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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

May 10 @ 10:32 PM ET
I probably like Phaneuf then most, I just think giving him the captaincy in that market is lunacy. They almost need to trade for a captain like the Flyers did with Jason Smith. I believe Phaneuf can excel when he is not the main focus of the team.
- ravishingone


Its tough to be captain in Toronto. Phaneuf is not cut out for that pressure. I dont think they can just acquire someone for that. They need a guy with a pedigree and some push back for the media.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 10 @ 10:33 PM ET
I'm not 100% sure though. I'd' like someone to verify that for us
- Giroux_Is_God


He's at 40% of the Bruins games...needs to play 2/3rds with them making the ECF to bump the pick up to a 2nd
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

May 10 @ 10:34 PM ET
I'm not 100% sure though. I'd' like someone to verify that for us
- Giroux_Is_God


I think he's played 4 or 5 out of 11 games. Its very unlikely they get the pick unless there is an injury to their starting lineup.
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

May 10 @ 10:35 PM ET
Bobby Abreu coming up with a chance to beat the Phils
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 10 @ 10:36 PM ET
He's at 40% of the Bruins games...needs to play 2/3rds with them making the ECF to bump the pick up to a 2nd
- Jsaquella

really he's played in that many? That's awesome. I didn't think he was anywhere near that since it seemed like he hasn't played in a while

EDIT: Of course, if he keeps getting scratched....welp
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

May 10 @ 10:37 PM ET
Its tough to be captain in Toronto. Phaneuf is not cut out for that pressure. I dont think they can just acquire someone for that. They need a guy with a pedigree and some push back for the media.
- PhillySportsGuy


With the contract extension, it is going to be nearly impossible to strip him of the captaincy. They would have to trade him. I mainly question who in the room for the Leafs can rally the troops. Certainly no one stepped up at the end of this season.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

May 10 @ 10:38 PM ET
Bobby Abreu coming up with a chance to beat the Phils
- PhillySportsGuy

he's still playing?
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

May 10 @ 10:39 PM ET
With the contract extension, it is going to be nearly impossible to strip him of the captaincy. They would have to trade him. I mainly question who in the room for the Leafs can rally the troops. Certainly no one stepped up at the end of this season.
- ravishingone


Yeah. Its a rough situation. Its similar to the Capitals situation with OV.
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

May 10 @ 10:39 PM ET
he's still playing?
- 2Real


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

May 10 @ 10:41 PM ET
He's at 40% of the Bruins games...needs to play 2/3rds with them making the ECF to bump the pick up to a 2nd
- Jsaquella

Is it 2/3rds when they eliminate the Habs or 2/3rds whenever their season ends after making the ECF? Say if Mesz had to step in for some games in the ECF or SCF...

Slim chance that happens but just curious.
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

May 10 @ 10:41 PM ET
Yeah. Its a rough situation. Its similar to the Capitals situation with OV.
- PhillySportsGuy


Speaking of the Craps, it is going to be really interesting to see what happens to that roster. Have they even named a GM yet?
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

May 10 @ 10:44 PM ET
really he's played in that many? That's awesome. I didn't think he was anywhere near that since it seemed like he hasn't played in a while

EDIT: Of course, if he keeps getting scratched....welp

- Giroux_Is_God


Is the guy in the Southern Comfort commercial the same guy from The Black Keys video for Lonely Boy?
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

May 10 @ 10:45 PM ET
Speaking of the Craps, it is going to be really interesting to see what happens to that roster. Have they even named a GM yet?
- ravishingone


I dont think so. They have an interesting roster. Some decent talent, but a group that doesn't seem to fit well together.
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

May 10 @ 10:47 PM ET
Was Quick pulled or did he get hurt?
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 10 @ 11:04 PM ET
Is the guy in the Southern Comfort commercial the same guy from The Black Keys video for Lonely Boy?
- PhillySportsGuy

Implying I've seen the video for Lonely Boy
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

May 10 @ 11:06 PM ET
John Gibson is going to be really really good in the not so distant future.
- Giroux_Is_God


By this, I'm assuming your meant about 9:10 PM tonight.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 10 @ 11:16 PM ET
By this, I'm assuming your meant about 9:10 PM tonight.
- jmatchett383

Close enough
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 10 @ 11:22 PM ET
2nd period shots:

LA 12
Ana 0 zero zilch none zip zop zoobity bop
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

May 11 @ 12:18 AM ET
Was Quick pulled or did he get hurt?
- PhillySportsGuy

Pulled, with coach telling team he didn't deserve to be left out to dry like they had done. So they go out in second period and don't allow a shot.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

May 11 @ 12:32 AM ET
So the B's now have the Habs on the brink. Is Mesz anywhere near the requirement to get us the 2nd rounder?
- hereticpride

Is anyone aware of the stipulations?
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 11 @ 12:43 AM ET
Ducks starting Gibson...no pressure kid, save us!!
- Jsaquella


mission accomplished. goose egg.

i didn't see the game, but i'm stunned by quick getting pulled after the first period. 2 goals on 11 shots. we've seen worse. and sutter left quick in for that absolute poopshow beat down by the sharks in the first round. i'm at a complete loss here.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 11 @ 12:45 AM ET
Pulled, with coach telling team he didn't deserve to be left out to dry like they had done. So they go out in second period and don't allow a shot.
- bodiva88


oh yeah, is that right? how do you explain him leaving quick in for 7 goals against the sharks? if there were ever a game to take out your guy that was it, and not because he played poorly. that game was the definition of hanging your goalie out to dry.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 11 @ 1:05 AM ET
subban is a god
- Winning


i'm at the point where i can overlook his cocky/immature behavior for the skill he has. the shot from the point...just wow. i don't think i've ever seen a guy call for the puck like that. the kid can flat out play.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 11 @ 1:09 AM ET
John Gibson is going to be really really good in the not so distant future.
- Giroux_Is_God


he's really really good in the present.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 11 @ 1:14 AM ET
i'm at the point where i can overlook his cocky/immature behavior for the skill he has. the shot from the point...just wow. i don't think i've ever seen a guy call for the puck like that. the kid can flat out play.
- hammarby31

he is so right too, if that was him squirting water on somebody it'd be front page news around the league for 2 days
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