SSB brings up a good point, that double high screen worked very well for us for many years, as well as allowing that high man to drift to the top of the circle for a quick G pass and a rifle from a left handed shooter (hartsy, schenner, coots at times. When did that wrinkle in the PP leave cause i remember, especially Schenn and Hartnell getting a lot of goals in that area.
- sjk540

If I’m remembering correctly, Frost had a shot from that area on the power play a few games ago. Not happening nearly as much as it used to.

If I’m remembering correctly, Frost had a shot from that area on the power play a few games ago. Not happening nearly as much as it used to.
- Ftown19125

always depends on your shooters too

If I’m remembering correctly, Frost had a shot from that area on the power play a few games ago. Not happening nearly as much as it used to.
- Ftown19125

Was that a PP? I thought that was just a play off the face off. I could be wrong tho

Was that a PP? I thought that was just a play off the face off. I could be wrong tho
- sjk540

Haha could have been. I just remember thinking that’s where Schenn and Hartnell were shooting from. He got off a good shot, just missed the net.

Haha could have been. I just remember thinking that’s where Schenn and Hartnell were shooting from. He got off a good shot, just missed the net.
- Ftown19125

Pretty sure Frosty did put one home from there off a set face off too from G. That would be awesome if Frost became the new G but teamed up with him for the next 5/6 years and become a dominant duo

Pretty sure Frosty did put one home from there off a set face off too from G. That would be awesome if Frost became the new G but teamed up with him for the next 5/6 years and become a dominant duo
- sjk540

Yeah he did. That’s the one he said after that G basically told him exactly where to stand.

What conspiracy theory are you hinting at with this?

Still love how Stewart consumes cycles for anyone.
- opeth_pa

No conspiracy. It is pretty straight forward. Fletcher has Stewart on the team as a personal favor.

No conspiracy. It is pretty straight forward. Fletcher has Stewart on the team as a personal favor.
- StepfordSam

Ok, it is what it is.

Ok, it is what it is.
- ClaudeFather

Agreed

when is giroux going to start punching goalies

Agreed
- StepfordSam

I prefer a passive aggressive apply please.

In regards to Stewart it’s a closed issue. We know why he is on the team and it isn’t hockey related. No one close to the Flyers will admit it. It’s called plausible deniability. No need to discuss to further.
- StepfordSam

The Stewart topic is just fans needing to female dog. He doesn’t need to be cut ASAP. He’s not keeping a young kid out of the line up or tying the Flyers up from calling up anyone. Complaining about Stewart is just stupid.

Strongly disagree. If you want to be shown respect, don't slash the opposition. He'd of been left alone if he hadn't done so. Thornton's poke didn't warrant that response in my opinion.

I would have done the same thing to Mrazek.
- Pelle31Forever

I dont really have a problem with what either player did. From the video I saw it's hard to tell if the whistle blew before or after Mrazek tied up the puck. It was pretty close anyway, so I dont think Thornton was way out of line taking a poke at the puck. It happens all the time. From Mrazek's point of view I can see being pissed off when someone takes a poke at you after you tie up the puck, so I don't think he was out of line taking a swipe at Thornton. Also happens all the time. It didn't even look like he made contact. After that Mrazek came at Thornton pretty aggressively. Looks like he said something to Thornton. Maybe it was threatening? It doesn't really matter. Thornton just reacted like anyone would when someone comes at you like that and took a pop at him. It looked like it was more the surprise of the punch than the force that knocked Mrazek down. He milked it for a while laying on the ice like he'd been shot. Penalties were handed out. Mrazek was fine and finished the game. Thornton was fine too. What's the big deal?

The Stewart topic is just fans needing to female dog. He doesn’t need to be cut ASAP. He’s not keeping a young kid out of the line up or tying the Flyers up from calling up anyone. Complaining about Stewart is just stupid.
- SuperSchennBros

Agreed.

I would go Provorov, Ghost (Jake's Spot), Giroux, Coots and JVR. Coots and JVR are the net front guys. I would like a better shot on the right side than what Voracek offers.
- mickel25

I’d go back to basics. Original structure. Original cast. Provorov staying ahead of Ghost is the only thing I wouldn’t change.

when is giroux going to start punching goalies
- 2Real

Better question: When is Giroux going to start playing goal?

