-1 for Carter.

One of these years Elias and Brodeur will suck. Probably when they are in their 60's. So (frank)ing sick of this franchise.
- PLindbergh31

We wouldnt have to watch it if the Flyers would beat them. We have only ourselves to blame.

I remember the Flyers played incredible D during the cup run under Lavi. I don't think it involves the system, unless he completely changed it in 2 years.
- feelingkettle

Lucky for the Flyers with such names as Couturier, Read, Schenn and Wellwood, the club doesn't have to reach much defense. I do wish they put more good habits into the minds of young players like supporting the D. It's something that I don't feel was ever done with JvR. That's my one real knock on JvR.

We wouldnt have to watch it if the Flyers would beat them. We have only ourselves to blame.
- stveshdy

Well since I'm not an actual member of the Flyers team, I'm not blaming myself. I didn't really have much to do with it.

It is sickening that the Devils franchise goes through the Flyers like gas through a funnel on the way to Championships though.

It is sickening that the Devils franchise goes through the Flyers like gas through a funnel on the way to Championships though.
- PLindbergh31

When they're not losing in 5 games to Philly, at least .

Well they got some breaks that year playing teams that werent known for high power offense until they played Chicago, imo.

Devils
Boston
Montreal
- stveshdy

Doesn't matter, they still played great D. Flyers hadn't done much of that against anyone this year.

Doesn't matter, they still played great D. Flyers hadn't done much of that against anyone this year.
- feelingkettle

the d was great in march....

the d was great in march....
- flyerscup2011

True, although Bryz was insane that month.

the d was great in march....
- flyerscup2011

What about October, November, December, January, February, and April??

Baby steps, I guess

When they're not losing in 5 games to Philly, at least .
- bmeltzer

Yeah. 2004, and 2010 Flyers handled them easily. If only they could have parlayed one of them to a Championship.

What was the franchise Gretzky referred to as a "Mickey Mouse operation"?

Well since I'm not an actual member of the Flyers team, I'm not blaming myself. I didn't really have much to do with it.

It is sickening that the Devils franchise goes through the Flyers like gas through a funnel on the way to Championships though.
- PLindbergh31

Point is if the Flyers would beat the Devils you wouldnt have to watch Elias and Brodeur. So instead you now have the opportunity to watch the Devils go for another Stanley Cup.

Doesn't matter, they still played great D. Flyers hadn't done much of that against anyone this year.
- feelingkettle

Thats cause the Flyers try to outscore teams this year and for the most part they did that. Problem is when the playoffs come around you have to play good defense and have good goaltending.

What about October, November, December, January, February, and April??

Baby steps, I guess
- Giroux_Is_God

well bryz got that micro-fracture in late march, then a rash of injuries in the playoffs. no one plays great d vs the punk penguins and the d wasn't awful vs nj

Richards and Carter seem like less exciting players without the Orange and Black on. Has Richards really put up any thundering hits this season?

Could be the game itself. Kind of a boring one.

Richards and Carter seem like less exciting players without the Orange and Black on. Has Richards really put up any thundering hits this season?

Could be the game itself. Kind of a boring one.
- roenick97

I'm enjoying the game actually.

I'm enjoying the game actually.
- MJL

Me too.

I'm enjoying the game actually.
- MJL

Its Brodeur's 200th career playoff game. Thats a fact.

Richards and Carter seem like less exciting players without the Orange and Black on. Has Richards really put up any thundering hits this season?

Could be the game itself. Kind of a boring one.
- roenick97

I agree. This is a boring game that I am enjoying.

I was just thinking Bourdon had a pretty good year for a rookie defenseman. He's only 22 was a plus 4 in 45 regular season games and played in over 16 minutes. He had growing pains, but I think he has a real future to eventually play second pairing minutes.

- stveshdy

these devils fans must be dumb as shit to boo that obvious call.

That looked like a clean goal by Parise. He never closed his hand on the puck but rather just pushed it into the net. Nice job.

I was just thinking Bourdon had a pretty good year for a rookie defenseman. He's only 22 was a plus 4 in 45 regular season games and played in over 16 minutes. He had growing pains, but I think he has a real future to eventually play second pairing minutes.
- ravishingone

You must be Rude.

How could people POSSIBLY boo that call!? That was clear as day...and during the replays you could hear the crowd start to cheer as Parise shovels it into the net

How could people POSSIBLY boo that call!? That was clear as day...and during the replays you could hear the crowd start to cheer as Parise shovels it into the net
- Giroux_Is_God

Devils are playing much better this period.

Devils are playing much better this period.
- stveshdy

THIS is the team that played the Flyers....