Don't even know where to begin. They give up the 2nd goal and completely fall apart. This team lacks heart, guts and balls. JFC Oshie blatantly runs AMac at the end of the period and they just stand there with thumbs up their asses. By the 3rd, the Caps are out there having a ball and our boys are just gliding around like they don't give a (frank).

Sorry Hexy, but these pathetic efforts are simply inexcusable. Make a trade, waive someone, call someone up, fire the coach; hell, send Brown into the locker room to beat someone's ass, BUT DO SOMETHING!!!

This is a (frank)ing disgrace.
- BiggE

Let's hope Hextall can pull something off. Show the fans that this is not acceptable

Many said that after they hired Hacks
- Landsbergfan

I was crapped on for saying I wanted babcock and uncle lou

seriously, if you are Hextall, where do you go from here?

I think he moves a defenseman ASAP at the minimum. 8 guys healthy is not a great situation. And maybe 1-2 more D men moved at the TDL.

I don't see either goalie or MDZ getting a new contract at this point.

Does he try and trade a core forward? I don't see it happening, but who knows.

I was one of them, I thought for sure they were gonna bring in someone like Terry Murray to be his top assistant. Instead we get Murphy and the special teams twins.
- BiggE

Bruce Cassidy was head coach for the wash early 2000 when he was very young,now head coach for the Providence Bruins favorite to take Juliens spot if he leaves.

seriously, if you are Hextall, where do you go from here?

I think he moves a defenseman ASAP at the minimum. 8 guys healthy is not a great situation. And maybe 1-2 more D men moved at the TDL.

I don't see either goalie or MDZ getting a new contract at this point.

Does he try and trade a core forward? I don't see it happening, but who knows.
- Marc D

For the time being small moves. A player for pick? Nothing huge. TDL will be quiet but the off season I expect, at least hope, it should be more eventful

seriously, if you are Hextall, where do you go from here?

I think he moves a defenseman ASAP at the minimum. 8 guys healthy is not a great situation. And maybe 1-2 more D men moved at the TDL.

I don't see either goalie or MDZ getting a new contract at this point.

Does he try and trade a core forward? I don't see it happening, but who knows.
- Marc D

Probably does nothing because most of the players' value is at a low. Better to play things out and hope it rebounds before the deadline.

seriously, if you are Hextall, where do you go from here?

I think he moves a defenseman ASAP at the minimum. 8 guys healthy is not a great situation. And maybe 1-2 more D men moved at the TDL.

I don't see either goalie or MDZ getting a new contract at this point.

Does he try and trade a core forward? I don't see it happening, but who knows.
- Marc D

Agree, I don't think MDZ gets new deal. He will be dealt. Doubt any of the goalies will be resigned unless their play does a total 360.
Core player must be moved. Change culture

Agree, I don't think MDZ gets new deal. He will be dealt. Doubt any of the goalies will be resigned unless their play does a total 360.
Core player must be moved. Change culture
- 3flyerkids

we have to sign one of the goalies or go all in on Bishop

So even though I was pissed I was going to miss the game, I'm guessing it was a good thing I had to help my sister move to college? I don't think I've ever felt my home vibrate from ESPN so many times in such a short span.

Edit: Phone not Home *

Neuvy .875

even after today's game Mase's SV% is still better.

Thoughts on that?
- Yosimar89

He's just a troll....don't bother. Seriously this site needs a filter.

Agree, I don't think MDZ gets new deal. He will be dealt. Doubt any of the goalies will be resigned unless their play does a total 360.
Core player must be moved. Change culture
- 3flyerkids

Which core player do you start with though? I don't think you touch Jake or Wayne. Giroux we won't get "fair value". So, Couts and/or Schenn? I just don't know who goes. It sucks.

we have to sign one of the goalies or go all in on Bishop
- 2Real

No way I would give either of them over 2-3M / 2 year max.

Blame the team D all you want but Mason never makes a crucial save when the team needs it literally ever. What is that like 5 goals on 20 or so shots. I'm done with Mason constantly being given chance after chance to be the number 1 , time to give Neuvirth a string of games. I mean when the Caps needed saves from Grubauer (idk how to spell it ) they got it. When Philly needs a big save from Mason he just folds.
- FreshFlyer

Somehow I missed the great scoring chances the Flyers had similar to the ones the Caps had. Seriously tho the Flyers team defense IS the problem. the Flyers give up too many prime scoring chances. too many off man breaks. too many defensive lapses where players are left all alone. that rarely happens for the Flyers.

Which core player do you start with though? I don't think you touch Jake or Wayne. Giroux we won't get "fair value". So, Couts and/or Schenn? I just don't know who goes. It sucks.
- arichardson22

That is the tough call. Which player or players get moved? Hextall gets the big bucks to make that decision . You would have to hope he realizes this group must be changed

No way I would give either of them over 2-3M / 2 year max.
- 3flyerkids

what other options do we have if we can't get bishop the best route would be to sign one and bring stolly up to split duties

Am I wrong for believing because Brett Hextall played for Hakstol, so this was Ron Hextall's only real resource for a coach? It also doesn't help that the same loyalty oozes on to Chris Vandevelde, which is why he's never scratched.

That is the tough call. Which player or players get moved? Hextall gets the big bucks to make that decision . You would have to hope he realizes this group must be changed
- 3flyerkids

Very tough call imo. And it won't be painless. Maybe a fire sale at last year's draft was the draft to do it

mason 0 goals backstopped today neurvirth 3 yesterday
flyers won last 2 games with neurvirth mason just poops the bed
- 2Real

I know you are simply trolling people because I like to think you're not this ridiculous but I'll play....Neuvirth gives up 2 vs tampa and wins. Mason follows with 2 against Columbus but loses. funny how that works

What Hextall should do is figure out how he is going to change the culture of this team.
People must go.
- 3flyerkids

I would start with not bringing back a single UFA forward or Dman whether its trade at the deadline or just not re-signing.

I would start with not bringing back a single UFA forward or Dman whether its trade at the deadline or just not re-signing.
- nastyflyergirl

would you re sign either goalie?

If flyers tanked last season and got Matthews that would be a franchise changer

would you re sign either goalie?
- Marc D

resign Neuvirth bring up Stolarz to split time and let Mason walk

resign Neuvirth bring up Stolarz to split time and let Mason walk
- FreshFlyer

Absolutely. Trade Mason at the Deadline. Resign Neuvirth who splits the crease with Stolarz. Bring Sandstrom over from Sweden to play with Lyon in Lehigh next season.

I know you are simply trolling people because I like to think you're not this ridiculous but I'll play....Neuvirth gives up 2 vs tampa and wins. Mason follows with 2 against Columbus but loses. funny how that works
- nastyflyergirl

mason loses funny how that works

Absolutely. Trade Mason at the Deadline. Resign Neuvirth who splits the crease with Stolarz. Bring Sandstrom over from Sweden to play with Lyon in Lehigh next season.
- Slipperypickle

seems reasonable