Honestly, who does think he is Scott Stevens or Chara? The question in my opinion isn't Coburn needing to get stronger. It's using his size and physical ability more consistently. When he is on, he is a beast. I'd like to see Coburn show some more of that offensive ability he showed earlier in his career.
- MJL

Wow, its Mr. Contrarian.

I agree he plays well when he is on, but I never considered him a beast. At 6' 5", he could be.

So I guess he doesn't need to get stronger to be more intimidating, he can just pretend.

Wow, its Mr. Contrarian.

I agree he plays well when he is on, but I never considered him a beast. At 6' 5", he could be.

So I guess he doesn't need to get stronger to be more intimidating, he can just pretend.
- Daman

Coburn is what 27-28? He's as big as he is likely to get. The physical ability is there. He just needs to bring that mean streak that he has a little more consistently.

There is no reason MAB can't be the #6 next season.

Is there any way that Coburn can get bigger and stronger, or does he work out with Shawn Bradley?

Is the following any worse than the Devils or Kings (or Rangers)?

Coburn Timmo
Carle Grossman
Mezaros MAB
- Daman

Word on the street is Coburn is hanging from the monkey bars stretching his body ala Bobby Brady. I predict when he gets to camp he will be about 6'10"

Word on the street is Coburn is hanging from the monkey bars stretching his body ala Bobby Brady. I predict when he gets to camp he will be about 6'10"
- PLindbergh31

6'12 on skates

A 1 yr old baby was put in a washing machine in a laundromat in Camden. Why doesn't this surprise me.

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean taller.
- Daman

I understood what you meant. I'm just joking. I agree with you actually, Coburn can play bigger, and use his size more often.

Word on the street is Coburn is hanging from the monkey bars stretching his body ala Bobby Brady. I predict when he gets to camp he will be about 6'10"
- PLindbergh31

Bobby was such a rube.

Bobby was such a rube.
- MrBuzzcut

Finally believe in your Birds sir? They look good.

I think everyone needs to take a deep breath or maybe a respid from the mud-slinging today.

A 1 yr old baby was put in a washing machine in a laundromat in Camden. Why doesn't this surprise me.
- PLindbergh31

Ridiculous. What could possibly make you think of sticking a baby in a washing machine? Doesn't seem like a funny joke to me.

Yep, because we'd have to trade Lilja for him. Maybe even include Harry Z or Holmstrom, too
- Jsaquella

You forgot Shelley.

Ridiculous. What could possibly make you think of sticking a baby in a washing machine? Doesn't seem like a funny joke to me.
- stveshdy

It's horrific. Amazingly the kid wasn't injured severely. Just a few bumps and bruises.

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean taller.
- Daman

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.

I didn't realize til just now how many significant Flyers-related things have taken place on May 24 (apart from Pelle Lindbergh being born on this date in 1959):

* May 24, 1972: Flyers sign rookie forward Rick MacLeish to a three year, $125,000 contract (no, that wasn't the yearly salary -- that was the total value).

* May 24, 1974: Flyers trade Al MacAdam, Larry Wright and a 1974 1st-round draft pick (Ron Chipperfield) to the California Seals for Reggie Leach.

* May 24, 1980: Game 6 of Stanley Cup Finals vs. Islanders. The Flyers take an early lead but a controversial Denis Potvin high-stick goal and even more controversial blown offside call by Leon Stickle led to a Duane Sutter goal in the first period. Philly rallied from a 4-2 deficit but lost the game and series in OT.

* May 24, 1984: The Flyers name Mike Keenan as their new head coach.

* May 24, 1987. The Oilers beat the Flyers 4-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Philly would rally to win the next two games and force a Game 7.

* May 24, 1995: The Flyers beat the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, 5-2, to take a 3-0 lead over the defending Stanley Cup champions. Philly would go on to complete the sweep in the next game.

* May 24, 2000: Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final vs New Jersey. The game is scoreless through two periods (Eric Lindros had a goal disallowed because it came about 3/10th of a second after the clock hit 0.0 in the second period). New Jersey scores two goals in the latter half of the third period. Lindros scores his final goal as a Flyer with 29 seconds left in the game.

* May 24, 2010: Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final vs. Montreal. The Flyers down the Habs, 4-2, to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1997.

Fine, I'd go as far to include Shelley, too...but only grudgingly
- Jsaquella

Heh...Didn't backread ahead far enough when I made my previous post. Shoulda known. Popcorn Shelley was just too obvious to have not been joked about in there somewhere.

It's horrific. Amazingly the kid wasn't injured severely. Just a few bumps and bruises.
- PLindbergh31

Also, clean as a whistle! But in need of fabric softener.

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.
- bradleyc4

I didn't realize til just now how many significant Flyers-related things have taken place on May 24 (apart from Pelle Lindbergh being born on this date in 1959):

* May 24, 1972: Flyers sign rookie forward Rick MacLeish to a three year, $125,000 contract (no, that wasn't the yearly salary -- that was the total value).

* May 24, 1974: Flyers trade Al MacAdam, Larry Wright and a 1974 1st-round draft pick (Ron Chipperfield) to the California Seals for Reggie Leach.

* May 24, 1980: Game 6 of Stanley Cup Finals vs. Islanders. The Flyers take an early lead but a controversial Denis Potvin high-stick goal and even more controversial blown offside call by Leon Stickle led to a Duane Sutter goal in the first period. Philly rallied from a 4-2 deficit but lost the game and series in OT.

* May 24, 1984: The Flyers name Mike Keenan as their new head coach.

* May 24, 1987. The Oilers beat the Flyers 4-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Philly would rally to win the next two games and force a Game 7.

* May 24, 1995: The Flyers beat the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, 5-2, to take a 3-0 lead over the defending Stanley Cup champions. Philly would go on to complete the sweep in the next game.

* May 24, 2000: Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final vs New Jersey. The game is scoreless through two periods (Eric Lindros had a goal disallowed because it came about 3/10th of a second after the clock hit 0.0 in the second period). New Jersey scores two goals in the latter half of the third period. Lindros scores his final goal as a Flyer with 29 seconds left in the game.

* May 24, 2010: Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final vs. Montreal. The Flyers down the Habs, 4-2, to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1997.
- bmeltzer

Tomorrow night is the 18 year anniversary of the Mark Messier guarantee. Amazing the Rangers are playing the Devils in a game 6 tomorrow in NJ. I think Mike Rupp makes a similar prediction, he will channel his inner Messier from the Winter Classic.

Also, clean as a whistle! But in need of fabric softener.
- Flyskippy

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.
- bradleyc4

Indeed.

Indeed.


- Flyskippy

but a great fighter....

I think everyone needs to take a deep breath or maybe a respid from the mud-slinging today.
- Flyskippy

At this point it's considered protypical for this blob

In case you're a little slow, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.
- bradleyc4

Wait... Injured THEN traded? Have him get a pic with JVR NOW.


- Flyskippy

Finally believe in your Birds sir? They look good.
- PLindbergh31

Ehhhh ...

Weak at the infield corners ... Horrible OBP (.310).

They are outdoing their Pythagorean record by a few games.

I could see them going .500 the rest of the way.