Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: 1/18/12

pretty much a cake walk last night.

Good that Bryz played solid, I do think Meszy got his stick on the puck that beat him but good for Bryz for not pointing fingers.

Love the defense scoring and this may sound odd because he scored but Timonen needs to get his shot down. He hit Cooter in the head last month, hit another teams player last week (can't remember who) up high and that goal last night was high. Low and hard is the way to go with point shots.

Nice 5-1 win.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: 1/18/12
- bmeltzer

Would have been nice to see Bryz get the shutout, but he did play a solid game, and the defense was solid in front of him. Erik Gustafsson did a lot of good things, maybe most importantly he seemed to make Andrej Meszaros feel really comfortable and confident that he didn't have to chase every play himself.

Jaromir Jagr seemed healthy. He still didn't seem to be 100%-like he was fighting the puck a bit, but hopefully, last night was a turning point for Jags, too.

I also will keep my thoughts with the Rivera family during their time of difficulty.

pretty much a cake walk last night.

Good that Bryz played solid, I do think Meszy got his stick on the puck that beat him but good for Bryz for not pointing fingers.

Love the defense scoring and this may sound odd because he scored but Timonen needs to get his shot down. He hit Cooter in the head last month, hit another teams player last week (can't remember who) up high and that goal last night was high. Low and hard is the way to go with point shots.

Nice 5-1 win.
- Buts16

The wild must have been really hurting for man power, because Yeo kept putting Cutterbuck out there....he ended up with what, 16 pms?

correct me if im wrong its early morning here, but is that 5 straight games with a goal for Couterier?

correct me if im wrong its early morning here, but is that 5 straight games with a goal for Couterier?
- Buzzo

You are correct

correct me if im wrong its early morning here, but is that 5 straight games with a goal for Couterier?
- Buzzo

yup. He and Matt Read have had 5 game goal streaks this year.

correct me if im wrong its early morning here, but is that 5 straight games with a goal for Couterier?
- Buzzo

You are correct!

Good game all around last night. Nice to see Bryz get a solid W at home as well.

yup. He and Matt Read have had 5 game goal streaks this year.
- Jsaquella

Who got ROBBED by harding lastnight

I do think Bryz needs to work on that rebound control, he was giving out way too many juicy rebounds.

Nice for him to get the win and a stepping stone hopefully.

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That is a total class move by you Mr. Meltzer!

I do think Bryz needs to work on that rebound control, he was giving out way too many juicy rebounds.

Nice for him to get the win and a stepping stone hopefully.
- Buts16

maybe the new pads have something to do with it, I dunno.

correct me if im wrong its early morning here, but is that 5 straight games with a goal for Couterier?
- Buzzo

My favorite postgame question asked last night was one to Couturier.

"Have you ever had a goal streak like this before?"

The rookie was very polite, giving a straightforward answer.

"In junior hockey, yes, but not the NHL."

My favorite postgame question asked last night was one to Couturier.

"Have you ever had a goal streak like this before?"

The rookie was very polite, giving a straightforward answer.

"In junior hockey, yes, but not the NHL."
- bmeltzer

That is great! I hope this kid is here to stay for a long time.

Would have been nice to see Bryz get the shutout, but he did play a solid game, and the defense was solid in front of him. Erik Gustafsson did a lot of good things, maybe most importantly he seemed to make Andrej Meszaros feel really comfortable and confident that he didn't have to chase every play himself.

Jaromir Jagr seemed healthy. He still didn't seem to be 100%-like he was fighting the puck a bit, but hopefully, last night was a turning point for Jags, too.

I also will keep my thoughts with the Rivera family during their time of difficulty.
- Jsaquella

That was the perfect game to get a shut out. If Powe isn't on the team he gets the shut out, brutal! Ex players love playing the Flyers.

Jagr definitely looked more confident last night. I think they may want to break that line up for a game or two to try and get them going. Jagr and Giroux look too frustrated with their own play that it might be hard for them to get each other going.

I think Gus looks great. He and MAB really make it viable for the Flyers to land a 3-4 defenseman instead of going all in for a stud. That may also allow them to make another deal to sure up the forwards.

My favorite postgame question asked last night was one to Couturier.

"Have you ever had a goal streak like this before?"

The rookie was very polite, giving a straightforward answer.

"In junior hockey, yes, but not the NHL."
- bmeltzer

lol who asked that question?

I do think Bryz needs to work on that rebound control, he was giving out way too many juicy rebounds.

Nice for him to get the win and a stepping stone hopefully.
- Buts16

I thought he was fighting the puck a little bit last night, too.

Wouldn't categorize it as a strong performance considering:

- still giving up rebounds
- still fighting the puck
- let in another soft goal
- weak opponent
- solid team defense

My favorite postgame question asked last night was one to Couturier.

"Have you ever had a goal streak like this before?"

The rookie was very polite, giving a straightforward answer.

"In junior hockey, yes, but not the NHL."
- bmeltzer

He needs to get as much ice time as he can right now. That goal he scored last night showed a combination of his hard work and hockey sense putting him in the right position and luck being on his side with that flubbed shot making it in. Anything this kid shoots will go in the net right now. What a steal for the Flyers.

I thought he was fighting the puck a little bit last night, too.

Wouldn't categorize it as a strong performance considering:

- still giving up rebounds
- still fighting the puck
- let in another soft goal
- weak opponent
- solid team defense
- bradleyc4

I think Bryz's top 2 areas he needs to work on are rebound control and positioning. He often looks to be slightly out of position which makes him make a tougher save than needed and usually leads to a big rebound.

But a win is a win.

I thought he was fighting the puck a little bit last night, too.

Wouldn't categorize it as a strong performance considering:

- still giving up rebounds
- still fighting the puck
- let in another soft goal
- weak opponent
- solid team defense
- bradleyc4

Glad you said that, I thought I was just being negative.

That is great! I hope this kid is here to stay for a long time.
- wardbomb

Cooter's been fantastic. To be playing this well at 19 is a real testament to his maturity. Still great on D, but now getting his scoring touch.

Wonder who Lavy goes with vs the Isles on Thursday. In one regard, I'd like to see Bryz come back and continue with the idea of building his confidence, but on the other hand Bob has owned them, and the Isles have played well of late.

You might go, Bob vs Isles, Bryz vs Devs, and then Bryz vs the Bruins.

I think Bryz's top 2 areas he needs to work on are rebound control and positioning. He often looks to be slightly out of position which makes him make a tougher save than needed and usually leads to a big rebound.

But a win is a win.
- funmaster18

Agreed. It's a good start to a hopeful bounce-back from an atrocious first half for Bryz.

Agreed. It's a good start to a hopeful bounce-back from an atrocious first half for Bryz.
- bradleyc4

As long as 1 of our goalies play like a number 1 goalie when the playoffs come I will be happy.

Cooter is doing well but he's no Nugent-Hopkins

i thought bryz's game was strong...he's gettign better...need to put him in there again to get him to carry the load.

Coots is awesome. I'm hoping he doesn't hit that wall, mid season. this is a lot of games for all the rookies. Hoping youth will serve them well in this case.

prayers to the Rivera family.