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aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Apr 10 @ 11:20 AM ET
Funny how he came here completely unknown and is now loved by all! Similar to Ville Leino when we acquired him at the deadline... the reaction to both players being acquired was... WHO? two months later both are loved
- Flyers2821




He just "fits" ya know? It was the same with Mezaros too. 2 guys who are good in their roles when not asked to do too much or something they're not suited for. The D is set up that way perfectly, though I don't think Kubina has felt comfortable for whatever reason, perhaps the injury set him back some.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:23 AM ET
He just "fits" ya know? It was the same with Mezaros too. 2 guys who are good in their roles when not asked to do too much or something they're not suited for. The D is set up that way perfectly, though I don't think Kubina has felt comfortable for whatever reason, perhaps the injury set him back some.
- aosplayo


Kubina better wake the hell up because the Flyers are going to need the vet to play solid hockey in this series. Would also like to see him get some more PP time at the point, he has a nice shot and he's right handed.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:23 AM ET
14 of the 15 who picked the Devils to beat the Panthers will look like morons when the Panthers destroy them. Thank god the Flyers aren't playing the Panthers I would have been terrified of that series. Things have broken perfectly for the Flyers to have a long playoff run.
- PLindbergh31

To qoute the great Bon Scott "It's a long way to the top if you want to Rock n' Roll"
aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Apr 10 @ 11:26 AM ET
Kubina better wake the hell up because the Flyers are going to need the vet to play solid hockey in this series. Would also like to see him get some more PP time at the point, he has a nice shot and he's right handed.
- stveshdy




That's like seeing a unicorn around here
OrangeBlack27
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i do, mike, PA
Joined: 06.29.2006

Apr 10 @ 11:26 AM ET
To qoute the great Bon Scott "It's a long way to the top if you want to Rock n' Roll"
- JoeRussomanno


you sure it wasn't jack black that said that?
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:29 AM ET
you sure it wasn't jack black that said that?
- OrangeBlack27

I'm sure.
Flyers2821
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 01.16.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:29 AM ET
Kubina better wake the hell up because the Flyers are going to need the vet to play solid hockey in this series. Would also like to see him get some more PP time at the point, he has a nice shot and he's right handed.
- stveshdy


With Briere back in the fold, I love both of our PP units. I wouldn't mess with them.
aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Apr 10 @ 11:29 AM ET
Saw on another board they were killing Jordan Staal. It may be me, but he seems to play very well against the Flyers, him and TK. Malkin and Crosby can and likely will get theirs, it's the secondary guys like Staal, Kennedy, Letang, and Neal that you gotta limit. Letang is limited greatly by staying out of the box!
feelingkettle
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "No sir, I don't like it" Phil, PA
Joined: 11.13.2006

Apr 10 @ 11:29 AM ET
The Pittsburgh #Penguins model, via Brian Burke: "They won a god damn lottery and got the best player in the game."

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

Apr 10 @ 11:32 AM ET
Kubina better wake the hell up because the Flyers are going to need the vet to play solid hockey in this series. Would also like to see him get some more PP time at the point, he has a nice shot and he's right handed.
- stveshdy

Oh nice to see Shelley and Carle are off the schneid and Kubina has replaced them
Flyers2821
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 01.16.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:32 AM ET
I know it's tough to accomplish in Pitt but are we going to see Couturier up against the Malkin line this series? Think Lavy continues that trend?
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:33 AM ET
I know it's tough to accomplish in Pitt but are we going to see Couturier up against the Malkin line this series? Think Lavy continues that trend?
- Flyers2821

I think so yes. He's probably our best checking center and that's saying a lot.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 10 @ 11:36 AM ET
Randy Miller is an idiot for asking that question. I agree with Bryz dont ask a stupid ass question when the series hasnt even started. Why think negative all the time. Just stupid.
- stveshdy

Randy Miller, like his idol Tim Panaccio, is a Pittsburgh native.
Flyers2821
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 01.16.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:36 AM ET
I think so yes. He's probably our best checking center and that's saying a lot.
- JoeRussomanno


x-factor in the series?
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:39 AM ET
x-factor in the series?
- Flyers2821

