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I thought Morin did a helluva job.

This game got built into a bit of a grudge match with the idea of fighting and Morin just played hockey. That impressed me more than his fighting prowess could have.

5-3 kings. Good stuff for the standings tonight

I thought Morin did a helluva job.

This game got built into a bit of a grudge match with the idea of fighting and Morin just played hockey. That impressed me more than his fighting prowess could have.
- johndewar

Yep he went out and played solid hockey

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- YuenglingJagr

Thought Morin played well and I look forward to seeing him in the lineup next season.
Vecchione understandably played sparingly, but I thought he looked good too.

Provy was a beast and Ghost had a strong game. Konecny was ok, but I think at this point in the season he's just worn down which is to be expected for a kid in his first season and also just goes to show how amazing Provorov really is.

Mason played great. With Hart and/or Sandstrom at least 2, and more likely 3 years away, I'd be fine with re-signing him to a 3 year deal.

Thought Morin played well and I look forward to seeing him in the lineup next season.
Vecchione understandably played sparingly, but I thought he looked good too.

Provy was a beast and Ghost had a strong game. Konecny was ok, but I think at this point in the season he's just worn down which is to be expected for a kid in his first season and also just goes to show how amazing Provorov really is.

Mason played great. With Hart and/or Sandstrom at least 2, and more likely 3 years away, I'd be fine with re-signing him to a 3 year deal.
- BiggE

konecny was a mess I think he's worn down too. But he was either swimming all over the place or flattened on the wall like a fly

I am not understanding why fans were so peaved that Konecny got benched after his dumb penalty. It's a meaningless game and he can be rehabilitated. That said, mediocre to down right poor players get way too much playing time IMO. That has to change next year.

konecny was a mess I think he's worn down too. But he was either swimming all over the place or flattened on the wall like a fly
- Just5

Yup, the kid just looks out of gas.

I am not understanding why fans were so peaved that Konecny got benched after his dumb penalty. It's a meaningless game and he can be rehabilitated. That said, mediocre to down right poor players get way too much playing time IMO. That has to change next year.
- redcoat75

I'm fine with Bellemare in a 4th line role next year and being used on PK. I just don't want to see him taking the faceoff on the pk right off the bat so much as he loses some 60% of them. Bellemare does a lot of little things well out there. The key is not to be playing 3 or 4 bellemares which is what happened this year

I'm fine with Bellemare in a 4th line role next year and being used on PK. I just don't want to see him taking the faceoff on the pk right off the bat so much as he loses some 60% of them. Bellemare does a lot of little things well out there. The key is not to be playing 3 or 4 bellemares which is what happened this year
- Just5

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I'm fine with Bellemare in a 4th line role next year and being used on PK. I just don't want to see him taking the faceoff on the pk right off the bat so much as he loses some 60% of them. Bellemare does a lot of little things well out there. The key is not to be playing 3 or 4 bellemares which is what happened this year
- Just5

We need a healthy Weal by Saturday. I don't want PEB above the 3rd line.

Thought Morin played well and I look forward to seeing him in the lineup next season.
Vecchione understandably played sparingly, but I thought he looked good too.

Provy was a beast and Ghost had a strong game. Konecny was ok, but I think at this point in the season he's just worn down which is to be expected for a kid in his first season and also just goes to show how amazing Provorov really is.

Mason played great. With Hart and/or Sandstrom at least 2, and more likely 3 years away, I'd be fine with re-signing him to a 3 year deal.
- BiggE

I liked vecchione for a couple of reasons in his limited play. Face offs- thank God someone other than g can win em. Positioning- he was always in the right place on plays and while it looked elementary he got the puck back supported the team d and possession went the other way. Creative- on a couple plays he made strong passes into areas I didn't expect where vdv flubved the puck. Get him a little bit of an upgrade there and the offensive upside seemed to be there as a playmaker.

Konecny had a bad game. He got constantly taken off pucks and could of been called for multiple careless penalties that appeared to be in frustration. He has to find a way to maintain possession Devils were pushing him off the puck like a fly.

Morin had ups and downs I look forward to seeing him feel more comfortable Saturday and Sunday and with a home crowd. I'm hoping to pencil in him and hagg for opening night roster.

I was hoping for some fireworks last night. Boring game.

Morin skated better than he did earlier in the year. I only watched a few Phantoms games but he seemed really slow. Last night he skated at an NHL level.

I liked vecchione for a couple of reasons in his limited play. Face offs- thank God someone other than g can win em. Positioning- he was always in the right place on plays and while it looked elementary he got the puck back supported the team d and possession went the other way. Creative- on a couple plays he made strong passes into areas I didn't expect where vdv flubved the puck. Get him a little bit of an upgrade there and the offensive upside seemed to be there as a playmaker.

Konecny had a bad game. He got constantly taken off pucks and could of been called for multiple careless penalties that appeared to be in frustration. He has to find a way to maintain possession Devils were pushing him off the puck like a fly.

Morin had ups and downs I look forward to seeing him feel more comfortable Saturday and Sunday and with a home crowd. I'm hoping to pencil in him and hagg for opening night roster.
- Tfaehner

Does he play for the Flyers or the Phantoms Saturday is my question.

I also loved Sam speaking at to the speed difference.

I think it really depends on if Gudas and/or Manning are healthy enough to play.

I love that they paired Morin with Gost. And what he said about fighting and him being coached to stay on the ice as more important than fighting.

I love that they paired Morin with Gost. And what he said about fighting and him being coached to stay on the ice as more important than fighting.
- bodiva88

I would hope so. I was a bit miffed at some who were saying bring him up to fight.

I would hope so. I was a bit miffed at some who were saying bring him up to fight.
- MBFlyerfan

I would have been fine if he fought because it was warranted. I didn't want him starting the fight.

I saw what Jersey was doing and just wanted to be prepared if they started anything.

I think it really depends on if Gudas and/or Manning are healthy enough to play.
- MBFlyerfan

I'd let him play even if they are ready to go. MDZ and Schultz aren't going to be back, they can sit. Plus if Gudas even has a trace of concussion symptoms, it would make sense to just shut him down for the rest of the season.

I would have been fine if he fought because it was warranted. I didn't want him starting the fight.
- dragonoffrost

Exactly.

Plus, I didn't see a whole lot of Devil players stepping up to challenge him either.

Exactly.

Plus, I didn't see a whole lot of Devil players stepping up to challenge him either.

- BiggE

He said he had a few challenge him. But he declined.