anyways, what do you guys think of that new insiderrumors.com site. Probably the most reliable rumor site ever made

your intellectually gifted?? You are not realistic with any comments and from what ive seen is that you dont know anything
- drummer829

This is the type of nonsense I am always dealing with.

First, it is you are. I can't debate someone with a giant grammatical mistake in the first sentence. Clean up your (not you're) act, and then we will discuss.

Oh yeah - and please don't engage me in a debate if you are just going to insult me.

Are you in denial? bryz is not good. ask the millions of other people who watch hockey. He has his moments when he looks good, but with the flyers, he doesnt have the ability to save a game. looks at his awful play against the devils
- drummer829

I am really blessing you with a response. Anyway, I've already answered this. You asked what I am worried about. When the Flyers had a healthy defense and played a sound game, Bryz was actually player of the month I believe. Then the injuries kept coming. Combine that, along with the Flyers style, and it resulted in some bad things.

I would not be so bold to simply blame MAF during the Flyers series with the defensive slop that was in front of him.

Despite your (not you're) verbal assault on my character, I wish you well and have a great day.

Cheers!

Bryzgalov may not be the problem necessarily. The problem is how much he is being paid to be slightly above average at best. Add in injuries to Pronger, Mez, and Timonen being so old, its a very worrisome issue. I'm more confident in the Pens defensive core to have a better year.

Bryzgalov may not be the problem necessarily. The problem is how much he is being paid to be slightly above average at best. Add in injuries to Pronger, Mez, and Timonen being so old, its a very worrisome issue. I'm more confident in the Pens defensive core to have a better year.
- Deadstar

I would agree he is not the best value on the planet. And the Timmo age issue (combined with health as he wears down), plus Mez, etc.... you seem to get it.

If we played a more defensive style, I think Grossmann Coburn Mez Timmo and Schenn 2 would suffice. But I think we will struggle with our style, D health, and D mix a bit.

Thanks for being real, honest, and fair.

Malkin takes the half wall, Crosby gets the goal line. Crosby's skill set is perfect for that. Best corner player in the league to retrieve pucks/keep possession. Best passer, has the whole ice sheet in front of him, one of the best tippers on the team. Strong skater who has low center of gravity, would be hard to move off the puck or spot on the ice no matter who is on him.
- Gunner Staal

This.

You should have continued with:
What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
- Rawdog9755

That was pretty cool. Just a quick question - what fantasy game are you playing where you are awarding points? I am probably a little older than you and not as in touch with the coolest, latest video games.

Coming from an outsider, don't you think the better captain argument is a little silly? You landed two of maybe the top 10 best players ever.

If I was a Pitt fan, I would be worried about the following:

1) Crosby's head
2) Team discipline
3) Overall team D-fense

You'll never have to worry about scoring goals. But I'm not sure that the Pens are now deep enough to win the cup. Saying things a little differently, as a Flyers fan I most fear the Rangers and still the Bruins.
- Daman

It's an honor to quote one of the great ones.

Regardless - not sure how you guys couldn't be worries about team discipline after Crosby's unsportsmanlike gesture of pushing Voracek's glove with his stick.

To repeat myself (why not?), clearly the Pens are loaded with offensive talent. But a little leadership/toughness wouldn't hurt IMO.

That was pretty cool. Just a quick question - what fantasy game are you playing where you are awarding points? I am probably a little older than you and not as in touch as the coolest, latest video games.
- Daman

It's from the movie Billy Madison, it has nothing to do with a video game.

That was pretty cool. Just a quick question - what fantasy game are you playing where you are awarding points? I am probably a little older than you and not as in touch as the coolest, latest video games.
- Daman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfYJsQAhl0

It's an honor to quote one of the great ones.

Regardless - not sure how you guys couldn't be worries about team discipline after Crosby's unsportsmanlike gesture of pushing Voracek's glove with his stick.

To repeat myself (why not?), clearly the Pens are loaded with offensive talent. But a little leadership/toughness wouldn't hurt IMO.
- Daman

That didn't show a lack of discipline, it showed a little bit of the pest edge that Crosby plays with. The lack of discipline was shown by Giroux attempting to engage Crosby who was already tangled with Timmonen.

It's an honor to quote one of the great ones.

Regardless - not sure how you guys couldn't be worries about team discipline after Crosby's unsportsmanlike gesture of pushing Voracek's glove with his stick.

To repeat myself (why not?), clearly the Pens are loaded with offensive talent. But a little leadership/toughness wouldn't hurt IMO.
- Daman

It is hockey. Most people see that kind of stuff and laugh. Case and point, outside of NJ do you think most people were upset or found it humorous when Avery was waving his stick in Brodeur's face as a screen? Were you up in arms when Pronger was using the same type of annoying(albeit funny) gamesmanship when he kept taking the pucks during the Chicago series?

