Were the Flyers on top, or even in the middle, we'd still have complaining about CV here.
- Scoob

I think that VDV being teflon warrants discussion. VDV had trouble making a bad Edmonton squad, yet VDV continues to play every game for us. Sure, VDV plays hard, but VDV just isn't good enough for the NHL. VDV is an ideal 13th forward, but VDV not being scratched and players other that VDV being passed over in favor of VDV is concerning. VDV.

Every team has issues, some more than others. At the same time, some people just love having stuff to complain about. I'd prefer my favorite teams play well, personally. Sadly, I'm not getting much out of my top-4 this year (Flyers, Phillies, Steelers, Eagles).
- jmatchett383

I am feeling the same with my 3 teams- Flyers, Reds and Broncos. I understand the Flyers are in a part of the process where we are going to be stuck in a ton of 1 goal games, win or lose. It won't be fun to lose based on one or two bad plays like last night but that's just where this team is right now and most likely for the season. Bubble fight here we come again.

The Broncos are winning even with their offensive issues but I saw the Raiders as the class of that division even before the season started. And well if you follow baseball for any period of time you know where the Reds stand post Big Red Machine and the brief resurgence in 1990.

I am feeling the same with my 3 teams- Flyers, Reds and Broncos. I understand the Flyers are in a part of the process where we are going to be stuck in a ton of 1 goal games, win or lose. It won't be fun to lose based on one or two bad plays like last night but that's just where this team is right now and most likely for the season. Bubble fight here we come again.

The Broncos are winning even with their offensive issues but I saw the Raiders as the class of that division even before the season started. And well if you follow baseball for any period of time you know where the Reds stand post Big Red Machine and the brief resurgence in 1990.
- dragonoffrost

And why do you like the Broncos/Reds?

I think that VDV being teflon warrants discussion. VDV had trouble making a bad Edmonton squad, yet VDV continues to play every game for us. Sure, VDV plays hard, but VDV just isn't good enough for the NHL. VDV is an ideal 13th forward, but VDV not being scratched and players other that VDV being passed over in favor of VDV is concerning. VDV.
- jmatchett383

It's like a bad case of VD!

I think that VDV being teflon warrants discussion. VDV had trouble making a bad Edmonton squad, yet VDV continues to play every game for us. Sure, VDV plays hard, but VDV just isn't good enough for the NHL. VDV is an ideal 13th forward, but VDV not being scratched and players other that VDV being passed over in favor of VDV is concerning. VDV.
- jmatchett383

fu
lolz

Besides, there is not one person here who is better equipped to make player decisions than coach Hakstol and his staff.

False (thanks mom and dad)
- Scoob

You have the aroma of a week-dead octopus covered in expired mayonaisse..

And why do you like the Broncos/Reds?
- jmatchett383

Broncos - defense when I was a kid... Just mean.

Reds well, the greatest catcher of all time.

fu
lolz

Besides, there is not one person here who is better equipped to make player decisions than coach Hakstol and his staff.
- Scoob

that doesnt mean they are without fault

It's like a bad case of VD!
- dragonoffrost

I was hoping this would be your answer to why you like the Reds/Broncos.

I was hoping this would be your answer to why you like the Reds/Broncos.
- jmatchett383

Broncos - defense when I was a kid... Just mean.

Reds well, the greatest catcher of all time.
- dragonoffrost

devin mesoraco?

Broncos - defense when I was a kid... Just mean.

Reds well, the greatest catcher of all time.
- dragonoffrost

I didn't think Bo Diaz was THAT good.

Penguins fans are usually complaining about Maata, Pouliot, Fehr, and sometimes Rust and Fleury.
- jmatchett383

They should be complaining about Primanti's.

I mean, cole slaw on a (frank)ing sandwich?

Gross.

devin mesoraco?
- YuenglingJagr

He was supposed to be the second coming of Johnny.

You have the aroma of a week-dead octopus covered in expired mayonaisse..
- jmatchett383

that doesnt mean they are without fault
- YuenglingJagr

I didn't say they are.

They should be complaining about Primanti's.

I mean, cole slaw on a (frank)ing sandwich?

Gross.
- johndewar

Cole Slaw and Fries

They should be complaining about Primanti's.

I mean, cole slaw on a (frank)ing sandwich?

Gross.
- johndewar

um, pulled pork with cole slaw is fantastic

He was supposed to be the second coming of Johnny.
- dragonoffrost

Edwards or Gooch?

I didn't say they are.
- Scoob

but you said CV which is just as bad

You have the aroma of a week-dead octopus covered in expired mayonaisse..
- jmatchett383

I think I just lost my appetite.

um, pulled pork with cole slaw is fantastic
- Scoob

Anything with cole slaw is horrific.

At the risk of piling on already picked apart carcass', clearly Mason has not been as strong as he should be to this point in the season. And I find it slightly alarming that he left without fielding questions last night, which might well indicate a fragile state of mind. And without critiquing his technique since I am not a goalie coach, does anyone else hold their breath every single flipping time that an opposing player goes for a wrap around on either of our goaltenders? I realize neither is Bobrovsky, but it would be nice if that particular move didn't inspire terror every time, and I'm not sure Turris didn't have a scouting report when it occurred to him to attempt that.
As for Coots, it would be nice if he could somehow work on his hand skills just a little bit. For a guy who lived with Briere coming up, he's got the mitts of a brick layer, and I'd love to see him practicing Danny's rake and roof pregame routine for hours on end just to see if that helps, or at least keep his stick on the ice in the event that he's more open than he realizes. There are seemingly nightly occasions out there where Konecny and Provorov are out thinking their teammates with their creativity and vision in making plays with the puck, only for guys like Coots(anticipation/quickness of hands) or Schenn(likely just intelligence) to squander the chance due to a lack of awareness. I am hopeful that all of these components improve, but leaving these points on the table in the early going this season might well come back to haunt this club once the calendar flips, and every team starts making a push for the playoffs.
- fortunaught

I disagree that Couturier has "mitts of a brick layer". He actually has very good hands, and a really good wrist shot. I believe he has a confidence issue right now, and is thinking too much. Last night, Mason overplayed to one side on the wrap around goal, but otherwise was very good, including in the shootout. Mason's play last night gave the team a chance to win the game.

You have the aroma of a week-dead octopus covered in expired mayonaisse..
- jmatchett383

has the octopus been covered in expired mayonnaise for a week? or did someone take an octopus that had been dead for a week and cover him with mayonnaise?

Edwards or Gooch?
- jmatchett383