The only people I talk down to are those that deserve it and ask for it.
- MJL

Hilarious! Public record says otherwise.

Why does Kris Knoblauch look like Dave Hakstol? Same barber?

Well, I got what I wanted, and went down in a blaze of glory. I fully expect Torts to make Frost the 4th line center and promote Cates to 1st line center for the gaffe.
- Trox88

Just shtt n you. I was asking for the same thing.

I know we weren’t supposed to care this year and all that. I probably even said it too.

But I’m pretty bummed out that after how hard they played this year to get into playoff position they are just crumbling now at the end.

Sucks. Wanted to see them in the playoffs.

Well, I got what I wanted, and went down in a blaze of glory. I fully expect Torts to make Frost the 4th line center and promote Cates to 1st line center for the gaffe.
- Trox88

You didn't go down in a blaze of glory. Frosty went down in a blaze of glory. I went from actually wanting to praise him for a change to wanting to throat punch him in a literal span of two minutes. WTF was he thinking on that play?

Just shtt n you. I was asking for the same thing.
- landros 2

It's all good. I'm already looking at prospects. At least seeing Fedotov and Drysdale play has me interested for the rest of the season.

I know we weren’t supposed to care this year and all that. I probably even said it too.

But I’m pretty bummed out that after how hard they played this year to get into playoff position they are just crumbling now at the end.

Sucks. Wanted to see them in the playoffs.
- Flyers1218

I'll just say it's not over yet. They're still in a playoff spot. Washington has to win some more games.

I know we weren’t supposed to care this year and all that. I probably even said it too.

But I’m pretty bummed out that after how hard they played this year to get into playoff position they are just crumbling now at the end.

Sucks. Wanted to see them in the playoffs.
- Flyers1218

Choking at the end of the year gives me ZERO motivation to watch them next year....unless something big happens in the offseason, but I doubt that happens.

I know we weren’t supposed to care this year and all that. I probably even said it too.

But I’m pretty bummed out that after how hard they played this year to get into playoff position they are just crumbling now at the end.

Sucks. Wanted to see them in the playoffs.
- Flyers1218

You have every right to feel that way. They have been in a playoff spot for 125 days now. Totally disappointing for it to go down like this.

You didn't go down in a blaze of glory. Frosty went down in a blaze of glory. I went from actually wanting to praise him for a change to wanting to throat punch him in a literal span of two minutes. WTF was he thinking on that play?
- Phillywhiteout

Did you actually watch the play and see what happened?

Lived the post game by Torts. Said some players we clueless and had no balls.
- WhiskeyMan

lap it up

Did you actually watch the play and see what happened?
- MJL

Nope, had a phone call, but that's what others told me. Said he took the puck back into his own zone, and then fumbled it and lost coverage once he turned over the puck.

Nope, had a phone call, but that's what others told me. Said he took the puck back into his own zone, and then fumbled it and lost coverage once he turned over the puck.
- Phillywhiteout

You can watch the replay on NHL.com

You have every right to feel that way. They have been in a playoff spot for 125 days now. Totally disappointing for it to go down like this.
- Phillywhiteout

My expectations kinda changed. Instead of watching the games not really worried about the outcome, but to see growth in these players earlier in the year to being now being emotionally invested in the outcome…. it blows.

Like MJL said, still games to be played, but where after that Boston game the odds felt like they’d miss the playoffs, they feel pretty long they’ll make the playoffs.

What a bizarre five game losing streak. Totally domination of Florida only to lose. That third period against the Rangers. Two disallowed goals against Montreal. The total no show against Chicago. And then whatever this game was. Aye yi yi.

Nope, had a phone call, but that's what others told me. Said he took the puck back into his own zone, and then fumbled it and lost coverage once he turned over the puck.
- Phillywhiteout

didnt see it but wanted to throat punch him hahahaha

add Frosty to the list that would pummel you in your prime

OINK OINK OINK

I know we weren’t supposed to care this year and all that. I probably even said it too.

But I’m pretty bummed out that after how hard they played this year to get into playoff position they are just crumbling now at the end.

Sucks. Wanted to see them in the playoffs.
- Flyers1218

I'm bummed too. Losing to Chicago Saturday and the recent lackluster efforts is sad to see. Anything can happen but Torts is losing the team and I just don't see how we can get out of this hole we've been digging.

Did you actually watch the play and see what happened?
- MJL

I initially felt like Drysdale should have ragged it behind the net. But rewatching it, if Frost handles that pass as he would 99% of the time, it probably springs a 2 on 1 the other way depending how far down Nelson comes.

It's all good. I'm already looking at prospects. At least seeing Fedotov and Drysdale play has me interested for the rest of the season.
- Trox88

For sure… Torts is right in one sense….you learn about guys when the games get ramped up in intensity. It’s important for some of these young guys to go through this. Even if they fail.

I'm bummed too. Losing to Chicago Saturday and the recent lackluster efforts is sad to see. Anything can happen but Torts is losing the team and I just don't see how we can get out of this hole we've been digging.
- Don Nachbaur

I think they are tired. That stretch against all those really good teams drained them.

I’m absolutely not using that as an excuse but more as observation. Some players are learning what it takes now.

For sure… Torts is right in one sense….you learn about guys when the games get ramped up in intensity. It’s important for some of these young guys to go through this. Even if they fail.
- landros 2

Some guys really played a perimeter brand of hockey today. And Zamula really really really struggled.

It's all good. I'm already looking at prospects. At least seeing Fedotov and Drysdale play has me interested for the rest of the season.
- Trox88

Yes, at least they were bright spots. I thought Drysdale looked good. I honestly didn't think he'd be back this season so happy to see him back.

I initially felt like Drysdale should have ragged it behind the net. But rewatching it, if Frost handles that pass as he would 99% of the time, it probably springs a 2 on 1 the other way depending how far down Nelson comes.
- Flyers1218

Yep, it was a routine play that went wrong. I'd much rather see regroups in the neutral zone then taking it all the way back to your own end in OT. Better coordination of line changes.

I think he is going to win the scoring title also.
- MJL

me too

My expectations kinda changed. Instead of watching the games not really worried about the outcome, but to see growth in these players earlier in the year to being now being emotionally invested in the outcome…. it blows.

Like MJL said, still games to be played, but where after that Boston game the odds felt like they’d miss the playoffs, they feel pretty long they’ll make the playoffs.

What a bizarre five game losing streak. Totally domination of Florida only to lose. That third period against the Rangers. Two disallowed goals against Montreal. The total no show against Chicago. And then whatever this game was. Aye yi yi.
- Flyers1218

Yep, very frustrating. I've been saying pretty much all along that I thought 94 points would get them in, but that now means they need 11 out of a possible 12 points. Can't see that at this point. One thing is for sure...their fate is no longer in their hands. You just can't lose to the Hawks on a Saturday night in your building. I think the team is cooked. The fumbling of the pucks and mental errors are symptoms of total fatigue.

I think they are tired. That stretch against all those really good teams drained them.

I’m absolutely not using that as an excuse but more as observation. Some players are learning what it takes now.
- Flyers1218

Agreed! That stretch definitely took a lot out of them.