Holmstrom returned to Adirondack.

Predators GM David Poile said that negotiations to ink Ryan Suter to a contract extension are ongoing. Suter recently said that he doesn't expect to re-sign before the trade deadline. Suter is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. "It’s just ongoing, it’s the same situation," Poile said. "Everything is being said the way you want a player to say it and the way you want a negotiation to go, except for the final commitment. It’s almost like we’re having a good time together, but we haven’t decided to get married yet." Source: The Nashville Tennessean
- stveshdy

Here is hoping Suter runs away from Poile at the alter...

Three rookies, the inept Matt Carle and One-Way Jagr. Of course Thorburn scored.
- bradleyc4

Here is hoping Suter runs away from Poile at the alter...
- RooNosHockey

if it's to come here, great, otherwise, pls stay.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: 2/1/12
- bmeltzer

I thought the team started off slow and weren't entirely sharp throughout. They did a good job of putting the pressure on at the end of the second and moments of the 3rd. There are times where I don't agree with every decision Laviolette makes but it is what it is. Doesn't mean I want the guy fired or I hate him.

Pretty tough not to do when you have, what, 6-8 in the lineup right now.
- rockychocbill

can't believe effing holmer doesn't have more waiver exempt depth veterans!!!!!!!!

Pretty tough not to do when you have, what, 6-8 in the lineup right now.
- rockychocbill

7 Last night.

Couturier
Holmstrom
Read
Schenn
Sestito
Bourdon
Gustafsson

if it's to come here, great, otherwise, pls stay.
- OrangeBlack27

I wouldnt mind him putting another team in Cap hell...

Three rookies, the inept Matt Carle and One-Way Jagr. Of course Thorburn scored.
- bradleyc4

You forgot Bryzsieveov

7 Last night.

Couturier
Holmstrom
Read
Schenn
Sestito
Bourdon
Gustafsson
- PLindbergh31

We could get 9 if they kept holmstrom and scratched shelly..

Couturier
Holmstrom
Read
Schenn
Sestito
Bourdon
Gustafsson
Rinaldo
Zulnerczyk

You forgot Bryzsieveov
- PLindbergh31

That was simply terrible.....

You forgot Bryzsieveov
- PLindbergh31

Plind that is not true.

BEASTgalov did a great job yesterday.

We could get 9 if they kept holmstrom and scratched shelly..

Couturier
Holmstrom
Read
Schenn
Sestito
Bourdon
Gustafsson
Rinaldo
Zulnerczyk
- RooNosHockey

Holmstrom was sent down today, so either Harry Z, or Rinaldo will be in the lineup Thursday. Preferably both.

Plind that is not true.

BEASTgalov did a great job yesterday.
- stveshdy

He was good last night. He was about reason # 20 why they lost the game. He was still outplayed by Pavelec last night.

mood in here?

He was good last night. He was about reason # 20 why they lost the game. He was still outplayed by Pavelec last night.
- PLindbergh31

Are you serious? He was not outplayed by Pavelec.

The Flyers got dominated yesterday. The Flyers played for about 10mins total and did nothing the rest of the game. The defense was terrible all night.

Good to see our shootout players go 0-3 also.

Holmstrom was sent down today, so either Harry Z, or Rinaldo will be in the lineup Thursday. Preferably both.
- PLindbergh31

Not that I feel this is important because I don't. No matter what, I wouldn't stand pat on defense. Burdon and Gus in my mind aren't enough. However, our rookie forwards seem to be more then enough. Should we upgrade at forward though? I'm thinking no but I wouldn't put it past Homer, even if it's a waiver pick up.

Are you serious? He was not outplayed by Pavelec.

The Flyers got dominated yesterday. The Flyers played for about 10mins total and did nothing the rest of the game. The defense was terrible all night.
- stveshdy

Pavelec faced the far tougher chances in the third period. as well as not allowing a goal in the shootout. I thought Pavelec was very solid last night. Neither goaltender saw a ton of rubber.

Not that I feel this is important because I don't. No matter what, I wouldn't stand pat on defense. Burdon and Gus in my mind aren't enough. However, our rookie forwards seem to be more then enough. Should we upgrade at forward though? I'm thinking no but I wouldn't put it past Homer, even if it's a waiver pick up.
- Schenn2shine

It seems like Laviolette is gaining trust in Bourdon and Gustafsson. Bourdon played 20 minutes last night, while Gus played 18. They aren't enough to win a cup, but adding Allen, or Gill, or anyone else isn't either.

Pavelec faced the far tougher chances in the third period. as well as not allowing a goal in the shootout. I thought Pavelec was very solid last night. Neither goaltender saw a ton of rubber.
- PLindbergh31

What goalie doesnt shutout the Flyers when it comes to shootout? Its like pulling teeth for the Flyers to score one friggin goal in the gimmick. The second period the Flyers gave up a number of great scoring chances. The gimmick is what seperated the thought process on Bryz last night. If the Flyers win that game in the gimmick everyone would be all over how good he was.

Next time I hope Lavi selects Bryz to be a shooter.

What goalie doesnt shutout the Flyers when it comes to shootout? Its like pulling teeth for the Flyers to score one friggin goal in the gimmick. The second period the Flyers gave up a number of great scoring chances. The gimmick is what seperated the thought process on Bryz last night. If the Flyers win that game in the gimmick everyone would be all over how good he was.

Next time I hope Lavi selects Bryz to be a shooter.
- stveshdy

Clemmensen, and Lundqvist when the playoffs are on the line.

Are you serious? He was not outplayed by Pavelec.

The Flyers got dominated yesterday. The Flyers played for about 10mins total and did nothing the rest of the game. The defense was terrible all night.

Good to see our shootout players go 0-3 also.
- stveshdy

dominated? scoring chances were few and far between for each of the sluggish teams until the flyers carried the play in the third.

It seems like Laviolette is gaining trust in Bourdon and Gustafsson. Bourdon played 20 minutes last night, while Gus played 18. They aren't enough to win a cup, but adding Allen, or Gill, or anyone else isn't either.
- PLindbergh31

If we were playing another playoff team last night, I would be impressed. At least Allen get you bigger and tougher. I don't think it's right to go into the playoffs with the mindset that we're going to lose. Underdogs have gotten far in this league in the past.

Not that I feel this is important because I don't. No matter what, I wouldn't stand pat on defense. Burdon and Gus in my mind aren't enough. However, our rookie forwards seem to be more then enough. Should we upgrade at forward though? I'm thinking no but I wouldn't put it past Homer, even if it's a waiver pick up.
- Schenn2shine

The only way I upgrade at forward is if its for a star forward that shoots first and thinks pass second. In other words... from what is available... Nash, Iginla, or Ryan. Anything less, and I would rather stick with what we have.

But yes, I think we need to upgrade defense too. Maybe that deal between ANA and TOR and Philly are still going on.

To Toronto:
Voracek, Philly 2

To Philly:
Ryan, L.Schenn

To Ana:
JVR, Toronto 1, Philly 1

If we were playing another playoff team last night, I would be impressed. At least Allen get you bigger and tougher. I don't think it's right to go into the playoffs with the mindset that we're going to lose. Underdogs have gotten far in this league in the past.
- Schenn2shine

I'm not opposed to adding a veteran dman, but it depends on the cost. If it takes an overpayment I would prefer the Flyers keep their picks and young players.