Wow that sucked. Haven’t had a place to whine and complain about the Flyers. Yay it’s back. Blah blah blah fire Torts. Blah blah blah everything sucks.

Honestly, what’s going on with Michkov?

Can't give up on a young defenseman but man, is Drysdale bad right now ..
- jd250

He is a defenseman who has no idea how to play defense.

You'd like your goalie to get a save but it's been a comedy of coverage errors in the game. Forwards not recognizing who the center is on back checks. On the last Bunting goal, both Sanheim and York go to Malkin. Malkin recognizes it and moves it over to a wide open Bunting
- MJL

Flyers have the worst goal tending in the league right now ... ouch!

He is a defenseman who has no idea how to play defense.
- MBFlyerfan

With all that skill, he's really has no hockey sense, not even basic hockey sense. He makes Risto look like a hockey genious out there.

With all that skill, he's really has no hockey sense, not even basic hockey sense
- jd250

Yeah, he really doesn't does he?

MM with the least amount of minutes of the forward group. Is a healthy scratch up next?

You'd like your goalie to get a save but it's been a comedy of coverage errors in the game. Forwards not recognizing who the center is on back checks. On the last Bunting goal, both Sanheim and York go to Malkin. Malkin recognizes it and moves it over to a wide open Bunting
- MJL

No argument on some of those coverages…but their goaltending is a problem. Funny thing is I think all three guys have a potential to be a decent go to goalie….hopefully one of them steps up in the second half of the season.

To me the Flyers look like a different team over the past several games. They are not playing physical at all. Not ending plays. Not taking the body. Horrible defensive zone coverage. Very little chemistry from their players. I mean, what is the point of this? Danny needs to make a lot of trades and get this team into position where they can get a top pick. Michkov looks really lost out there also, looks almost afraid to get in the corners and get the puck. Not the same player these past several games.

MM with the least amount of minutes of the forward group. Is a healthy scratch up next?
- furio16

He literally looks afraid to dig for a puck, not the same player he was even a few weeks ago.

Wow that sucked. Haven’t had a place to whine and complain about the Flyers. Yay it’s back. Blah blah blah fire Torts. Blah blah blah everything sucks.

Honestly, what’s going on with Michkov?
- mikeyo27

It is my go to spot to vent….my kids are happy Ek got this fixed….they don’t have to listen to “boomer” go off every game…😂

To me the Flyers look like a different team over the past several games. They are not playing physical at all. Not ending plays. Not taking the body. Horrible defensive zone coverage. Very little chemistry from their players. I mean, what is the point of this? Danny needs to make a lot of trades and get this team into position where they can get a top pick. Michkov looks really lost out there also, looks almost afraid to get in the corners and get the puck. Not the same player these past several games.
- jd250

Michkov has hit a bit of a rookie wall…like every rookie before him…he has to figure it out.

No argument on some of those coverages…but their goaltending is a problem. Funny thing is I think all three guys have a potential to be a decent go to goalie….hopefully one of them steps up in the second half of the season.
- landros 2

Don’t see any of the 3 as a full time starter on a contending team. If one can be a good backup they will be fortunate.

Will be years away to see if the other 2 will Pam out.

He is a defenseman who has no idea how to play defense.
- MBFlyerfan

That's why they kept him up! Look out for Torts fake rage after the game. Trying to show us he care.

Flyers have the worst goal tending in the league right now ... ouch!
- jd250

Wonder why? They're pretty much the worst defensive team in the league now. Goes hand in hand.

Yeah, he really doesn't does he?
- MBFlyerfan

He makes the same mistakes a guy makes after being in the league for a month….we all hope it clicks but Christ. Is it to early to ask how you trade a top 5 prospect for this guy?

Don’t see any of the 3 as a full time starter on a contending team. If one can be a good backup they will be fortunate.

Will be years away to see if the other 2 will Pam out.
- furio16

No neither do I….but I do see all 3 having talent. We have to hope one steps up and takes that next step.

Can't give up on a young defenseman but man, is Drysdale bad right now ..
- jd250

Not sure what you're looking at. Drysdale was far from bad in this game. He was actually very good.

Wonder why? They're pretty much the worst defensive team in the league now. Goes hand in hand.
- MJL

Looks bad on a defensive block pucks coach in Torts.

Not sure what you're looking at. Drysdale was far from bad in this game. He was actually very good.
- MJL

➖️ 1 is progress from earlier tilts.

Michkov has hit a bit of a rookie wall…like every rookie before him…he has to figure it out.
- landros 2

Yes, I'm not worried about Michkov long term. He's a rookie playing in a new league. He will have plenty of growing pains despite all of his talent.

The Fan Blog : Eklund on Flyers. Drama with a D. Vs. Penguins Game Thread.
- the_fan_blog

May they continue to lose

Yes, I'm not worried about Michkov long term. He's a rookie playing in a new league. He will have plenty of growing pains despite all of his talent.
- Don Nachbaur

A offensive coach like Bruce Bodreau would have helped his game.

Wonder why? They're pretty much the worst defensive team in the league now. Goes hand in hand.
- MJL

Early Christmas present for you...we are tied with your BJs! You've been wishing for this for weeks...merry Christmas!

Just a little speculation. Anyone wonder if Torts told Michkov to calm down because he was getting penalties and playing with an edge and now he looks very tentative out there and unsure. Or is it just a rookie walk? Or maybe he’s getting yanked around with different linemates?

A offensive coach like Bruce Bodreau would have helped his game.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

Yes indeed! If Michkov played for Monty, he'd be one of the best players in the league. Torts is definitely hindering his growth. This most likely goes back to the org and the old boys like Clarkie hating the Russians. We are stuck in the 70s!