A week ago they had a 90% chance to make the playoffs, to think they could be eliminated tomorrow is kind of ridiculous. They still have a chance. Pigeons and Fishsticks have zero motivation for these games.
- PLindbergh31

They still have a better than 50% chance.

http://www.sportsclubstat...politan/Philadelphia.html

They still have a better than 50% chance.

http://www.sportsclubstat...politan/Philadelphia.html
- Scoob

Just don't ask EK to explain those.... he doesn't understand that 2 spots means 200% to dish out, not 100%.

They still have a better than 50% chance.

http://www.sportsclubstat...politan/Philadelphia.html
- Scoob

Both the Bruins and Wings play at 12:30 tomorrow afternoon, when the Flyers take the ice, they will know the situation.

Both the Bruins and Wings play at 12:30 tomorrow afternoon, when the Flyers take the ice, they will know the situation.
- PLindbergh31

Were I them I would approach tomorrow's game as if there is only one situation: must win

Completely useless fact, up until the loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday, the Flyers had been 6-0 in Wednesday night rivalry games.

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 13m13 minutes ago

NYR won't have McDonagh, Girardi, Zuccarello or Stalberg tomorrow and Lundqvist won't start. Everything is coming up Red Wings right now.
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Were I them I would approach tomorrow's game as if there is only one situation: must win
- Scoob

I think that goes without saying. Anything short of that mindset is a setting for a long summer. There is no room to relax and expect any help from Bos or Det.

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 13m13 minutes ago

NYR won't have McDonagh, Girardi, Zuccarello or Stalberg tomorrow and Lundqvist won't start. Everything is coming up Red Wings right now.
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- PLindbergh31

You mean like how Pittsburgh was without Fleury and Malkin when we played them last weekend, which guaranteed us a win?

You mean like how Pittsburgh was without Fleury and Malkin when we played them last weekend, which guaranteed us a win?
- jmatchett383

I think that goes without saying. Anything short of that mindset is a setting for a long summer. There is no room to relax and expect any help from Bos or Det.
- 77rams

You think Bos or Det was expecting help from what amounts to a beer league Toronto roster last night?

I thought that call on AMAC was a bit bogus too. Especially given the time of the game in OT.
- hockeylover

That was an awful call to make...Flyers should have won the game on their own merits and not had to worry about it, because they certainly aren't going to get any help from inconsistent referees!

Laich didnt have enough time to move though. He got pushed by Manning at almost same time of the slapshot. It wasnt incedental. I guess well agree to disagree. You guys should have won this one regardless when looking at the rosters. Its not much of an excuse.
- lplafrance

Then he shouldn't have jumped to impair Mason's vision.

A week ago they had a 90% chance to make the playoffs, to think they could be eliminated tomorrow is kind of ridiculous. They still have a chance. Pigeons and Fishsticks have zero motivation for these games.
- PLindbergh31

Like the Leafs and Jackets.

They're toast.

They should be in by now. Having relegated myself over the summer to them not making the playoffs it's been really disappointing to see them get this close and fold under the pressure. The last thing I want to see is this team just miss the playoffs and pick 14th.

On the flip side, they've moved some problematic contracts and opened up some spots on the roster for the younger guys and I look forward to seeing who pushes for a roster spot next season.

Like the Leafs and Jackets.

They're toast.

They should be in by now. Having relegated myself over the summer to them not making the playoffs it's been really disappointing to see them get this close and fold under the pressure. The last thing I want to see is this team just miss the playoffs and pick 14th.

On the flip side, they've moved some problematic contracts and opened up some spots on the roster for the younger guys and I look forward to seeing who pushes for a roster spot next season.
- mayorofangrytown

Have to think Provorov is a lock to make it, and I think Konecny has a good chance too.

Could you imagine being Hakstol tomorrow night being eliminated from the NHL playoffs, and having a UND team he coached for a decade win the National Championship? I'd only put the odds at 5%, but that would be brutal.

Like the Leafs and Jackets.

They're toast.

