This would have been the perfect opportunity and situation for Wade Allison.
- SuperSchennBros

Torts openly against Alison for whatever reason. Loves him some Big Mac

Biggest game on TV tonight for Philly area. Glad nothing else is on that could possibly take my attention away.

Glad it's November and baseball season is over....
- hockeylover

Tough decision. Phillies or World Fishing Network.

Torts openly against Alison for whatever reason. Loves him some Big Mac
- ClaudeFather

Yeah it seems like it is one of Torts headgames. It feels like the story Hartnell told about Torts claiming Hartnell wasn't doing this or that. Hartnell went to him saying this isn't true and proved it. But Torts still said he didn't trust him regardless of the proof.

I like much of what Torts says and does, but I thnk he takes these mind games a little too far on occasion. This too much of an east/west player stuff. Even Allison seems confused as to what he means.

Two young guys trying to carve out a role for themselves in Bellows and Frost, let’s put Macewen with them….
- ClaudeFather

Why he refuses to try Cates and Frost is funny to me. Pure ego is how I see it.

Yeah it seems like it is one of Torts headgames. It feels like the story Hartnell told about Torts claiming Hartnell wasn't doing this or that. Hartnell went to him saying this isn't true and proved it. But Torts still said he didn't trust him regardless of the proof.

I like much of what Torts says and does, but I thnk he takes these mind games a little too far on occasion. This too much of an east/west player stuff. Even Allison seems confused as to what he means.
- MBFlyerfan

What he says doesn’t matter as his actions speak loudly.

Yeah it seems like it is one of Torts headgames. It feels like the story Hartnell told about Torts claiming Hartnell wasn't doing this or that. Hartnell went to him saying this isn't true and proved it. But Torts still said he didn't trust him regardless of the proof.

I like much of what Torts says and does, but I thnk he takes these mind games a little too far on occasion. This too much of an east/west player stuff. Even Allison seems confused as to what he means.
- MBFlyerfan

Because of all his injuries Allison has very little pro experience, and seems like a very straightforward kid. I hope Torts isn't using mind games on him cause I really don't think they will be effective in this case.

Nic D. can earn his money tonight.

Let's go boys!

Coots and Ellis will not play a game.
- mickel25

Something makes me think, neither will Atkinson.

I would be shocked if the combined number is above 40.

who will have more minutes and points tonight combined: Frostsky, zac mac , or blowows?

Some people just luv to poop on the Flyers, the management, the coaches and the players. I think they get off on it.

Fletcher could draft the next Gretsky and people would still call for his head.
- WhiskeyMan

If Fletcher had the 1st overall pick and the next Gretzky was there, he’d pick the next Pat Falloon.

If Fletcher had the 1st overall pick and the next Gretzky was there, he’d pick the next Pat Falloon.
- mikeyo27

(frank)in Fat Ballon

Yeah it seems like it is one of Torts headgames. It feels like the story Hartnell told about Torts claiming Hartnell wasn't doing this or that. Hartnell went to him saying this isn't true and proved it. But Torts still said he didn't trust him regardless of the proof.

I like much of what Torts says and does, but I thnk he takes these mind games a little too far on occasion. This too much of an east/west player stuff. Even Allison seems confused as to what he means.
- MBFlyerfan

Let’s hope this mind game works

Because of all his injuries Allison has very little pro experience, and seems like a very straightforward kid. I hope Torts isn't using mind games on him cause I really don't think they will be effective in this case.
- Feanor

Torts wants Allison to play smarter not recklessly as he is prone to do. If Allison can't learn to play smarter then he should be sent down. I am a big fan of Allison and think he has a lot of upside, but can't keep playing like a college player.

If Fletcher had the 1st overall pick and the next Gretzky was there, he’d pick the next Pat Falloon.
- mikeyo27

Thanks for proving my point.

Yeah it seems like it is one of Torts headgames. It feels like the story Hartnell told about Torts claiming Hartnell wasn't doing this or that. Hartnell went to him saying this isn't true and proved it. But Torts still said he didn't trust him regardless of the proof.

I like much of what Torts says and does, but I thnk he takes these mind games a little too far on occasion. This too much of an east/west player stuff. Even Allison seems confused as to what he means.
- MBFlyerfan

I'm beginning to think that the biggest head game Tortorella plays is that he is open and honest with the players.

I know Allison has to earn his ice time, but I would switch up Zach and Allison. Hopefully the Flyers can score first. Trying a comeback vs the Rags will be tough....

Some people just luv to poop on the Flyers, the management, the coaches and the players. I think they get off on it.

Fletcher could draft the next Gretsky and people would still call for his head.
- WhiskeyMan

The Flyers deserve all the criticism that come there way and then some.

I'm beginning to think that the biggest head game Tortorella plays is that he is open and honest with the players.
- MJL

It's nice to know that the team is going to put up a fight and not roll over to the Rangers like last years team. Thaose games were embarrassing. Expect a strong competitive effort

Flyers one point off last years pace through 8 games.
Will they be able to hold Zibanejad under 6 points tonight?

How many combined games will Couturier/Ellis/Atkinson play this year? I will go with 52.
- PLindbergh31

I think we're going to get caved in tonight and tomorrow night.

Games of NHL hockey? 0 and I'd take the under if I could..

Flyers one point off last years pace through 8 games.
Will they be able to hold Zibanejad under 6 points tonight?

How many combined games will Couturier/Ellis/Atkinson play this year? I will go with 52.
- PLindbergh31

52 seems optimistic IMO

Probably your most optimistic post ever.

52 seems optimistic IMO

Probably your most optimistic post ever.
- Djapana

You may be right. Considering Ellis' number will be zero. That would put us at 25 or 26 games each per player.

Someone facetiously (I think) posted that Atkinson had vaccine related heart problems. While it may not be that it got me wondering if his issue was something like that. Some sort of internal non hockey related issue.

Nic D. can earn his money tonight.

Let's go boys!
- cdearth23

Tonight’s game is a game where I would enjoy the fighting. It seems to come natural between these two teams when they faceoff.

I'm beginning to think that the biggest head game Tortorella plays is that he is open and honest with the players.
- MJL

Tonight’s game is a game where I would enjoy the fighting. It seems to come natural between these two teams when they faceoff.
- SuperSchennBros

Starting line up? Opening shift? Torts has done it before. Numerous times.