Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 2/20/20 @ CBJ

Win tonight or it’s all for naught.

Win tonight or it’s all for naught.
- Just5

Complete nonsense.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 2/20/20 @ CBJ
- bmeltzer

Hoping that a 60 minute effort is applied tonight

I think it’s fair to say all the young players I mentioned have a decade to remain top players in the league. Coots has maybe a five year window. Giroux...I’m giving him two more seasons of Relevance. For all we know this year or next year could be our best opportunity.
- SuperSchennBros

From previous blog

Coots is only 27. I think he has more than 5 years left. Even if his offense doesnt remain at this peak he will always be a great defensive center

I think G's career will last longer than 2 more years especially if he plays at wing.

Let's go Flyers!

I'd start Elliott. Give Hart a break.

From previous blog

Coots is only 27. I think he has more than 5 years left. Even if his offense doesnt remain at this peak he will always be a great defensive center

I think G's career will last longer than 2 more years especially if he plays at wing.
- bulet13

I agree with this assessment. Not sure when our window to contend will truly open as it depends on many development factors as we know. I do think it's critical to get into the playoffs this year so that the young players can start to see what it's going to take to win a round, several rounds etc. best case scenario this year for me is to get in the dance and pull off an upset first round. If Hart gets on a roll, I can see this happening.

Georgiev to Red Wings for Darren Helm and 2021 2nd round pick
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Well, that's why they traded for Berube.

Well, that's why they traded for Berube.
- Hextall271

Nevermind, it's fake

Weird trade
- bulet13

Just found out it was fake

Ustimenko left Sandstrom in the dust this season. Impressive for a kid who's two years younger and never played in a top pro league.

http://www.phantomshockey...erube-pave-way-ustimenko/

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I know alot of the fans on this seem to post that this is just a building year and we're not true contenders, however I truly disagree, Look at the lineup Carolina iced last year into the playoffs, On paper we're not worse and in many ways "better", This team has slowly gained an identity and it sure seems like they're playing with some game plans, I'm looking forward to what coach does come playoffs with adjustments, personnel and what not. Who are we afraid to face, Tampa and Boston? No one wants to face them but we can win a 7 series against either - Power play really needs to get hot.

From previous blog

Coots is only 27. I think he has more than 5 years left. Even if his offense doesnt remain at this peak he will always be a great defensive center

I think G's career will last longer than 2 more years especially if he plays at wing.
- bulet13

going to be interesting to see what happens with Coots and Giroux both being UFAs after the 2021-22 season.

Ustimenko left Sandstrom in the dust this season. Impressive for a kid who's two years younger and never played in a top pro league.
- Feanor

Now that Ustimenko is up with the Phantoms, I guess it'll be Sandstrom in net for the Royals tomorrow night. I'm actually going to the game as my daughter's vocal ensemble is singing the national anthem. I figured I'd see one of them play, but was hoping it would be Ustimenko. I guess I'll have to catch a Phantom's game now.

Why give Hart a break? This is a crucial game and he played well 2 nights ago.

Why give Hart a break? This is a crucial game and he played well 2 nights ago.
- Daceroni

Because Elliott's having a great season.

Because Elliott's having a great season.
- Feanor

Haha what? No! he's been terrible!

Just found out it was fake
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

That makes sense lol

Haha what? No! he's been terrible!
- Hextall271

Getting lower every year of his Flyers career.

17-18: .909 SV%, .925 ES SV%

18-19: .907 SV%, .918 ES SV%

19-20: .898 SV%, .908 ES SV%

I’m guessing their contracts will flip but be a little higher. Coots 9.5. G around 6. Depends on cap. Coots could get more. G will be a second line player. 3 years at six. Two at 4 Retired. Coots 6 years at 9.25 to 9.5 or extend for 8 at 8.5 to 9.

You guys realize Hart's SV% isnt much better at 0.908......

Hopefully they get at least a point tonight.They are facing a team that are missing half their starters.

Haha what? No! he's been terrible!
- Hextall271

Hasn't been terrible. Just like Hart's road numbers, Elliott's been the goalie in some games where the bottom totally dropped out on the team and it pulled his stats down with it.

Overall, the key number on Elliott is his 10-5-2 road record. He's been good in most of those games.

going to be interesting to see what happens with Coots and Giroux both being UFAs after the 2021-22 season.
- nastyflyergirl

G takes a team friendly deal and Coots get paid. If the Flyers are true contenders, Coots will give a hometown discount.