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hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM ET
Most felt he was no more than a 3rd pair guy/spare defenseman at best. He's been up and down with the Phantoms
- Jsaquella

This is one thing that sorely needs to be addressed in the offseason. We need AHL defenseman that can be counted on for a game or two every now and again. I'm sick of getting the Fosters and Liljas to try to cover that up. Give me the young guy over that any day.

I'm really hoping they devote a 2 or 3 mid/later round picks to some D men this year.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Mar 8 @ 6:03 PM ET
Well that was an uplifting read
- mayorofangrytown


Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 8 @ 6:04 PM ET
This is one thing that sorely needs to be addressed in the offseason. We need AHL defenseman that can be counted on for a game or two every now and again. I'm sick of getting the Fosters and Liljas to try to cover that up. Give me the young guy over that any day.

I'm really hoping they devote a 2 or 3 mid/later round picks to some D men this year.

- hereticpride


They drafted 4 defensemen last year
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM ET
No, he was fine in limited minutes. But he's been struggling a bit this year in a bigger role with the Phantoms.

Probably better than Gervais, but Meszaros is supposed to return tomorrow, so won't be hearing from Bruno for awhile

- Jsaquella

hopefully
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM ET
They drafted 4 defensemen last year
- Jsaquella

Fair enough, I hope the trend continues.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM ET
hopefully
- BulliesPhan87


If we can't hire Pitbull, it'll be Throw Stuff at Bruno
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 8 @ 6:15 PM ET
hopefully
- BulliesPhan87


I'm going to say something on Gervais. He is a player that at his best, is a 3rd pair defenseman. He's a marginal player in this League. A player like that needs to be used properly, and as much as possible, in the right situations. A player like Gervais, if he is in situation where there is support, and solid team play, he can be serviceable. If not, a player like Gervais gets exposed for the weaknesses he has as a player. So with how the Flyers have been playing, this is what you get. He looks like the marginal 6th defenseman that he is. He has to be protected.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Mar 8 @ 6:17 PM ET
They drafted 4 defensemen last year
- Jsaquella


They may never see Valeri Vasiliev their 7th rounder.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM ET
I'm going to say something on Gervais. He is a player that at his best, is a 3rd pair defenseman. He's a marginal player in this League. A player like that needs to be used properly, and as much as possible, in the right situations. A player like Gervais, if he is in situation where there is support, and solid team play, he can be serviceable. If not, a player like Gervais gets exposed for the weaknesses he has as a player. So with how the Flyers have been playing, this is what you get. He looks like the marginal 6th defenseman that he is. He has to be protected.
- MJL


He's absolutely been overused, and it's led to his shortcomings being exposed. He's in a good spot as the 7th defenseman, assuming there's no more injuries moving forward.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM ET
They may never see Valeri Vasiliev their 7th rounder.
- ob18


Very possible.
Yosimar89
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 05.11.2010

Mar 8 @ 6:48 PM ET
He's absolutely been overused, and it's led to his shortcomings being exposed. He's in a good spot as the 7th defenseman, assuming there's no more injuries moving forward.
- Jsaquella

I dont get why foster was canned so early, i mean he sucks, but imo he sucks less than Bruno.

I dont understand why they didn't go with a Gus/Foster pairing for a little bit. Gus and Gervais were way too similar for my taste.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Mar 8 @ 6:57 PM ET
Do, do, do looking out my back door
- Jsaquella

Great tune. Great band
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Mar 8 @ 6:58 PM ET
Any goalie that can see things that well should be signed ASAP.

GID NECROMANCERHOMER!

- Flyskippy

At least injuries wouldn't hold him back. Duct tape, rubber bands and staples and we're all good. Might as well have Frankenstein in net.
MunsterMike
Joined: 01.14.2010

Mar 8 @ 6:59 PM ET
They may never see Valeri Vasiliev their 7th rounder.
- ob18


Damn it. I was ready to order a jersey.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 7:01 PM ET
Great piece with photos describing the team wide breakdown on the 4th Rags goal the other night. Recommended.

http://www.broadstreethoc...-the-line-change-to-blame
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM ET
I'm going to say something on Gervais. He is a player that at his best, is a 3rd pair defenseman. He's a marginal player in this League. A player like that needs to be used properly, and as much as possible, in the right situations. A player like Gervais, if he is in situation where there is support, and solid team play, he can be serviceable. If not, a player like Gervais gets exposed for the weaknesses he has as a player. So with how the Flyers have been playing, this is what you get. He looks like the marginal 6th defenseman that he is. He has to be protected.
- MJL




you mean like a coach shouldn't play him against malkin and crosby over and over for some reason even though we had last change?
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM ET
I just got home from work. Did the Flyers name Jsaq GM and MOAT coach yet?
- Flyskippy

It can't be worse if they do, and at least we could throw popcorn at em.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM ET
Great piece with photos describing the team wide breakdown on the 4th Rags goal the other night. Recommended.

http://www.broadstreethoc...-the-line-change-to-blame

- Marc D



oh i remember this.

thanks
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM ET
yes and MJL to manage the cap for them

you are in charge of entertainment at the arena

- Marc D

FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Mar 8 @ 7:06 PM ET
Pitbull is in arena host. Well have promos: Score a goal on Pitbull. Throw stuff at Pitbull. Hit Pitbull with a Zamboni.

It will be magical

- Jsaquella

It will be awesome.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 7:06 PM ET
oh i remember this.

thanks

- Don'tForgetTocchet

come on, the captions are great

I'm Rick Nash, betch
FlyersGrace
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Pronger "Play the game puffnuts!" , DE
Joined: 07.02.2012

Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM ET
If we can't hire Pitbull, it'll be Throw Stuff at Bruno
- Jsaquella

Jsaq! Stop! I'm dieing over here. Can't breathe, can't stop the laughter.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM ET
come on, the captions are great

I'm Rick Nash, betch

- Marc D

The best was the one where Simmonds said "uh-oh" and the other guys say "WEEEEEEEEE!" and "Wait for me!!"

Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Mar 8 @ 7:11 PM ET
The best was the one where Simmonds said "uh-oh" and the other guys say "WEEEEEEEEE!" and "Wait for me!!"


- Giroux_Is_God

Briere really quit on that play. I know he is getting killed in here, but sometimes the truth hurts
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM ET
Briere really quit on that play. I know he is getting killed in here, but sometimes the truth hurts
- Marc D



i have never bashed him, always feel like he'll come to the rescue at some point

this year... i'm bashing him. just AWFUL the last few games, like he's not even trying. give someone else the minutes.
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