He knows what the perfect lines are but doesn’t want to use them. Does he realize he is the head coach?
- TPC

Who's to say Matt, but the coach always knows best...

I think I have seen it about a million times now, where the coach has practice lines, or talks about the line combinations, and people freak the hell out

and then during the actual game what they wanted actually is what happens

He knows what the perfect lines are but doesn’t want to use them. Does he realize he is the head coach?
- TPC

TPC, he's gotta be referring to the fact that they aren't morons and can see what we can see. Those are the lines he wants to use, but players like Kravtsov need experience to reduce positional or skating or situational (like chip rather than stick handle), or whatever sort of errors before he can trust them with top 6 minutes against top 6 opposition.
Having this faith is where the fanbase is lacking.

This guy. Gallant's brain "Kravtsov probably works better on Line 1, but you know what? (frank) it, I'm gonna put Goodrow there again."


- tomburton99

That's the face of a creature that looks like it's going to sexually assault someone

Vince Z. Mercogliano
@vzmercogliano
Gallant said he'd like to get Kravtsov "some shifts up with the top line on the right side," adding, "We know where he fits."

He dropped a couple hints that the eventual plan is to move him up - "I know what our perfect lines are" - but he's not ready to make that move yet.
- nyrangers2

If I had to read between the lines here, he’s saying he knows he’s a top 6 player talent wise and he’s miscast in the bottom 6. But there’s still things he wants him to learn/improve in his game before he starts giving him 16/17 minutes a night.

That's the face of a creature that looks like it's going to sexually assault someone
- eichiefs9

Goofy plays hockey for Hockey Canada?

Goofy plays hockey for Hockey Canada?
- tomburton99

Goofy plays hockey for Hockey Canada?
- tomburton99

Oooof. That hurts. But, only because it's warranted!
This couple looks happy too, don't they?
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3819069

Oooof. That hurts. But, only because it's warranted!
This couple looks happy too, don't they?
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3819069
- Tonybere

Wasn't a shot the people or the country as whole. Just the organization.

Wasn't a shot the people or the country as whole. Just the organization.
- tomburton99

'Twas understood.
Not sure who to point a finger at, really. I consider it more a factor of the overall hockey culture in this country. I suppose you could play chicken and egg with it, but should the organization have to police young men as if they have no moral code or family values? I'll gladly take credit for any reasonable solution you can provide!

Vince Z. Mercogliano
@vzmercogliano
Gallant said he'd like to get Kravtsov "some shifts up with the top line on the right side," adding, "We know where he fits."

He dropped a couple hints that the eventual plan is to move him up - "I know what our perfect lines are" - but he's not ready to make that move yet.
- nyrangers2

In other words: He's been getting the stick, but soon he'll get the carrot.

Put it right on a tee for soooo many here!

'Twas understood.
Not sure who to point a finger at, really. I consider it more a factor of the overall hockey culture in this country. I suppose you could play chicken and egg with it, but should the organization have to police young men as if they have no moral code or family values? I'll gladly take credit for any reasonable solution you can provide!
- Tonybere

Idk, too big a problem for my pea brain to handle.

'Twas understood.
Not sure who to point a finger at, really. I consider it more a factor of the overall hockey culture in this country. I suppose you could play chicken and egg with it, but should the organization have to police young men as if they have no moral code or family values? I'll gladly take credit for any reasonable solution you can provide!
- Tonybere

Punish people instead of covering stuff up. The end

I did not see the game last night but how did hauper look defensively on the ice?

I did not see the game last night but how did hauper look defensively on the ice?
- Michael NC

He wasn’t terrible. Biggest issue is he’s a way below avg skater. Not a full time regular defenseman. Maybe a 7th or more so 8th dman

Say what you want about chychrun, but he’s a helluva player. Last night

2 assists, +3, 6 sog in only 17 minutes

Say what you want about chychrun, but he’s a helluva player. Last night

2 assists, +3, 6 sog in only 17 minutes
- Slimtj100

Who’s saying he’s not

Who’s saying he’s not
- picklerick

Well he’s risky is the point. But man he would make our D the best in the NHL 1 to 6 imo

Looks like we’re getting Jaro tonight

And Blais is in for Gauthier for some reason, but that’s showbiz baby

And Blais is in for Gauthier for some reason, but that’s showbiz baby
- picklerick

Well, he was sat down and presumably told to watch and see what he's been doing wrong. You know at some point he's getting back in to try and do better.
At least he's not taking Kravy out for him.

Well, he was sat down and presumably told to watch and see what he's been doing wrong. You know at some point he's getting back in to try and do better.
At least he's not taking Kravy out for him.
- Tonybere

It’s fine. Couldn’t have been anyone else. Brod has been great

Sounds like flyers are healthy scratching their leading scorer Kevin Hayes tonight. Wonder if that holds up lol

Sounds like flyers are healthy scratching their leading scorer Kevin Hayes tonight. Wonder if that holds up lol
- TPC

That contract of his is still bonkers. Trochek makes 1.5m less and has more goals and assists in 2 more career games

Say what you want about chychrun, but he’s a helluva player. Last night

2 assists, +3, 6 sog in only 17 minutes
- Slimtj100

No one is doubting his talent. But he missed 35 games last year and has missed 16 out of 28 this year. Guy can’t stay healthy.