Sometimes matchups work in a funny way. A few years back in the Northeast Divisions the Leafs could not beat the Sabres, the Sabres could not beat Ottawa, and Ottawa could not beat the Leafs. Sometimes it is just the way it is.
- Gunner Staal

Horses for courses.

i'd rather play florida
tank tank !

So show of hands....who honestly thought you would see this:

Mike Richards - 72 GP 17-25-42 (.583 ppg)
Simmonds - 80 28-21-49 (.613 ppg)
Schenn 52 11-5-16

Carter - 55 GP 21-13-34 (.618 ppg)
Voracek 76 18-30-48 (.632 ppg)
Couturier 75 13-14-27

i'd rather play florida
tank tank !
- 2Real

You dont think they can beat the Penguins?

So show of hands....who honestly thought you would see this:

Mike Richards - 72 GP 17-25-42 (.583 ppg)
Simmonds - 80 28-21-49 (.613 ppg)
Schenn 52 11-5-16

Carter - 55 GP 21-13-34 (.618 ppg)
Voracek 76 18-30-48 (.632 ppg)
Couturier 75 13-14-27
- nastyflyergirl

Not me! But I couldn't be happier. I wish I could get over relationships as quickly as I got over those trades.

So show of hands....who honestly thought you would see this:

Mike Richards - 72 GP 17-25-42 (.583 ppg)
Simmonds - 80 28-21-49 (.613 ppg)
Schenn 52 11-5-16

Carter - 55 GP 21-13-34 (.618 ppg)
Voracek 76 18-30-48 (.632 ppg)
Couturier 75 13-14-27
- nastyflyergirl

Certainly not me

Not me! But I couldn't be happier. I wish I could get over relationships as quickly as I got over those trades.
- bodiva88

You dont think they can beat the Penguins?
- stveshdy

i think they can but the injuries will make it hard we need a round to have our guys heal up

The issue I have witht us coming 6th is that I don't think NJ beats Detroit in Detroit. We can for sure lose our last two games, but I think it's all but set we play Pitt. I'd much rather play Florida though.
- Hextall271

yes, I'd much rather play florida as well, but after that, we'd have to play the Rangers and obviously, we can't beat the Rangers. I think it'll be as follows.

NY Rangers v. Caps - Rangers in 6
Boston v. Ottawa - Boston in 6
Florida v. Devils - Devils in 5
Pens v. Flyers - Flyers in 7 (2 ot games)

Then it would seed as follows:

Boson v. Flyers and Rangers v. Devils.

i think they can but the injuries will make it hard we need a round to have our guys heal up
- 2Real

My biggest concern is having Grossmann back for round one of the playoffs.

Sometimes matchups work in a funny way. A few years back in the Northeast Divisions the Leafs could not beat the Sabres, the Sabres could not beat Ottawa, and Ottawa could not beat the Leafs. Sometimes it is just the way it is.
- Gunner Staal

No I get that, and I think that's what the point of the blog is. To identify specific things in these games that lead to a lousy season series for the Flyers. Not just "make excuses"

My biggest concern is having Grossmann back for round one of the playoffs.
- stveshdy

+1

yes, I'd much rather play florida as well, but after that, we'd have to play the Rangers and obviously, we can't beat the Rangers. I think it'll be as follows.

NY Rangers v. Caps - Rangers in 6
Boston v. Ottawa - Boston in 6
Florida v. Devils - Devils in 5
Pens v. Flyers - Flyers in 7 (2 ot games)

Then it would seed as follows:

Boson v. Flyers and Rangers v. Devils.
- flyersfan51

The Flyers are going to have to play Boston or NYR after round one (if they win against Pitts). They struggled against both of those teams so they will have to play much better no matter what.

Other news:

Eagles signed OT Demetrius Bell, formerly of the Bills, to a five-year contract.

There is Peters replacement.

wonder what they were saying? My guess is that Lundqvist was asking if Hartnell knew of a good place to buy jeggings in Philly.

The Flyers are going to have to play Boston or NYR after round one (if they win against Pitts). They struggled against both of those teams so they will have to play much better no matter what.
- stveshdy

Without looking at the season series. I think Ottawa has a real chance against boston

Other news:

Eagles signed OT Demetrius Bell, formerly of the Bills, to a five-year contract.

There is Peters replacement.
- stveshdy

I was upset when the Bills traded Peters, I won't miss Bell at all, just being honest.

Without looking at the season series. I think Ottawa has a real chance against boston
- Just5

I dont think any team will be an easy out come playoff time.

I was upset when the Bills traded Peters, I won't miss Bell at all, just being honest.
- Gunner Staal

I guess your a bills fan. Is this guy any good?

My biggest concern is having Grossmann back for round one of the playoffs.
- stveshdy

the loss wont be as bad if we play the panthers

I guess your a bills fan. Is this guy any good?
- Just5

Yes to the Bills fan part.

Bell fell out of favor in Buffalo on a team that everybody seems to think needs a LT. Perhaps he catches on with PHI and does well, but he does seem to be injury prone. I thought his play was very average. Which sometimes is good enough.

Yes to the Bills fan part.

Bell fell out of favor in Buffalo on a team that everybody seems to think needs a LT. Perhaps he catches on with PHI and does well, but he does seem to be injury prone. I thought his play was very average. Which sometimes is good enough.
- Gunner Staal

They said the same about Peters in Buffalo. Bell has been injury prone but they need a LT with experience who can fill in and do a decent job.

You dont think they can beat the Penguins?
- stveshdy

I think the team that wins that series goes to the cup.

the loss wont be as bad if we play the panthers
- 2Real

would you want them to lose the last two games to be able to play florida?

wonder what they were saying? My guess is that Lundqvist was asking if Hartnell knew of a good place to buy jeggings in Philly.
- Dkos

My guess is Hank is telling Hartnell that he deflected Lilja's shot, and should get credit for the goal. Just a guess though. Could easily have been a discussion about hair care products.