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vejim
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: FL
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jan 31 @ 10:05 AM ET
1995 agrees with this sentiment.
- johndewar

the years have not changed winning a faceoff
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:15 AM ET
Is it just me that loves the fact that Hartnell's still wearing the "Fall Risk" bracelet from the hospital more than a week after his surgery?
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:15 AM ET
I'd like to see Voracek play on a line with Briere consistently. Danny's a good finisher and Jake needs a player like him to play with.
- NickTheKid87


plus jake is solid defensively and good at pushing the play from our zone to the opponents', not exactly two areas where briere thrives.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Jan 31 @ 10:16 AM ET
Is it just me that loves the fact that Hartnell's still wearing the "Fall Risk" bracelet from the hospital more than a week after his surgery?
- Jsaquella

Hahaha thats (frank)ing awesome
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:16 AM ET
Is it just me or does anyone else like Read on the top line? It increases his value tremendously and yeah he's prone to disappear at times but I've found him more dominant in that spot than Brayden was. I hope they continue to reward him for his hard work and leave him there. Although I do hope that his so-so effort in the last Rangers game gets turned around...
- FlyersGrace


read has been the most effective right winger on that top line so far.

edit: which isn't saying much. i think read's been pretty good for the most part.
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:16 AM ET
Is it just me that loves the fact that Hartnell's still wearing the "Fall Risk" bracelet from the hospital more than a week after his surgery?
- Jsaquella


Is he really? That's great.
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:18 AM ET
Anybody else having issues with Twitter? First it said it was over capacity and now it's just not updating...
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:18 AM ET
Is he really? That's great.
- NickTheKid87


He took some questions in the Skate Zone lot yesterday and he's still got the damned braclet on...I am howling
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:21 AM ET
Anybody else having issues with Twitter? First it said it was over capacity and now it's just not updating...
- NickTheKid87


Yep. I bet that the Flyers made a trade
Blazed
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 07.18.2012

Jan 31 @ 10:22 AM ET
I posted this on a Flyers thread at the time of the trade. As a Leafs fan I was sad to see Schenn go. Leafs fans were overly critical on their 'analysis' of Schenns play. He had a rough season but his flaws were overstated.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RIoV1B-Oh_A

Watch that play and tell me Schenn has poor mobility. His 'foot speed' concerns are very overblown. His acceleration is lacking but overall he's fairly mobile for a big man. Schenn since he came into the league has had a good year followed by bad followed by good.

The issue I had with Schenn last year was 100% decision making. When he lost his confidence he made bad decisions with the puck. Hesitated on plays making him look very slow.

When Schenn is playing confident he's positionally sound and is capable of make smart short passes. Pair him with a good two way defender who can dish the puck and you have yourself a great pairing.

As for JVR were all aware of his drawbacks however I think a change of scenery was good for both. JVR has all the tools to be a consistent 30 goal man if not a 40 someday. I like his play so far, understanding hell like never be truly consistent but if he can be that 30+ goal guy then great trade all around.
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:23 AM ET
Yep. I bet that the Flyers made a trade
- Jsaquella


It's been 20 minutes since my TL last updated. That means WEBBER or STAMOS

Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:25 AM ET
It's been 20 minutes since my TL last updated. That means WEBBER or STAMOS
- NickTheKid87




Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.
TheGreat28
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Chadds Ford, PA
Joined: 06.20.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:25 AM ET
Read's a great option if Giroux plays like Giroux. Read needs guys around him to perform at his highest level and Giroux fits that bill.
- NickTheKid87


Yeah, I had high hopes for the Newspaper Line, but they haven't seemed to click yet. I do think with Simmonds banging and Read's shot, once G gets going they could be a strong 1st line.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:26 AM ET
It's been 20 minutes since my TL last updated. That means WEBBER or STAMOS
- NickTheKid87

John Stamos?
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:26 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella


bleepin saget with his pads on the wrong legs
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:26 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella


We don't need Dan Coulier, Bryz is playing well enough plus he's retired. But UNCLE STAMOS would score 80+ goals playing with Gir.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:28 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella

Goalie pads on backwards. Happens every time.

There's a Mr. Sub commercial (kinda the Canadian version of Subway) running on TV right now - guy has the pads on backwards. If I was Mr. Sub, I'd refuse to pay for the production costs.
NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:28 AM ET
Yeah, I had high hopes for the Newspaper Line, but they haven't seemed to click yet. I do think with Simmonds banging and Read's shot, once G gets going they could be a strong 1st line.
- TheGreat28


G getting going is really the key to his lines success, regardless of who's on it. If you get Claude to play like the elite player he is, there's no stopping him.
tangent_man
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 11.28.2007

Jan 31 @ 10:28 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella


Great choice of pic.


NickTheKid87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 11.19.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:28 AM ET
John Stamos?
- Atomic Wedgie


UNCLE STEVEN STAMOS
Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

Jan 31 @ 10:29 AM ET
I have been more concerned about Voracek than Schenn. Schenn has the excuse of being young and inexperienced. Voracek is young, but he's been in the league for a few years and seems to be deep in his funk.

I do find myself questioning a lot of Laviolette's decisions, in terms of line juggling, but understand there's been a lot of guys not playing well enough to justify a 1st line forward role. That said, there's been little stability that isn't being forced by injury or level of play.

- Jsaquella


Yeah Voracek needs to snap out of it, and fast. During the stretch run leading into the playoffs and the Penguins series Jake was absolutely flying. He was patient and confident with the puck. Really solid stick handling and fantastic passing.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Jan 31 @ 10:30 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella

For a second I thought Stamos was Amonte.
MunsterMike
Joined: 01.14.2010

Jan 31 @ 10:30 AM ET
It's been 20 minutes since my TL last updated. That means WEBBER or STAMOS
- NickTheKid87


No RYAB!?

As an aside, following the mis-spelled name exchange yesterday had me howlling here at work.
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:30 AM ET
Yeah Voracek needs to snap out of it, and fast. During the stretch run leading into the playoffs and the Penguins series Jake was absolutely flying. He was patient and confident with the puck. Really solid stick handling and fantastic passing.
- Pixote Andolini


EVERYONE handled the puck like it was a grenade on tuesday, but i agree, jake needs to be better. and he's prob my fave flyer.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Jan 31 @ 10:30 AM ET


Stamos? We all know Coulier was the best player from that show.

- Jsaquella


can't tell you how many times i've seen photos of guys in goalie pads that have them on the opposite legs. boggles my mind.

c'mon, saget. get with the (frank)ing program.
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