I guess I should have specified- he hasn't watched ANY hockey at all since being knocked out.

I don't see any problem with it.
- Giroux_Is_God

Yeah, Jagr said as much too. They were all pissed off. Had a feeling of leaving too much on the ice in that series.

Ferraro said that Stevens is also responsible for getting Doughty to play a simpler, more responsible game too. He wasn't the problem in Philly.
- rockychocbill

What was the problem? All the same players are with him again in LA and winning

What was the problem? All the same players are with him again in LA and winning
- eayost

Media. In LA nobody cares.

Ferraro said that Stevens is also responsible for getting Doughty to play a simpler, more responsible game too. He wasn't the problem in Philly.
- rockychocbill

Apparently not. The Kings PK is incredible, a lot of it is Quick as the goaltender has to be your best penalty killer, but their system is sound.

What was the problem? All the same players are with him again in LA and winning
- eayost

3rd D pairing and goaltending.

Dude do you expect anything different? This is a staple in Philadelphia. Disappointment happens all the time. You have to look forward to next year.
- stveshdy

Looking forward to next year decade after decade gets old. Meh... Oh well.

Ferraro said that Stevens is also responsible for getting Doughty to play a simpler, more responsible game too. He wasn't the problem in Philly.
- rockychocbill

I think he's a great teaching coach. Not a disciplinary coach. You can't coddle your friends or punish some guys (Upshall) while not doing the same to others.

He's a great assistant coach.

What was the problem? All the same players are with him again in LA and winning
- eayost

Sutter is the head coach. Stevens is a great intermediary/player's coach. Perfect go-between for teams with a tough head coach.

I think he's a great teaching coach. Not a disciplinary coach. You can't coddle your friends or punish some guys (Upshall) while not doing the same to others.

He's a great assistant coach.
- Flyskippy

When the Flyers fire Laviolette in November, Stevens can return here.

I think he's a great teaching coach. Not a disciplinary coach. You can't coddle your friends or punish some guys (Upshall) while not doing the same to others.

He's a great assistant coach.
- Flyskippy

Just like Richards and Carter have fit in nicely on the ice, Stevens has fit in nicely behind the bench. Second fiddles help round out the orchestra.

When the Flyers fire Laviolette in November, Stevens can return here.
- Jsaquella

Please no.

Just like Richards and Carter have fit in nicely on the ice, Stevens has fit in nicely behind the bench. Second fiddles help round out the orchestra.
- rockychocbill

exactly...and don't forget Stevens baking skills

Sutter is the head coach. Stevens is a great intermediary/player's coach. Perfect go-between for teams with a tough head coach.
- Flyskippy

Sutter has changed his approach though. Penner and Doughty have both said that he has a way of challenging you that makes you want to play for him.

Sutter is the head coach. Stevens is a great intermediary/player's coach. Perfect go-between for teams with a tough head coach.
- Flyskippy

I pretty much agree with all that. I always thought Stevens was moved up too quickly. Some more time as an assistant with Hitch would have done some good. The team's play, and management, didn't really allow that to happen though.

When the Flyers fire Laviolette in November, Stevens can return here.
- Jsaquella

Pfft. After the Flyers West Stanley Cup Parade down Broad Street (a la Ray Bourque's parade in Boston in 2001), I'll be a Kings fan and hate the Flyers for trading away players who all happened to end up in LA with their two former assistant GM's while blaming Paul Holmgren for the pathetic and embarrassing team they are stuck with for years to come.

Please no.
- stveshdy

Marc Crawford is still available.

Sutter has changed his approach though. Penner and Doughty have both said that he has a way of challenging you that makes you want to play for him.
- rockychocbill

Well... the "tough" coaches have learned from their ways. Hitch said as much after he was fired by Dallas - that he called all of his former players and asked how he was wrong or what he could have done differently. Coaches like Roger Neilson and John Stevens are good, but I think fare better as assistants and buffers to general-like coaches such as Sutter, Tortorella, Laviolette, Keenan, etc.

Pfft. After the Flyers West Stanley Cup Parade down Broad Street (a la Ray Bourque's parade in Boston in 2001), I'll be a Kings fan and hate the Flyers for trading away players who all happened to end up in LA with their two former assistant GM's while blaming Paul Holmgren for the pathetic and embarrassing team they are stuck with for years to come.


- Flyskippy

Maybe the Kings will send us Bernier as a thank you gift.

Pfft. After the Flyers West Stanley Cup Parade down Broad Street (a la Ray Bourque's parade in Boston in 2001), I'll be a Kings fan and hate the Flyers for trading away players who all happened to end up in LA with their two former assistant GM's while blaming Paul Holmgren for the pathetic and embarrassing team they are stuck with for years to come.


- Flyskippy

Hopefully they can figure out a way to move the puck up ice against a team that has an aggressive forecheck.

Looking forward to next year decade after decade gets old. Meh... Oh well.
- PLindbergh31

Lots of things get old with repetition. Thankfully seasons are less frequent than daily internet complaints.

Well... the "tough" coaches have learned from their ways. Hitch said as much after he was fired by Dallas - that he called all of his former players and asked how he was wrong or what he could have done differently. Coaches like Roger Neilson and John Stevens are good, but I think fare better as assistants and buffers to general-like coaches such as Sutter, Tortorella, Laviolette, Keenan, etc.
- Flyskippy

Agreed. Larry Robinson too.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/04/flyers-maple-leafs-reportedly-also-went-after-vokoun/



Just so people know Im not just pulling stuff out my arse.
- aosplayo

Only possible logical explanations are:
1. They want to get rid of Bryz via trade or amnesty (both very unlikely)
or
2. Someone in the Flyers org is insane because they are smoking bath salts or been bit by a zombie.

Or
3. This isn't true.

Hopefully they can figure out a way to move the puck up ice against a team that has an aggressive forecheck.
- stveshdy

I'm trying to figure out the same thing on this retarted video game I'm playing. Frustratingly pathetic. Quite embarrassing.

Lots of things get old with repetition. Thankfully seasons are less frequent than daily internet complaints.
- Flyskippy

Daily? One complaint a day would be miraculous

Agreed. Larry Robinson too.
- rockychocbill

Meh. Bunny hop celebrator hasn't been able to helm a team. He's a mere assistant coach nowadays.