They should be in by now. Having relegated myself over the summer to them not making the playoffs it's been really disappointing to see them get this close and fold under the pressure. The last thing I want to see is this team just miss the playoffs and pick 14th.

On the flip side, they've moved some problematic contracts and opened up some spots on the roster for the younger guys and I look forward to seeing who pushes for a roster spot next season.
- mayorofangrytown

Love the optimism As infuriated as I was at the conclusion of last night's game, I still have hope that they can get the points they need to squeak in. This team doesn't roll over and die easily

A week ago they had a 90% chance to make the playoffs, to think they could be eliminated tomorrow is kind of ridiculous. They still have a chance. Pigeons and Fishsticks have zero motivation for these games.
- PLindbergh31

I don't know what to expect tomorrow. On one hand, they know the nature of these games and can't risk injuries to their stars, but on the other hand they must want to be the ones to drive the dagger into our playoffs hopes.

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 13m13 minutes ago

NYR won't have McDonagh, Girardi, Zuccarello or Stalberg tomorrow and Lundqvist won't start. Everything is coming up Red Wings right now.
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- PLindbergh31

the rangers want no parts of 3rd place

You think Bos or Det was expecting help from what amounts to a beer league Toronto roster last night?
- PLindbergh31

Probably not, but this has always been a funny game. That's why I'm not writing off the Rags tomorrow despite their watered down lineup.

The problem is that the Flyers have played a lot of important games lately and are showing signs of wear, both physically and mentally. Their jump/intensity level has only been sporadic recently.

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 13m13 minutes ago

NYR won't have McDonagh, Girardi, Zuccarello or Stalberg tomorrow and Lundqvist won't start. Everything is coming up Red Wings right now.
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- PLindbergh31

Girardi sucks anyway

Have to think Provorov is a lock to make it, and I think Konecny has a good chance too.

Could you imagine being Hakstol tomorrow night being eliminated from the NHL playoffs, and having a UND team he coached for a decade win the National Championship? I'd only put the odds at 5%, but that would be brutal.
- PLindbergh31

Why the (frank) are you always so god damn negative? I mean, really, why do you always put things in the worst possible light?

the rangers want no parts of 3rd place
- nastyflyergirl

Then neither does NYI, which means they should just roll over and die for us on Sunday, correct? So all we need to do is beat Pittsburgh, who already have second place locked up. So we're a lock to make it, sweet!

I don't know what to expect tomorrow. On one hand, they know the nature of these games and can't risk injuries to their stars, but on the other hand they must want to be the ones to drive the dagger into our playoffs hopes.
- BulliesPhan87

I think that is overrated about teams wanting to eliminate other teams. Do you think Ottawa and the Rags have any motivation to send the B's and Wings packing? I don't.

Have to think Provorov is a lock to make it, and I think Konecny has a good chance too.

Could you imagine being Hakstol tomorrow night being eliminated from the NHL playoffs, and having a UND team he coached for a decade win the National Championship tomorrow night? I'd only put the odds at 5%, but that would be brutal.
- PLindbergh31

I think they send Konecny back to junior for another year. Hopefully they can move some of the current D at the draft. I'm kind of apprehensive about what Edmonton does and how it might affect what Hextall does with the Defensive prospects in the system. There's going to be a lot of offensive talent in the wind that could be enticing.

I think Hakstol is pretty happy with his choice. He'll be glued to the TV the next two nights rooting for his boys.

I don't know what to expect tomorrow. On one hand, they know the nature of these games and can't risk injuries to their stars, but on the other hand they must want to be the ones to drive the dagger into our playoffs hopes.
- BulliesPhan87

I don't have any reason to believe Sullivan to be petty for a Rivalry he really hasn't been much apart of (Pitt vs Philly). He will play smart, and make the Pens do so as well. If that means sitting Crosby and Letang in his mind, he'll do it.

Having that 14 of 15 won going into the playoffs pretty much gives him martial law for the remainder of this NHL year, no?

http://www.theplayerstrib...-gretzky-skill-in-hockey/