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Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:16 PM ET
wait, that sh!t is actually real?
I just though skip was making it up.

- nails

I played D&D, AD&D, and other tabletop RPG's over the years. The D&D games have a spell called "Magic Missile," which I understand LARPers use, too. I have not viewed the video yet.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jan 21 @ 12:17 PM ET
here he is in action:


- MBFlyerfan

Stop videoing my backyard!
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:17 PM ET
McGinn being called up to take Rinaldo's spot tomorrow night.
- PLindbergh31

I would love to see Holmstrom up.
FlyerMike18
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 03.07.2009

Jan 21 @ 12:17 PM ET
There were only 5 players plus the goaltender on the ice when the goal was scored.

http://video.flyers.nhl.c...2,14&event=BUF370&lang=en

- MJL


yea but that is flyers tv.... clearly biased
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Jan 21 @ 12:18 PM ET
LAK put Anthony Stewart on waivers. Have to think he will be claimed. He's a useful player.
nails
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: thread killer, PA
Joined: 02.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:18 PM ET
I played D&D, AD&D, and other tabletop RPG's over the years. The D&D games have a spell called "Magic Missile," which I understand LARPers use, too. I have not viewed the video yet.
- Flyskippy

you know I'm a closet freak with you old man.
I just had no idea that the LARPers were actually real.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:18 PM ET
I think communication is key and they had none yesterday. Couturier and Talbot on a line change during the pk was brutal. You might be right, I should give things time for this group to click but this isn't much of a different team then last year. Mr. Snider might see things differently six games in if we don't wake up. Some of the mistakes made yesterday were dumb ones.
- SuperSchennBros


Definitely not clicking. That wasn't the only situation where there was a miscommunication. They're just playing sloppy right now, and need to tighten it up. For whatever reason, they haven't come out as sharp as some other teams have.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:19 PM ET
Stop videoing my backyard!
- JoeRussomanno

Not much fun without a...

Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
I think communication is key and they had none yesterday. Couturier and Talbot on a line change during the pk was brutal. You might be right, I should give things time for this group to click but this isn't much of a different team then last year. Mr. Snider might see things differently six games in if we don't wake up. Some of the mistakes made yesterday were dumb ones.
- SuperSchennBros

It's still early. Of course, consensus of local media and many fans seems to be...

flyers20032002
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 07.01.2008

Jan 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
If you're expecting it to happen within 10-15 games, then you might as well start worrying now. This is a process that is going to take time. Look how long it took Coburn to get to a consistent level. We're likely looking at at least a Season or two for Schenn to reach his potential if he's going to get there. He's 23 years old.
- MJL


He's 23 years old with 4 years of NHL experience. That's a big difference. I thought Coburn started to excel somewhere between years 4-5 of NHL service, maybe even a bit before that... I think years played in the NHL is more relevant than his age at this point as it's not as though his body is still developing.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Jan 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
LAK put Anthony Stewart on waivers. Have to think he will be claimed. He's a useful player.
- PLindbergh31

I would try to get both brothers in here.
Dkos
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
If you're expecting it to happen within 10-15 games, then you might as well start worrying now. This is a process that is going to take time. Look how long it took Coburn to get to a consistent level. We're likely looking at at least a Season or two for Schenn to reach his potential if he's going to get there. He's 23 years old.
- MJL


but you could see Coburn had so much potential from the day he started playing for the Flyers...size, speed, skating ability. Not as easy to see in Schenn
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:21 PM ET
you know I'm a closet freak with you old man.
- nails




I just had no idea that the LARPers were actually real.


Unforts, yes.
nails
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: thread killer, PA
Joined: 02.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:25 PM ET




Unforts, yes.

- Flyskippy

I assume you indulged in the new Xcom
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:25 PM ET
He's 23 years old with 4 years of NHL experience. That's a big difference. I thought Coburn started to excel somewhere between years 4-5 of NHL service, maybe even a bit before that... I think years played in the NHL is more relevant than his age at this point as it's not as though his body is still developing.
- flyers20032002


Number of games is relevant, as is age. He's still young and raw. It's going to take some time for L. Schenn to get to where he can be as a player. If he does.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jan 21 @ 12:26 PM ET
Not much fun without a...


- Flyskippy

The kid with the club that could make the ground bust apart forming a wide chasm was my favorite. Dude with the fire arrows was cool too.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:26 PM ET
but you could see Coburn had so much potential from the day he started playing for the Flyers...size, speed, skating ability. Not as easy to see in Schenn
- Dkos



Speed and skating ability is one attribute. I take it you don't see any potential in Luke Schenn. I guess we'll have to disagree there.
tangent_man
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 11.28.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:27 PM ET
I assume you indulged in the new Xcom
- nails


Played the demo. Might be one to get.
Pecafan Fan
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Pacioretty, c'est mou comme d'la marde - Gilbert Delorme
Joined: 01.20.2009

Jan 21 @ 12:28 PM ET
Speed and skating ability is one attribute. I take it you don't see any potential in Luke Schenn. I guess we'll have to disagree there.
- MJL


hmmm... what?
nails
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: thread killer, PA
Joined: 02.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:30 PM ET
Played the demo. Might be one to get.
- tangent_man

I would encourage it
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:30 PM ET
hmmm... what?
- Pecafan Fan


Skating is one attribute a player can have. Pretty self explanatory.
Stinkfitz
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Aston, PA
Joined: 08.14.2012

Jan 21 @ 12:31 PM ET
Stop videoing my backyard!
- JoeRussomanno


That may be the creepiest thing I have ever seen. The guy yelling lightning bolt had to be in his late 40's.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Jan 21 @ 12:32 PM ET
I assume you indulged in the new Xcom
- nails

Heh, no. I mostly play NHL 13 but have gotten into reading more. My wife and son play Minecraft. I dabble in it, but leave it to the "experts" of the family.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jan 21 @ 12:32 PM ET
if they go 0-4 it's all about the sharks
flyers20032002
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 07.01.2008

Jan 21 @ 12:32 PM ET
Number of games is relevant, as is age. He's still young and raw. It's going to take some time for L. Schenn to get to where he can be as a player. If he does.
- MJL

I never said number of games wasn't relevant? I thought coburn started to really stand out after ~215-297 games played. Luke Schenn has played 312 games to date and often played against other teams top lines when at Toronto. I'm not sure he's that raw, but I am encouraged by the assets he has and think he can be above average.
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