I am really blessing you with a response. Anyway, I've already answered this. You asked what I am worried about. When the Flyers had a healthy defense and played a sound game, Bryz was actually player of the month I believe. Then the injuries kept coming. Combine that, along with the Flyers style, and it resulted in some bad things.

I would not be so bold to simply blame MAF during the Flyers series with the defensive slop that was in front of him.

Despite your (not you're) verbal assault on my character, I wish you well and have a great day.

Cheers!
- Daman

Answer me this, have you ever even put on ice skates? watching the game and then actually playing/coaching are 2 completely different games. YOUR arguments are ridiculous and you are a joke. Im sorry dude, but after spending 25 years playing and coaching hockey, NO ONE talks like you do when talking hockey. Either you really no nothing about hockey, or your comments are an act and you use a dictionary/thesaurus to sound smarter. So please tell me, which one are you?

It is hockey. Most people see that kind of stuff and laugh. Case and point, outside of NJ do you think most people were upset or found it humorous when Avery was waving his stick in Brodeur's face as a screen? Were you up in arms when Pronger was using the same type of annoying(albeit funny) gamesmanship when he kept taking the pucks during the Chicago series?
- Rawdog9755

your talking to someone who doesn't know anything about how the game is player. Apparently a dirty player is anyone who gets in a scuffle according to this guy

So change of topic...Would anyone want to see crosby on the PK? Id love to see him and dupuis out there killing penalties. I feel without staal we lose that faceoff advantage

So change of topic...Would anyone want to see crosby on the PK? Id love to see him and dupuis out there killing penalties. I feel without staal we lose that faceoff advantage
- drummer829

Personally Id like to see Malkin on the PK. He was dangerous out there during the Detroit series in 09. He really did well attacking the points and forcing turnovers.

Answer me this, have you ever even put on ice skates? watching the game and then actually playing/coaching are 2 completely different games. YOUR arguments are ridiculous and you are a joke. Im sorry dude, but after spending 25 years playing and coaching hockey, NO ONE talks like you do when talking hockey. Either you really no nothing about hockey, or your comments are an act and you use a dictionary/thesaurus to sound smarter. So please tell me, which one are you?
- drummer829

After you are through patting yourself on the back, can you please be more specific? I am not sure I know what topic you are discussing.

After you are through patting yourself on the back, can you please be more specific? I am not sure I know what topic you are discussing.
- Daman

still havent answered my question...

Personally Id like to see Malkin on the PK. He was dangerous out there during the Detroit series in 09. He really did well attacking the points and forcing turnovers.
- Rawdog9755

malkins faceoff percentage isnt the greatest though and thats what would worry me. im interested to see how sutter does on this team.

So change of topic...Would anyone want to see crosby on the PK? Id love to see him and dupuis out there killing penalties. I feel without staal we lose that faceoff advantage
- drummer829

I'm fine with picking spots for Malkin or Sid on the PK. Third period down a goal... times where you can get them on with PP units that have been out too long (not that Byslma could probably recognize that). But I don't want them playing 2 minutes of PK time per game. Too much chance of injury, plus their minutes could be used more wisely.

Sutter is a decent faceoff man, so the drop off from Staal in that category shouldn't be huge.

I'm fine with picking spots for Malkin or Sid on the PK. Third period down a goal... times where you can get them on with PP units that have been out too long (not that Byslma could probably recognize that). But I don't want them playing 2 minutes of PK time per game. Too much chance of injury, plus their minutes could be used more wisely.

Sutter is a decent faceoff man, so the drop off from Staal in that category shouldn't be huge.
- rival22

Yes, sutter will be interesting to watch. I know he isnt a direct replacement to staal, but he is probably the closest thing.

Personally Id like to see Malkin on the PK. He was dangerous out there during the Detroit series in 09. He really did well attacking the points and forcing turnovers.
- Rawdog9755

This is true, good point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfYJsQAhl0
- Rawdog9755

Any type of aggressiveness on the PK would be a welcome change from the passive approach in the Philadelphia series. The Rangers dominated the Flyers PP all year with pressure all over the ice.

I'm fine with picking spots for Malkin or Sid on the PK. Third period down a goal... times where you can get them on with PP units that have been out too long (not that Byslma could probably recognize that). But I don't want them playing 2 minutes of PK time per game. Too much chance of injury, plus their minutes could be used more wisely.

Sutter is a decent faceoff man, so the drop off from Staal in that category shouldn't be huge.
- rival22

Well said