Yea, that's the key. Hopefully both he is fully healthy for next week and our D continues to tighten it up and block shots.
- LordStanley88

I believe the earliest the Flyers can start their series is Friday. Not 100% sure though.

I want to know how in the (frank) a kid with Giroux's skill set and intangibles didn't get much love from the scouts. It's unreal that we were able to grab him at the end of the first.

Maybe more important than all of his skill and speed is his heart. He's a grade A competitor and a determined son of a bit**. It's amazing to watch.

Today's game was one of the better for the team. What a great way to end the series.

I believe the earliest the Flyers can start their series is Friday. Not 100% sure though.
- PLindbergh31

They didn't start until the weekend last year I believe. NBC will likely want us on national TV, so I'd bet on a Saturday start.

I want to know how in the (frank) a kid with Giroux's skill set and intangibles didn't get much love from the scouts. It's unreal that we were able to grab him at the end of the first.

Maybe more important than all of his skill and speed is his heart. He's a grade A competitor and a determined son of a bit**. It's amazing to watch.
- LordStanley88

Basically because he's not a big guy. The old cliche is you can't measure a guy's heart, and it's true with Giroux. He has the skill, heart, and will to win that has taken him to the top of the sport.

Bigger than Crosby's love tap to Voracek's glove?
- rockychocbill

Crosby doesn't like him. He doesn't like him one bit.

Basically because he's not a big guy. The old cliche is you can't measure a guy's heart, and it's true with Giroux. He has the skill, heart, and will to win that has taken him to the top of the sport.
- PLindbergh31

Yea, but Patrick Kane went #1 overall. He's smaller than Giroux.

I want to know how in the (frank) a kid with Giroux's skill set and intangibles didn't get much love from the scouts. It's unreal that we were able to grab him at the end of the first.

Maybe more important than all of his skill and speed is his heart. He's a grade A competitor and a determined son of a bit**. It's amazing to watch.
- LordStanley88

Same was true about Clarke.

They didn't start until the weekend last year I believe. NBC will likely want us on national TV, so I'd bet on a Saturday start.
- LordStanley88

Every extra day helps. I'm hoping Grossmann is ready to go for round 2. With the emergence of Gustafsson, Flyers can have a solid backend. If they get Meszaros and MAB back as well Laviolette will have lots of options.

Briere's 12 in 2010 and Barber's 12 in 1980
- Jsaquella

Thought they mentioned Barber had 13.

I bet the guy who was happiest with today's win was Grossmann. Another week off will do him good.

I want to know how in the (frank) a kid with Giroux's skill set and intangibles didn't get much love from the scouts. It's unreal that we were able to grab him at the end of the first.

Maybe more important than all of his skill and speed is his heart. He's a grade A competitor and a determined son of a bit**. It's amazing to watch.
- LordStanley88

Size. That's my only guess. Got to remember, at best, Giroux was second on the Flyers list. They supposedly had at least Bobby Sanguinetti ahead of him, and according to a few reporters in Canada, they really liked Trevor Lewis.

Sanguinetti has bounced up and down in the AHL and ECHL, and Lewis is just starting to show that he can be a full time NHLer.

Giroux is leading the NHL in playoff scoring.

Crosby doesn't like him. He doesn't like him one bit.
- Giroux_Is_God

I wonder how Couturier views Malkin now?

Thought they mentioned Barber had 13.
- ob18

Nope. Briere and Barber were tied at 12.

I wonder how Couturier views Malkin now?
- rockychocbill

As an object in his rearview mirror, getting smaller and smaller.

I bet the guy who was happiest with today's win was Grossmann. Another week off will do him good.

- FlyerGuy

Mez just wants to have a chance to play again too. I forget sometimes he's already made a trip to the finals with Ottawa. It's nice he has that experience already

Same was true about Clarke.
- rockychocbill

Clarke only dropped because of the

Same was true about Clarke.
- rockychocbill

Clarke had the diabetes problem. That's why he slipped.

I want to know how in the (frank) a kid with Giroux's skill set and intangibles didn't get much love from the scouts. It's unreal that we were able to grab him at the end of the first.

Maybe more important than all of his skill and speed is his heart. He's a grade A competitor and a determined son of a bit**. It's amazing to watch.
- LordStanley88

we really wanted sanguinetti who has yet to make any impact in the NHL, so you never know.

edit: leight again

Clarke's fall is actually much more comparable to Couturier's.

Yea, but Patrick Kane went #1 overall. He's smaller than Giroux.
- LordStanley88

Only other guess I have is that Giroux played in the Q, which is a more offense minded league.

Vancouver looks like they're bending a bit

I wonder how Couturier views Malkin now?
- rockychocbill

I saw a tweet earlier that said Couturier should block the stage when Malkin goes to accept the Hart Trophy.

Clarke only dropped because of the
- Jsaquella

Thats insane.

Vancouver looks like they're bending a bit
- eayost

yeah, they're getting some chances ... but it looks like a Kings goal is inevitable.

Vancouver always looks soft to me, not sure how they got to the finals.