Brian Elliott? The guy who has been below league average for pretty much every team he's played on except St Louis? He's had two seasons in his NHL career when his save % was over .910.
- Jsaquella

So you admit he's been good for St Louis?

What exactly has made us a better team since trading Carter and Richards? As it stands our playoff record prior to trading them was much better. This isn't to same I hate nor blame what we already have.
- SuperSchennBros

What has made them a lesser team is losing Pronger. You don't lose a guy like that and not feel it for awhile.

It's not about blame, it's about identifying weakness and addressing it. The Flyers get killed at 5 on 5, in part, because their defensemen can't regularly make outlet passes. Grossmann is a factor there. It's not blaming him, it's simple true.

The teams that are still playing, for the most part, have a lot of defensemen that can make a smart outlet pass and not get hemmed in their own end. The lone exception is Montreal, who for some reason keeps running out Douglas Murray.

Claude Julian is pissed.

So you admit he's been good for St Louis?
- SuperSchennBros

Of all the things we're gonna argue about, why are we gonna argue about Brian (frank)ing Elliot?

Or did I miss something?

Claude Julian is pissed.
- Pixote Andolini

You mean the Michelin Man is pissed

literally just spent a couple minutes laughing my ass off over the pez and pierre intervie gifs pure gold

Of all the things we're gonna argue about, why are we gonna argue about Brian (frank)ing Elliot?

Or did I miss something?
- Giroux_Is_God

Someone was posting that there's better options out there besides Emery for a Flyers goaltender signing. His name was thrown into the mix.

What exactly has made us a better team since trading Carter and Richards? As it stands our playoff record prior to trading them was much better. This isn't to same I hate nor blame what we already have.

I say pair Grossmann with somebody better than Mark Streit.
- SuperSchennBros

Streit was our best dman toward the end of the season and in the playoffs

The pairing does lack speed, but streit showed me surprising physicality

- wilsonecho91

So you admit he's been good for St Louis?
- SuperSchennBros

Yeah, kind of why I suggested him as a possible back up. Why suggest somebody who isn't any good-or at least isn't as good as Emery?

Elliott has played well in St Louis, behind a very good defensive team. But I doubt there's many teams that would be eager to sign him as a starter.

- PhillySportsGuy

Who's head is that?

If it's Carcillo, whoever made this wins everything ever

Of all the things we're gonna argue about, why are we gonna argue about Brian (frank)ing Elliot?

Or did I miss something?
- Giroux_Is_God

Nope. Eliott was mentioned as a possible replacement for Emery as back up

Someone was posting that there's better options out there besides Emery for a Flyers goaltender signing. His name was thrown into the mix.
- Pixote Andolini

ah

For the night crowd

Game 7 between Edmonton and Portland will be available for free online.

http://www.WHL.ca/

Flyers prospect Taylor Leier plays for Portland.
- ob18

Bump

Who's arguing and from the sounds of things, you missed my original question.

Maybe you feel entitled for me to agree with you on your view but...I don't.

My apologies if you need them.
- SuperSchennBros

wut

Streit was our best dman toward the end of the season and in the playoffs

The pairing does lack speed, but streit showed me surprising physicality
- Just5

Streit played very well down the stretch. I'd like to see him paired with Coburn, myself

wut
- Giroux_Is_God

Sorry, I thought you were someone else

Nope. Eliott was mentioned as a possible replacement for Emery as back up
- Jsaquella

I see I see.

Backreading is for squares anyway.

Definitely thought that little exchange at the top of this page had the potential to blossom into a lovely argument over a backup goalie

Sorry, I thought you were someone else
- SuperSchennBros

wut

Yeah, kind of why I suggested him as a possible back up. Why suggest somebody who isn't any good-or at least isn't as good as Emery?

Elliott has played well in St Louis, behind a very good defensive team. But I doubt there's many teams that would be eager to sign him as a starter.
- Jsaquella

You mean as eager as we were to take a chance on Mason on a poorly constructed defensive team, with Grossmann being a key piece?

I see I see.

Backreading is for squares anyway.

Definitely thought that little exchange at the top of this page had the potential to blossom into a lovely argument over a backup goalie
- Giroux_Is_God

Nah, just a discussion.

I'd be fine if Emery returned, but I'd like it to be for less money.

Who's head is that?

If it's Carcillo, whoever made this wins everything ever
- Giroux_Is_God

It is

It is
- wilsonecho91

The Bruins were a really bad hockey team tonight

I think bringing Timonen back for one more year is a mistake. His speed is gone and he was never super fast. I think having him on the roster only hurts the Flyers. Gustafsson can make up for that loss in some capacity.