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77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Nov 28 @ 3:53 PM ET
You are all right. Firing Berube isn't going to fix anything because his replacement will be another member of the ole boys club. As long as the Flyers keep hiring ex-players the mentality, the style, and the attitude will not change. Lavi is a good coach and did a great job when he was here. The team makes it within in 2 wins of winning the cup and a few years later he gets fired after Holmgren blows that cup finals team up and gives out ridiculous contracts. But what does the team do? Lavi gets fired and his replacement is someone who is NOT a good head coach and Holmgren gets a promotion. This team is still reeling from all of Holmgrens bad decisions and it will take a few years to fix but as long as ex-players are being hired, it will take even longer to fix.
- Daveflyers36


Would you say that arguably the Flyers' best two coaches in their history were not from the "old boys club"?
vejim
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: FL
Joined: 07.08.2007

Nov 28 @ 3:53 PM ET
the D men on the Phantoms have to be better than these slugs
Daveflyers36
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.20.2011

Nov 28 @ 3:54 PM ET
What is even better is that we don't bring anyone up from the Phantoms unless there is an injury because "they aren't ready" but Rinaldo still a roster spot. This guy is so useless and does nothing to help the team. I could tolerate his stupid penalties if he would put the puck in the net once in a while but he has what? 1 goal in like the last 200 games? He is NHL ready but noone in Lehigh is?
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Nov 28 @ 3:55 PM ET
the D men on the Phantoms have to be better than these slugs
- vejim


I don't know about the D-men, but if they don't have a couple of forwards who can skate faster and win board battles better than some of these guys, then what's the (frank)ing point of all of this

You can't just let the same guys do nothing, game after game
Daveflyers36
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.20.2011

Nov 28 @ 3:56 PM ET
Would you say that arguably the Flyers' best two coaches were not from the "old boys club"?
- 77rams



That would be a fair assessment.
FloHaake
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Tucson, AZ
Joined: 11.09.2006

Nov 28 @ 3:56 PM ET
What is even better is that we don't bring anyone up from the Phantoms unless there is an injury because "they aren't ready" but Rinaldo still a roster spot. This guy is so useless and does nothing to help the team. I could tolerate his stupid penalties if he would put the puck in the net once in a while but he has what? 1 goal in like the last 200 games? He is NHL ready but noone in Lehigh is?
- Daveflyers36


I agree that Rinaldo is just a warm body right now but it's not much better down in the A with Laughton up.

What about Jason Akeson?!
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Nov 28 @ 3:57 PM ET
What is even better is that we don't bring anyone up from the Phantoms unless there is an injury because "they aren't ready" but Rinaldo still a roster spot. This guy is so useless and does nothing to help the team. I could tolerate his stupid penalties if he would put the puck in the net once in a while but he has what? 1 goal in like the last 200 games? He is NHL ready but noone in Lehigh is?
- Daveflyers36


Exactly -- you've been shut out three times in your last four games

Don't tell me that you need to dress the same guys to do that
stayinthefnnet
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 01.12.2012

Nov 28 @ 3:57 PM ET
I don't know about the D-men, but if they don't have a couple of forwards who can skate faster and win board battles better than some of these guys, then what's the (frank)ing point of all of this

You can't just let the same guys do nothing, game after game

- AllInForFlyers


i just think its hard. the guys that are awful, no one will want. the guys that people will want, still appear to be more of the solution than the problem.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Nov 28 @ 3:57 PM ET
Completely laughable that Rinaldo was signed to an extension. Shows you how comical the mindset of this franchise is.
Winning
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Put in Matt Read
Joined: 03.29.2011

Nov 28 @ 3:58 PM ET
Will FLyers fire sale today or after tomorrows game
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Nov 28 @ 3:58 PM ET
SHUT UP
- FloHaake

quiet tough guy
FloHaake
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Tucson, AZ
Joined: 11.09.2006

Nov 28 @ 3:59 PM ET
quiet tough guy
- 2Real


I thought you were quoting Archer!

Guess not. Sorry man!
PhillaBully
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.20.2010

Nov 28 @ 4:00 PM ET
Will FLyers fire sale today or after tomorrows game
- Winning

I'm guessing tomorrow. If they loose tommorow forget this season
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Nov 28 @ 4:02 PM ET
I guess I made a good decision not to leave work to watch the game. So I have one question. Have they hit rock bottom?
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Nov 28 @ 4:02 PM ET
Completely laughable that Rinaldo was signed to an extension. Shows you how comical the mindset of this franchise is.
- PLindbergh31



Right because that is the problem dragging them down right now..

Couturier, Read, Simmonds, VL, Umby, PEB = useless but lets focus on Rinaldo.

A 4th line player should not be the focus of our frustration. All those guys I listed above are not getting it done in anyway.

PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Nov 28 @ 4:05 PM ET
Right because that is the problem dragging them down right now..

Couturier, Read, Simmonds, VL, Umby, PEB = useless but lets focus on Rinaldo.

- opeth_pa




What was the purpose of signing Rinaldo to an extension?
3flyerkids
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 02.27.2013

Nov 28 @ 4:05 PM ET
I'm guessing tomorrow. If they loose tommorow forget this season
- PhillaBully


I wouldn't be suprised if Hextall does nothing. You see..it's all part of the plan. Keep playing guys like VL , Corpseburger and a soft D core....your almost assured a lottery pick
PhillaBully
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.20.2010

Nov 28 @ 4:05 PM ET
I guess I made a good decision not to leave work to watch the game. So I have one question. Have they hit rock bottom?
- MJL

You work? Your always on! Lol
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Nov 28 @ 4:07 PM ET


What was the purpose of signing Rinaldo to an extension?

- PLindbergh31



Because he is a 4th line player that can hit, skate and plays a physical game which is something this team doesnt do..

hey though..i get it ..cut rinaldo and boom ..The golden child will revert to his form of 3 years ago and Simmonds, Read, others will produce..

Problem solved
tangent_man
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 11.28.2007

Nov 28 @ 4:08 PM ET
I guess I made a good decision not to leave work to watch the game. So I have one question. Have they hit rock bottom?
- MJL


I'll wait and see what they bring tomorrow. It, theoretically, could be worse.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Nov 28 @ 4:09 PM ET
It's time to tank people. Theres plenty of room everyone jump on!
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Nov 28 @ 4:10 PM ET
Because he is a 4th line player that can hit, skate and plays a physical game which is something this team doesnt do..

hey though..i get it ..cut rinaldo and boom ..The golden child will revert to his form of 3 years ago and Simmonds, Read, others will produce..

Problem solved

- opeth_pa


He wouldn't see the ice for any legit team in the NHL
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Nov 28 @ 4:10 PM ET
I guess I made a good decision not to leave work to watch the game. So I have one question. Have they hit rock bottom?
- MJL

yes
Dkos
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Nov 28 @ 4:10 PM ET
I guess I made a good decision not to leave work to watch the game. So I have one question. Have they hit rock bottom?
- MJL

Maybe. Looks they're going to stay there for a while.
tangent_man
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey
Joined: 11.28.2007

Nov 28 @ 4:10 PM ET
It's time to tank people. Theres plenty of room everyone jump on!
- Just5



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