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J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Apr 16 @ 11:02 AM ET
With Trouba, Bosogian, Enstrom, and Buff on their back end, they don't need help there at all, and certainly much less than the Flyers do.
- jmatchett383



Buff moving to forward next year to limit turnovers on back end.
jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Apr 16 @ 11:03 AM ET
Im still really pissed that not a single person went after that Richardwad Megma after that.
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 16 @ 11:03 AM ET
You bring Jagr back and Jakes numbers plummet. Kind of pointless. If you're adding anyone to the top line its a LW.
- hereticpride


His numbers may go down, but it makes the team much better overall.

Suddenly, the 2nd line and 2nd PP becomes more reliable and better. Simmonds moves down to the third line and gives Read and Couts the board player they need in order to be successful.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 16 @ 11:03 AM ET
Confirmed by like 10 sources. He wasn't at practice. Sam Carchidi has already written an article about how Emery is the likely starter.
- PhillySportsGuy


That's (frank)ed.
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 16 @ 11:04 AM ET
Im still really pissed that not a single person went after that Richardwad Megma after that.
- jak521


They needed to win the game first. Guys asked to fight him, but he's small and he wasn't willing to go. He pulled the usual Penguin bullpoop where he does something dirty then refuses to fight anyone.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 16 @ 11:05 AM ET
Im still really pissed that not a single person went after that Richardwad Megma after that.
- jak521


Here's to hoping Columbus "Neal's" a few Pens players during the upcoming series.
-davies-
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A medical emergency involving you.
Joined: 08.05.2013

Apr 16 @ 11:05 AM ET


mason not on the ice




jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 16 @ 11:07 AM ET
So move hartnell to toronto for Gardnier or Franson who are RFAs
- J35Bacher


Toronto laughs and hangs up the phone.
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 16 @ 11:07 AM ET
Here's to hoping Columbus "Neal's" a few Pens players during the upcoming series.
- wolfhounds


Its very frustrating. You know the Flyers are going to need excellent goaltending to win in this series.

I hate the Pens.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 16 @ 11:07 AM ET
Buff moving to forward next year to limit turnovers on back end.
- J35Bacher


Source?
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Apr 16 @ 11:08 AM ET
Well....maybe Emery will play like he did in the few games he started before last game?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 16 @ 11:08 AM ET
I think they should keep him as the 7th dman even if he doesn't make it.
- PhillySportsGuy



I wouldn't want Lauridsen sitting in the press box on a regular basis.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 16 @ 11:08 AM ET
Toronto laughs and hangs up the phone.
- jmatchett383


And goes back to smoking crack with the mayor.

How could you forget that part?
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Apr 16 @ 11:08 AM ET
I have a feeling they gave Mason the day off today and he will skate tomorrow morning at the morning skate. No need to announce anything and in a way, not that it does much, keeps the rangers in the dark to who they face. Mason is better puck handler so could change stratagy for ranger dump ins
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 16 @ 11:08 AM ET
Im still really pissed that not a single person went after that Richardwad Megma after that.
- jak521


I only saw the play once, but did he ever actually touch Mason? Or did he basically do what Thoresen did to Huet?
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 16 @ 11:09 AM ET
Toronto laughs and hangs up the phone.
- jmatchett383


Why would Toronto even want Hartnell for free? They have JVR, Lupul, Kessel and Clarkson at wing. Thats a lot of money tied up in wingers. They would be playing a $5M or $6M on the third line. It would look like the Flyers defense
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Apr 16 @ 11:09 AM ET
Source?
- jmatchett383



It was on TSN maybe a week ago. I want to say it was report by Scott Cullen.
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 16 @ 11:09 AM ET
I wouldn't want Lauridsen sitting in the press box on a regular basis.
- MJL


Will he be on a one or two way deal?
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 16 @ 11:10 AM ET
I only saw the play once, but did he ever actually touch Mason? Or did he basically do what Thoresen did to Huet?
- jmatchett383


He pushed Mac into Mason pretty hard. It was a dirty play and he got a penalty for it. It was pretty obvious what he was doing.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 16 @ 11:10 AM ET
It was on TSN maybe a week ago. I want to say it was report by Scott Cullen.
- J35Bacher


That's speculation on his part, not a quote from Winnipeg's coach or GM.

That would be like him saying, "Flyers are looking to move Hartnell to Toronto for defensive help."
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 16 @ 11:11 AM ET
So provide a better idea. I think the chance to get out of the Hartnell deal and get a guy like kane who can play on multiple lines and plays a fast gritty style would be good for this team. PLus he is younger and contractis not bad. You can't just run the same team out there year after year. there is always turnover somewhere in the lineup.
- J35Bacher



Not sure how a separate trade of Hartnell and the trade with Winnipeg are connected and is a chance to get out of the Hartnell deal. Byt anyway, any trade of B Schenn should involve a defenseman coming back. A scoring winger is not the real ned of this team in my opinion.
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Apr 16 @ 11:11 AM ET
Why would Toronto even want Hartnell for free? They have JVR, Lupul, Kessel and Clarkson at wing. Thats a lot of money tied up in wingers. They would be playing a $5M or $6M on the third line. It would look like the Flyers defense
- PhillySportsGuy



It was actally the name talked about on TSN. Wanted someone who can keep the team motivated in games that they lack energy. Lots of peopleseem to not like the Clarkson deal and how he played since he got paid.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 16 @ 11:11 AM ET
Its very frustrating. You know the Flyers are going to need excellent goaltending to win in this series.

I hate the Pens.

- PhillySportsGuy


Yup. It's bullpoop. Looking for Karma...
rangerdanger94
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 05.23.2010

Apr 16 @ 11:12 AM ET
Emery the likely starter? (frank). Rangers suck against backups.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Apr 16 @ 11:13 AM ET
Yup. It's bullpoop. Looking for Karma...
- wolfhounds

Karma?

I'm looking for injury.

Call me a poopty person or a "typical Flyer fan".

Enough is enough. Time for Crosby to separate his shoulder.
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