to one ding dong reason after another why the Flyers are suddenly so incredible now, starting with our fourth line after two games. I’ll say again, thankful for the win but we caught Boston on an off night. I don’t care about the back to back nights excuse. I go to work five days a week, of course I’m more tired on Tuesday than I was Monday but I still am capable of bringing the same energy to do my job. News flash, Dallas kicked our ass 24 hours after Pittsburgh kicked their ass. Do I think Dallas is better than us now? No! Dallas hasn’t proven they’re very good this year. We’re good but I think Boston is better and we’re lucky they gave us a 40 minute head start. Now I have to listen to you take it personal as I disagree with you and your best stupid ass argument is “momentum”.

Are we as good as Boston or not? Say it!

You feel sorry for me, go pound sand and step into reality for a second.

- SuperSchennBros


Enjoy the win streak and stop being a jackass. You are capable of bringing the same energy on Tuesday, but do you?

So you dont like the fourth line. Big whoop.They are playing good enough right now even though it is just two games.


Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Nov 12 @ 7:43 PM ET
seriously, are you okay?
- Mordecai


Poor guy is so attention-starved. Has to manufacture hot takes for love.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Nov 12 @ 7:48 PM ET
Poor guy is so attention-starved. Has to manufacture hot takes for love.
- Tomahawk


That BS and uncalled for. He's talking hockey. He's entitled to his opinion. Disagree with what he says all you want but he makes more sense than a lot of other nonsense posted on here. He may not articulate it well but he is correct when he says Boston didn't have their A game.
Mordecai
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: not very poggers
Joined: 08.27.2015

Nov 12 @ 7:52 PM ET
That BS and uncalled for. He's talking hockey. He's entitled to his opinion. Disagree with what he says all you want but he makes more sense than a lot of other nonsense posted on here. He may not articulate it well but he is correct when he says Boston didn't have their A game.
- MJL

that is putting it very lightly
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Nov 12 @ 8:34 PM ET
right there with you
kind of waiting for the swoon
too many times it’s happened

- Marc D


When a group of players can miss the playoffs after going on a 10 game winning streak (and make them after going on a 10 game losing streak)....you have little choice but to be on guard as a fan
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Nov 12 @ 8:42 PM ET
Poor guy is so attention-starved. Has to manufacture hot takes for love.
- Tomahawk


After two games, you’re convinced we have our fourth line moving forward. Is that what I read earlier today? I’m not even convinced Twarynski is a third line player.

I apologize if I’m the wait and see type but that’s just me. Feel free to continue attacking my grammar. I always dish out low blows when I know I’ve won a debate.

In other news, Disney plus came out today. I’ll reply to the rest of your snotty, childish remarks when The Mandalorian is over.
coffee junkie
Joined: 02.25.2007

Nov 12 @ 8:52 PM ET
right there with you
kind of waiting for the swoon
too many times it’s happened

- Marc D

Me too but I will say, the work ethic has been the most positive for me. Which bodes well for this season. That said, I expect them to lose next game and folks to turn sour fast in here.
bird_dog_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 07.05.2011

Nov 12 @ 11:05 PM ET
Me too but I will say, the work ethic has been the most positive for me. Which bodes well for this season. That said, I expect them to lose next game and folks to turn sour fast in here.
- coffee junkie


I think most fans aren’t sour if they play a competitive game and lose. It’s when they mail it in and go through the motions that tick off fans.
Imo I think this is a much better team than last year. Undoubtedly there will be more bad games.
Last year the flyers still lost games when the other team wasn’t playing their A game.
The flyers are still flawed and I still don’t think the have played more than one or two of their A games.
Jake, Hayes, Ghost, JVR and to a lesser degree G, Provy, and Sanheim can all play better.
sILKAsSINASALO
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2018

Nov 13 @ 6:00 PM ET
Yes, but there is nothing wrong with a fan throwing around criticism. The Flyers are build to stay with teams like the Leafs, Canadiens and Hurricanes. Anything else would be a disappointment. I refuse to get ahead of myself because I don’t think the Bruins put their best food forward. We still have had bumps in the road. The most recent a 7-1 loss to Pittsburgh. I’m gonna reserve judgement and hope we not only make the playoffs but do so as a top three team in the division. Not a wild card.
- SuperSchennBros

Well we were a bump in the road to boston, weren't we? Im happy being a bump to another team
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