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

Apr 13 @ 11:15 AM ET
Any chance you guys qualify for the playoffs, honestly?
- Orpik44

We arent mathematically eliminated yet but we all know it isn't happening.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:15 AM ET
Who say they aren't doing what is best for the team? I don't see a problem with playing Briere.
- MJL

The guy is healthy then he should play. Hes the best option coming back to the lineup.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 13 @ 11:16 AM ET
Who say they aren't doing what is best for the team? I don't see a problem with playing Briere.
- MJL


My guess is that he's playing for his next contract.

If he plays well, shows no ill effects of his last issue, it'll open up interest to more teams who may like to sign him if (when) he's bought out. Fewer teams would want to chance paying decent money on a player shut down since the TD because of concussion complications.

I have to admit, though, it is curious why the Flyers would even want him on the ice at this point if they have no plans going forward with Danny after this season. I'd give his ice time to a younger player. Perhaps, bring up a different Phantom for two games apiece and give them a taste.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:17 AM ET
We arent mathematically eliminated yet but we all know it isn't happening.
- hereticpride


Most teams are going to ice their best players until that changes.

I agree the chances are slim to none at making the playoffs.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:18 AM ET
My guess is that he's playing for his next contract.

If he plays well, shows no ill effects of his last issue, it'll open up interest to more teams who may like to sign him if (when) he's bought out. Fewer teams would want to chance paying decent money on a player shut down since the TD because of concussion complications.

I have to admit, though, it is curious why the Flyers would even want him on the ice at this point if they have no plans going forward with Danny after this season. I'd give his ice time to a younger player. Perhaps, bring up a different Phantom for two games apiece and give them a taste.

- 77rams


The Flyers probably feel they are a better team with Briere in the lineup than using different players from the Phantoms.
Orpik44
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Wooooo!Bring it on Flyer wussies!
Joined: 06.04.2011

Apr 13 @ 11:19 AM ET
Most teams are going to ice their best players until that changes.

I agree the chances are slim to none at making the playoffs.

- stveshdy

How many games left and how many you have to win?
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Apr 13 @ 11:20 AM ET
Any chance you guys qualify for the playoffs, honestly?
- Orpik44


What? Just stop it already
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:20 AM ET
How many games left and how many you have to win?
- Orpik44


Few and many
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 13 @ 11:20 AM ET
Most teams are going to ice their best players until that changes.

I agree the chances are slim to none at making the playoffs.

- stveshdy


And Slim was seen getting on a Greyhound at 8th and Filbert headed out of town about two weeks ago.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Apr 13 @ 11:21 AM ET
How many games left and how many you have to win?
- Orpik44

9 and 9
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:22 AM ET
And Slim was seen getting on a Greyhound at 8th and Filbert headed out of town about two weeks ago.
- 77rams


Actually the Flyers were making a push before they started another downslide last Saturday at Winnipeg.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Apr 13 @ 11:22 AM ET
How many games left and how many you have to win?
- Orpik44

Most if not all and other teams have to be counted on as well.

We will almost certainly not be in the dance this year.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:24 AM ET
What? Just stop it already
- Just5


Does it matter if they make the playoffs or not? The blueline is filled with too many question marks. Take Schenn and Timonen out it gets ugly.

Gus, Gervais, Lauridsen, Huskins. Thats not looking too hot.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 13 @ 11:24 AM ET
Actually the Flyers were making a push before they started another downslide last Saturday at Winnipeg.
- stveshdy


Slim wasn't fooled by that.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 13 @ 11:24 AM ET
Slim wasn't fooled by that.
- 77rams




Neither was I.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 13 @ 11:32 AM ET
Don't you know, he's clearly going to get Prongered.

If anything, putting Briere back in will boost our lotto odds. Stop complaining people.

- hereticpride



Sometimes I wonder if I logged on to the Dr Phil forum by mistake!
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Apr 13 @ 11:38 AM ET
Sometimes I wonder if I logged on to the Dr Phil forum by mistake!
- MJL

not enough fat people offering weight loss advice, imo
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 13 @ 11:43 AM ET
1st time ever being first
- mydoglicks



The family must be so proud.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Apr 13 @ 11:55 AM ET
Don't you know, he's clearly going to get Prongered.

If anything, putting Briere back in will boost our lotto odds. Stop complaining people.

- hereticpride

77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Apr 13 @ 12:00 PM ET


Neither was I.

- stveshdy


bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: The Clit Whisperer
Joined: 10.22.2011

Apr 13 @ 12:03 PM ET
butsy on twitter passes along eskin's report that bryz will be back nxt yr...
- isaiah520


Bryz out, Lu in. Book it.
phillydentist
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 02.20.2013

Apr 13 @ 12:03 PM ET
Don't look now but the NJD having lost 9 in a row are working hard to get a higher pick than the Flyers...
sippyd
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Some unreal areas in the suburbs of Detroit. Buffalo, being smaller, simply doesn't have that.-Prock, NY
Joined: 09.30.2007

Apr 13 @ 12:24 PM ET
Don't look now but the NJD having lost 9 in a row are working hard to get a higher pick than the Flyers...
- phillydentist


Slackers.
mydoglicks
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: downingtown, PA
Joined: 06.25.2009

Apr 13 @ 12:24 PM ET
at his age and with his family situation he would be a fool to accept a trade, take the money and enjoy your retirement
- vejim


he didnt mind leaving his kids to go play in germany this past fall
LJF
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Jersey Baby Jersey
Joined: 04.17.2009

Apr 13 @ 12:27 PM ET
The guy is healthy then he should play. Hes the best option coming back to the lineup.
- stveshdy


If they are planning to buy him out, which they already know. It isn't in the teams's best interest to play him. They aren't making the playoffs and need to plan for next year. Play McGinn or someone else that might have a future as a Flyer. Good soldier or not If Briere isn't in Homer's plans for the future he shouldn't be playing.
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