McDavid having one assist is a sub par game for him. Like I said, the Flyers have the answer for McDavid.

- MJL

Start shopping Cates out west, we have a McDavid stopper!

Very underwhelming performance by McDavid and Draisaitl, was expecting a lot more. McDavid was cheating a lot, always breaking the zone hoping a puck got chipped by
- ClaudeFather

That whole offense is predicating on cheating. Try to out man rush you to death.

I thought McDavid had his moments. Draisaitl not so much.

Torts has also been in the league how long? Everyone knows how his teams are going to play, this is just false, there’s no surprise. You’re going to have to work for the win, teams know that going into the game
- ClaudeFather

Surprise probably wasn't the best word.

It's more like luring/lulling opponents into playing Torts' preferred style. Teams that are happy to live in all the open ice on the perimeter are gonna just get shot-blocked to hell. Teams that commit to taking the puck inside will give Torts' teams fits, but that requires a certain battle and work ethic that isn't always present when a team is trying to coast to a win.

Seems everyone else thought he played poorly for his standards. I was disappointed, thought I was gonna see a guy take over a game
- ClaudeFather

You sir are incorrect -- he was on top of his game - if it was not for the meddling Cate's and Laughton's he would have scored numerous hat tricks!

You sir are incorrect -- he was on top of his game - if it was not for the meddling Cate's and Laughton's he would have scored numerous hat tricks!
- corduroy

That SO attempt was... regrettable.

McDavid having one assist is a sub par game for him. Like I said, the Flyers have the answer for McDavid.

- MJL

that's right, because nothing the Flyers do is done well or is right. It has to be the McDavid had a bad game, otherwise would actually have to give the Flyers some credit.

This is an example of how the Flyers PR machine and marketing strategy along with Tortorella's manipulation has worked on a large faction of the fan base. My standards are higher. So is the leagues as Tortorella will not get consideration for coach of the year.
- MJL

I don’t think it’s PR, I just think they’re just better than what we expected. I think he’s doing a good job, not a great job. I can only say by what I see during games but I’m not at the practices. With this said, I don’t see anything that says he should win the Jack Adams.

Being 12th worst in the league instead of 5th worst as most of us expected isn’t that impressive. It’s not like we’re in the playoffs.

I think Torts deserves the Jack Adams award this year, hands down!
- jd250

Krakstol wins that if the Kraken qualify for the playoffs.

Holding McDavid to one point is pretty impressive all around.
- PLindbergh31

😆 🤡 But it doesn't change flyers nomansland status. 😩

Krakstol wins that if the Kraken qualify for the playoffs.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

Yes, right now I would say the leading candidates are Hakstol, Bowness, Ruff, DeBoer, and possibly Montgomery.

Hak is in the lead, and Torts isn't even in the conversation IMO.

I don’t think it’s PR, I just think they’re just better than what we expected. I think he’s doing a good job, not a great job. I can only say by what I see during games but I’m not at the practices. With this said, I don’t see anything that says he should win the Jack Adams.

Being 12th worst in the league instead of 5th worst as most of us expected isn’t that impressive. It’s not like we’re in the playoffs.
- SuperSchennBros

Good, but not great job in your opinion. Why? What in your mind would Torts have to do to classify as great in your mind?

That SO attempt was... regrettable.
- Tomahawk

I find it interesting that a lot of top scoring players suck at SOs. Marchand and Pastrnak are two such players I don't see convert frequently. I will say as bad as McDavid's SO attempt was, Draisaitl's was even worse!

that's right, because nothing the Flyers do is done well or is right. It has to be the McDavid had a bad game, otherwise would actually have to give the Flyers some credit.
- jd250

The franchise has been resurrected. Torts is coach of the year. Flyers have the answer to stopping McDavid that the rest of the league doesn't have. Ristolainen is the Flyers best defenseman and one of the best in the league. I'm on board.


Frost for crying out loud, move your feet.

I'll let you know of any further developments. As soon as Torts has another press conference.

I find it interesting that a lot of top scoring players suck at SOs. Marchand and Pastrnak are two such players I don't see convert frequently. I will say as bad as McDavid's SO attempt was, Draisaitl's was even worse!
- jd250

McDavid's move was far worse. Embarrassing for a player of his caliber and completely lackadaisical.

Yes, right now I would say the leading candidates are Hakstol, Bowness, Ruff, DeBoer, and possibly Montgomery.

Hak is in the lead, and Torts isn't even in the conversation IMO.
- MBFlyerfan

Hakstol is definitely in the running but my bet would be on Montgomery.

Good, but not great job in your opinion. Why? What in your mind would Torts have to do to classify as great in your mind?
- jd250

Answered already

"Being 12th worst in the league instead of 5th worst as most of us expected isn’t that impressive. It’s not like we’re in the playoffs."

Good, but not great job in your opinion. Why? What in your mind would Torts have to do to classify as great in your mind?
- jd250

Make the playoffs…

Cates struggles offensively in the center spot.
- MJL

He Has three less points than frost. Going against tougher matchups, first year playing a new position as a rookie.

He is doing fine.

McDavid's move was far worse. Embarrassing for a player of his caliber and completely lackadaisical.
- MJL

The same move he has used successfully multiple times. Ok, sure

The franchise has been resurrected. Torts is coach of the year. Flyers have the answer to stopping McDavid that the rest of the league doesn't have. Ristolainen is the Flyers best defenseman and one of the best in the league. I'm on board.


Frost for crying out loud, move your feet.

I'll let you know of any further developments. As soon as Torts has another press conference.
- MJL

Priceless!

Make the playoffs…
- SuperSchennBros

Yup .. I get your point, making the playoffs with this roster would be a real miracle. Of course it will also secure the franchise in mediocrity for years to come, but it would be a great coaching achievement.

Hakstol is definitely in the running but my bet would be on Montgomery.
- MJL

But compared to the other coaches people have mentioned, has Montgomery contributed the most to the Bruins' success? The Bruins last year had 107 points in 51 wins under Cassidy.

Yup .. I get your point, making the playoffs with this roster would be a real miracle. Of course it will also secure the franchise in mediocrity for years to come, but it would be a great coaching achievement.
- jd250

What they're doing now is going to secure the franchise in mediocrity for years to come.

But compared to the other coaches people have mentioned, has Montgomery contributed the most to the Bruins' success? The Bruins last year had 107 points in 51 wins under Cassidy.
- jd250

What Montgomery has done in Boston is much, much harder to do than what Tortorella has done with the Flyers.

But compared to the other coaches people have mentioned, has Montgomery contributed the most to the Bruins' success? The Bruins last year had 107 points in 51 wins under Cassidy.
- jd250

This is why I don't really think Montgomery is the front runner. Yes, I thought they would be in decline and the fact they have the best record is quite a surprise to me. He should be in the conversation for sure, and for that matter so should Rod.

But I think if the Kraken make the playoffs, Hakstol is the clear cut shoe in.