gonna take a minor miracle to get another one past Bernier tonight.

- FlyerGuy

I don't feel that way. I think they just need to hit the net when they get quality chances.

I don't feel that way. I think they just need to hit the net when they get quality chances.
- Flyers1218

Exactly.

Tough Period. Hockey gods aren't on our side tonight
- PhillySportsGuy

As evidenced by Kessel's goal...

How many times did that puck bounce around and still stay on a Leaf's stick?

I don't feel that way. I think they just need to hit the net when they get quality chances.
- Flyers1218

Getting a little too pretty, and its obvious they are starting to get frustrated by Bernier.

I'm smelling a shootout.

Getting a little too pretty, and its obvious they are starting to get frustrated by Bernier.

I'm smelling a shootout.
- flyer_nutter

Could be. I think the Flyers pot two this period for the win.

I'm not deflated at all by the Leafs goal -- turnovers happen, and Phil Kessel isn't getting $8 million per because he's going to miss those.

I think the Flyers' effort has been there. They keep playing like this, going to the net like they are, they're going to get another one. They just have to be careful with the puck and do their best to not let Toronto get it on a turnover, so they can get their transition game started.

faceoffs thus far

couturier 4-2
G 7 -7
bunny 7-7
read 1-1
rosehill 0-1
Talbot 1-0
hall 2-6

I'm not deflated at all by the Leafs goal -- turnovers happen, and Phil Kessel isn't getting $8 million per because he's going to miss those.

I think the Flyers' effort has been there. They keep playing like this, going to the net like they are, they're going to get another one. They just have to be careful with the puck and do their best to not let Toronto get it on a turnover, so they can get their transition game started.
- AllInForFlyers

True, but I'm still not sure WHY he is getting $8 million. Jus' sayin.

True, but I'm still not sure WHY he is getting $8 million. Jus' sayin.
- Flyers1218

Because he is one of the top goal scorers in the entire League.

faceoffs thus far

couturier 4-2
G 7 -7
bunny 7-7
read 1-1
rosehill 0-1
Talbot 1-0
hall 2-6
- nastyflyergirl

Come on, Hall. That's why you're on the team

Because he is one of the top goal scorers in the entire League.
- MJL

Sure

faceoffs thus far

couturier 4-2
G 7 -7
bunny 7-7
read 1-1
rosehill 0-1
Talbot 1-0
hall 2-6
- nastyflyergirl

Hall is the only one having a bad game at the dot, uncharacteristically. What I like is how the faceoffs are spread around, and not just on Giroux.

Because he is one of the top goal scorers in the entire League.
- MJL

Do you think Kessel is almost as good as Giroux? Because that's what his contract says

Do you think Kessel is almost as good as Giroux? Because that's what his contract says
- PhillySportsGuy

Since being traded to the Leafs, he's sixth in the NHL in goals, with Bozak as his center. His deal is a fair one, because if they didn't pony up, somebody was going to.

Come on, Hall. That's why you're on the team
- PhillySportsGuy

he's still sulking.

Kessel has a very hate-able face.

Since being traded to the Leafs, he's sixth in the NHL in goals, with Bozak as his center. His deal is a fair one, because if they didn't pony up, somebody was going to.
- Jsaquella

I know. In 5 years, if he is producing at the same rate, his deal will be a very good one.

Since being traded to the Leafs, he's sixth in the NHL in goals, with Bozak as his center. His deal is a fair one, because if they didn't pony up, somebody was going to.
- Jsaquella

He's not an $8 million a year player. Simply put he's not.

Do you think Kessel is almost as good as Giroux? Because that's what his contract says
- PhillySportsGuy

Kessel is one of the top offensive players in the League. That is what that contract says.

Leafs are getting real tired. You guys should be fine.

He's not an $8 million a year player. Simply put he's not.
- Flyers1218

Based on what?

Do you think Kessel is almost as good as Giroux? Because that's what his contract says
- PhillySportsGuy

i prefer giroux, but it's not a whitewash. he's pretty damn good

Getting a little too pretty, and its obvious they are starting to get frustrated by Bernier.

I'm smelling a shootout.
- flyer_nutter

If they go to a shootout, I don't recommend five hole

Kessel is one of the top offensive players in the League. That is what that contract says.
- MJL

I hear ya. I know what his contract says. I'm not sure I agree with it.

Do you think Kessel is almost as good as Giroux? Because that's what his contract says
- PhillySportsGuy

Personally? I think it depends on how much you value the kind of game Kessel plays. He's not physical and doesn't have net front presence, so I totally understand why some people don't like his game and wouldn't give him that kind of contract.

Me? I think Phil Kessel is a pure goal scorer. Pure. As in, "If it's on his stick, it's in a corner or under the bar." His offensive instincts and skill level are elite.

Guys like Phil Kessel...you give him the right kind of center, he'll get you 50 goals. He's that kind of scorer. So maybe, if you think he's going to get you 35-50 for, say, five or six of those seasons...maybe you do pay him that.