You never with this coach Don't get me wrong I love Lavy but I haven't agreed with his handling of goalies until the past two weeks
- JoeRussomanno

On this we can agree. I still think that the way Lavi handled Bryz in the first half contributed, in a small way, to the mindset of Bryzgalov. It might be a coincidence that when the team said they would ride Bryz the majority of the games things started to change. But I don't think so.

As I said earlier, get Bryz to 60 games. That will still be 8 games less than last season.

On this we can agree. I still think that the way Lavi handled Bryz in the first half contributed, in a small way, to the mindset of Bryzgalov. It might be a coincidence that when the team said they would ride Bryz the majority of the games things started to change. But I don't think so.

As I said earlier, get Bryz to 60 games. That will still be 8 games less than last season.
- MBFlyerfan

Then we are actually in agreement completely because I think 60 is the magic number no more no less.

I guess the purposeful humiliation of Bryzgalov by so many Flyers fans using the same kinds of terms to describe basically the same circumstances is still too close to me at the moment.
- MBFlyerfan

I was one of the fans who was highly critical of Bryz for reasons related to his play. I'm not one who boos the home team nor a WIP caller. Not sure if my criticism evolved into purposeful humiliation but I did refer to him as Moonbeam. Hope Bryz continues to play up to his expectations. My not caring for Thomas has nothing to do with his play; he's a fine goalie.

Just flipped on this Bruins Pens game wtf! Thomas has really crashed back to earth! Hope he stays this cooled off for the playoffs!
- JoeRussomanno

a date with philly would turn his game around in a hurry.

Jesus, Boston doesn't look like they did a month or two ago.

Im going to the game, glass seats right next to flyers bench!!!! wooooo STOKED! Sorry i have never sat at glass level in my whole hockey fan career. I hope bryz is playing, i dont see why he wouldnt . You dont sit goalies when they get consecutive shutouts.
- EastBeast18

You in the Ice Bar or Fire thingamahoochie? They're really good. And have fun. I was there and sat in the first row for the first time. It was really cool.

wow maybe i will clean the garage today

I hate the doop song so I want all games to be played on the road
- JoeRussomanno

I love to do the Doop!!!! Doooooop!!!! It makes me happy!

a date with philly would turn his game around in a hurry.
- hammarby31

If they lose to the Isles on Thursday I think they won't have enough career rejuvenation left for saturday

I love to do the Doop!!!! Doooooop!!!! It makes me happy!
- bodiva88

it makes me throw up Dutch Techno has no place in Flyer hockey

it makes me throw up Dutch Techno has no place in Flyer hockey
- JoeRussomanno

Aren't they playing it on Briere's recommendation? Why don't they just make it HIS goal song then...sure as hell wouldn't get sick of a song you never hear.

Aren't they playing it on Briere's recommendation? Why don't they just make it HIS goal song then...sure as hell wouldn't get sick of a song you never hear.
- tangent_man

If that is true all the more reason to get rid of it completely. But yea the way things are going I'd be lucky to hear it all if they did that

Broons making it a game.

Broons making it a game.
- MBFlyerfan

A couple more Pens goals could be the Broons' bane.

Jesus, Boston doesn't look like they did a month or two ago.
- Jsaquella

injuries probably have a bit to do with this.

Jesus, Boston doesn't look like they did a month or two ago.
- Jsaquella

Question: Assuming the Flyers get their D back and Bryz continues to do well, what would a Flyers-Bruins series look like?

Question: Assuming the Flyers get their D back and Bryz continues to do well, what would a Flyers-Bruins series look like?
- 2731color

Flyers in 6

THe Flyers are actually a better road team so I would prefer not having home ice. They also do better in pitt than at home against. The goal isn't the division it's winning the cup.
- JoeRussomanno

I rather have home ice during the playoffs when it matters most. The regular season stats mean absolutely nothing come playoff time. The cup is the goal but so is winning your division. You give yourself the best chance to succeed and thats winning your division first so you can play at home. Best possible road to the cup.

Question: Assuming the Flyers get their D back and Bryz continues to do well, what would a Flyers-Bruins series look like?
- 2731color

IMO, it would be a close one. I don't think that Boston got lucky last year, but I think that the Flyers have been shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to playing the B's.

injuries probably have a bit to do with this.
- hammarby31

Probably, but those are part of the game.

Flyers in 6
- JoeRussomanno

That kind of talk makes me wish things were starting next week. Hope you're right.

Jesus, Boston doesn't look like they did a month or two ago.
- Jsaquella

Boston still is a good team but you are correct they are no longer invincible. They were playing better hockey earlier this season.

IMO, it would be a close one. I don't think that Boston got lucky last year, but I think that the Flyers have been shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to playing the B's.
- Jsaquella

Agree. Thanks.

I rather have home ice during the playoffs when it matters most. The regular season stats mean absolutely nothing come playoff time. The cup is the goal but so is winning your division. You give yourself the best chance to succeed and thats winning your division first so you can play at home. Best possible road to the cup.
- stveshdy

The playoffs are different but you can't totally dismiss the fact a team is better at home then they are on the road. That can very easily carry over into the playoffs.
What tangible evidence do you have to suggest it will change?

Boston still is a good team but you are correct they are no longer invincible. They were playing better hockey earlier this season.
- stveshdy

They were unbeatable for a month or so...they just look sloppy of late.

Like today, they seem to be doing themselves as much damage as the Pens are.