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Thanks for typing this. I was too busy having an aneurysm.
- JFlyers00

So, because the players voted for Amac and Flip it doesn't mean anything?
- JFlyers00

Not to me. It doesn't mean the players are right on doing so. To me, this is a stance to say we accept these two regardless of what anyone thinks but we all know Filppula is done after the season and his "A" just goes back to Wayne Simmonds, who is actually worthy.

What's the point? It's a waste.

Clearly you missed that one time Morin was slightly out of position in that one preseason game.
- YuenglingJagr

I feel like this is also overshadowing the fact that Amac is likely gonna be our #2 shackled to Provorov. #FreeProvorov

I feel like this is also overshadowing the fact that Amac is likely gonna be our #2 shackled to Provorov. #FreeProvorov
- JFlyers00

#FreeProvorov
OK, this made me laugh.... I can't lie.

Not to me. It doesn't mean the players are right on doing so. To me, this is a stance to say we accept these two regardless of what anyone thinks but we all know Filppula is done after the season and his "A" just goes back to Wayne Simmonds, who is actually worthy.

What's the point? It's a waste.
- SuperSchennBros

Simmonds never lost his A. MacDonald and Filppula are rotating the other one.

maybe he's just not that good of a coach.
- landros 2

It's just as much on Hextall. No two ways about it.

Per Dave Isaac, Ghost w/ Hägg in morning skate, Manning w/ Gudas plus expected Provorov-MacD pair. If these pairings hold, Sanheim & Morin are the scratches.
- bmeltzer

Continue defending Hakstol, Halstol lovers. I dare you!!

Thanks for typing this. I was too busy having an aneurysm.
- JFlyers00

Well I'm glad you're better now because I think I'm starting to lose consciousness and I need you to take over

Playing VdV 81 games last season wasn't an outlier decision it now seems. It was a harbinger of things to come.

This is calculated stupidity.

Understood and I am not saying your statement is dumb I have great respect for you. i am just saying I think Hakstol's decision is dumb. if this was a 20 year old right out of juniors then sure I get it. Morin has 2 year in the AHL under his belt. How else is the kid going to get experience. so what are we going to see, one rookie in every game? how is that good for the kids? meh
- nastyflyergirl

In Hakstol's mind he is playing it safe. Yes, safe on paper because more vets, but in reality probably better off with the rookies. Yes there will be mistakes, but there is clearly more upside to Morin and Sanheim. Let them get the playing time with the big boys, no point in sitting in the press box.

Still excited for the future of this team, but I'd like to see the future start now.

Well I'm glad you're better now because I think I'm starting to lose consciousness and I need you to take over
- Mononoke

I'll get right to it after I call my bookie, and place a max bet on the Sharks.

Simmonds never lost his A. MacDonald and Filppula are rotating the other one.
- TobyFlenderson

Facts, who needs them when knee-jerk reactions are so fun?

In Hakstol's mind he is playing it safe. Yes, safe on paper because more vets, but in reality probably better off with the rookies. Yes there will be mistakes, but there is clearly more upside to Morin and Sanheim. Let them get the playing time with the big boys, no point in sitting in the press box.

Still excited for the future of this team, but I'd like to see the future start now.
- LJF

I'll bet we could get Sbisa back for one of Sanheim or Morin. I mean if they're just going to sit for veterans we might as well get some more vets in here.

Lindblom for Ryan White... I'm calling it right now.

Facts, who needs them when knee-jerk reactions are so fun?
- Scoob

You can call the reactions knee-jerk all you want. Doesn’t change the fact that tonight is the season opener and the fans are angry they are seeing some of the same pukes from last years garbage fire of a defense, while they bench two of the reasons there was any excitement surrounding a team off a mediocre season full of disappointment.

Especially, when it is apparent the coach is doing the exact same he did last year by being too afraid to play young players, sticking with guys he considers “safe”.

lol, Brandon Manning=safe to our coach.

Playing VdV 81 games last season wasn't an outlier decision it now seems. It was a harbinger of things to come.

This is calculated stupidity.
- StepfordSam

I did find it weird that a guy could be good enough to play 81 straight games and not even be offered a PTO...I wonder if Hextall lets the coach pick the lineup as not to micro manage. I wonder if these guys are always on the same page.

I'll get right to it after I call my bookie, and place a max bet on the Sharks.
- JFlyers00

Lol good thing I'm starting Martin Jones tonight!

......and Jake and Ghost. I'm a confused soul.

man, I am usually the optimist but manning and McDuck, if true, what a let down.

I almost hope the Flyers get spanked, leaving them no choice but to play the kids on D

You can call the reactions knee-jerk all you want. Doesn’t change the fact that tonight is the season opener and the fans are angry they are seeing some of the same pukes from last years garbage fire of a defense, while they bench two of the reasons there was any excitement surrounding a team off a mediocre season full of disappointment.

Especially, when it is apparent the coach is doing the exact same he did last year by being too afraid to play young players, sticking with guys he considers “safe”.

lol, Brandon Manning=safe to our coach.
- Flyers1218

It's irrational anger.

Most of the complainers will be asleep before the first period ends, making the irrational anger all the more hilarious to me.

It's irrational anger.

Most of the complainers will be asleep before the first period ends, making the irrational anger all the more hilarious to me.
- Scoob

It's irrational anger.

Most of the complainers will be asleep before the first period ends, making the irrational anger all the more hilarious to me.
- Scoob

Maybe they wouldn’t be asleep if they played their best lineup. The feeling is the lineup leaves something to be desired. Even Bill says that. Doesn’t mean they will lose, but in a season where they can’t afford to give away games, why not play your most talented players?

I want to make it clear I was taking a poop when Brett Burns was autodrafted

It's irrational anger.

Most of the complainers will be asleep before the first period ends, making the irrational anger all the more hilarious to me.
- Scoob

It's not the late starts, it's the intermissions. Bill Clements voice is so soothing....

Playing VdV 81 games last season wasn't an outlier decision it now seems. It was a harbinger of things to come.

This is calculated stupidity.
- StepfordSam

If it was calculated stupidity, the Flyers would just sign dudes from North Dakota and Hakstol would immediately insert them right into the lineup, right?

I mean, that was last year's narrative.

It's Game One.

Save some of this analytical gold for January.