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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:21 PM ET
Stringer Bell's death scene... man, one of the best moments in recent TV history, IMO.
- Tomahawk


I'm partial to the scene with Omar on the witness stand.

Also, the time Omar robbed Marlo at the poker game: "I think you have me confused for a man that repeats himself".

I just re-watched it recently, so yeah....I could go on and on.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:24 PM ET
I'm partial to the scene with Omar on the witness stand.

Also, the time Omar robbed Marlo at the poker game: "I think you have me confused for a man that repeats himself".

I just re-watched it recently, so yeah....I could go on and on.

- johndewar


Every scene w Omar
ThirdEye
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ardmore, PA
Joined: 01.04.2013

Jan 21 @ 2:26 PM ET
I'm partial to the scene with Omar on the witness stand.

Also, the time Omar robbed Marlo at the poker game: "I think you have me confused for a man that repeats himself".

I just re-watched it recently, so yeah....I could go on and on.

- johndewar


You forget how amazing some of the little things are. Prop Joe doing impressions on the phone... "Sidney Handjerker with Handjerker, Cohen, and Bromberg."
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:31 PM ET
So you think48 games trumps 3 seasons worth of games.
- MJL


Yes. To sit him for a game or two, yes. Goalies sit all the time for a bad stretch in far fewer than 48 games.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:33 PM ET
You forget how amazing some of the little things are. Prop Joe doing impressions on the phone... "Sidney Handjerker with Handjerker, Cohen, and Bromberg."
- ThirdEye


Loved the opening w Snoop in the hardware store, lol.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:33 PM ET
Loved the opening w Snoop in the hardware store, lol.
- Tomahawk


Is this the show about the drug dealer that everyone roots for?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:34 PM ET
Yes. To sit him for a game or two, yes. Goalies sit all the time for a bad stretch in far fewer than 48 games.
- wolfhounds



Goalies are a different situation, and there is normally a competent backup in place for that very reason. There isn't a good option to replace Read.
Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:35 PM ET
Rinaldo should get an extra 3 games added on for that dumbass haircut.
- hereticpride

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

Jan 21 @ 2:35 PM ET
Cleared to play isn't the only variable in the equation. There's a huge difference between Read and Downie in my opinion.
- MJL


there is ....Downie has been a better player this year and done more in his career.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:37 PM ET
there is ....Downie has been a better player this year and done more in his career.

- landros 2


Steve Downie has 6 more career goals than Matt Read in 132 more games.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:38 PM ET
there is ....Downie has been a better player this year and done more in his career.

- landros 2



Downie hasn't been anywhere near as good as Read has been in his career.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:38 PM ET
Steve Downie has 6 more career goals than Matt Read in 132 more games.
- jmatchett383

yea but downie has a lot more PIMS
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:38 PM ET
Goalies are a different situation, and there is normally a competent backup in place for that very reason. There isn't a good option to replace Read.
- MJL


There is. His name is Bellemare. And he eats Farnhams for breakfast.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:40 PM ET
There is. His name is Bellemare. And he eats Farnhams for breakfast.
- Tomahawk



They could shuffle the lines around, and then someone has to take Bellemare's spot, and the end result is still a weaker lineup.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:41 PM ET
yea but downie has a lot more PIMS
- 2Real


Him hit. Him fight. Him good.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:41 PM ET
Him hit. Him fight. Him good.
- jmatchett383

at least in pittsburgh's eyes but we beat them
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:41 PM ET
They could shuffle the lines around, and then someone has to take Bellemare's spot, and the end result is still a weaker lineup.
- MJL


What if they trade for Steven Stamkos?
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:42 PM ET
at least in pittsburgh's eyes but we beat them
- 2Real


Yes. Matt Read's team beat Steve Downie's team.

Therefore, Read > Downie.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:42 PM ET
What if they trade for Steven Stamkos?
- jmatchett383



Weber also.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jan 21 @ 2:44 PM ET
Weber also.
- MJL


That's just silly.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:45 PM ET
Downie hasn't been anywhere near as good as Read has been in his career.
- MJL


why because you say so? one guy hits, fights and is noticeable most nights if healthy....Matt Read had 2 ok seasons as a 20 goal scorer and has been absolutely brutal this year....Downie has had 3 fairly productive seasons before this one and too use one of your terms....Is on "pace" this year to have another good one.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: dicky seamus, PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:45 PM ET
Goalies are a different situation, and there is normally a competent backup in place for that very reason. There isn't a good option to replace Read.
- MJL


Sure, but at some point in time, since we're losing anyway, you have to wonder how much a competent backup really matters. Further, Read is -8 with fewer goals than Umberger, VLC, VDV and PEB, so I wonder how hard it would be to find an equivalent replacement for his game as it stands right now.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:46 PM ET
They could shuffle the lines around, and then someone has to take Bellemare's spot, and the end result is still a weaker lineup.
- MJL


Not really, move VL back to center and bring up any one of Jones/Gordon to fill the last spot.

If they were really trying to avoid a weaker lineup, they'd have had Akeson on L2 last night, anyway.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jan 21 @ 2:47 PM ET
Steve Downie has 6 more career goals than Matt Read in 132 more games.
- jmatchett383


if how you measure a player is by one stat then I guess I stand corrected.....
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Jan 21 @ 2:47 PM ET
why because you say so? one guy hits, fights and is noticeable most nights if healthy....Matt Read had 2 ok seasons as a 20 goal scorer and has been absolutely brutal this year....Downie has had 3 fairly productive seasons before this one and too use one of your terms....Is on "pace" this year to have another good one.
- landros 2

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