He hasn't yet. Doesn't mean he won't.

Better question: When is Giroux going to start playing goal?

He hasn't yet. Doesn't mean he won't.
- jmatchett383

That's why he is a bad leader. The C stands for selfish with that guy.

That's why he is a bad leader. The C stands for selfish with that guy.
- mickel25

He didn’t even tell Hagg to stop taking forward shifts. Does not give one (frank) about the team.

I dont really have a problem with what either player did. From the video I saw it's hard to tell if the whistle blew before or after Mrazek tied up the puck. It was pretty close anyway, so I dont think Thornton was way out of line taking a poke at the puck. It happens all the time. From Mrazek's point of view I can see being pissed off when someone takes a poke at you after you tie up the puck, so I don't think he was out of line taking a swipe at Thornton. Also happens all the time. It didn't even look like he made contact. After that Mrazek came at Thornton pretty aggressively. Looks like he said something to Thornton. Maybe it was threatening? It doesn't really matter. Thornton just reacted like anyone would when someone comes at you like that and took a pop at him. It looked like it was more the surprise of the punch than the force that knocked Mrazek down. He milked it for a while laying on the ice like he'd been shot. Penalties were handed out. Mrazek was fine and finished the game. Thornton was fine too. What's the big deal?
- Dkos

Yup. You reap what you sow at that point.

Better question: When is Giroux going to start playing goal?

He hasn't yet. Doesn't mean he won't.
- jmatchett383

Flyers had enough point blank chances to score, but just couldn't find the net. The effort was there, but the Fly Boys just came up short. Frost definitely had a rough night, but taking him off of G's line will not help. Consider Frost's bad night as growing pains. He will be fine.

Better question: When is Giroux going to start playing goal?

He hasn't yet. Doesn't mean he won't.
- jmatchett383

joey you the man jackson

I’d go back to basics. Original structure. Original cast. Provorov staying ahead of Ghost is the only thing I wouldn’t change.
- SuperSchennBros

I would almost say put Ghost back out there, try and get the kids confidence going. If it is all upstairs with him, every moment he sees the first unit go on and he isn't included, it could do something to him mentally. Yeah it sucks if thats the case, but if it is what it is, get him goin there. have Provy on the 2nd unit to make them more potent, and split the time instead of giving heavy minutes to the 2nd unit. We can really have two really good units going and then when we see one clicking we can go with them more. I would go:

1st unit - G (in his office), JVR (net front), Lindblom(high slot) , Voracek (far side, behind net), Ghost QB

2nd Unit - Frost (G's Office), Hayes, Coots, TK, Provy

Two stacked units, plenty of skill, good QB's, and stop giving the 1st unit 1 minute and 30, if they can't get anything going after 30/45 secs you yank em. Plain and simple. There isn't a huge fall off to the 2nd unit. And if its late in the game, Keep G out there and just sit Frosty.

Flyers had enough point blank chances to score, but just couldn't find the net. The effort was there, but the Fly Boys just came up short. Frost definitely had a rough night, but taking him off of G's line will not help. Consider Frost's bad night as growing pains. He will be fine.
- Thors-Hammer

Kid has what all of 9 games under his belt? He will be fine.

I would almost say put Ghost back out there, try and get the kids confidence going. If it is all upstairs with him, every moment he sees the first unit go on and he isn't included, it could do something to him mentally. Yeah it sucks if thats the case, but if it is what it is, get him goin there. have Provy on the 2nd unit to make them more potent, and split the time instead of giving heavy minutes to the 2nd unit. We can really have two really good units going and then when we see one clicking we can go with them more. I would go:

1st unit - G (in his office), JVR (net front), Lindblom(high slot) , Voracek (far side, behind net), Ghost QB

2nd Unit - Frost (G's Office), Hayes, Coots, TK, Provy

Two stacked units, plenty of skill, good QB's, and stop giving the 1st unit 1 minute and 30, if they can't get anything going after 30/45 secs you yank em. Plain and simple. There isn't a huge fall off to the 2nd unit. And if its late in the game, Keep G out there and just sit Frosty.
- sjk540

If Ghost is really this weak mentally, where he doesn’t understand he needs to earn his ice time back, (frank) em!