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hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:55 PM ET
Im not sayin briere had a good game but the hate in here is getting ridiculous .... An assist on the first goal and was a big factor on the forecheck to free the puck up on the second goal...but will just focus on the stupid shootout wake up people
- Slammed81


he's had his moments where he's contributed, like the examples you pointed out. but he's not carrying his weight, and hasn't been for awhile. he's simply not a player they can count on. maybe that will change in the playoffs. he's done it before.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:56 PM ET
broken record.

Briere has always been money in the playoffs. Always.

- FlyerGuy

If this bum could actually flip a switch like everyone thinks, he would be playing playoff like hockey all year round scoring 50-60 goals and getting huge publicity. Hes not and he can't
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:56 PM ET
lilja has done a nice job. and with meszaros and kubina also hurt that means we have another phantom back up. probably manning again. it's a big deal against the pens for tomorrow's game.

and you know talbot would be jacked too.

two big losses in my opinion.

- hammarby31


I thought I read Kubina was at least skating by himself, wouldn't suprise me to see him in there tomorrow. 3 games in 4 days, I would be hesistant to put Shelley in there if Talbot is out. Probably need to get some decent minutes from the 4th line guys, I would much rather see Harry Z in tomorrow if Talbot can't go.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:56 PM ET
Was it bad? No chance he plays when we bring the circus to town tomorrow?
- canadianpenfan


i don't know. he lost a fight, which i didn't actually see, and then he didn't come back. not sure if he had a shift after the fight or not. i'm assuming he's out tomorrow. hope i'm wrong.
dillpx183
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Marietta, PA
Joined: 02.26.2011

Mar 17 @ 3:56 PM ET
he's had his moments where he's contributed, like the examples you pointed out. but he's not carrying his weight, and hasn't been for awhile. he's simply not a player they can count on. maybe that will change in the playoffs. he's done it before.
- hammarby31


biggest thing is the effort. how many times today was he gliding where if he was skating he makes a play. pucks near the corners or boards he could get to the puck but instead glides and allows the defender to get there first and loses the puck
dillpx183
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Marietta, PA
Joined: 02.26.2011

Mar 17 @ 3:57 PM ET
bar time.... hopefully i'm not too hung over for the tilt tomorrow
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:58 PM ET
If this bum could actually flip a switch like everyone thinks, he would be playing playoff like hockey all year round scoring 50-60 goals and getting huge publicity. Hes not and he can't
- Flyers Time

some players just have a habit of turning it up a notch in the playoffs. He's one of them.
canadianpenfan
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary
Joined: 05.13.2010

Mar 17 @ 3:58 PM ET
i don't know. he lost a fight, which i didn't actually see, and then he didn't come back. not sure if he had a shift after the fight or not. i'm assuming he's out tomorrow. hope i'm wrong.
- hammarby31



Hopefully he's ok, I was looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. See you tomorrow at breakfast time again
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
some players just have a habit of turning it up a notch in the playoffs. He's one of them.
- FlyerGuy

not possible
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
biggest thing is the effort. how many times today was he gliding where if he was skating he makes a play. pucks near the corners or boards he could get to the puck but instead glides and allows the defender to get there first and loses the puck
- dillpx183


there was a lot of gliding and watching today, not just by briere. he needs to be better. maybe there's an injury hampering him. i don't understand how a guy with the skill he has can be mostly invisible for this long.
Slammed81
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gwynedd, PA
Joined: 06.04.2011

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
he's had his moments where he's contributed, like the examples you pointed out. but he's not carrying his weight, and hasn't been for awhile. he's simply not a player they can count on. maybe that will change in the playoffs. he's done it before.
- hammarby31

I agree but people in here are getting ridiculous ...it's like Shelley all over again ...watch the damn game ...not the box score...sure he had moment in this game ...so did Jagr n Giroux because Danny has a horrible contract lets exaggerate how bad he is? Sure he's disappointed us but to call him useless really just stupid I don't get it
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
not possible
- Flyers Time

why not?
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
Hopefully he's ok, I was looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. See you tomorrow at breakfast time again
- canadianpenfan


see you tomorrow.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 17 @ 3:59 PM ET
why not?
- FlyerGuy

it doesn't work that way
KGBflyers10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 10.28.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:00 PM ET
not possible
- Flyers Time


Just like you making a quality contribution to this thread.
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:00 PM ET
it doesn't work that way
- Flyers Time

sure it does. he has the history to prove it. so do a lot of other players.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:00 PM ET
I agree but people in here are getting ridiculous ...it's like Shelley all over again ...watch the damn game ...not the box score...sure he had moment in this game ...so did Jagr n Giroux because Danny has a horrible contract lets exaggerate how bad he is? Sure he's disappointed us but to call him useless really just stupid I don't get it
- Slammed81


he's not useless. i don't agree with those that say that. i just wish he'd wake up.
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:00 PM ET
lilja has done a nice job. and with meszaros and kubina also hurt that means we have another phantom back up. probably manning again. it's a big deal against the pens for tomorrow's game.

and you know talbot would be jacked too.

two big losses in my opinion.

- hammarby31

Kubina was day to day last I heard. Maybe tomorrow will be the day.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:01 PM ET
alright, gents, i'm out. another fun filled saturday afternoon of scintillating flyers hockey in the books.
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:01 PM ET
Was it bad? No chance he plays when we bring the circus to town tomorrow?
- canadianpenfan

Don't know. Appeared to hurt his hand or wrist in the fight.
FlyerGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.18.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:01 PM ET
see you guys tomorrow ... happy St Paddy's day. drive careful out there.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:01 PM ET
Kubina was day to day last I heard. Maybe tomorrow will be the day.
- bodiva88


i sure hope so.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:02 PM ET
sure it does. he has the history to prove it. so do a lot of other players.
- FlyerGuy

Briere's top 4 playoff totals came in seasons where he had more then 25 goals.

JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Mar 17 @ 4:02 PM ET
I agree but people in here are getting ridiculous ...it's like Shelley all over again ...watch the damn game ...not the box score...sure he had moment in this game ...so did Jagr n Giroux because Danny has a horrible contract lets exaggerate how bad he is? Sure he's disappointed us but to call him useless really just stupid I don't get it
- Slammed81

It's not stupid and to keep hanging your hat on his playoff performance while we are losing needed points in the regular season is just making excuses. He's having a bad year, he's the highest paid player on the team and he needs to do more than get 1 goal in two months. All the stuff you are giving him a pat on the back for is nice, but seriously his contract status dictates he needs to do more.
MrBuzzcut
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 04.04.2007

Mar 17 @ 4:04 PM ET
he's not useless. i don't agree with those that say that. i just wish he'd wake up.
- hammarby31


He's a player that other teams still have to account for, which can't necessarily be said for a replacement level player.

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