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Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:10 PM ET
Letang needs a new diaper
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 18 @ 4:11 PM ET
Yeah, and he stopped the whining/blubbering to the refs after every play. I give the guy enormous credit.
- PT21


When he does complain now, I have noticed, he does it like Gretzky did...quietly and under his breath. Gretzky got his message across very effectively without a big show of emotion, and refs appreciate that. Last thing anyone wants is a guy gesturing and obviously giving him the business
Bill Meltzer
Editor
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.13.2006

Mar 18 @ 4:12 PM ET
Spoiler for tomorrow's musings:

One thing about the Flyers. They are NOT afraid to play from behind, even against top teams. They never quit and never stop competing.

If you look at their games against Rangers and Boston, they may have a poor W-L record but they came back to tie Rangers twice in last two games (before 3rd period meltdowns), came back on Boston in each of last two games (losing both via shootout). They've come back in Penguins, come back on Detroit after giving up first goal (winning once and losing once).

The best part of all, this weekend, Bryzgalov stole them points.

I don't know if Flyers can catch Penguins or Rangers at this point, but I do know that if they get their blueline reasonably healthy and some balanced scoring, this can be a real fun spring if Bryzgalov keeps playing at this level.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 18 @ 4:12 PM ET
i don't know if i am alone in this observation but it looks like he is competing harder. Really going after those second chances, tracking the puck better- especially on deflections, he just didn't look very interested to me earlier in the season now he looks like he is the hardest working player on the ice. just my 2 cents.
- coffee junkie


He does battle harder. IMO that's because of increased or renewed confidence-not just in himself, but in hsi teammates.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 18 @ 4:13 PM ET
Spoiler for tomorrow's musings:

One thing about the Flyers. They are NOT afraid to play from behind, even against top teams. They never quit and never stop competing.

If you look at their games against Rangers and Boston, they may have a poor W-L record but they came back to tie Rangers twice in last two games (before 3rd period meltdowns), came back on Boston in each of last two games (losing both via shootout). They've come back in Penguins, come back on Detroit after giving up first goal (winning once and losing once).

The best part of all, this weekend, Bryzgalov stole them points.

I don't know if Flyers can catch Penguins or Rangers at this point, but I do know that if they get their blueline reasonably healthy and some balanced scoring, this can be a real fun spring if Bryzgalov keeps playing at this level.

- bmeltzer


2 points behind the Pens, 1 behind the Rangers. Just keep getting points, let the chips fall where they may
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:14 PM ET
2 points behind the Pens, 1 behind the Rangers. Just keep getting points, let the chips fall where they may
- Jsaquella


THe Flyers proved this weekend they can play with anybody. Only thing that seems to be lacking is putting together a solid 60mins of hockey.
canadianpenfan
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary
Joined: 05.13.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:14 PM ET
Spoiler for tomorrow's musings:

One thing about the Flyers. They are NOT afraid to play from behind, even against top teams. They never quit and never stop competing.

If you look at their games against Rangers and Boston, they may have a poor W-L record but they came back to tie Rangers twice in last two games (before 3rd period meltdowns), came back on Boston in each of last two games (losing both via shootout). They've come back in Penguins, come back on Detroit after giving up first goal (winning once and losing once).

The best part of all, this weekend, Bryzgalov stole them points.

I don't know if Flyers can catch Penguins or Rangers at this point, but I do know that if they get their blueline reasonably healthy and some balanced scoring, this can be a real fun spring if Bryzgalov keeps playing at this level.

- bmeltzer



Bill, since you're so connected...

Was that the Pens first loss when leading after 2?
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:15 PM ET
3 points behind the RANGERS!

We can get 1st in the Conference
I believe
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:16 PM ET
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch the game. So all I'll say is hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canadianpenfan
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary
Joined: 05.13.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:17 PM ET
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch the game. So all I'll say is hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- MJL



You missed a good one.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:19 PM ET
canadianpenfan
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary
Joined: 05.13.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:20 PM ET
2 points behind the Pens, 3 behind the Rangers. Just keep getting points, let the chips fall where they may
- Jsaquella



Fixed
flyfan1212
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I am the god of tits and wine.
Joined: 05.06.2011

Mar 18 @ 4:21 PM ET
kunitz is a wussy
ravishingone
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 06.30.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:21 PM ET

- Flyers Time



Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:25 PM ET
REVISIONIST HISTORY STATEMENT GAME
flyfan1212
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I am the god of tits and wine.
Joined: 05.06.2011

Mar 18 @ 4:26 PM ET
REVISIONIST HISTORY STATEMENT GAME
- Crimsoninja

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Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:26 PM ET
REVISIONIST HISTORY STATEMENT GAME
- Crimsoninja

GIGANTIC REVOLUTIONARY STATEMENT GAME!
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:26 PM ET
REVISIONIST HISTORY STATEMENT GAME
- Crimsoninja



And they did it with Shelley in the lineup. Just reading the first page of the thread, I thought it was going to be a loss.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:31 PM ET
And they did it with Shelley in the lineup. Just reading the first page of the thread, I thought it was going to be a loss.
- MJL

Shelly was a waste of a roster spot

45 J. Shelley 04:38 Ice time
bigmookalookie
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Mookie you are a wing nut, In , LS
Joined: 02.27.2011

Mar 18 @ 4:32 PM ET
Two guys I would love to see return are Grossmann and Voracek. Homer needs to lock them up
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:34 PM ET
Shelly was a waste of a roster spot

45 J. Shelley 04:38 Ice time

- Flyers Time


Yea, okay, whatever.
Flyers Time
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bounce Back Baby
Joined: 08.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:35 PM ET
Yea, okay, whatever.
- MJL

You justify how having someone play 4minutes a night is worthwhile?
NJFlyersFan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: North Jersey
Joined: 03.02.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:37 PM ET
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:38 PM ET
You justify how having someone play 4minutes a night is worthwhile?
- Flyers Time


It doesn't need to be justified. It's a tired argument. They won the game. Pittsburgh has Tangradi who played just over 5 in the game.
NJFlyersFan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: North Jersey
Joined: 03.02.2010

Mar 18 @ 4:38 PM ET
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