I’ve never thought we were worse off than other teams. Just seems that way because it’s happening to us. I have heard it said that players now train non stop all year whereas in the olden days they’d take time off snd use the training camp to get into shape. The new players are more fit no question but it may take a toll.
- Hextall271

Good video on Patrick Kane a few years back, switched his workout regimen and does basically no weight training. All elasticity and band training for flexibility. Even was playing at a lower weight and he’s been healthy as ever and lighting it up.

Hadn’t heart that. Thanks.

Of note. We should be practicing the shootout until they shut the lights off in the rink ffs.
- Hextall271

again!

Awful news on Allison and Laczynski. What is it with the Flyers prospects and severe injuries? I just don't get it.

- Letterkenney

Poor drafting by Hextall

Good video on Patrick Kane a few years back, switched his workout regimen and does basically no weight training. All elasticity and band training for flexibility. Even was playing at a lower weight and he’s been healthy as ever and lighting it up.
- ClaudeFather

Yeah. What I read was that the theory was guys weren’t in as good a shape in terms of body fat. But they had some down time etc so they weren’t getting hurt as much.

again!
- Scoob

Tbh. I think they’re tried everything. Practice more. Don’t practice at all. Het gritty to take a shot. Hire a shaman and Use voodoo dolls etc.

Poor drafting by Hextall
- corduroy

Egor is hurt now. Lbi

Good video on Patrick Kane a few years back, switched his workout regimen and does basically no weight training. All elasticity and band training for flexibility. Even was playing at a lower weight and he’s been healthy as ever and lighting it up.
- ClaudeFather

Wonder if he took a page out of Tom Brady’s book. Tom Brady has always been big into using resistance bands for training/conditioning. Always credited his muscle flexibility for staying healthy.

Wonder if he took a page out of Tom Brady’s book. Tom Brady has always been big into using resistance bands for training/conditioning. Always credited his muscle flexibility for staying healthy.
- arichardson22

Makes sense to me. I play goal and for a while as I hit my mid 30s I was getting lower body injuries a lot. Groin strains and the like. Someone showed me some yoga stretches and I do that before each game. It’s really helped as I’ve transitioned to a geriatric haha

Or. He could play 2nd pair and get better matchups and succeed, grow his confidence and help the team and sign an extension.

Wouldn’t the plan be to have Ellis run pp1. Yandle pp2 and the odd time we need him bring risto in for yandle?
- Hextall271

I am wondering what the predictions and expectations are on the defense by some of the fans. I personally wasn’t expecting Ristolainen to see any PP time this season unless we see injuries on the defense.

As I stated early this summer, I was actually hoping Provorov would play with Ristolainen. Not because I think Provorov and Ellis will be bad together. The exact opposite really because I believe that pair will carry most of the load. I think Sanheim and Ristolainen both have their issues. Ristolainen from what I’ve been told has ES issues and in my opinion, Sanheim is only going to be as good as the partner he’s paired with. So I am interested to see how good these two will be together for 82 games.

Egor is hurt now. Lbi
- Hextall271

Ugh
Where did you hear?

Edit: NM. I saw it

Hadn’t heart that. Thanks.

Of note. We should be practicing the shootout until they shut the lights off in the rink ffs.
- Hextall271

Yes, definitely a weakness that needs work for the Flyers!

Poor drafting by Hextall
- corduroy

are you joking?

I don't get it. Ristolainen needs to have top PP time to have any value to a team. Philly picks him up and he could be lucky to be 4th for PP time after Yandle, Provorov, and Ellis. So he'll get defensive assignments, suck, and crater the team and his own career.
- DarthProbert

Did your magic 8ball tell you that? Because so far none of that has happened and he hasn't even skated yet

A very early prediction; Brassard wins the 2nd line center, Laughton is 3C and Nate is 4C, Frost starts with the Phantoms on their top line with Ratcliff and Foerster.

I am wondering what the predictions and expectations are on the defense by some of the fans. I personally wasn’t expecting Ristolainen to see any PP time this season unless we see injuries on the defense.

