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- BulliesPhan87

What truely amazes me is that you found THAT only 3 minutes after he posted about He-Man.

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- BulliesPhan87

Awesome. He has the power indeed!

I'm trotting over to facebook with that in a minute.

What's a shame is that Stickle was an excellent linesman over a long career. He didn't miss many calls. But he'll forever be known for the one he badly blew in 1980. He also manned up and openly admitted missing the Gillies-to-Goring offside that resulted in Sutter's goal -- and feeling awful about it after seeing a replay.
- bmeltzer

that incident is the only reason i know his name. tough break for him, but, uh, tougher for the flyers imo. in addition to that, they badly blew the isles first goal - the high stick from potvin. flyers probably win the game in regulation and have a game 7 in philadelphia.

nobody likes seeing officiating mistakes affect the outcome of a game, but as long as humans are involved, that's what we'll get.

I wonder where Canadianpensfan is today, or emperor Filonious.

I havent seen any purple line yet, but there has been recent construction on the red line.... so maybe. My wife's grandparents live in Bethesda. Wonderful area, great food... but way to expensive to live in. The metro definately makes commute much easier, as long as your job, and house are on convienient stops...
- RooNosHockey

A fair number of my DC are friends from Hyattsville have moved into the city now. They metro everywhere. Almost never get in their cars. Metro isn't a picnic during rush hour either, but if you are in DC that system is well run, clean, efficient, and cheaper than gas.

I wonder where Canadianpensfan is today, or emperor Filonious.
- RooNosHockey

Probably living life as usual

I wonder where Canadianpensfan is today, or emperor Filonious.
- RooNosHockey

they must be in meetings today. they've been regulars in here so it must be something like that.

A fair number of my DC are friends from Hyattsville have moved into the city now. They metro everywhere. Almost never get in their cars. Metro isn't a picnic during rush hour either, but if you are in DC that system is well run, clean, efficient, and cheaper than gas.
- Lexington Flyer

I guess I'm spoiled because I am right at the end of the red line at glenmont. So when I get on the cars are always empty, and I usually get on/off at union station which is another point where mass people are getting off... so i always have a seat

I am sick of hearing about Briere's goal. It was offside. Bad call.

Does anyone consider the penalities that were called in this game fair and balanced? Rinaldo should start in the game in the penalty box just to get it out of the way for the refs. The boarding call on Giroux I am ok with, even though it wasn't really a penalty. The call on Jagr was iffy but not outrageous. The ref's should protect the players and the flow of the game, in that order and subject to the rules.

But to call one player for an infraction because of the name on his jersey is disgusting. I find the unfairness element of the officiating much worse than one blown call. Don't worry, the refs will stick it to the Flyers big time before the end of the series.

in years past, even earlier in the year, the Flyers were coughing up leads at an annoying rate. they just could not hang onto a lead to save their lives. over the last few months, they have flipped the script, intentionally or unintentionally and for better or worse. They cannot get a lead but they don't allow the other team to keep it either. I would prefer a happy medium of a steady as she goes game, but I'll take game 1.
- wilsonecho91

early big leads often prove to be difficult to maintain. can't tell you how many times i've seen the flyers do that, get a 3 or 4-0 lead in the first, the other team changes the goalie, and the flyers stop playing for the rest of the game, sometimes winning, but sometimes blowing it. i prefer a more evenly played game from start to finish. they simply can't continue to go to this well and survive the whole thing. even twice in 1 series is a lot.

WTF are these? I grew up with he-man and GI Joe. (frank)ing 40 is coming up on me this fall. (frank). I need a beer.
- Lexington Flyer

Same here. but I know what they are cause my younger brother had them. Hell kid got me hooked on Dragonball z when I was like 20. Had to stay in with him one night and my girlfriend now wife. What can I say, a cartoon with blood, death and sexual innuendo, it was as if my childhood dreams came true

I agree They need to stay focused on Friday , but that was one he'll of a game. To me the biggest thing about it is that the can never feel comfortable in a game no matter what. If they have a lead they know it is never safe. This just proves that the boys aren't afraid of you Brooks.

On Friday the boys need to come out strong and score an early goal. Take the series back to Philly 2-0.

I am sick of hearing about Briere's goal. It was offside. Bad call.

Does anyone consider the penalities that were called in this game fair and balanced? Rinaldo should start in the game in the penalty box just to get it out of the way for the refs. The boarding call on Giroux I am ok with, even though it wasn't really a penalty. The call on Jagr was iffy but not outrageous. The ref's should protect the players and the flow of the game, in that order and subject to the rules.

But to call one player for an infraction because of the name on his jersey is disgusting. I find the unfairness element of the officiating much worse than one blown call. Don't worry, the refs will stick it to the Flyers big time before the end of the series.
- Daman

I didn't mind the reffing honestly. Thought they blew the Giroux call. The icing/offsides evened up. The other penalties were fine. The refs were a non factor pretty much which is great. Apparantely the same couldnt be said for the other 2 games last night

I think Paul Martin is one sore mofo today. I think the Flyers did a great job finishing their checks at every opportunity. The Pens D will be banged up and the wear-and-tear that will force Orpick and leTang into logging more mins will be the Pens undoing. JMO
- KINGKENZO

I agree. I think last night showed that the Flyers are the stronger team down low in puck battles. The Flyers got in trouble when they turned it over in the neutral zone and the Pens took the puck the other way. Get the puck deep below the goal line and pound their defense.

