Gustafsson's play since his recall gave the Flyers the ability to separated Coburn from Gervais (and did they ever struggle as a pairing) and reunite him with Grossmann while limited Gervais to #6 minutes.

Now, if Gustafsson is out for any substantial amount of time, the Flyers are looking again at a choice between a Gervais-Foster third period or separating one of the top two pairings again.

I'm not impressed by Ovechkin at all. I think he's very overrated.
- stveshdy

He certainly is NOT in that "who is the best player in the league" conversation anymore.

I get you on Wellwood being more skilled, but this team plays better when things are chippy and Wellwood doesn't play that game. I thought the Flyers energy line was dominant tonight on a few shifts and Z was a big part of that. I'm OK with either guy I guess.
- Lexington Flyer

I hear you. Rinaldo brings enough energy. Flyers take too many penalties as it is, I hate having a 4th line guy that continually takes penalties in limited ice time.

Katie Carrera ‏@kcarrera

Oates said he didn’t believe the hit was dirty, faulted Perreault for trying dipsy-doodle through the neutral zone.

This Oates guy must be some kind of Flyers scout

Gustafsson's play since his recall gave the Flyers the ability to separated Coburn from Gervais (and did they ever struggle as a pairing) and reunite him with Grossmann while limited Gervais to #6 minutes.

Now, if Gustafsson is out for any substantial amount of time, the Flyers are looking again at a choice between a Gervais-Foster third period or separating one of the top two pairings again.
- bmeltzer

gervais

Katie Carrera ‏@kcarrera

Oates said he didn’t believe the hit was dirty, faulted Perreault for trying dipsy-doodle through the neutral zone.

This Oates guy must be some kind of Flyers scout
- Jsaquella

gonna need a job at the end of the year

Gustafsson's play since his recall gave the Flyers the ability to separated Coburn from Gervais (and did they ever struggle as a pairing) and reunite him with Grossmann while limited Gervais to #6 minutes.

Now, if Gustafsson is out for any substantial amount of time, the Flyers are looking again at a choice between a Gervais-Foster third period or separating one of the top two pairings again.
- bmeltzer

Just gotta hope Mezaros is OK soon. But they should not rush him back because a recurrence of that shoulder injury would be terrible.

New page, new Ovechkin gif.

Gustafsson's play since his recall gave the Flyers the ability to separated Coburn from Gervais (and did they ever struggle as a pairing) and reunite him with Grossmann while limited Gervais to #6 minutes.

Now, if Gustafsson is out for any substantial amount of time, the Flyers are looking again at a choice between a Gervais-Foster third period or separating one of the top two pairings again.
- bmeltzer

Hopefully Mezaros is back in another few days. Holmer said 7-10 days yesterday. So maybe vs. the NYR or Boston? Hopefully Gus is just bruised and they held him out as a precaution.

Just so we all see it again.
- MBFlyerfan

How about his tripping before the circle?

- Feanor

It's clearly a penalty, but Sheez, take the skirt off.

$9.5 million a year for 9 years. He's an anchor the way he played tonight. Would anyone take on that contract?

It's clearly a penalty, but Sheez, take the skirt off.

$9.5 million a year for 9 years. He's an anchor the way he played tonight. Would anyone take on that contract?
- jstross

Send him back to Russia. He's not worth it.

He certainly is NOT in that "who is the best player in the league" conversation anymore.
- MBFlyerfan

It's been bad since he took the picture with his phone of Kessel being picked last. Karma is one bad @ss mother.

Hopefully Mezaros is back in another few days. Holmer said 7-10 days yesterday. So maybe vs. the NYR or Boston? Hopefully Gus is just bruised and they held him out as a precaution.
- Lexington Flyer

Still not cleared for contact, and still in pain when shooting the puck.

Katie Carrera ‏@kcarrera

Oates said he didn’t believe the hit was dirty, faulted Perreault for trying dipsy-doodle through the neutral zone.

This Oates guy must be some kind of Flyers scout
- Jsaquella

He still feels guilty about the Flyers giving up Ouellett, a 1st and a 2nd for his crap performance in Philly.

Send him back to Russia. He's not worth it.
- stveshdy

Euro-Trash

I would like to see Milbury say the stuff he says to Ovechkins face, he probably wouldn't be able to handle Ovie, as easily as the 8 year old he put his hands on.

Katie Carrera ‏@kcarrera

Oates said he didn’t believe the hit was dirty, faulted Perreault for trying dipsy-doodle through the neutral zone.

This Oates guy must be some kind of Flyers scout
- Jsaquella

I didn't fault Perreault at all. That hit at that time when the game is out of hand is never acceptable regardless what the opponent is doing.

Still not cleared for contact, and still in pain when shooting the puck.
- PLindbergh31

Bummer eh? Well how is Manning looking these days. Ugh. Tired of the injury bug.

Send him back to Russia. He's not worth it.
- stveshdy

Seriously, $9.5 million to be lazy. Siberia for him.

I didn't fault Perreault at all. That hit at that time when the game is out of hand is never acceptable regardless what the opponent is doing.
- 77rams

Agreed on that, even if he was trying for some payback after Ovechkin took a run at Briere

I didn't fault Perreault at all. That hit at that time when the game is out of hand is never acceptable regardless what the opponent is doing.
- 77rams

If it was intentional, I'd agree. But in my opinion it was not.

Bummer eh? Well how is Manning looking these days. Ugh. Tired of the injury bug.
- Lexington Flyer

Yup. And MAB not an option. Still recovering from multiple concussions. If Gustafsson's injury is serious, I wouldn't rule out Holmgren trading for someone.

Hopefully Mezaros is back in another few days. Holmer said 7-10 days yesterday. So maybe vs. the NYR or Boston? Hopefully Gus is just bruised and they held him out as a precaution.
- Lexington Flyer

Might not be until the Jersey games in the middle of March.

Seriously, $9.5 million to be lazy. Siberia for him.
- jstross

He should pass Phanuef for most overrated player in the NHL.

Are the Caps sure it was Semin or Ovie whos the dog?

Yup. And MAB not an option. Still recovering from multiple concussions. If Gustafsson's injury is serious, I wouldn't rule out Holmgren trading for someone.
- PLindbergh31

There goes another draft pick...

hopefully Gus isn't hurt ... but if he is, how come Manning can't get a shot? I though he played pretty well when given the chance before.