As I stated early this summer, I was actually hoping Provorov would play with Ristolainen. Not because I think Provorov and Ellis will be bad together. The exact opposite really because I believe that pair will carry most of the load. I think Sanheim and Ristolainen both have their issues. Ristolainen from what I’ve been told has ES issues and in my opinion, Sanheim is only going to be as good as the partner he’s paired with. So I am interested to see how good these two will be together for 82 games.
- SuperSchennBros

I think the Flyers top 4 will be one of the best in the entire league!

A very early prediction; Brassard wins the 2nd line center, Laughton is 3C and Nate is 4C, Frost starts with the Phantoms on their top line with Ratcliff and Foerster.
- jd250

I hope not but I was hoping to see some predictions.

I think the Flyers top 4 will be one of the best in the entire league!
- jd250

I hope you’re right. I guess my logic is, everyone remembers Pronger with Carle and Timonen with Coburn. I guess I was hoping to see our to best defenders split.

A very early prediction; Brassard wins the 2nd line center, Laughton is 3C and Nate is 4C, Frost starts with the Phantoms on their top line with Ratcliff and Foerster.
- jd250

If it pans out that way so be it. Brassard had a solid game Tuesday. Frost needs to play a lot and some time in the a after being off all year might be what’s he needs

I am wondering what the predictions and expectations are on the defense by some of the fans. I personally wasn’t expecting Ristolainen to see any PP time this season unless we see injuries on the defense.

As I stated early this summer, I was actually hoping Provorov would play with Ristolainen. Not because I think Provorov and Ellis will be bad together. The exact opposite really because I believe that pair will carry most of the load. I think Sanheim and Ristolainen both have their issues. Ristolainen from what I’ve been told has ES issues and in my opinion, Sanheim is only going to be as good as the partner he’s paired with. So I am interested to see how good these two will be together for 82 games.
- SuperSchennBros

I wouldn’t be surprised to see rr out there on the pp at some point. Either due to injury or maybe the pp goes into a swoon and needs a different look. I wouldn’t look at that as plan a or b. I think Ellis at pp1 and yandle pp2 to start snd see how it goes. If we’re super predictable it won’t matter.

I think the Flyers top 4 will be one of the best in the entire league!
- jd250

If ellis elevates provys game to new heights and then rr and sanheim click we could be very good.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see rr out there on the pp at some point. Either due to injury or maybe the pp goes into a swoon and needs a different look. I wouldn’t look at that as plan a or b. I think Ellis at pp1 and yandle pp2 to start snd see how it goes. If we’re super predictable it won’t matter.
- Hextall271

I don’t think Ellis will play ahead of Yandle on the PP at all.

I hope you’re right. I guess my logic is, everyone remembers Pronger with Carle and Timonen with Coburn. I guess I was hoping to see our to best defenders split.
- SuperSchennBros

I really liked the way Ellis and Provey complimented each other last game, and the number 1 thing I will be watching tonight is to see how Sanheim and Risto play together, hoping for a similar chemistry and impact. Potentially this group has a higher ceiling than the previous top 4 you mentioned here.

I really liked the way Ellis and Provey complimented each other last game, and the number 1 thing I will be watching tonight is to see how Sanheim and Risto play together, hoping for a similar chemistry and impact. Potentially this group has the higher ceiling than the previous top 4 you mentioned here.
- jd250

Ristolainen found himself in a much better situation here, so there is no reason to believe he won’t be impactful here.

If ellis elevates provys game to new heights and then rr and sanheim click we could be very good.
- Hextall271

That's what I am hoping for also. In retrospect, I think the number one problem Provey had last year was he was trying to do too much because he was not sure what his partner would do or not do. This year he has a legitimate top defenseman to work with which means he can focus solely on his responsibility and his game.

Ristolainen found himself in a much better situation here, so there is no reason to believe he won’t be impactful here.
- SuperSchennBros

That's what I think as well, Risto is much better than what his advanced metrics portray.