because he hits.
- VladDrag

Well, he's defensively sound too....more than Gudas and Manning anyway.

let's just worry about scoring a goal for now
- YuenglingJagr

How was the mood in the arena last night?

true. But you can't let a game get of hand either.

When it was 3-0 in game 3...should have called one.

When it was 3-0 last night....again, should have called one.
- Hckygoalie31

he changed the goalie last night...so no point in using a timeout there

How was the mood in the arena last night?
- Scoob

just imagine being seated around everyone posting here

How was the mood in the arena last night?
- Scoob

they were FIRED UP about the renovations getting started this summer. building was ELECTRIC.

Agreed, no coach should ever use a timeout when it's needed because they may need it later.
- jmatchett383

Didn't say that.

I said I can see why he didn't though. The rules have changed since Lavy was here so using timeouts so quickly has to be a thought. I think that's why you see more goalie changes because they kind of provide the same effect.

just imagine being seated around everyone posting here
- YuenglingJagr

literal LOL!

I take full responsibility for the loss. I have been to two games this year and I have yet to see the Flyers score a goal.

just imagine being seated around everyone posting here
- YuenglingJagr

and you have to pay 10$ a beer....

lol, you're adorable. Not sure how pointing out that Ghost has been sucky this series is blindly supporting the coach, but you keep on being you.
- Scoob

No, blindly supporting Hak and acting like he's never done anything wrong.

And I'd disagree, I'm overdue for a shave.

Wonder what it would take to get rid of Gord Murphy and replace him with Pronger....

How was the mood in the arena last night?
- Scoob

Have you ever been to a funeral and/or Catholic mass?

Pre-season prediction: The Flyers will squeak into the playoffs but lose in the first round.

HB, October 1, 2017: Hooray! Progress and some playoff experience for the kids! I like where this is going!!!!1

Actual results: The Flyers squeaked into the playoffs but lose in the first round.

HB, April 19, 2018: This team sucks!!! Hakstol is the worst!!!!1 No, wait, Hextall is the worst, Hakstol is the second worst!!!!1
- Scoob

Lol so true

I don't think that either team did that.
- Scoob

they did

literal LOL!
- Scoob

Honestly, it was super lame. I didn't even want to be there towards the end. The mood was that everyone (even the Flyers) was expecting the Pens to get ahead and win the game and that is exactly what happened.

I felt like I got to enjoy playoff hockey atmosphere for about 45 seconds, which was abruptly ended by Kessel scoring.

I take full responsibility for the loss. I have been to two games this year and I have yet to see the Flyers score a goal.
- YuenglingJagr

Walking to the lot, some guy was with 2 of his friends and apologized for having the great idea to buy tickets. I told him that I'd never met him before, but I blamed him as well. Apparently I said it jovially enough because I am able to type today.

No, blindly supporting Hak and acting like he's never done anything wrong.
- jmatchett383

Just because I don't have a clever nickname for the coach doesn't mean I agree with every choice he's made.

And I'd disagree, I'm overdue for a shave.

Chicks dig scruff - roll with it

Have you ever been to a funeral and/or Catholic mass?
- jmatchett383

If youre at a catholic mass I would think you have faith at least

Have you ever been to a funeral and/or Catholic mass?
- jmatchett383

Yes.

Baptist funerals are great though.

Honestly, it was super lame. I didn't even want to be there towards the end. The mood was that everyone (even the Flyers) was expecting the Pens to get ahead and win the game and that is exactly what happened.

I felt like I got to enjoy playoff hockey atmosphere for about 45 seconds, which was abruptly ended by Kessel scoring.
- YuenglingJagr

But man, what a glorious 45 seconds it was!

Walking to the lot, some guy was with 2 of his friends and apologized for having the great idea to buy tickets. I told him that I'd never met him before, but I blamed him as well. Apparently I said it jovially enough because I am able to type today.
- jmatchett383

You were there, too? My condolences

I firmly believe that they got into the playoffs despite Hakstol, not because of him.

I mean, oh wait, he moved Giroux to wing, he is the best coach ever, that's some Scotty Bowman-esque genius right there.
- jmatchett383

You can firmly believe that but there is no basis for it. A big reason the Flyers got into the playoffs was the development of young players such as Patrick and Konecny. Hakstol deserves part of the credit for it. Same as making key strategy changes for the team such as switching to a 1-2 forecheck. That worked for the Flyers. Moving Giroux, the franchise player from center to wing came with some risk. Blowing it off and not giving him credit for that move just shows a clear bias.

Yes.

Baptist funerals are great though.
- Scoob

I like how people keep saying Gudas and Weise are going to be gone when they're still under contract. Elliott and Neuvirth will be the goalie tandem next season too. Maybe they buy out Lehtera but I kind of doubt it.

But man, what a glorious 45 seconds it was!
- jmatchett383