My point is that you dont pack in the season and say we will fix things at the draft when there are 3 months left to play...

see: Giants, New York.
- jak521

the flyers need to draft a couple physical D man

I don't think anyone is saying he has excelled because it's easier opponents.

I'm saying I want to see if he can play as well and have as much success against teams that are not line line teams or know how to get the two points.

Look at his games against the Rangers. He hasn't played poorly, really in either one of them. But he lost both. In one he allowed a weak goal that tied the game. You need a bigger sample size against good teams, because there's not going to be a Carolina or Islanders in the playoffs.
- Jsaquella

Right, but like Bill stated, he beats Pittsburgh, (the bad Winter Classic goal may be haunting for a while), but we may never see that unless Bryzgalov gets injured, no matter how well Bob plays, we still have to justify playing Bryz to get him in a groove.

The thing is....

Bryz is going to be the guy come playoff time. Regardless of how he has played to this point, does anyone really believe otherwise?

Sure they think Lavy plays the goalie who gives us the best chance to win. But in the end that will be Bryz.

All this carousel does right now is distract the team and give the media enough ammunition to continue to distract the team.

The ONE thing I DO NOT trust Lavy on is how he handles the goalies. After the (frank)ing joke that was last seasons playoff goalie carousel, I have no faith at all in Lavy's goalie formula.

He was wrong when he gave up on Bob after game two in Buffalo. I don't care how the series turned out, I think Bob in net gets you the same result.

Now it is happening all over again. These head games with the Goalers will come back to haunt them. Because instead of a clear cut #1, he will have two guys who have no idea which end is up. Neither will be where they need to be.

Bob wants to be the starter, but he also knows that the first loss or bad game he is ALSO back on the pine. That is no way to run a team. The goalies need to have clear cut roles. We use the same role criteria with skaters, it should also apply to the goalies.

Ive had enough already, and it is only January.



- MBFlyerfan

The only problem was that Bob told them he wasnt ready.. he couldnt do it.

If that didnt happen last year, I truly believe Bob would be our # 1.

the flyers need to draft a couple physical D man
- vejim

MUCHHH easier said than done.

had it not been for getting hit by a 220 line while working with my grandpop over a spring break.... I would probably have followed in the family footsteps.. Family owned electrical contracting co. Funny how things work out.
- jak521

220 is nothing.

My old boss, when I did electrical work, used to use his fingers to see if a line was hot. I do not miss finding bare wires in crawl spaces.

Blair Betts is skating with a mystery player, wearing #37, at practice...
- Jsaquella

Game #37 was the Winter Classic

CONNECT THE DOTS

I loved the deal originally, but then found out that there was a full NMC and cried. Even if Bryz was the best goalie in the world for the first 3-4 years.. it is a crippling move.
- jak521

I applaud you sir

The only problem was that Bob told them he wasnt ready.. he couldnt do it.

If that didnt happen last year, I truly believe Bob would be our # 1.
- jak521

Really? I don't remember that at all. Not saying I don't believe you or anything, just saying I don't remember that.

the flyers need to draft a couple physical D man
- vejim

They got them drafting nick ebert in a few mocks. They say he's a top talent but he's having a rough year so his stock is dropping

had it not been for getting hit by a 220 line while working with my grandpop over a spring break.... I would probably have followed in the family footsteps.. Family owned electrical contracting co. Funny how things work out.
- jak521

You haven't lived until you've experienced an electrical shock, though mine wasn't 220.

My old man got me once with a little practical joke. Nothing like alternating current running from your fingers to your shoulder.

MUCHHH easier said than done.
- jak521

right, if Homer doesnt trade the picks?

220 is nothing.

My old boss, when I did electrical work, used to use his fingers to see if a line was hot. I do not miss finding bare wires in crawl spaces.
- Jsaquella

my Dad always swapped out switches & outlets Hot

They got them drafting nick ebert in a few mocks. They say he's a top talent but he's having a rough year so his stock is dropping
- griouxmvp2012

a D version of Coots

my Dad always swapped out switches & outlets Hot
- puckhead17

That is nuts.



I hate doing electrical work and am almost obsessive about making sure the circuits are dead.

Right, but like Bill stated, he beats Pittsburgh, (the bad Winter Classic goal may be haunting for a while), but we may never see that unless Bryzgalov gets injured, no matter how well Bob plays, we still have to justify playing Bryz to get him in a groove.
- puckhead17

Let Bryz play against the weaker teams. This week they have the Wild, Isles, Devils and Bruins. Split it up. Just see to it that Bob gets the Bruins. I'm not saying that Bryzgalov has to play the bulk of the games, just that Bob needs to start playing against teams besides the weaker ones.

Bryzgalov beat the Pens, too, and played very well in doing so.

my Dad always swapped out switches & outlets Hot
- puckhead17

Mine too. I've done it, but I don't like to.

a D version of Coots
- vejim

Could be lol but that's a while away alot could change. I would love. It if they could get another first rounder this year

my Dad always swapped out switches & outlets Hot
- puckhead17

I usually do, if it's a simple switch or outlet. If it has more than one line, I kill the juice.

220 is nothing.

My old boss, when I did electrical work, used to use his fingers to see if a line was hot. I do not miss finding bare wires in crawl spaces.
- Jsaquella

my grandfather and dad do that. Grab the tip of your tongue with your pointer and thumb.. hold them out like you are gonna pinch.. makes a circuit

right, if Homer doesnt trade the picks?
- vejim

When they kept the picks they took Marshall, Bodrov and Lehtivouri.

The only thing I can think of is that you ride Bob till the allstar break.. have a sit down with Bryz and tell him he is your number 1.. have a hockey free, relaxing break with the fam. Dont even think about hockey.. but when you get back, the team is yours.
- jak521

I'm not at that point. I think Bryz was told the team was his when they signed him and made him the starter on day one of the Season. He's been given plenty of time to adjust and get used to a new environment and teammates. For me personally, were at the point where Bryzgalov has to earn that status, not have it given to him.

my grandfather and dad do that. Grab the tip of your tongue with your pointer and thumb.. hold them out like you are gonna pinch.. makes a circuit
- jak521

Yeah, it always makes my elbow hurt for an hour afterwards, too.

Game #37 was the Winter Classic

CONNECT THE DOTS
- bradleyc4

Danny Syvret?

When they kept the picks they took Marshall, Bodrov and Lehtivouri.
- Jsaquella

Well Marshall wasn't out pick we traded umberger for Columbus's pick

I'm not at that point. I think Bryz was told the team was his when they signed him and made him the starter on day one of the Season. He's been given plenty of time to adjust and get used to a new environment and teammates. For me personally, were at the point where Bryzgalov has to earn that status, not have it given to him.
- MJL

As someone stated yesterday, I think, it takes some guys longer to adjust. Not sure the HBO cameras and attention did anything to help him along in that regard.