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hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM ET
edmonton spanking the fargo grovers 3-0 in the first.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 8:52 PM ET
After 2

Plymouth - 1
London - 4

Stolarz with 33 saves
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM ET
Its what makes this season weird. I do think that if it was a longer season you might have this team sliding into the playoffs. They seemed to get better as the season went along, which was nice to see at least.

Although I do think the right teams made it in the end. Kind of suprised with Montreal.

- flyer_nutter



Yeah, in 2011-12 MIN was leading the entire league after 30-something games, on a 120pt pace, only to completely collapse in the second-half and miss the PO's entirely. Teams like TOR, MTL and ANA are ripe for that kind of regression, except there's no second-half of the season for things to average out. Likewise, PHI probably would be (is) trending in the opposite direction.
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM ET
You and me both...

- MBFlyerfan

Sorry you guys are new to this.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM ET
After 2

Plymouth - 1
London - 4

Stolarz with 33 saves

- ob18

Kids been getting a real workout this series, I havent seen the games, but his numbers are amazing! Every recap I've read has said the goals he has given up have basically been unstoppable.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:01 PM ET
And you know this how?

Schenn is about the same rank to me as JVR.. a good supporting player. Schenn = 2-3 DMAN and JVR = top 3-4 player on a team.

As for trying to say Schenn is a number 1.. No I don't think i have seen anyone honestly say that..A 1 is Weber, Chara, Karlsson, Pieterangleo someone like that.
Not too many of them in the league. Plenty of players like Schenn and just as many like JVR.

- opeth_pa


I'll take a 25 minute a night top defenseman over a goal scoring Winger. Of course it always depends on what the needs are. But a defenseman is a more important position than a Winger in my opinion. Love the trade.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:04 PM ET
Sorry you guys are new to this.
- Flyskippy


thanks for the explanation!
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:10 PM ET
It's not an excuse, it's just one of the handful of things to take into consideration when we evaluate what happened this year.

Worst possible thing that they could do is get rid of a good coach, or good players, just because of poor showing in a strange, abbreviated season.

- Tomahawk


It isn't just because of this Season. The Flyers under Laviolette the last 2 Seasons are having trouble beating teams that play a disciplined tight checking physical style. Laviolette's style of play is missing elements that I think are necessary for long term success. It lacks the commitment to team defense, and commitment in all 3 zones. And it lacks the ability to play different styles depending on opponent, or game situation. The best teams can play an aggressive forecheck when necessary. And they can also check all over the ice when necessary. You need more then just an aggressive forecheck in this League.

I believe if all things come together, and with the proper personnel they can win under Laviolette. But I think they'd have a much better chance with a Coach with some different philosophies behind the bench.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:17 PM ET
Kids been getting a real workout this series, I havent seen the games, but his numbers are amazing! Every recap I've read has said the goals he has given up have basically been unstoppable.
- BiggE


He's seen over an average of 44 shots a game in the last 3 games not including tonight.
Rocktane
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ottawa, ON
Joined: 03.08.2011

Apr 26 @ 9:22 PM ET
Uhh, does Minny not want to make the playoffs? Down 5-0 to the Oilers at home in the second period.
stveshdy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.28.2010

Apr 26 @ 9:33 PM ET
GID Homer!
Bill Meltzer
Editor
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.13.2006

Apr 26 @ 9:44 PM ET
Uhh, does Minny not want to make the playoffs? Down 5-0 to the Oilers at home in the second period.
- Rocktane


Difference between focused urgency and the REAL definition of desperation, which is why I hate when announcers/coaches/players/media use the phrase "playing with desperation" as though it's a positive.

ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:50 PM ET
After 3

Plymouth - 4
London - 4

Stolarz with 37 saves

London sat back and it came back to really bite them
KGBflyers10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 10.28.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:58 PM ET
After 3

Plymouth - 4
London - 4

Stolarz with 37 saves

London sat back and it came back to really bite them

- ob18


ob, you got a feed?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 9:58 PM ET
ob, you got a feed?
- KGBflyers10


Yes but I pay for it
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 10:05 PM ET
Final/OT (20 seconds in)


Plymouth - 4
London - 5

Stolarz with 37 saves

London wins the Western Conference (Wayne Gretzky Trophy) 4 - 1

Max Domi 2 goals & 3 assist

They await the Belleville & Barrie winner (Barrie leads the series 3 - 2)
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Apr 26 @ 10:20 PM ET
For the Seth Jones fans he opens the scoring in game 5 against Kamloops
JAKEw1234
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: 2Spookyville, PA
Joined: 03.09.2013

Apr 26 @ 11:44 PM ET
So I talked to some edmonton fans over on their comment board, and they all seem to love the notion of our 1st rounder + coburn for their 1st rounder. They all just primarily want coots XD. I'm gonna go ask whoever is suppoed to have the 3rd and 4th picks how they would feel XD
Flyskippy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ignoreland, GA
Joined: 11.04.2005

Apr 26 @ 11:52 PM ET
So I talked to some edmonton fans over on their comment board, and they all seem to love the notion of our 1st rounder + coburn for their 1st rounder. They all just primarily want coots XD. I'm gonna go ask whoever is suppoed to have the 3rd and 4th picks how they would feel XD
- JAKEw1234

Were any of their fans named Craig MacTavish?
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Apr 27 @ 12:19 AM ET
Final/OT (20 seconds in)


Plymouth - 4
London - 5

Stolarz with 37 saves

London wins the Western Conference (Wayne Gretzky Trophy) 4 - 1

Max Domi 2 goals & 3 assist

They await the Belleville & Barrie winner (Barrie leads the series 3 - 2)

- ob18


Why do I think that, somehow, Max Domi is gonna end up a Flyer?
GirouxForTheShow
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Fuck you raff
Joined: 01.04.2009

Apr 27 @ 12:59 AM ET
Were any of their fans named Craig MacTavish?
- Flyskippy


A cousin Ned MacTavish... But nope, no Craig.
wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 27 @ 1:33 AM ET
A cousin Ned MacTavish... But nope, no Craig.
- GirouxForTheShow


Seriously, don't underestimate Ned, he knows how to get poop done.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Apr 27 @ 1:35 AM ET
Seriously, don't underestimate Ned, he knows how to get poop done.
- wolfhounds

wolfhounds
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.02.2009

Apr 27 @ 1:46 AM ET

- Jsaquella


I have missed you so much. I don't know where you're headed, but can you call in sick?
flyerfan28
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CA
Joined: 02.06.2012

Apr 27 @ 1:49 AM ET
So I talked to some edmonton fans over on their comment board, and they all seem to love the notion of our 1st rounder + coburn for their 1st rounder. They all just primarily want coots XD. I'm gonna go ask whoever is suppoed to have the 3rd and 4th picks how they would feel XD
- JAKEw1234


Deal!!!
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