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- jmatchett383

poor choice

Neuvirth playing as much as he has is such a goofy coaching decision.
- SuperSchennBros

Why? Aside from the Edmonton game, he's just better than Mason has recently. Although I think they should have split the back-to-backs.

poor choice
- YuenglingJagr

You're a poor choice.

No matter who they trade from the d, I would be shocked if you see any of their big prospects like the ones you mentioned playing in nhl on this train wreck when they are playing and winning in the ahl. You don't want them around this garbage

Yes. And I am fully aware that this is highly unusual weather for February. Nevertheless, the more of these games you have, and the later you have them, the risk for unfavorable conditions rises.

My overriding point is that there are too many outdoor games now anyway.

IMHO!!!!!1
- Scoob

i know that is what you are getting at...just trying to keep you on target

on the heels of yesterdays Sixers debacle, Ben Simmons ruled out for the season.
- PLindbergh31

I predicted this earlier.

It was the back door tank.

Plus Simmons has bonuses in his contract for rookie of the year. So if he played he probably wouldn't get it this year and wouldn't be eligible next year.

I actually don't think Simmonds was really pushing it to comeback.

You're a poor choice.
- jmatchett383

Why? Aside from the Edmonton game, he's just better than Mason has recently. Although I think they should have split the back-to-backs.
- jmatchett383

So you ask why and than make a case why Mason should have gotten some playing time in.

Neuvirth playing as much as he has is such a goofy coaching decision.
- SuperSchennBros

http://www.courierpostonl...rs-playoff-push/98309386/

Since he returned from a knee injury on Jan. 7, Neuvirth has a 6-6-1 record, 2.44 goals-against average and .905 save percentage in 14 games. In the same timeframe, Mason has a 2-4-1 record, 3.22 goals-against average and .889 save percentage in nine games.

No matter who they trade from the d, I would be shocked if you see any of their big prospects like the ones you mentioned playing in nhl on this train wreck when they are playing and winning in the ahl. You don't want them around this garbage
- jmdodgeser4

Wouldn't want them getting ruined like Provorov.

So you ask why and than make a case why Mason should have gotten some playing time in.
- SuperSchennBros

Yeah, I think Mason should have gotten a game. But I don't think it's "goofy" that Neuvirth has been getting the bulk of the playing time. I didn't take "as much as he has" to mean "every single game."

http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2017/02/23/michal-neuvirth-steve-mason-brace-trade-deadline-philadelphia-flyers-playoff-push/98309386/
- Feanor

Oh, you're right. Mason should never start a game again.

In any given minute, it's a complete pick 'em as to whether the Sixers or the Flyers has me completely pissed off

Oh, you're right. Mason should never start a game again.
- SuperSchennBros

Dude, not everyone who disagrees with you is attacking you personally.

In any given minute, it's a complete pick 'em as to whether the Sixers or the Flyers has me completely pissed off
- AllInForFlyers

Not an Iggles fan?

Yeah, I think Mason should have gotten a game. But I don't think it's "goofy" that Neuvirth has been getting the bulk of the playing time.
- jmatchett383

I think the fact Mason didn't get one of the starts against Calgary or Edmonton is goofy.

Wouldn't want them getting ruined like Provorov.
- Feanor

I don't think if management thought for a second this team would be playing like this he wouldn't be here right now. Morin and haag are in the ahl making major contributions to the team now. Removing them from that would be a mistake imo. Doesn't mean I owuldnt love to see Morin up and playing.

Dude, not everyone who disagrees with you is attacking you personally.
- jmatchett383

Dude, never took it that way.

I think the fact Mason didn't get one of the starts against Calgary or Edmonton is goofy.
- SuperSchennBros

I agree, but I understand why Neuvirth is getting the majority of the time. He's playing better and deserves it.

I agree, but I understand why Neuvirth is getting the majority of the time. He's playing better and deserves it.
- jmatchett383

And if Mason played in Edmonton against that fired up Oilers team the gap would be bigger than .905 to .889.

I don't think if management thought for a second this team would be playing like this he wouldn't be here right now. Morin and haag are in the ahl making major contributions to the team now. Removing them from that would be a mistake imo. Doesn't mean I owuldnt love to see Morin up and playing.
- jmdodgeser4

This double negative is confusing.

Are you trying to say that management would or would not have preferred to have him on a team playing this poorly?

And if Mason played in Edmonton against that fired up Oilers team the gap would be bigger than .905 to .889.
- Feanor

Probably.

Not an Iggles fan?
- jmatchett383

Oh, I am. But I didn't mind them giving Kelly a shot, because in that league, you gotta have a legit coach and elite QB to win, and both are hard to find.

It's hard for me to kill the Eagles, because they have been trying like hell to find a QB since McNabb started to decline. It's just so damn hard to do, but they know they need it and they don't try to pretend otherwise

This double negative is confusing.

Are you trying to say that management would or would not have preferred to have him on a team playing this poorly?
- jmatchett383

Ive reread it and now Im confused. Crappy team from beginning=no provy..there my iq can handle that better

I agree, but I understand why Neuvirth is getting the majority of the time. He's playing better and deserves it.
- jmatchett383

Right. Giving him the bulk is fine but giving him all of the starts including a back to back I don't agree with. The trade deadline is Wednesday and in my opinion you have to trade one of the UFA goaltenders and role with the other for the remainder of the season. Now, unless Hextall plans on trading Neuvirth and is currently show casing him, than fine. If we plan on trading Mason and the coaching is helping Mason's value jump off a cliff.

My issue is more so against the offense which is nonexistent and the a horrid defense that nolong features Kimmo Timonen and Brayden Coburn. Two guys who can really help a goaltender out.