This is an example of the overreactions going on. MacDonald has been their second best defenseman followed by Sanheim. Look if that is what happens, I don't agree with it. Sanheim should not come out. I'm happy that Hagg is getting in but not for Sanheim. Look there are some combinations that Hakstol is just not comfortable with. He's not comfortable with too many rookies or young defenseman in the lineup. I can't blame him for that but that is something that needs to be addressed in off season evaluations and plans for moving forward.
Giroux had a Hart trophy worthy 100 point season playing LW so leaving him there is not some outrageous coaching decision. Hakstol is not out of his element, he has made plenty of in game adjustments, they just haven't worked because they clearly don't have the players and the team to make them work. They are a young team who for the most part is not ready for playoff hockey against a seasoned playoff veteran team. He's not likely to be fired, nor should he be. That's an overreaction.
- MJL

I said weeks ago that Hextall would defintely discuss some of the Haks decisions with him at the end of the season and he really needs to. I get thinking "were down 3-1, so I can't play 2 rookie D" but that is just terrible. It is not a close series, if they were down 3-1 and were in the games, I would get it but getting blown out, he has to be a blind man not to see it...

that said he deserves another season

Simmonds is cooked.

If he had anything left it would've been shown by now.
- hereticpride

For this year, yes, he is not going to bounce back. But it's highly likely he will next season.

Are you 12?
- hereticpride

Awwwww did I hurt your little feelings????

Are you 12?
- hereticpride

he isn't funny. that's for sure.

Are you 12?
- hereticpride

No, he is Ken from Jersey City.

No, he is Ken from Jersey City.
- hockeylover

LOL

he isn't funny. that's for sure.
- Ftown19125

I prefer Bob, the rags fan

No, he is Ken from Jersey City.
- hockeylover

I'm glad I'm on a first name basis with everyone now... lol

I prefer Bob, the rags fan
- Nucker101

I miss bob.

he isn't funny. that's for sure.
- Ftown19125

I don't think it's funny either... It was more fun watching the games when you guys thought you had a chance... now it's like watching a parent punishing a misbehaving child...

For this year, yes, he is not going to bounce back. But it's highly likely he will next season.
- MJL

Can I ask why you feel so confident he will? Not trying to start an argument just curious.

I understand Giroux did it but what are the odds he does it too?

I don't think it's funny either... It was more fun watching the games when you guys thought you had a chance... now it's like watching a parent punishing a misbehaving child...
- outpost316

great analogy. great use of the ellipsis. thank you.

Can I ask why you feel so confident he will? Not trying to start an argument just curious.

I understand Giroux did it but what are the odds he does it too?
- J35Bacher

I think, or at least hope he has a physical issue. He has had a poor overall season but he also scored 20+ goals and 40 points. That's still not bad. He has a proven track record in this league. I just don't think he is going to radically decline that deeply at 29 or whatever he is.

Can I ask why you feel so confident he will? Not trying to start an argument just curious.

I understand Giroux did it but what are the odds he does it too?
- J35Bacher

I can't decide either way until you hear what caused the dip this year...

great analogy. great use of the ellipsis. thank you.
- Ftown19125

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Once people start nitpicking punctuation. You know you have won...

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Once people start nitpicking punctuation. You know you have won...
- outpost316

good for you

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Once people start nitpicking punctuation. You know you have won...
- outpost316

What have you won? You're pretty unoriginal and extremely repetitive. And if you really didn't create that site, you stole someone else's joke.

I think, or at least hope he has a physical issue. He has had a poor overall season but he also scored 20+ goals and 40 points. That's still not bad. He has a proven track record in this league. I just don't think he is going to radically decline that deeply at 29 or whatever he is.
- MJL

Ok.

i guess i see guys like Backes, Ladd, Okoposa and seeing their numbers declining each year.

I hope it's something because he doesn't really look fast and he provides no physicality right now. If it does come back he doesn't need a surgery for anything then I will be very worried with him coming back.

I'll give the flyers this much, they are lying down and dying peacefully. Flyers of the past would be taking people out left and right, starting fights after every play, and running the goalie and our stars... We have finally broke you... Game 5 Prediction...
Pain...

Oh and https://aretheflyersoutyet.com/
- outpost316

The league has castrated us

DVR is your friend.
- hockeylover

Nah, aside from the games on the Flyers greatest games DVD set I've never watched a non-live sporting event. If the game is over I check the score and move on.

good for you
- dragonoffrost

I forced him to change his Twitter pic, so we have that.

What have you won? You're pretty unoriginal and extremely repetitive. And if you really didn't create that site, you stole someone else's joke.
- Ftown19125

What's unoriginal is all the Flyers fans coming on here and crying and complaining about why their team sucks. Talk about unoriginal and repetitive!? But you all know, we will be having the same conversation next year.

I forced him to change his Twitter pic, so we have that.
- Scoob

Was it to someone better looking?

What's unoriginal is all the Flyers fans coming on here and crying and complaining about why their team sucks. Talk about unoriginal and repetitive!? But you all know, we will be having the same conversation next year.
- outpost316

Dude, it's a Flyers thread. That's kind of the point.

You're just being a c*nt.

I forced him to change his Twitter pic, so we have that.
- Scoob

Just wanted to be sure you guys remembered when you won your last cup... lol
and it's pretty creepy you're stalking some guys twitter account. But then again, you are from Philly.