Ah, the SHOOT system. A Core States First Union Wachovia Wells Fargo Center favorite.
- BulliesPhan87

Lol love the edit

Ah, the SHOOT system.
- BulliesPhan87

"Shoot Hard On Opposing Twine?"

Lol love the edit
- Flyersgod

Edits are one of my specialties. What can I say? Sometimes I forget to add things.

Would i be better off if I was like "omg the flyers rule they will win the cup this year!"?

Edits are one of my specialties. What can I say? Sometimes I forget to add things.
- BulliesPhan87

Would i be better off if I was like "omg the flyers rule they will win the cup this year!"?
- Flyersgod

No because that would be more of the same. Just another random, not well thought out response.

I dont think they looked that bad the first two games. Bad luck and bad officiating made it seem worse.

What I want to see is a change in the system. We have some incredibley talented two way forwards that I see being misused. We dint need an all out attack system. We need a patient defensive mindset that forces turnovers and odd man rushes. Maybe im just holding on to the old NHL mind set.. I really miss old hockey.
- Flyersgod

I think there have been tweaks to the system. They have been more aware of keeping a forward high, and there has been better support from the forwards. But they have shot themselves in the foot with poor execution and ill advised decisions that make me unsure of how the tweaks will really work.

The key with what Laviolette does is good outlet passing, more so than pure mobility from the defense. The concern I have is on odd man rushes, getting the forward support back. Obviously, they don't have anyone that has the tools that Matt Carle brought, and I think that the coaches recognize that and have adjusted.

But Laviolette, whatever tweaks get made, is going to attack. There's no two ways about that.

Its an opinion I was asked to elaborate on. Not an argument.

Lets see who is right at the end of the year?
- Flyersgod

That (see at end of the year) would be sensible. It is an argument if you're on a forum and someone counters your opinion.

Would i be better off if I was like "omg the flyers rule they will win the cup this year!"?
- Flyersgod

No, but you'd be better off if you didn't expect:
a) Everybody to agree with you, or
b) That everybody demands you agree with them

It's a forum. There's no prize for changes of opinion nor 'winning' a discussion. If there were, it'd probably be cheap and insulting, anyways.

Would i be better off if I was like "omg the flyers rule they will win the cup this year!"?
- Flyersgod

If you elaborate, perhaps.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=414132#YourCallTop

Seriously a must read... not because of the penalty, but because of the story that follows.
- jak521

aww that was nice

No because that would be more of the same. Just another random, not well thought out response.
- MJL

Teach me to play both sides of the fence so im never wrong like you.

If you elaborate, perhaps.
- Flyskippy

With a bullet list. Everyone likes bullet list better then number or letters.

Which we just saw happen 16 months ago when Giroux had to assume more responsibility & grow. Short memories...
- Flyskippy

No unpossible.

I'm very willing to give it some time but I'm curious about how the first line is made up. We saw how great it looked last year when Giroux had another guy (Jagr) who thinks like him and knows where to be. Again, this is something hopefully Schenn and Giroux can develop and get that chemistry. At this point I view Schenn as a more offensively gifted Hartnell...physical, but isn't a guy who will control the puck and play give and go with Giroux.

Obviously Hartnell is a great compliment to Giroux because he finds the open areas and has a good one-timer shot. Early on, Schenn looks a little like JVR did last year when he played with Giroux & Jagr...just not sure where to be and at times just trying to get out of Giroux's way.

But again, worth giving time to gel.

I think there have been tweaks to the system. They have been more aware of keeping a forward high, and there has been better support from the forwards. But they have shot themselves in the foot with poor execution and ill advised decisions that make me unsure of how the tweaks will really work.

The key with what Laviolette does is good outlet passing, more so than pure mobility from the defense. The concern I have is on odd man rushes, getting the forward support back. Obviously, they don't have anyone that has the tools that Matt Carle brought, and I think that the coaches recognize that and have adjusted.

But Laviolette, whatever tweaks get made, is going to attack. There's no two ways about that.
- Jsaquella

My specualtion is, and I'll emphasize specualtion, is that Laviolette has changed his forecheck in the first few games, due to the situation. That there hasn't been much practice time, and the team as whole doesn't have it's legs yet. I fully expect that when he thinks that the team is ready, he goes back to using a press forecheck and get's a lot more aggressive.

Possible luongo trade happening per tsn

Possible luongo trade happening per tsn
- Flyersgod

With whom?

With a bullet list. Everyone likes bullet list better then number or letters.
- kgrpitt

Ooh! With a link to a Spreadsheet on Google docs!

No unpossible.

I'm very willing to give it some time but I'm curious about how the first line is made up. We saw how great it looked last year when Giroux had another guy (Jagr) who thinks like him and knows where to be. Again, this is something hopefully Schenn and Giroux can develop and get that chemistry. At this point I view Schenn as a more offensively gifted Hartnell...physical, but isn't a guy who will control the puck and play give and go with Giroux.

Obviously Hartnell is a great compliment to Giroux because he finds the open areas and has a good one-timer shot. Early on, Schenn looks a little like JVR did last year when he played with Giroux & Jagr...just not sure where to be and at times just trying to get out of Giroux's way.

But again, worth giving time to gel.
- SeaIslelandLush

I'd like for them to round out the top line. If voracek isnt our first line rw then we need to get one.. I want to see giroux grow with a line.. instead of mix and match line mates his entire career.

With whom?
- Flyers_1488

Gillis said with a team you wouldnt have thought.

Ooh! With a link to a Spreadsheet on Google docs!
- Flyskippy

Don't forget a bibliography. Not because I require well-documented citation, but because I like the word 'bibliography'.

I'd like for them to round out the top line. If voracek isnt our first line rw then we need to get one.. I want to see giroux grow with a line.. instead of mix and match line mates his entire career.
- Flyersgod

I think this team has plenty of offense with forwards. Any moves that are made should be to upgrade the defense in my opinion.

Ooh! With a link to a Spreadsheet on Google docs!
- Flyskippy

woah....I think we are onto something here. Its been a while since i been here and already making strides!

Gillis said with a team you wouldnt have thought.
- Flyersgod

A.I.K.? Nope, wouldn't have thought of them.

I think this team has plenty of offense with forwards. Any moves that are made should be to upgrade the defense in my opinion.
- MJL

Flyers had a lot of goals from the rookies last year. It was kinda expected offensive output would drop off a bit at beginning of season wasn't it? Especially with Briere out.