This is true as far as 2004 is concerned. The Flyers were so battered on defense they had to play Sami Kapanen back on "D". Even with that the Flyers took them to 7 games and lost game seven 2-1. Another coulda shoulda woulda year that the Flyguys could have brought home the Cup.
- Phillywhiteout

I think the 04 team was very close to getting it done. If desjardins wasn’t hurt, I think they would have gotten to the final and won. That game 7 loss was as hard to take as any. Knowing the lockout and cap was coming, it seemed like kind of a last run at winning it.

And I have no idea how anybody could watch how the Panthers had a green light all over the Flyers zone and can still give Torts any credit for how Hart has played thusfar.
- Tomahawk

Don't sit young players and piss on me and tell me it's raining and telling me that McEwen played well when shot attempts were 2-20 in favor of the Panthers when McEwen was on the ice.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...lytics-are-trash/1/119301

Nice read.

Torts = Gibbs. Trust your gut.

That's a BS call

Zamula health scratch?

Hart always letting up the squeaker

That's a BS call
- MJL

Doesn’t a high stick on the pp result in a faceoff all the way down to the opposing zone? Or did that rule change?

For all his skill, it's always some trash like this he lets in once a game so far this season.

Doesn’t a high stick on the pp result in a faceoff all the way down to the opposing zone? Or did that rule change?
- Hextall271

It did. I was referring to the penalty call.

It did. I was referring to the penalty call.
- MJL

Oh I know what you were referring to. I just replied to that post with my question figuring you’d know.

And every coach has those as well. Torts obviously has a much bigger dog house than others haha but he’s a good coach. To say otherwise is nonsense.
- ClaudeFather

He's got a lot of good qualities, especially on the interpersonal stuff and his attention to detail.

But he's a blowhard, craves the limelight, acts like he walks on water, and he has a general aversion to change.

He and Brian Burke are really too alike.

Competent PP

Competent PP
- wcorvette

Yes. With Carolina pressuring hard at the beginning of it. I do notice that tda moves the puck very quickly and distributes the puck very crisply and accurately. Very good luck skills

Second dumb ass penalty by Ristolainen in 4 periods of play. Is he going to sit?

If that collision wasn't the most Flyers thing ever.

If that collision wasn't the most Flyers thing ever.
- Pelle31Forever

Hope TK’s psoas is ok

ND, glad he is there to help on the PK

Canes just camping out in front of Hart

He's got a lot of good qualities, especially on the interpersonal stuff and his attention to detail.

But he's a blowhard, craves the limelight, acts like he walks on water, and he has a general aversion to change.

He and Brian Burke are really too alike.
- Tomahawk

All talk Torts.

Canes just camping out in front of Hart
- Tomahawk

Seeler with the dive and roll. TK holding his stick out standing still is gonna irritate Torts to no end

Has there been a more non existent player than Travis Sanheim this year?

Has there been a more non existent player than Travis Sanheim this year?
- ClaudeFather

Normal with players who just got their guaranteed money. 💰

Has there been a more non existent player than Travis Sanheim this year?
- ClaudeFather

Sanheim has played very well defensively. Doesn't have his offensive game going.

Panthers and Canes do what the Flyers cannot, use their sticks to control the puck and hold their zone. Definitely something our young players will improve on over the season. Difference in forward talent is immense, a bit better with the defense.

I love the closeups of Brind'Amour nose 👃 😍