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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 4 @ 11:38 AM ET
If one player plays out of position (not sure why center is his "right" position but that doesn't hold true for B Schenn), but the line and team benefit, then damned be that player. Vinny moved off of that line, and the line went from pretty dominating to passengers. Again, not saying A is directly related to B, but it's a possibility.
- jmatchett383



It doesn't hold true for Schenn because he clearly hasn't shown that he's a much better center then a Winger. Schenn in the last 30 games has 7 goals and 4 assists as a center. While it's blatantly clear that Lecavalier is a much better Center then a LW. And in fact pretty much can't play LW.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 4 @ 11:38 AM ET
As unimpressed with him as I've been, I'd prefer Downie. I hope he can be ready soon.
- BulliesPhan87


Well, that is what I meant: he's not available.
Although, given his play aside from maybe 15 games, he hasn't looked like much of an NHL player either.
JFlyers00
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NYC (kill me) , NJ
Joined: 11.24.2011

Apr 4 @ 11:38 AM ET
As unimpressed with him as I've been, I'd prefer Downie. I hope he can be ready soon.
- BulliesPhan87


Or dress 7 defenders.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Apr 4 @ 11:38 AM ET
You stop it. Stop it right now.
- BiggE


Creed or Nickleback? If you had to listen to an hour?
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Apr 4 @ 11:39 AM ET
Free Akeson.
- Tomahawk


I think thats trending on hockeybuzz
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 4 @ 11:39 AM ET
I think thats trending on hockeybuzz
- PhillySportsGuy



Let's make t-shirts!
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Apr 4 @ 11:39 AM ET
I am very offended I have not been included in this list.

As for "winning" pretty sure that's 2real.

- flyer_nutter



winning is not 2real
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Apr 4 @ 11:40 AM ET
Let's make t-shirts!
- Tomahawk


OMG! I'll get the glitter!
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 4 @ 11:40 AM ET
Creed or Nickleback? If you had to listen to an hour?
- PhillySportsGuy



That's a really perverse would you rather...
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 4 @ 11:40 AM ET
Pointing out mistakes has nothing to do with being a better fan than anyone. The entire building were raining down boos on the team last night. Are they all bad fans?
- PLindbergh31



Nope, but those fans don't boo all the time. That is the difference.
mickel25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Morgantown, PA
Joined: 01.21.2011

Apr 4 @ 11:40 AM ET
Pointing out mistakes has nothing to do with being a better fan than anyone. The entire building were raining down boos on the team last night. Are they all bad fans?
- PLindbergh31


Booing is a right of the fan. Booing the team when they play poorly has always been done. Crying about past moves only when the Flyers lose and never pointing out the good moves ever makes you a......

Not even sure what to call it. If you do not want to support your team when they lose please move to the west side of the state. They have perfected the art over the years.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Apr 4 @ 11:41 AM ET
It doesn't hold true for Schenn because he clearly hasn't shown that he's a much better center then a Winger. Schenn in the last 30 games has 7 goals and 4 assists as a center. While it's blatantly clear that Lecavalier is a much better Center then a LW. And in fact pretty much can't play LW.
- MJL


schenn has not played very well for the last 15 games.....Perhaps its time to give Vinny a chance in the middle....Schenn has dropped the ball....he had his chance and at this point its not working out.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 4 @ 11:41 AM ET
OMG! I'll get the glitter!
- PhillySportsGuy



Are you old enough to remember Puffy Paint?
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Apr 4 @ 11:41 AM ET
That's a really perverse would you rather...
- Tomahawk

I dislike lose/lose would you rathers. Like, would you rather shoot yourself in the face, or shovel spiders down your own throat for ninety-two hours straight?
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 4 @ 11:41 AM ET
It doesn't hold true for Schenn because he clearly hasn't shown that he's a much better center then a Winger. Schenn in the last 30 games has 7 goals and 4 assists as a center. While it's blatantly clear that Lecavalier is a much better Center then a LW. And in fact pretty much can't play LW.
- MJL


So one player that has played center his whole life should be able to magically transition to LW, but a different player that has played center his whole life should not? What makes you think that Schenn can be an effective LW when he's played center his whole life?
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Apr 4 @ 11:41 AM ET
Booing is a right of the fan. Booing the team when they play poorly has always been done. Crying about past moves only when the Flyers lose and never pointing out the good moves ever makes you a......

Not even sure what to call it. If you do not want to support your team when they lose please move to the west side of the state. They have perfected the art over the years.

- mickel25


flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Apr 4 @ 11:42 AM ET
winning is not 2real
- -davies-


I always thought 2 real, youarewrong, and winning were really similar.

Thought Flyersgod was an alias of one of those for sure, but not certain now.
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Apr 4 @ 11:42 AM ET
That's certainly a fair assessment. Just because the first two years of the trade aren't good doesn't mean it's a failure. If Stolarz and Leier contribute at the NHL level in the future it could be a trade that works out for both teams.
- PLindbergh31




landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Apr 4 @ 11:42 AM ET
As unimpressed with him as I've been, I'd prefer Downie. I hope he can be ready soon.
- BulliesPhan87

true...Mcginn has not overly impressed....maybe Downie can bring a spark..
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Apr 4 @ 11:42 AM ET
Are you old enough to remember Puffy Paint?
- Tomahawk


I'm 26. I haven't heard of it.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 4 @ 11:43 AM ET
As unimpressed with him as I've been, I'd prefer Downie. I hope he can be ready soon.
- BulliesPhan87


But we need McGinn. Remember, he's leading the team in goals.
hogweed
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.01.2013

Apr 4 @ 11:43 AM ET
Would you rather have Bob or Mason, Stolarz and Leier?
- PhillySportsGuy

how about would i rather have bob instead of bryz? think of what could have been if they kept bob and said "you're the guy for the next 3 yrs no matter what" and went after defensemen instead of a goalie. since neither stolarz or leier are nhl locks i think those guys could have been had regardless and last night i would rather have had bob
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Apr 4 @ 11:43 AM ET
Let it go Plind. Emotion is an offense.

Apparently you hate everything about life though I hear.

- flyer_nutter



posting the exact same negative stuff after every single loss over and over and over is emotion?

oh
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 4 @ 11:43 AM ET
So one player that has played center his whole life should be able to magically transition to LW, but a different player that has played center his whole life should not? What makes you think that Schenn can be an effective LW when he's played center his whole life?
- jmatchett383



Neither guy is good at LW... both are better coming down the middle or the right side.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 4 @ 11:43 AM ET
Creed or Nickleback? If you had to listen to an hour?
- PhillySportsGuy


I want to fight you.
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