Crosby's goal was an elite play I thought, no fluke.
- Just5

according to mikey miss, he thought bryz, while not at fault, could have played it better, and "paid more attention." and of course he views the 3rd goal as weak, soft, and totally his fault. i want to punch him in the face. the guy literally doesn't have a (frank)ing clue about hockey.

Between my wife and I, my little dude is going to have a temper. We both run hot, but the kid knows he is very very loved. He is somewhat spoiled even, but a lot of that comes from the grandparents (who have forgotten their hard-ass ways ) There are rules and decorum to be followed. There are responsibilities to be addressed. It is all part of being in a family.
- Lexington Flyer

Oh yea my kids grandparents forget their hard ass ways don't feel bad. I call it stockgrand syndrome. Get it? like stockholm syndrome

When my parents catch wind of my kids recent little error reports I have to be faced with the question Who does that remind you of? Well lets see where did I come from how bout that

according to mikey miss, he thought bryz, while not at fault, could have played it better, and "paid more attention." and of course he views the 3rd goal as weak, soft, and totally his fault. i want to punch him in the face. the guy literally doesn't have a (frank)ing clue about hockey.
- hammarby31

I was mad about that goal as anyone. But I knew when I cooled my jets I had to take a closer look at that. I'm sorry after doing so I don't fault Bryz nor call it a soft goal, it was more like one helluva play by Dupuis.

Watched the replay over and over on the third goal on Bryz. As the puck comes from the rear, he bats it away but dupuis bats it right out of the air and past him. I can't completely blame him on that. So all this Bryz was shaky stuff imo is a big myth.
- JoeRussomanno

jamie mclennan was blaming bryz on nhl network after the period saying he's not sharp, he should have had his stick in the lane, blah, blah, blah. he did have his (frank)ing stick in the lane and deflected the puck. it just happened to get deflected right back at him. (frank)ing dumbass.

I was mad about that goal as anyone. But I knew when I cooled my jets I had to take a closer look at that. I'm sorry after doing so I don't fault Bryz nor call it a soft goal, it was more like one helluva play by Dupuis.
- JoeRussomanno

and it was a nice play on a no-look behind the back pass from the pep player behind the net to get it in front. the puck took a series of weird bounces there.

and it was a nice play on a no-look behind the back pass from the pep player behind the net to get it in front. the puck took a series of weird bounces there.
- hammarby31

In the grand scheme of things, Bryz shut the door through two periods and boy did the Pens have their opportunities. That comeback and win was just as much about Bryzgalov playing stellar as it was the rest of the team. Who knows maybe if we just keep up the good fight and continue speaking the truth eventually the rest will see the light.

I agree. I think last night showed that the Flyers are the stronger team down low in puck battles. The Flyers got in trouble when they turned it over in the neutral zone and the Pens took the puck the other way. Get the puck deep below the goal line and pound their defense.
- MJL

Yup. The Flyers really need to establish a pattern of traffic around the net. Simmonds, Hartnell, Jagr, Schenn, and Talbot can potentially be huge in this series. Simmonds and Hartnell for their size and propensity to make the crease their office. Jagr because he is big and maintain puck control in close to the net as well as down low on the boards. Schenn and Talbot because they also seem willing to pay the price with gritty play and get to the dirty areas on the ice. The Pens don't really have that big crease clearing d-man who can bail the goalie out when things get hairy near the crease. Orpik and Engelland are the biggest d-men over there, but they are generally not crease clearers. The Pens d is predicated on gaining puck control and transitioning to offense rapidly. They are good at that game. Very good. I just think their lack of size and physicallity on the back end can and should be exploited.

He got stronger as the game went on. YEa a shot rang off the post. But here's my thing with shots off posts. SOmetimes, and I think this might be one of those times, if the shot does go more towards the goal, it's probably going to hit the goalie thus being a save. I need a better angle on the replay to make a more definitive determination. Also I remember Patrick Roy talking to his goal posts, for good reason.
- JoeRussomanno

the # of posts the flyers hit on fleury in 09 (and maybe even 08) was just outrageous. and none of them went in behind him. not a single one. he was excellent that series, but also extremely lucky. the two often go together.

I agree. I think last night showed that the Flyers are the stronger team down low in puck battles. The Flyers got in trouble when they turned it over in the neutral zone and the Pens took the puck the other way. Get the puck deep below the goal line and pound their defense.
- MJL

It's going to help Pitt when they get Niskanen back. I'm not sure of his status going forward. Looking at ice time. It's obvious the Flyers have 5 dmen right now that Lava trusts in every situation. The Pens have 4. The Flyers can really wear on their top 4 with the depth of their forward unit.

I was mad about that goal as anyone. But I knew when I cooled my jets I had to take a closer look at that. I'm sorry after doing so I don't fault Bryz nor call it a soft goal, it was more like one helluva play by Dupuis.
- JoeRussomanno

man i was thrilled they were getting out of that period only down 2, and then whammo. I thought that was a dagger.

In the grand scheme of things, Bryz shut the door through two periods and boy did the Pens have their opportunities. That comeback and win was just as much about Bryzgalov playing stellar as it was the rest of the team. Who knows maybe if we just keep up the good fight and continue speaking the truth eventually the rest will see the light.
- JoeRussomanno

he played well. i would have liked him to stop the kennedy goal, but it's a 2 on 1, and 1-timed into a perfect spot. the last one looked bad, but it wasn't really his fault. if the flyers won the game 4-3, but the pens didn't jump to a 3-0 lead, the ripping on him would have been much less.