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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:03 PM ET
Yep, only when he was #1 or #2 in the league's scoring race.
- shonoff95



A player generally doesn't get talked about as one of the best players in the League until he starts producing to that level. Giroux hasn't played to a Hart trophy level until this Season.
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:05 PM ET
I'm going to throw up now.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 11 @ 12:05 PM ET
I'm going to throw up now.
- bodiva88


Me to.
hockeylover
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: There's always next year., NT
Joined: 08.03.2006

Apr 11 @ 12:06 PM ET
I'm going to throw up now.
- bodiva88


Have you seen any more tweets as to why he's not on the ice?
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 11 @ 12:06 PM ET
Oh, okay. So if I just kept responding like him and kept dragging it out without asking that question, I would have been better off. Alright, thanks for the insight. LOL
- shonoff95


Your logic is puzzling. I was just calling you out for being a hypocrite. Moving along now...
rockychocbill
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Off Season
Joined: 07.04.2008

Apr 11 @ 12:06 PM ET
That's not really G's game, though. He's more of a playmaker, evidenced by the fact that he had 60 assists this year. He also wasn't a Top-3 draft pick, either, and he was in the shadows of Richards & Carter for awhile so I think that plays into it on why people don't think of him right away (in terms of top players in the league). But obviously he has proven, in the last couple playoff runs and this regular season, what he is capable of doing and how good he really is. I hope we see more of that in this year's playoffs!
- shonoff95


I agree with all of that, but really, for the benefit of himself AND the team, he needs to shoot a BIT more. He's passed up many choice scoring opportunities this season. Yes, it's great to be a good playmaker and teammate, but sometimes the best option is to take the shot.
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 11 @ 12:07 PM ET
I'm going to throw up now.
- bodiva88


Because of Bryz or some of these posts?
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:08 PM ET
over/under on STATEMENTS made is 4.5
PT21
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 木糠布丁, PA
Joined: 03.04.2008

Apr 11 @ 12:08 PM ET
Good morning, good luck.

I put together a quick read previewing the series here, mostly statistical stuff:

http://my.hockeybuzz.com/...er_id=25345&post_id=13323

- Gunner Staal



Very nice read. Well done.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:08 PM ET
I agree with all of that, but really, for the benefit of himself AND the team, he needs to shoot a BIT more. He's passed up many choice scoring opportunities this season. Yes, it's great to be a good playmaker and teammate, but sometimes the best option is to take the shot.
- rockychocbill



And shooting more can also open up the passing lanes.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:09 PM ET
Me to.
- stveshdy

stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 11 @ 12:09 PM ET
Because of Bryz or some of these posts?
- funmaster18


You dont think Bryz is sleeping in his hotel room do ya?
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 11 @ 12:10 PM ET
You dont think Bryz is sleeping in his hotel room do ya?
- stveshdy


Curled up snuggling a tiger pillow?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:12 PM ET
As far as I'm concerned, Bryzgalov is playing tonight until I hear otherwise.
rockychocbill
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Off Season
Joined: 07.04.2008

Apr 11 @ 12:12 PM ET
And shooting more can also open up the passing lanes.
- MJL


yup............and create possible rebounds.

.............and avoid turnovers at the hash marks or higher.
Emperor Filonius
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Drinking the tears of the defeated from Lord Stanley's chalice.
Joined: 01.18.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:12 PM ET
I'm going to throw up now.
- bodiva88


Speaking of throwing up, I have to go see my accountant now to determine how much I owe uncle Sam in taxes.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 11 @ 12:13 PM ET
Curled up snuggling a tiger pillow?
- funmaster18

I hope he didnt go into the woods chasing bears...
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 11 @ 12:17 PM ET
As far as I'm concerned, Bryzgalov is playing tonight until I hear otherwise.
- MJL


That should be the case but you have to wonder why he isnt out on the ice with his teammates. Hopefully he is getting treatment or something.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:18 PM ET
As far as I'm concerned, Bryzgalov is playing tonight until I hear otherwise.
- MJL

wait, what'd i miss?

edit: nvm saw bill's post
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 11 @ 12:20 PM ET
wait, what'd i miss?
- Crimsoninja


10 pages of bashing the officiating, 3 pages of Giroux not getting respect, and something about a game tonight.
bodiva88
Referee
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There aren't any answers. Only choices.
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 11 @ 12:20 PM ET
Because of Bryz or some of these posts?
- funmaster18

Yes.
funmaster18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I'm fine.
Joined: 03.15.2009

Apr 11 @ 12:20 PM ET
Yes.
- bodiva88


feelingkettle
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "No sir, I don't like it" Phil, PA
Joined: 11.13.2006

Apr 11 @ 12:25 PM ET
drosennhl

Briere and Grossmann are gametime decisions. Briere said it would be up to him. Grossmann laughed when I asked what would keep him out.

Bryzgalov was on the ice for a brief bit and then left quickly.
LordStanley88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.30.2012

Apr 11 @ 12:30 PM ET
drosennhl

Briere and Grossmann are gametime decisions. Briere said it would be up to him. Grossmann laughed when I asked what would keep him out.

Bryzgalov was on the ice for a brief bit and then left quickly.

- feelingkettle


That means Briere is in. Sounds like Bryz is fine too.
Bill Meltzer
Editor
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.13.2006

Apr 11 @ 12:31 PM ET
For those interested, this week's NHL.com Across the Pond catches up on former Flyers/Phantoms forward Tomas Divisek:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=627303
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