Maybe that Stone still plays for Vegas?
- MJL

Maybe he is still captain of Vegas

i just want the TDL already
- 2Real

Yes, candidly you could not ask for better results, it’s clear they need to sell, pray they do.

Yes, candidly you could not ask for better results, it’s clear they need to sell, pray they do.
- wcorvette

I will be shocked if they sell. Figure they will add, as they owe it to Torts...

If the only reason Kolosov is still in the nhl is because his threat to go back home, let him. Fedotov has shown that he is a better viable backup.

Flyers only 3 points back from a playoff spot. Owe it to the room to not mess with the chemistry. The team has been battling all year and wouldn’t be fair for the coGM to trade anyone away, unless the right price is met (astronomical).

It would help if the head coach wasn't such as jackass. When Michkov was on the ice at 5 on 5. Shot attempts were 18-3 Flyers. He had an expected goals result of 98.86%. Scoring chances were 6-0 Flyers. High danger chances were 4-0 Flyers. Yet Michkov only gets 9:45 of 5 on 5 ice time. Tortorella wants to check and defend to win games. They're competitive in the first two periods and then get more conservative in the 3rd. It's a 2-2 game and they can't score. Arguably their most talented offensive players, sees 4 shifts in the 3rd period. Tortorella sucks.
- MJL

did you even watch the game? or just using your I usually just look at the stats to form an opinion?

was MM not on the bench for a part of that 3rd as he was getting looked at.

It would help if the head coach wasn't such as jackass. When Michkov was on the ice at 5 on 5. Shot attempts were 18-3 Flyers. He had an expected goals result of 98.86%. Scoring chances were 6-0 Flyers. High danger chances were 4-0 Flyers. Yet Michkov only gets 9:45 of 5 on 5 ice time. Tortorella wants to check and defend to win games. They're competitive in the first two periods and then get more conservative in the 3rd. It's a 2-2 game and they can't score. Arguably their most talented offensive players, sees 4 shifts in the 3rd period. Tortorella sucks.
- MJL

Michkov did miss a good portion of the 3rd after colliding with Laughton. Probably in concussion protocol.

Michkov did miss a good portion of the 3rd after colliding with Laughton. Probably in concussion protocol.
- MBFlyerfan

I realize that now. I wasn't aware of that. Tortorella however, is still a jackass. Ryan Poehling as the 1C.

I realize that now. I wasn't aware of that. Tortorella however, is still a jackass. Ryan Poehling as the 1C.
- MJL

The line combinations these past few games have puzzling to say the least.

I realize that now. I wasn't aware of that. Tortorella however, is still a jackass. Ryan Poehling as the 1C.
- MJL

I don't think the Flyers have a true #1 C.

Coots and Frost are pretty much the same in my opinion and ND and RP is not too far behind Frost.

Frost should be #1. Coots is starting to slow down.

Loved how Laughton gave MM a kiss on the helmet.

I don't think the Flyers have a true #1 C.

Coots and Frost are pretty much the same in my opinion and ND and RP is not too far behind Frost.

Frost should be #1. Coots is starting to slow down.
- WhiskeyMan

They don't but both Cates and Frost have been playing better than Poehling. Tortorella just loves Poehling.

Flyers only 3 points back from a playoff spot. Owe it to the room to not mess with the chemistry. The team has been battling all year and wouldn’t be fair for the coGM to trade anyone away, unless the right price is met (astronomical).
- StepfordSam

building a winning culture and foundation. 9 regulation wins in 41 games. What is the flyers definition of winning I wonder.

I really am amused watching this team just sputter. hope they can get a few more points to stay in the "race" just to see the 3 stooges gameplan as that will be epic to watch unfold.

future looks bright.

I realize that now. I wasn't aware of that. Tortorella however, is still a jackass. Ryan Poehling as the 1C.
- MJL

then you didn't watch the game. got it.

I don't think the Flyers have a true #1 C.

Coots and Frost are pretty much the same in my opinion and ND and RP is not too far behind Frost.

Frost should be #1. Coots is starting to slow down.
- WhiskeyMan

or a #2.

ex selke should be moved to the wing. they can't as they have zero other options to replace him at center.

I wonder how a gold standard franchise like the flyers let their center situation get this dire.

I realize that now. I wasn't aware of that. Tortorella however, is still a jackass. Ryan Poehling as the 1C.
- MJL

you crack me up!

then you didn't watch the game. got it.
- hello it's me 2050

you can't make it up .. he must just refresh naturalstattrick as the game is going on

They don't but both Cates and Frost have been playing better than Poehling. Tortorella just loves Poehling.
- MJL

If you want to beat up Torts intelligently, anyone watching the game and knows just a little hockey would ask why Couts was not taking the defensive zone draw against Matthews in the 3rd period. Instead Cates took it, lost it, and Toronto scores what turned out to be the game winner. That is a legitimate second guess and IMO is on Torts.

The line combinations these past few games have puzzling to say the least.
- Pelle31Forever

I actually like the line combinations right now. Look, the Flyers are 16th in the league in scoring, so that is not an issue. Lat night Woll played a very good game and made some key saves in the 3rd, plus Tippet missed a wide open net set up by Michkov. The Flyers overall played a very good game last night. Only allowed 17 shots and only 10 scoring chances. In the end one bad coaching decision cost them the game in the 3rd as it turned out. Toronto has the star power and thus even when they get outplayed they can still win games with a low number of scoring chances. The Flyers cannot win games this way, they don't have the talent.

Should the Flyers consider buying out Couturier after this season? They would save a small amount against the cap over the next five years and only be penalized $700K per year for years 6-10. Dude is cooked. Seems crazy but the numbers are not that bad.

you can't make it up .. he must just refresh naturalstattrick as the game is going on
- jd250

If you follow foolishness, it will just make you look foolish.

Yes, candidly you could not ask for better results, it’s clear they need to sell, pray they do.
- wcorvette

They have to sell, otherwise I think its time to legitimately press Briere for the hell are we doing here. I can forgive the Gauthier situation. I can even forgive passing on a potential 1D star in Buium to draft what they think will be a very good center, but if they don't start trading veterans and get themselves in good position this coming draft, then maybe Briere is nothing more than a stick holder.

I will be shocked if they sell. Figure they will add, as they owe it to Torts...
- TheFreak

They owe it to the room not to sell -- The Room™ can not be moved

I actually like the line combinations right now. Look, the Flyers are 16th in the league in scoring, so that is not an issue. Lat night Woll played a very good game and made some key saves in the 3rd, plus Tippet missed a wide open net set up by Michkov. The Flyers overall played a very good game last night. Only allowed 17 shots and only 10 scoring chances. In the end one bad coaching decision cost them the game in the 3rd as it turned out. Toronto has the star power and thus even when they get outplayed they can still win games with a low number of scoring chances. The Flyers cannot win games this way, they don't have the talent.
- jd250

scoring is an issue. to say otherwise is false.

maybe if torts wasn't so stubborn and always have to in his mind be right, he would have hired an offensive oriented assistant and let them run the show he would be tolerated as a head coach. the fact he keeps rocky around is a fn disgrace. shows that to CO-GM danny has no say on the coaches. Unless of course he approves having rocky which would just make him even more incompetent.

nope as Torts refuses to better the team because of his ego and the like. my way is the correct way no matter the results say otherwise.

If you follow foolishness, it will just make you look foolish.
- MJL

Hey, you deserve this one. How could you possibly not know Michkov missed a good chunk of the 3rd period unless you were not watching the game? I think you need to reevaluate where the foolishness is coming from.