I don't think overall that they're slow in any way. They simply play slow at times. The fastest skater in the League isn't very fast when he's not moving his feet.
- MJL

I don't want to say slow, but I don't think the Flyers are a group of good skaters when compared to the rest of the league. Its not a horrible thing. Grabner may be the fastest skater in hockey and Im not pining for him to be a Flyer.

I don't want to say slow, but I don't think the Flyers are a group of good skaters when compared to the rest of the league. Its not a horrible thing. Grabner may be the fastest skater in hockey and Im not pining for him to be a Flyer.
- PhillySportsGuy

As Bill said, Chicago is one of the best skating teams in the League. Flyers skated with them all game.

But would it be a good memory or something your telling a psychiatrist 20 years later while clutching a pillow and crying?
- FrmRusiaWifGlov

I think the latter

I've criticized the flyers pretty frequently about how pathetically slow they appear in most games. What the last 3 games has shown me, is that they could play a faster game all along. They've been pretty incredible the last 3 games.

So i'll have to retract my previous comments and say this, "They have the potential to play as fast as any other team in the league, when they decide to show up and play fast".

I've been pretty shocked the last few games.
- Flyersgod

Thank the Cheif for that.

As Bill said, Chicago is one of the best skating teams in the League. Flyers skated with them all game.
- MJL

it's not the total package by any stretch, but the key is moving that disc when you have it. It moves faster than they do. do smart, fast things with it, and it's magic what happens.

As Bill said, Chicago is one of the best skating teams in the League. Flyers skated with them all game.
- MJL

Im saying if we held a skills competition and raced all players from around the league, the Flyers would not be one of the 15 fastest teams in the league.

That is not something thats terrible. They have many big forwards who can move when they get up to full speed, but I wouldn't call them terrific skaters.

You don't need the fastest team to win games. Even in today's NHL.

I think the latter
- PhillySportsGuy

Are you saying the idea of an orgy with Timmy's great facial hair doesnt do anything for you?

Are you saying the idea of an orgy with Timmy's great facial hair doesnt do anything for you?
- FrmRusiaWifGlov

I just hope they dim the lights

It's amazing what the last 3 games have done around this city. People are starting to really turn on to this team. Getting that buzz. Pre playoff electricity. And it all starts with #28.

I just hope they dim the lights
- PhillySportsGuy

I cant think about this anymore. The topic is just too vile.

Certainly would be memorable
- PhillySportsGuy

If you say so

Im saying if we held a skills competition and raced all players from around the league, the Flyers would not be one of the 15 fastest teams in the league.

That is not something thats terrible. They have many big forwards who can move when they get up to full speed, but I wouldn't call them terrific skaters.

You don't need the fastest team to win games. Even in today's NHL.
- PhillySportsGuy

You could see the speed of Chicago working against them last night. They are sometimes too fast. They seem to throw passes too far ahead or throw them way too hard to handle and it resulted in turnovers at least 5 or 6 times last night.

The flyers move slow enough to be able to catch a pass behind them or in their skates. They seem to glide when they skate and access the situation more instead of just flying forward.

You could see the speed of Chicago working against them last night. They are sometimes too fast. They seem to throw passes too far ahead or throw them way too hard to handle and it resulted in turnovers at least 5 or 6 times last night.

The flyers move slow enough to be able to catch a pass behind them or in their skates. They seem to glide when they skate and access the situation more instead of just flying forward.
- FlyersSteve118

I think this speed thing is getting blown out of proportion. Its a positive to be a good skater, but it isn't the end all be all. If you play quickly and think the game well, you can offset a lack of speed.

I think this speed thing is getting blown out of proportion. Its a positive to be a good skater, but it isn't the end all be all. If you play quickly and think the game well, you can offset a lack of speed.
- PhillySportsGuy

All it takes for a not so fast team to beat a fast team is disciplined hockey, being strong on the boards, and supporting the puck.

Oh look at that- that's how you beat any team.

"Fast" teams don't scare me.

I think this speed thing is getting blown out of proportion. Its a positive to be a good skater, but it isn't the end all be all. If you play quickly and think the game well, you can offset a lack of speed.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah it has.
Flyers have some really fast guys out there. Read can fly. Voracek as well. Raffl takes maybe a stride or 2, like B. Schenn but they can cook. Rinaldo as well.

Yeah it has.
Flyers have some really fast guys out there. Read can fly. Voracek as well. Raffl takes maybe a stride or 2, like B. Schenn but they can cook. Rinaldo as well.
- Pixote Andolini

I think they're just fine when they offer good puck support.

Man St Louis just got burned on a high stick goal being called a good goal. At least the refs suck every where and not just against Philly.

I think this speed thing is getting blown out of proportion. Its a positive to be a good skater, but it isn't the end all be all. If you play quickly and think the game well, you can offset a lack of speed.
- PhillySportsGuy

If you play smart, and move the puck quickly you can negate another team's speed. The Flyers have been doing that lately. They're supporting the puck and they're doing an excellent job of slowing down the opposing teams, especially in transition.

Their forechecking has been outstanding, a near perfect mix of balls to the wall and controlled aggression. More importantly, when they have had breakdowns the goalies have been largely good and they have managed to reset and get the running around under control on their own, with out the score getting out of hand or a lead being blown.

Man St Louis just got burned on a high stick goal being called a good goal. At least the refs suck every where and not just against Philly.
- FlyersSteve118

That was very, very close. Not sure why Miller was jumping.

Flyers Nation ‏@FlyersNation 27s

Bob McKenzie said the #Flyers and #Bruins are two teams that could land Swedish defenseman Christian Folin who's with UMass-Lowell.

Stockpile defensemen Homer.

Flyers Nation ‏@FlyersNation 27s

Bob McKenzie said the #Flyers and #Bruins are two teams that could land Swedish defenseman Christian Folin who's with UMass-Lowell.

Stockpile defensemen Homer.
- Jsaquella

Nice. This going to be like a matt read situation?

Flyers Nation ‏@FlyersNation 27s

Bob McKenzie said the #Flyers and #Bruins are two teams that could land Swedish defenseman Christian Folin who's with UMass-Lowell.

Stockpile defensemen Homer.
- Jsaquella

Lets get it done Homer

Nice. This going to be like a matt read situation?
- FlyersSteve118

Every team can offer the same amount I believe. It turns into a recruiting process. Spare no expense Homer.

Man St Louis just got burned on a high stick goal being called a good goal. At least the refs suck every where and not just against Philly.
- FlyersSteve118

Looked like it was below the crossbar to me.

Every team can offer the same amount I believe. It turns into a recruiting process. Spare no expense Homer.
- PhillySportsGuy

they need to take him to a flyers playoff game like they did with matty read out of bimiji state /pierre