Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 10/29/13 vs. Anaheim

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Ducks have a mix of speed and size and will be a handful for the Flyers.

Is Emerson Etem one of the players they picked with the draft picks the Flyers traded for Pronger? I like that guy.

Also looking forward to seeing Hampus and Sami the two young D men.

Would love to see the Drej Mezaros fist pump after a goal tonight.
Will Mez play on the second PP unit?

Ca'mon Giroux lets get'er going.. Even DannyB has an empty netter

LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!



LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!



LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!

I know the Ducks are a big-time test for the Flyers, but I NEED To see a win tonight to believe that this group doesn't need some major personnel changes.

I know the Ducks are a big-time test for the Flyers, but I NEED To see a win tonight to believe that this group doesn't need some major personnel changes.
- FlyerGuy

I need to see something that proves that the Flyers can play with a team like Anaheim.

Ca'mon Giroux lets get'er going.. Even DannyB has an empty netter
- Trainfellow

Tonight's the night G gets on the board.

Ducks have a mix of speed and size and will be a handful for the Flyers.

Is Emerson Etem one of the players they picked with the draft picks the Flyers traded for Pronger? I like that guy.

Also looking forward to seeing Hampus and Sami the two young D men.

Would love to see the Drej Mezaros fist pump after a goal tonight.
Will Mez play on the second PP unit?
- Marc D

Yes, Etem was one of those picks.

Wish I could have made it tonight, woulda been nice to see Teemu again. But like I said, hopefully he's playing in Philly during early June.

Is Mez starting because the Ducks have a big forward group?

Does anyone think it might be a decent idea to make a trade with Edmonton? Send Emery and Meszaros for Hemsky and Lebarbara. Both teams get what they need. Emery is just sitting with how well Mason is playing and Flyers need to make room for Gus. Plus they could use a player like Hemsky, maybe balancing the lines out a bit better. Edmonton gets the defensive help they need, and someone that can possibly out play Dubnyk.

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For my Fantasy team I have Hiller and Mason. Who should I play?

I need to see something that proves that the Flyers can play with a team like Anaheim.
- johndewar

They just need to keep getting points. Even if they lose in OT or SO, I will be satisfied with just getting points.

If they could have gotten some points from those early close games, they'd be in much better position.

Does anyone think it might be a decent idea to make a trade with Edmonton? Send Emery and Meszaros for Hemsky and Lebarbara. Both teams get what they need. Emery is just sitting with how well Mason is playing and Flyers need to make room for Gus. Plus they could use a player like Hemsky, maybe balancing the lines out a bit better. Edmonton gets the defensive help they need, and someone that can possibly out play Dubnyk.

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- youarewrong

pretty sure the Oil say no to that one

Does anyone think it might be a decent idea to make a trade with Edmonton? Send Emery and Meszaros for Hemsky and Lebarbara. Both teams get what they need. Emery is just sitting with how well Mason is playing and Flyers need to make room for Gus. Plus they could use a player like Hemsky, maybe balancing the lines out a bit better. Edmonton gets the defensive help they need, and someone that can possibly out play Dubnyk.

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- youarewrong

I don't think Edmonton would trade Hemsky for a backup goalie and 6/7 defenseman

pretty sure the Oil say no to that one
- Marc D

Cant imagine why the Oil would ever do that deal.

For my Fantasy team I have Hiller and Mason. Who should I play?
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

If you're a Flyers fan, go all in and play Mason. I hate when my fantasy team contradicts my rooting interests.

If you're not a Flyers fan, then the smart play is Hiller.

Patrick maroon on the top line?!?!?

I don't think Edmonton would trade Hemsky for a backup goalie and 6/7 defenseman
- PhillySportsGuy

Last season they do that in a heartbeat but with Eakins there I think you are right. Hemmer seems to have found his game and the coach really likes him.

If we can minimize the damage done by their big line, both 5-on-5 and on the PK, then I will really become a believer in this team's ability to play team defense.

If you're a Flyers fan, go all in and play Mason. I hate when my fantasy team contradicts my rooting interests.

If you're not a Flyers fan, then the smart play is Hiller.
- PhillySportsGuy

My issue is that Mason has been strong, team not so much and Hiller has poop the bed the last week or 2 but the ducks are strong as a team

Patrick maroon on the top line?!?!?
- Just5

he will score tonight, book it

Last season they do that in a heartbeat but with Eakins there I think you are right. Hemmer seems to have found his game and the coach really likes him.
- blizzzard

I don't think they do the deal even last year. Emery isn't the solution for them in net and Mez has been hurt for quite a while now.

If the Flyers ask about Hemsky, the Oilers will probably ask for Coburn or Simmonds.

If we can minimize the damage done by their big line, both 5-on-5 and on the PK, then I will really become a believer in this team's ability to play team defense.
- Coburns_Nose

Couts vs Getzlaf should be a great match up to watch,
I am really looking forward to the game tonight.

My issue is that Mason has been strong, team not so much and Hiller has poop the bed the last week or 2 but the ducks are strong as a team
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I'd be nervous to play Mason against such a good offensive team. It's difficult. Do you pick the better goalie or the better matchup?