Points...plus/minus and hits.
- Phillywhiteout

Seriously? Not the numbers I would look at but when you look at those and other numbers. There aren't numbers that scream one player over the other to this point.

Call it out in what way? Journalists are just there to report what happens. Plenty of writers, like Bill, have given their opinion on Tortorella’s treatment of Frost.
- Dkos

do their job and ask questions directly to the coach as to why's.

The issue is that Tortorella is irrational in deciding what players he likes and what ones he doesn't. Frost is not a soft player. The sooner they get rid of Tortorella the better.
- MJL

who would you hire right now to replace him? any names?

Seriously? Not the numbers I would look at but when you look at those and other numbers. There aren't numbers that scream one player over the other to this point.
- MJL

It stuns me that Cates is a minus player and has 4 total hits on the season. Not good for what is supposed to be a defensive stalwart.

It stuns me that Cates is a minus player and has 4 total hits on the season. Not good for what is supposed to be a defensive stalwart.
- Phillywhiteout

Cates has not had a strong start to the season but the last thing that should happen is to sit him. It's actually the opposite. A good coach would find a way to get him going. Move him up in the lineup to play with a player that is playing well. Play him in different situations. However the only bullet in Tortorella's gun is to scratch players. Contrary to the statements of some. All of the young players on the team are not currently progressing well and Tortorella is not a good developer of young players.

Brink in. Frost out. Wow
- Dkos

And Sandstrom on waivers

if he is traded hope it it is for Grant older guy type. Need to be entertained. I like the hawks as his destination.
- hello it's me 2050

Torts would prefer Ulysses Grant

Torts would prefer Ulysses Grant
- THE EVIL WITHIN

Does he block shots?

Bill, I know you have been vocal about the Frost situation, but anyone just asked Torts

Why is Frost held to a different standard? A little conflict is good for ratings and Torts is a dope, that is all

if he is traded hope it it is for Grant older guy type. Need to be entertained. I like the hawks as his destination.
- hello it's me 2050

Maybe they could pry Ryan Reaves away from Toronto .

do their job and ask questions directly to the coach as to why's.
- hello it's me 2050

He’s answered that question plenty of times. You just don’t like his answer.

With vets coming back Torts will show himself, I hope he put his Ego aside and makes the right calls. But I’m back where I was with the Sharks game, it would serve Torts right if the Flyers lost, hate even thinking it but he deserves it

He’s answered that question plenty of times. You just don’t like his answer.
- Dkos

Yea but journalists can ask direct questions, then follow up with drill down questions, at the very least push him, it will be obvious.

Could not get Frost in because they were winning, not so much to get Frost out, vs better teams

Yea but journalists can ask direct questions, then follow up with drill down questions, at the very least push him, it will be obvious.

Could not get Frost in because they were winning, not so much to get Frost out, vs better teams
- wcorvette

Do you think there is some magic question that will make Tortorella admit he just doesn’t like Frost?

Bill, I know you have been vocal about the Frost situation, but anyone just asked Torts

Why is Frost held to a different standard? A little conflict is good for ratings and Torts is a dope, that is all
- wcorvette

Frost absolutely gets no rope. I am sure Frost would have been scratched over a done player like Jeff Carter.

With vets coming back Torts will show himself, I hope he put his Ego aside and makes the right calls. But I’m back where I was with the Sharks game, it would serve Torts right if the Flyers lost, hate even thinking it but he deserves it
- wcorvette

Tortorella all but confirmed in a recent press conference that rebuilding is not the Flyers priority. Winning is. He stated he owes that to the players in the room.

Do you think there is some magic question that will make Tortorella admit he just doesn’t like Frost?
- Dkos

Of course not, but facial expression and body language will do. Just like he lashed out when asked was it hard to scratch him, you get a direct question in and then we he gives his line of “he has to” you jump back in and drill down. Torts ego will show.

I said it last week, i cant fully get back until Jorts is gone

Jonesy and Jorts, The Great Gaslighters

Do you think there is some magic question that will make Tortorella admit he just doesn’t like Frost?
- Dkos

Well, he called him a toilet 🚽 seat last season.

Of course not, but facial expression and body language will do. Just like he lashed out when asked was it hard to scratch him, you get a direct question in and then we he gives his line of “he has to” you jump back in and drill down. Torts ego will show.
- wcorvette

I’m not sure what the point of this is? You just want to see a reporter argue with the coach?

🐝

Buzzing for a back to back.

Here comes the rejuvenated PP 🥳

I’m not sure what the point of this is? You just want to see a reporter argue with the coach?
- Dkos

I do, don’t like bullies, don’t like what I consider unprofessional and like it less when they are not called out. Really not arguing, legitimate questioning based upon Torts actions

Columbus really struggling to move the puck. Can't handle the Flyers forecheck. Shooting mentality on the PP. Pucks and traffic on net.