That's basically up to fate. This is why some folks think it's rigged to save the Pens when they were floundering and of course da Hawks are a big market in the midwest. It's funny how that keeps happening and don't be surprised if Buttman finds a way to get the Pens back into prominence again soon.

- Phillywhiteout

So it’s a league conspiracy to keep the Flyers from prospering? How does that make sense? The Flyers are a big market club in the Northeast. It’s a better league when the Flyers are good. Have the Flyers had bad luck? Absolutely. They’ve also been incompetent. Combine those elements and here we are.

That's basically up to fate. This is why some folks think it's rigged to save the Pens when they were floundering and of course da Hawks are a big market in the midwest. It's funny how that keeps happening and don't be surprised if Buttman finds a way to get the Pens back into prominence again soon.

- Phillywhiteout

I honestly feel the pens will be tanking next year and will be picking top 3 .....and we will be picking12-14

You were spot on to not be concerned about the Leafs game. Another one you can put in the win column
- MJL

You are purposely leaving out one important point, I said the Flyers can handle the Leafs if they are ON THEIR GAME. Where the Flyers on their game last night? Did they keep pucks out of the middle of the ice? Was Ersson sharp? Nice try though.

Yeah, but lets not kid ourselves that those points were mostly put up when he was not the #1 center with the most focus on him.
- MBFlyerfan

Shhh...don't let the facts get in the way of a good (fictional) MJL story.

There isn’t a way to rebuild by “Tanking” The draft guarantees nothing. They had the second pick in 2017. How’d that work out? They also put up 54 points in 2006-2007 and got the second pick. They came way with a player who was a playoff healthy scratch.
- PLindbergh31

This franchise is truly cursed.

That's what they're doing by playing Staal and Johnson. Freeing up roster spots for younger players to get playing time. I wonder who is going get scratched to satisfy Tortorella's fetish due to the Leafs game?
- MJL

Brink took a restraining penalty, so I’m sure he’s on the God Emperor’s short list.

That's what they're doing by playing Staal and Johnson. Freeing up roster spots for younger players to get playing time. I wonder who is going get scratched to satisfy Tortorella's fetish due to the Leafs game?
- MJL

Frost of course

Yeah, but lets not kid ourselves that those points were mostly put up when he was not the #1 center with the most focus on him.
- MBFlyerfan

I would disagree. After 2010, he was the #1 center and the teams leading scorer. Which is when he put up 75% of those point totals

Been here for over 15-years and you still don't realize I'm not a Leafs fan?


- Tomahawk

I’m just teasing you because you like them and marner. I should always add a lol.

Shhh...don't let the facts get in the way of a good (fictional) MJL story.

- Phillywhiteout

The facts are actually on my side.

Cuck signs Nic D for 4 years

Don’t worry, Briere won’t make stupid moves like that

Briere extends Seeler for 4 years and 10.8 million dollars.

LOL

This franchise is truly cursed.
- coffee junkie

I truly believe that. On the level of the cubs. I hope one day they break through for that one year before I die haha

You are purposely leaving out one important point, I said the Flyers can handle the Leafs if they are ON THEIR GAME. Where the Flyers on their game last night? Did they keep pucks out of the middle of the ice? Was Ersson sharp? Nice try though.
- jd250

Your comment was you're not concerned about the Flyers because the Leafs are soft. You were wrong. Again.

That's basically up to fate. This is why some folks think it's rigged to save the Pens when they were floundering and of course da Hawks are a big market in the midwest. It's funny how that keeps happening and don't be surprised if Buttman finds a way to get the Pens back into prominence again soon.

- Phillywhiteout

My critique of Chicago (and I generally like the franchise) is that they should have lost that pick due to the scandal coverup. Friggin NJ lost a first for cap circumvention but Chicago got fined and had to have some people step down? How is that allowed. Answer because the league needs the Blackhawks to be relevant. Not a conspiracy but more of a business decision.

Your comment was you're not concerned about the Flyers because the Leafs are soft. You were wrong. Again.
- MJL

The leafs are on another planet skill wise than the flyers. Even without Marner. Their demise will be lack of depth, d and maybe goaltending when the playoffs hit. Fortunately for us, we won’t be in the dance to get slaughtered.

Your comment was you're not concerned about the Flyers because the Leafs are soft. You were wrong. Again.
- MJL

What did the Leafs do last night that demonstrated they are not a soft team?

I would disagree. After 2010, he was the #1 center and the teams leading scorer. Which is when he put up 75% of those point totals
- MJL

From age 21-24: (08-09 to 11-12) 50 games played, 55 points.
From age 25-32: (12-13 to 19-20)45 games played, 18 points.

One year with Florida 10 games, 8 points.

I would disagree. After 2010, he was the #1 center and the teams leading scorer. Which is when he put up 75% of those point totals
- MJL

To me Claude will always be the guy who demanded Lavi put him out for the first shift before Game 6, immediately put Crosby on his ass, and then scored seconds later.

That's putting your team on your back:

That 04 game ..... WOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoxerCRCj1Q
- generalripper

I'm still not sure if Sami knows they won that game oof.

I disagree. go back to what they both said months ago. something to the effect they dont want to be like Colorado. dont remember the exact wording.

free up roster spots while they trade for eric johnson. They will sign another type or 2 of that ilk once again.

they have zero interest in playing ginning or attard the rest of the way (unless their hand is forced) to see what they can do. cant do that as they owe the "room".
- hello it's me 2050

Johnson was brought in because the Flyers desperately need help on defense right now, with Walker traded and Drysdale, Risto and Seeler all on the shelf. It's unfair to say Johnson will be signed after this season. Also, I don't recall any statement about not wanting to be like Colorado, and I pretty much catch every interview with Jones, Briere or Torts.

Something is wrong with Coots. He seems defeated mentally.

When he took that penalty early in the game they had a shot of him in the box. I swear he looked like an abused child cowering in the corner.

Maybe Torts broke his hand beating him like a red headed stepchild?

If Gauthier was still Flyer property, you would be raving about him. Now he's just a winger.
- MJL

Yup, he'd be counting the days till Gauthier came in and showed us all what a real top 6 center looked like. But now Cutter is chopped liver.

Would have been nice if #88 put the team on his back in the '97 Finals.
- Tomahawk

Yes it would have. Lindros was a great player but not a great leader. But are we surprised? Any player that does not want to play for the team that drafted them is more concerned about themselves than anything else. Hello Cutter!

Cuck signs Nic D for 4 years

Don’t worry, Briere won’t make stupid moves like that

Briere extends Seeler for 4 years and 10.8 million dollars.

LOL
- BiggE

We have to hope Seeler doesn't fall off a cliff halfway thru his deal.

Deslauriers is a shadow of what he was even a year ago, and he wasn't good then.

From age 21-2408-09 to 11-12) 50 games played, 55 points.
From age 25-32: (12-13 to 19-20)45 games played, 18 points.

One year with Florida 10 games, 8 points.
- MBFlyerfan

You said he scored most of those playoff points when he wasn't the teams #1 center. After he scored 21 points in the playoffs in 2010. From the next season on, he was the Flyers #1 center. He scored the bulk of his career playoff points after the 2010 season.