And in case, nobody's already said it...

The supposed plan is that the line-up will look like:

Ponikarovsky-Zajac-Zubrus
Parise-Elias-Clarkson
Sykora-Henrique-Bernier
Carter-Gionta-Harrold

Harrold will take the fourth line RW slot, and the right wingers will move up, and Larsson will insert in Harrold's spot, although there is a solid chance that Harrold and Larsson will split defensive minutes.
- _Zippy_

Wow, no Kovy. Big News

berry tried to tell me simmonds has been useless so far

Forechecking well, yes. But he has not been very good defensively in the playoffs and he's been rushing too much whenever he has puck on his stick. The one beautiful (and timely) line rush goal late in the 2nd pd of Game 3 vs PITT was the exception. Other than that, he's throwing away a lot of pucks where he just won possession and rushing his shots.

He'll be fine -- just needs to find his groove offensively. The chances are there.
- bmeltzer

FIXED. and agreed.

berry tried to tell me simmonds has been useless so far
- 2Real

The same guy who was ripping the Kings all season? I bet he loves them now.

how about "LETS GO FLYERS" OR "MAR-TY"
- flyersfan51

I liked both We Don't Like You Either and the Jam one.

Why is Lee still reffing in the 2nd round?
I thought these assignments go to the best refs.
- Marc D

Why was Walkom reffing ever?

I think it's 50% these three are struggling to settle down and 50% Lavy threw it together because the other three lines are legit as balls.
- Shephardbd

No doubt. What will help them settle down is a big O push against a weaker 4th line...

Read - Schenn - Simmonds >>> Carter - Gionta - Bernier

Kinda unfair, really, IMHO. The Flyers 4th line could be a big difference maker tonight.

And in case, nobody's already said it...

The supposed plan is that the line-up will look like:

Ponikarovsky-Zajac-Zubrus
Parise-Elias-Clarkson
Sykora-Henrique-Bernier
Carter-Gionta-Harrold

Harrold will take the fourth line RW slot, and the right wingers will move up, and Larsson will insert in Harrold's spot, although there is a solid chance that Harrold and Larsson will split defensive minutes. Sestito's brother, Tim, may play, but I doubt it. He is not even anywhere near the player Tom is and significantly smaller too.
- _Zippy_

Keep the Cooter line out against the Parise line and I'll LOVE the rest of the matchups we'll have. IMO, theyre making a mistake by not moving Henrique into the top 6.

maybe "legit as balls" can be the next t-shirt? now that i think about it, probably not. they've already used "balls" for tonight. oh well.
- hammarby31

http://magichugs.cinderbl...lack-or-heather-gray.html

Make it orange and we are golden!

Saw that. Could be both --not uncommon for a player to overcompensate for one lower body injury and end up with something else hurting him.
- bmeltzer

I have a hunch its a sports hernia. Just a hunch.

berry tried to tell me simmonds has been useless so far
- 2Real

just remind him his 1st blog before the play offs starter read:
"please Vancouver, take it easy on us"

yikes

Wow, no Kovy. Big News
- roenick97

are you being sarcastic, or just leight?

No doubt. What will help them settle down is a big O push against a weaker 4th line...

Read - Schenn - Simmonds >>> Carter - Gionta - Bernier

Kinda unfair, really, IMHO. The Flyers 4th line could be a big difference maker tonight.
- dcflyerfan71

I know, IMO, 4th line is matchup hell for the Devils. Isn't it funny that our FOURTH line is Simmonds, Read and Schenn?

Why was Walkom reffing ever?
- bodiva88

Walkom is nowhere as bad as Lee. There has never, ever been a referee in any sport, that is as bad as Chris Lee.

http://magichugs.cinderblock.com/legit-as-balls-t-shirt-in-black-or-heather-gray.html

Make it orange and we are golden!
- Shephardbd

might want to lose the rainbow type as well. just my professional design opinion.

I have a hunch its a sports hernia. Just a hunch.
- jak521

not a reading hernia?

just remind him his 1st blog before the play offs starter read:
"please Vancouver, take it easy on us"

yikes
- Marc D

he's a fruitbat.

Walkom is nowhere as bad as Lee. There has never, ever been a referee in any sport, that is as bad as Chris Lee.
- hscesq

He kills games.. I dont understand how he is getting playoff games. Id rather have mick mcgeough back.

Walkom is nowhere as bad as Lee. There has never, ever been a referee in any sport, that is as bad as Chris Lee.
- hscesq

are you joining the Flyers bandwagon?

not a reading hernia?
- hammarby31

I think i am missing something here..

not a reading hernia?
- hammarby31

flyers just released some tickets for tonight if anyone feels like taking a trip down to "the farg" as someone so eloquently put it this morning.

I think i am missing something here..
- jak521

i was making a joke. i didn't think a hernia needed qualification, but maybe there are other kinds?

- Marc D

at least someone got it.

are you joining the Flyers bandwagon?
- Marc D

Sorry, but no. I am on the bandwagon of anybody who eliminates the Rangers.