Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/20/14 @ New York Islanders; Bourdon Cleared

Go out, get on them early, score and discourage them.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/20/14 @ New York Islanders; Bourdon Cleared
- bmeltzer

Good News for Bourdon. Doesn't exactly help the Flyers' most pressing needs, but if he goes down to ADK and plays well, he's definitely an option for recall in case of injury or trade.

Not that he was great, but if he can get back to his previous level of play, he's a capable third pair guy and him being available eliminates a need to trade for depth defense help.

has the giroux/raffl schism been remedied yet?

has the giroux/raffl schism been remedied yet?
- Crimsoninja

They were seen holding hands and skipping. It appears they've put it all behind them

has the giroux/raffl schism been remedied yet?
- Crimsoninja

???

Also, great news for MAB. Hopefully he can come back and get back to the level he was at (6th defenseman/tweener). He really seemed to fit in well before the injury.

has the giroux/raffl schism been remedied yet?
- Crimsoninja

Sure, as soon as Gagne realizes that he's a 3rd liner or washed up and retires, it's all good

Bill
Have you commented on the Mason deal yet?
I apologize if I missed it. Maybe you are saving it for a non game day blog.

Sure, as soon as Gagne realizes that he's a 3rd liner or washed up and retires, it's all good
- Jsaquella

makes sense to me

Hopefully MAB finds his game again Bc he has a bonafide NHL game

Hopefully MAB finds his game again Bc he has a bonafide NHL game
- Just5

But until then, we have the awesome Andre (Meszaros), at the point!

They were seen holding hands and skipping. It appears they've put it all behind them
- PhillySportsGuy

What was that between Giroux & Raffl when Giroux cursed him before he interviewed with Coates?

What was that between Giroux & Raffl when Giroux cursed him before he interviewed with Coates?
- puckhead17

My favorite scenario was someone suggesting Raffl said "That's why I'm in the Olympics and you're not." But I don't think anyone knows. And I'm sure it was the basic guys playing around thing.

My favorite scenario was someone suggesting Raffl said "That's why I'm in the Olympics and you're not." But I don't think anyone knows. And I'm sure it was the basic guys playing around thing.
- bodiva88

gotcha, wasn't sure, Giroux looked pi$$ed, it sounded like he said "REF" instead of "RAFF"

has the giroux/raffl schism been remedied yet?
- Crimsoninja

will you be up by puck drop at 1PM?

My favorite scenario was someone suggesting Raffl said "That's why I'm in the Olympics and you're not." But I don't think anyone knows. And I'm sure it was the basic guys playing around thing.
- bodiva88

Just my opinion, but I bet those Coatsie interviews are looked upon with disdain by the players. I think Coatsie wanted to interview Raffl, and Raffl kind of avoided him forcing Coatsie to grab his 2nd choice for an interview: Giroux. Thus the "F you Ralf" comment by Giroux.

Just my opinion, but I bet those Coatsie interviews are looked upon with disdain by the players. I think Coatsie wanted to interview Raffl, and Raffl kind of avoided him forcing Coatsie to grab his 2nd choice for an interview: Giroux. Thus the "F you Ralf" comment by Giroux.

- FlyerGuy

interesting!

and the way they look away & roll their eyes as the next question is comin

interesting!

and the way they look away & roll their eyes as the next question is comin
- puckhead17

haha, exactly what I've noticed as well.

Just my opinion, but I bet those Coatsie interviews are looked upon with disdain by the players. I think Coatsie wanted to interview Raffl, and Raffl kind of avoided him forcing Coatsie to grab his 2nd choice for an interview: Giroux. Thus the "F you Ralf" comment by Giroux.

- FlyerGuy

Personally Coatsey has to be the worst commentator in the NHL, he makes me wanna puke almost every time he opens his mouth. I just don't see how this guy keeps his job??? Don't blame the players not wanting to get interviewed by this guy.

will you be up by puck drop at 1PM?
- watsonnostaw

1932-2014 lol

10 am my time, lol

Personally Coatsey has to be the worst commentator in the NHL, he makes me wanna puke almost every time he opens his mouth. I just don't see how this guy keeps his job??? Don't blame the players not wanting to get interviewed by this guy.
- flyerdude17

He seems to have no idea what's happening on the ice because he keeps telling his stupid stories even when there's a clear goal scoring chances unless JJ cuts him off.

He seems to have no idea what's happening on the ice because he keeps telling his stupid stories even when there's a clear goal scoring chances unless JJ cuts him off.
- Feanor

hes drunk

hes drunk
- Just5

That's not far from the truth. That's the reason they moved him between the benches. He used to get drunk during the games.

Personally Coatsey has to be the worst commentator in the NHL, he makes me wanna puke almost every time he opens his mouth. I just don't see how this guy keeps his job??? Don't blame the players not wanting to get interviewed by this guy.
- flyerdude17

I still put him (and JJ as well) after Rick Jeanerette (he should have retired 15 years ago) and Jack Edwards (typical Bostonian, and biggest douchebag announcer in sports).

He's a hack. It's such a shame that a storied franchise has such a mickey mouse broadcast team & product.