Flyers loss was a team effort and no one player should take the fall.

Simmonds is a good player but not a great skater or puck handler. IMO he is a 2nd or 3rd line checker and guy who can play around the net for tap ins and rebounds. Seems like a lot of potential in this area and it is an important aspect of the game.

Coots is terrific and thankfully we got him out of the draft. I think Carter is underrated in ways - he has some strengths and some weaknesses.

Schenn looks like the real deal. I think that a good trade for the Flyers and Kings - the way trades should work. Richards is not an elite athlete or skater but I'm guessing most players find him a pain in the azz to match against.

Still would like an elite winger for our elite center. If Harts is the dirty player and Giroux the passer, who will shoot. Jagr did great for his age (and that is a compliment) but still think we need a sniper or creative scorer. Parise would be awesome but too expensive.

I think the team had a great year, especially when you lose an ultra-elite d-man like Pronger. Also, considering the youth on this team, there were great strides.

Congrats to the team, the GM, and the coach. And congrats to Bill on a job well done reporting (best Phila hockey writer by far).

- BulliesPhan87

but he didnt
- vejim

Sure he did...look at the month of March and he is the only reason the Flyers were not blown out in most of the series against the Devils(game 5 excluded). Not sure what games you were watching!

Sure he did...look at the month of March and he is the only reason the Flyers were not blown out in most of the series against the Devils(game 5 excluded). Not sure what games you were watching!
- aantny88

Yeah, his play in March may have kept them in the playoffs, but we should shoot him anyway.

Sure he did...look at the month of March and he is the only reason the Flyers were not blown out in most of the series against the Devils(game 5 excluded). Not sure what games you were watching!
- aantny88

Your cause is noble, but your efforts are wasted.

Sure he did...look at the month of March and he is the only reason the Flyers were not blown out in most of the series against the Devils(game 5 excluded). Not sure what games you were watching!
- aantny88

your kidding , right....1 month

Yeah, his play in March may have kept them in the playoffs, but we should shoot him anyway.
- tangent_man

Or exile him to Siberia as some would say!

I remember Leighton and Boucher having good months

The song remains the same, I see

The song remains the same, I see


- BulliesPhan87

I remember Leighton and Boucher having good months
- vejim

Do you remember them being player of the week two weeks in a row and 1st star of the month?

Do you remember when the team struggled after the Winter Classic when G was hurt? Do you remember people actually worrying about not making the playoffs?

Of course you don't. Bless your heart.

we'll see what ultimately happens, but i was encouraged by what was said yesterday.

1. homer saying carle would already be signed (at potentially less than market value) if not for tagging space is great news, unless you are a complete buffoon.
2. based on what bryz said, i expect him to be much better next year.

Do you remember them being player of the week two weeks in a row and 1st star of the month?

Do you remember when the team struggled after the Winter Classic when G was hurt? Do you remember people actually worrying about not making the playoffs?

Of course you don't. Bless your heart.
- bodiva88

I think you fans are as sensitive as Bryz...a good match

we'll see what ultimately happens, but i was encouraged by what was said yesterday.

1. homer saying carle would already be signed (at potentially less than market value) if not for tagging space is great news, unless you are a complete buffoon.
2. based on what bryz said, i expect him to be much better next year.
- OrangeBlack27

what do you think is market value? something like 5 yrs/$25 mil?

is Bryz serious? he needs to go the the KHL where he belongs
- vejim

You need to go back into the cracks where you belong, cockroach.

"I will repeat what I have said many times: I have no time or patience for critics who crow with gleeful negativity at bad times and then disappear when things are going well."

instead of focusing on the philly fans and being so sensitive he needs to focus on stopping the puck, controling rebounds and handling the puck
- vejim

Figures that you would misunderstand what he said, despite the fact that he flat out stated his issue wasn't with the fans. He was referring to the media covering the team, not the fans and pretty much flat out said so.

The song remains the same, I see
- BulliesPhan87

Do you remember them being player of the week two weeks in a row and 1st star of the month?

Do you remember when the team struggled after the Winter Classic when G was hurt? Do you remember people actually worrying about not making the playoffs?

Of course you don't. Bless your heart.
- bodiva88

+1

Of course, perhaps Bill put it best: "I will repeat what I have said many times: I have no time or patience for critics who crow with gleeful negativity at bad times and then disappear when things are going well."

EDIT: Leight

what do you think is market value? something like 5 yrs/$25 mil?
- bradleyc4

i'd be quite happy with carle at 5 per, but i think market value could probably go as high as 6 years 33 mil.

You need to go back into the cracks where you belong, cockroach.

"I will repeat what I have said many times: I have no time or patience for critics who crow with gleeful negativity at bad times and then disappear when things are going well."


- Giroux_Is_God

wow, intense....

we'll see what ultimately happens, but i was encouraged by what was said yesterday.

1. homer saying carle would already be signed (at potentially less than market value) if not for tagging space is great news, unless you are a complete buffoon.
2. based on what bryz said, i expect him to be much better next year.
- OrangeBlack27

....I'm an advocate of letting him walk. If we sign him for anything more than 4 on the cap, then I'm going to be upset.

It'd have to be WAY less than market price....

Leave Bryz ALONE!

Figures that you would misunderstand what he said, despite the fact that he flat out stated his issue wasn't with the fans. He was referring to the media covering the team, not the fans and pretty much flat out said so.
- Jsaquella

I am sure the fans booing him most of the season wasnt a factor

....I'm an advocate of letting him walk. If we sign him for anything more than 4 on the cap, then I'm going to be upset.

It'd have to be WAY less than market price....
- Giroux_Is_God

you better have a damn good replacement lined up, GIG.