Bill Meltzer: Wrap: Isles Blank Flyers in Game 1, 4-0

I thought Hakstol was to blame for them not showing up?!?!?!

This team need a kick in the ass. I love them but that was a atrocious start. They have to get the first goal in these games if they want to win. If they fall behind against the isles it’s a loss for sure.

That was just embarrassing, if Giroux, Coots and TK don’t get going it’s going to be four and out.

same problem every year. giroux and the other top offensive players are no shows. shoot the damn puck, enough cycling and giving up and letting provorov take a shot from the point. What is girouxs excuse this time? hes injured again?score a damn goal

Top players need to play like top players. Pretty simple. If they do it will be a fun ride. If not, going to be a quick series. Giroux has been disappointing in the playoffs for a long time now. It would be really nice to see him step up.

Top players need to play like top players. Pretty simple. If they do it will be a fun ride. If not, going to be a quick series. Giroux has been disappointing in the playoffs for a long time now. It would be really nice to see him step up.
- funmaster18

was just gonna say that honestly he hasnt looked good since 2012 PO when he had hartnell and jagr on his wings.

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First was completely sloppy. However it was encouraging to see them take the play to the Isles during the 2nd on.

The problem I saw was one of the things we have seen over and over again. Flyers seem to rely on the point shot through traffic too much. I feel like the only things I saw tonight were point shots and over passing.

The 1st line def needs to step up but other 2 lines arent producing either. The 1st line needs support as well.

i've had enough of giroux

i've had enough of giroux
- 2Real

He's definitely not channeling his inner-Pavelski.

He's definitely not channeling his inner-Pavelski.
- Bendecko

we needed his leadership

i've had enough of giroux
- 2Real

He’s a cop

we needed his leadership
- 2Real

His goal-scoring will also be needed.

JVR invincible as usual, but no lost board battles or turnovers! Extend him HeX!!!

i've had enough of average leadership from giroux! Thank God his huge production inspiring the guys to get blanked by the Isles
- 2Real

Ehhh

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Flyers need some scoring. I would like to see what Frost has to offer. Farabee came in and was a boost. You notice him on the ice each time. Maybe Frost can do the same.

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Also if we are playing ghost he needs to be playing prominent minutes with skilled players. And we obviously need offense. Same with JVR. All she needs is people skilled enough to get him the puck in the right place.

First was completely sloppy. However it was encouraging to see them take the play to the Isles during the 2nd on.

The problem I saw was one of the things we have seen over and over again. Flyers seem to rely on the point shot through traffic too much. I feel like the only things I saw tonight were point shots and over passing.

The 1st line def needs to step up but other 2 lines arent producing either. The 1st line needs support as well.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I don’t know what it is but the Flyers rarely have a good first period where they dominate. They may score goals sometimes in the firs but for whatever reason they only do well with the adjustments made by AV during intermissions. AV is the opposite of Andy Reid. Seems like terrible game plan followed by genius adjustments. If he’d could get the game plan going off the start there would be no stopping them.

Too many passengers at the moment, 1st goal was Laughtons fault. What has Grant done lately.

Flyers need some scoring. I would like to see what Frost has to offer. Farabee came in and was a boost. You notice him on the ice each time. Maybe Frost can do the same.

JVR-Couturier-Voracek
Farabee-Hayes-Konecny
Frost-Giroux-Aube-kubel
Raffl-Grant-Pitlick

Provorov-Gostisbhere
Sanheim-Myers
Niskanen-Braun

Also if we are playing ghost he needs to be playing prominent minutes with skilled players. And we obviously need offense. Same with JVR. All she needs is people skilled enough to get him the puck in the right place.
- youarewrong

You seriously want to give Ghost #1 defensman minutes?? You want the Isles to score 7 in the next game? Ghost needs to have a seat in the press box next to JVR and the Flyers management needs to get the Seattle GM drunk so that he'll take JVR in the expansion draft. No, JVR hasn't earned being on the first line....he's soft as Charmain toilet paper. The Isles are a fast/physical team. Giving soft players more minutes is NOT the answer!

Flyers need some scoring. I would like to see what Frost has to offer. Farabee came in and was a boost. You notice him on the ice each time. Maybe Frost can do the same.

JVR-Couturier-Voracek
Farabee-Hayes-Konecny
Frost-Giroux-Aube-kubel
Raffl-Grant-Pitlick

Provorov-Gostisbhere
Sanheim-Myers
Niskanen-Braun

Also if we are playing ghost he needs to be playing prominent minutes with skilled players. And we obviously need offense. Same with JVR. All she needs is people skilled enough to get him the puck in the right place.
- youarewrong

SHE???

No need to pile on....comments before saved me the trouble.

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- henny1953

Yup...looks like most Han fans I know.

You seriously want to give Ghost #1 defensman minutes?? You want the Isles to score 7 in the next game? Ghost needs to have a seat in the press box next to JVR and the Flyers management needs to get the Seattle GM drunk so that he'll take JVR in the expansion draft. No, JVR hasn't earned being on the first line....he's soft as Charmain toilet paper. The Isles are a fast/physical team. Giving soft players more minutes is NOT the answer!
- Phillywhiteout

Yes, because 4-0 is oh so much better.