Possibly. I mentioned it before but maybe my memory is wrong hopefully some of the other posters who remember him can help me out but Couturier reminds me of a young Mark Messier.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:41 AM ET
Oh nice to see Shelley and Carle are off the schneid and Kubina has replaced them
- JoeRussomanno


I'm not hating on Kubina at all. I think he has the ability to play well and provide this team with a veteran presence. They need his right handed shot from the point. He also can be very good in his own end and matchup against bigger forwards.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 10 @ 11:41 AM ET
Funny how he came here completely unknown and is now loved by all! Similar to Ville Leino when we acquired him at the deadline... the reaction to both players being acquired was... WHO? two months later both are loved
- Flyers2821

Not completely. His surname is close to my own. I also had the fortune of having my NHL 12 Be a Pro d-man drafted by the Stars. Awesome hearing Gary Thorne calling the game: "Grossman. To Grossman. Back to Grossman." (spelling reflects spelling in the game, which should be fixed in NHL 13 when Hartnell is on the cover)
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 10 @ 11:42 AM ET
Grossmann looks like he belongs in the UFC or like the owner of a Junk Yard. He just looks MEAN. Almost makes you wish he had slightly more snarl to his game, cause a mean look from his face could kill...
- RooNosHockey

He is the staplegun they've needed.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:42 AM ET
I'm not hating on Kubina at all. I think he has the ability to play well and provide this team with a veteran presence. They need his right handed shot from the point. He also can be very good in his own end and matchup against bigger forwards.
- stveshdy

I was just jazzing ya a bit steve don't take notin from it
aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Apr 10 @ 11:45 AM ET
Not completely. His surname is close to my own. I also had the fortune of having my NHL 12 Be a Pro d-man drafted by the Stars. Awesome hearing Gary Thorne calling the game: "Grossman. To Grossman. Back to Grossman." (spelling reflects spelling in the game, which should be fixed in NHL 13 when Hartnell is on the cover)
- Flyskippy



Good site for roster updates:

http://www.ultimatehockey.info/



All-time rosters = Lindros/Leclair



Risking my nerdness here but whatever, Ive read a lot of suspect content on these boards
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Apr 10 @ 11:45 AM ET
He is the staplegun they've needed.
- Flyskippy

He rounds out the triumvirate of my favorite Flyers, Hartnell, Bryz, and Grossmann. Told someone that not too long ago and they thought I was nuts for actually admitting Bryz to be a fav. Even after his performances in March.
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 10 @ 11:46 AM ET
I wonder if briere was injured from the hit in Pitt or if they were just resting him for the final week for other nagging injuries.

Also, did anyone see Kubina skating as the 7th dman today? Wonder if he's still banged up or just simply there as a result of his play recently.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 10 @ 11:46 AM ET
Good site for roster updates:

http://www.ultimatehockey.info/



All-time rosters = Lindros/Leclair



Risking my nerdness here but whatever, Ive read a lot of suspect content on these boards

- aosplayo


Heh. I use Petr Puck's site, though this year I didn't have the time to do them, so I left them as is except for the Flyers. I mostly play HUT & BAP anyway. In past years, when I've played Be a GM, I've done the slogging that is correcting the rosters.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 10 @ 11:49 AM ET
I was just jazzing ya a bit steve don't take notin from it
- JoeRussomanno


You have to swim with your head above water around this pool or people will try and drown ya.

aosplayo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 01.14.2008

Apr 10 @ 11:49 AM ET
Heh. I use Petr Puck's site, though this year I didn't have the time to do them, so I left them as is except for the Flyers. I mostly play HUT & BAP anyway. In past years, when I've played Be a GM, I've done the slogging that is correcting the rosters.
- Flyskippy





Yea me too. Back in the day I had ESPN Hockeynight and would track stats on my own since it was before games did that stuff. Sigh.
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