It's hockey and it is violent. Gudas has miscalculated a few times. However, he makes a lot of hits during a year that are hard and clean. Prout's hit was all about hurting a player and exacting revenge. No need for it. If he challenged Gudas to a fight I am sure he would have obliged.
- mickel25

and that is my point. I don't get retaliating for clean hits and I will say it when the Flyers do it too but at least challenge the player cleanly. Let him see you coming.

Scotch flavor, oh wait, you must mean the poptarts

Blueberry and Strawberry. I'm old school.
- BiggE

Savage.

Frosted cinnamon.

According to multiple tweets from people at the practice, Manning is a healthy scratch.

Pairings are
9-47
15-55
50-53
- jak521

well Manning and MDZ were dreadful against the Rangers so doesn't surprise me.

No you're not. You're just pissed someone did it to your team.

You think every guy on the ice is in perfect position to tell if a hit is clean or not? They don't get a video to review before deciding to retaliate. This garbage happens all the time in hockey and the Flyers (Gudas, ironically particularly) are some of the ones who perpetuate it. I'm not defending the hit but holy crap, if you're going to live by the sword you die by the sword.

Frankly, I've always admired the Flyers for their hard play even if it often pushes these boundaries. But its pretty ironic to see everyone now act so indignant.
- Queenie_5_hole

Hey Dillweed,

Give us one example of a Flyers throwing a retaliatory hit on an unsuspecting player? Living and dying by the sword (your words) would only make sense if Gudas had been legally hit and injured.

According to multiple tweets from people at the practice, Manning is a healthy scratch.

Pairings are
9-47
15-55
50-53
- jak521

nice

I have several bottles of fine scotch, some pop tarts and a water pistol. I'm prepared.
- BiggE

good call on the Morin call up....didn't think hextall would do it.

My Ranger hate goes back to when the Devils were still the Kansas City Scouts

- BiggE

Mine goes back to 94/95, because (frank) em.

Morin's debut would make him the 2nd to last 1st rounder from 2013 to debut (Morgan Klimchuk - 28 - CGY)

he is such a bust
- YuenglingJagr

PLind is so mad about this.

Mike Vecchione and Sam Morin will make their NHL debuts with #Flyers today https://t.co/DKQVx8f5HM pic.twitter.com/SWWrwWKmhQ

— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) April 4, 2017

Vecchione in too!

Mike Vecchione and Sam Morin will make their NHL debuts with #Flyers today https://t.co/DKQVx8f5HM pic.twitter.com/SWWrwWKmhQ

— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) April 4, 2017

- jak521

ERMAGERD! NO VANDERVELDEY!!! ERMAGERD!!!

ERMAGERD! NO VANDERVELDEY!!! ERMAGERD!!!
- johndewar

sad times

ERMAGERD! NO VANDERVELDEY!!! ERMAGERD!!!
- johndewar

Per Hextall:

"Vandevelde will be scratched tonight for evaluation purposes for his pending 5 year extension."

ERMAGERD! NO VANDERVELDEY!!! ERMAGERD!!!
- johndewar

Flyers coach Dave Hakstol has resigned as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Although unavailable for comment, it has been rumored that he and the club have decided to part ways due to "Irreconcilavelde differences."

Mike Vecchione and Sam Morin will make their NHL debuts with #Flyers today https://t.co/DKQVx8f5HM pic.twitter.com/SWWrwWKmhQ

— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) April 4, 2017

- jak521

Flyers coach Dave Hakstol has resigned as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Although unavailable for comment, it has been rumored that he and the club have decided to part ways due to "Irreconcilavelde differences."
- jmatchett383

We are through the looking glass, people!

sad times
- stayinthefnnet

I, for one, cannot wait for this lineup change to singlehandedly fix the Flyers problems scoring 5 on 5, the PK, the PP, the inconsistent goaltending, the Middle East, Universal Healthcare, etc...

Per Hextall:

"Vandevelde will be scratched tonight for evaluation purposes for his pending 5 year extension."
- arichardson22

Manning out with an upper-body injury. So Schultz stays in the lineup

Manning out with an upper-body injury. So Schultz stays in the lineup
- bmeltzer

Bill, do you think Schultz is retiring or does he plan to try to sign on elsewhere?

It's hockey and it is violent. Gudas has miscalculated a few times. However, he makes a lot of hits during a year that are hard and clean. Prout's hit was all about hurting a player and exacting revenge. No need for it. If he challenged Gudas to a fight I am sure he would have obliged.
- mickel25

I think Prout's intent was to fight him (he said so) but Gudas with his head down was to easy a target. The thing is Radko's hit was legal but it shouldn't surprise anyone that there was a retaliation. The retaliation crossed the line and penalties and suspension were issued... and warranted.

In the next sequence Palmeri got run with a late hit which was likely retaliatory as well. Not surprising.

All I'm saying is if you play the game this way this is what happens. We all know it. So I'm just surprised to see so many folks (particularly Flyer fans who generally appreciate the rougher brand of hockey) act indignant about it.

I, for one, cannot wait for this lineup change to singlehandedly fix the Flyers problems scoring 5 on 5, the PK, the PP, the inconsistent goaltending, the Middle East, Universal Healthcare, etc...
- johndewar

true, but this team will not improve if they roll out same lineup next year. Hopefully some of the youngsters are ready to help.

I think Prout's intent was to fight him (he said so) but Gudas with his head down was to easy a target. The thing is Radko's hit was legal but it shouldn't surprise anyone that there was a retaliation. The retaliation crossed the line and penalties and suspension were issued... and warranted.

In the next sequence Palmeri got run with a late hit which was likely retaliatory as well. Not surprising.

All I'm saying is if you play the game this way this is what happens. We all know it. So I'm just surprised to see so many folks (particularly Flyer fans who generally appreciate the rougher brand of hockey) act indignant about it.
- Queenie_5_hole

Gudas does run guys, but he stands up for himself and takes on fights when folks come at him.

If Prout really wanted to fight him and engage Gudas that way, I'm guessing Gudas would have obliged him. Gudas isn't a great fighter, but he's a game one.

I think Prout's intent was to fight him (he said so) but Gudas with his head down was to easy a target. The thing is Radko's hit was legal but it shouldn't surprise anyone that there was a retaliation. The retaliation crossed the line and penalties and suspension were issued... and warranted.

In the next sequence Palmeri got run with a late hit which was likely retaliatory as well. Not surprising.

All I'm saying is if you play the game this way this is what happens. We all know it. So I'm just surprised to see so many folks (particularly Flyer fans who generally appreciate the rougher brand of hockey) act indignant about it.
- Queenie_5_hole

I'm fine with the gudas hit....I'm fine with Prout answering and knowing his role and I'm fine with Simmonds taking the challenge from Prout, who to me, is one of the top fighter in the league. Two games ...kinda has to be in my book...but that's Prout's job. Maybe he could have just challenged him to a fight....but the game moves at a little quicker pace then that....To bad Prout or Gudas aren't in tonight.

true, but this team will not improve if they roll out same lineup next year. Hopefully some of the youngsters are ready to help.
- landros 2

From my office window, I can even see the Septa bus drivers driving better and I hear that Schuylkill Expressway traffic is much better since Vandevelde has been scratched.