I wonder what everyone will talk about once the deadline is over.
- funmaster18

Forum Agenda:

Discuss all possible trades until deadline, and moan about poor games.

After Deadline through 1 week prior to playoffs; discuss why lavi's lines are wrong, and moan about poor games.

1 week prior to playoffs discuss who the better match-up would be and make predictions on all series, and moan about poor games.

Playoffs; Discuss why Bob should start over Bryz. Fight with 1st round opponents trolls

Post-playoffs; Discuss why we will repeat (hopefully) and then trade discussion about Suter's or Weber's rights.

To be continued....

As much as I love Marty... there is no way in hell I would give up what is needed to get him.
- jak521

That and the fact thay Philly doesn't need any more undersized scoring forwards.

I wonder what everyone will talk about once the deadline is over.
- funmaster18

goats?

Forum Agenda:

Discuss all possible trades until deadline, and moan about poor games.

After Deadline through 1 week prior to playoffs; discuss why lavi's lines are wrong, and moan about poor games.

1 week prior to playoffs discuss who the better match-up would be and make predictions on all series, and moan about poor games.

Playoffs; Discuss why Bob should start over Bryz. Fight with 1st round opponents trolls

Post-playoffs; Discuss why we will repeat (hopefully) and then trade discussion about Suter's or Weber's rights.

To be continued....
- RooNosHockey

this will be your first playoff run while being on HB, correct?

Sometimes the Flyers make me drink... especially when I see that guy dancing...
- RooNosHockey

It is all good as long as you don't start beer-goggling him

From a fan's perspective (and as someone paying for playoff tix) I understand that. But from the Flyers perspective, every game played at home in the playoffs is revenue earned. They want to go as deep as they can, for the money and for the experience for this pretty young team. Cooter and Schenn would really benefit by going a round or two and seeing what it's all about. And Simmonds might enjoy actually winning a round.
- bodiva88

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.

I can't watch a recorded game without knowing the outcome.
- PLindbergh31

It's really hard to hold out without looking it up

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

On the bad side: Injuries happen. Guys don't pan out. You face a hot healthy opponent.
On the good side: Opponents have injury issues themselves. A young guy suddenly gets it. An old guy catches fire.

You can never assume next year will be better. Or this year will be as bad as you fear.

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

Yep. That's why I fully expect us to supplement the current roster for a run. I don't think they will sell the farm, but they will get a dman and maybe even a forward. Snider et all will probably look at where Boston came from to win the cup last year, and expect that a couple moves in tinkering may get it done.

I still say we'd be in a very good place to compete with the big dogs in the conference if Pronger hadn't gotten hurt.

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

well said

its a gamble for sure.. but so is trying to hope everything falls right into place if you just play for the future.


im a bit torn, but im sure a guy like Kimmo, who deserves a cup, and only has a few years left appreciates snider's approach

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

Put me down in the "Like it" column. They have given fans something to watch in april, may, and sometimes june, more often than not. Law of averages says the time for redemption is coming.

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

JVR, Cooter....it was nice to know yeh

It's really hard to hold out without looking it up
- funmaster18

Now that my phone tells me every time my team and its opponent score, even if I don't look, I know something's going on and I can't help looking. Then I end up watching just to see the goals, controversial plays, and injuries. That's for Flyers, Rangers, Phillies, and Liverpool fc.

Yep. That's why I fully expect us to supplement the current roster for a run. I don't think they will sell the farm, but they will get a dman and maybe even a forward. Snider et all will probably look at where Boston came from to win the cup last year, and expect that a couple moves in tinkering may get it done.

I still say we'd be in a very good place to compete with the big dogs in the conference if Pronger hadn't gotten hurt.
- Hextall271

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

I've read a few people around here have already thrown in the towel and already consider this season to be a lost cause. I've never known the Flyers to fold, not even in their last place season a few years back. They retooled at the deadline and those trades kept them competitive heading into the very next season. If I remember right, the Flyers started to play pretty well at the end of that season as well.

Yep. That's why I fully expect us to supplement the current roster for a run. I don't think they will sell the farm, but they will get a dman and maybe even a forward. Snider et all will probably look at where Boston came from to win the cup last year, and expect that a couple moves in tinkering may get it done.

I still say we'd be in a very good place to compete with the big dogs in the conference if Pronger hadn't gotten hurt.
- Hextall271

Flyers are absolutely a contender with a healthy Pronger this year

On the bad side: Injuries happen. Guys don't pan out. You face a hot healthy opponent.
On the good side: Opponents have injury issues themselves. A young guy suddenly gets it. An old guy catches fire.

You can never assume next year will be better. Or this year will be as bad as you fear.
- bodiva88

The last line of your post was illustrated in spades by the 2010 run. Just gotta make the dance and hope Bryz gets hot. I certainly don't expect him to be overworked this year..

Yep. That's why I fully expect us to supplement the current roster for a run. I don't think they will sell the farm, but they will get a dman and maybe even a forward. Snider et all will probably look at where Boston came from to win the cup last year, and expect that a couple moves in tinkering may get it done.

I still say we'd be in a very good place to compete with the big dogs in the conference if Pronger hadn't gotten hurt.
- Hextall271

I agree. Although his last game as a Flyer wasn't one of his best. Swing and a miss. Oddly, I believe he still scored that game (Unless Hartnell tipped it).

So what do you guys down south think of the predicted $5.00 a gallon cost of gas predicted this summer? I can only imagine what it will cost up here in Canada if you are at $5.00 a gallon..We will be in the $1.70's a litre probably

this will be your first playoff run while being on HB, correct?
- Crimsoninja

First one where i actually posted... I was a casual reader for a long time.

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

Your whole statment is spot on... For the Flyers.... But if your talking about the Sixers... Then maybe not so much...

In addition, the Flyers have an organizational philosophy -- which I respect -- of not trying to wait for that "special future year" that may never come. They believe in trying to take their best shot every year. Apart from the playoff revenue considerations, Snider has a competitive streak a mile wide (as does Luukko) and can't abide the thought of throwing in the towel on a season, especially when the team is already of playoff caliber.

Whether folks like it or not, always playing for "this year" is how the Flyers operate, and that's not about to change anytime soon.
- bmeltzer

How did trading Carter and Richards make this year's team better? Or do those trades fall more into the thought that they had more to off-ice matters?

So what do you guys down south think of the predicted $5.00 a gallon cost of gas predicted this summer? I can only imagine what it will cost up here in Canada if you are at $5.00 a gallon..We will be in the $1.70's a litre probably
- Buzzo

WTF is a "litre"?

I have a driving trip planned for Florida...I'm going to go (frank)ing broke.

Your whole statment is spot on... For the Flyers.... But if your talking about the Sixers... Then maybe not so much...
- RooNosHockey

sixers need Rasheed to come home

sixers need Rasheed to come home
- Crimsoninja

Is their weed connection in jail?