Physical fights are a measure of exactly what in life?.... I'm a little lost here..
- benjichronic

Where was it implied they where a measurement of something in life ?

Wow what a day of comments here on HB.

Canes will be so embarrassed when they find out about the false data
- PhillySportsGuy

Wow what a day of comments here on HB.
- Pixote Andolini

All apparently okay also!

- hammarby31

It's naivete to think that NHL teams are using the same data sources that analytical websites do.

Where did I mention an ostrich Giroux is God?

- MJL

I'm just trying to abolish the "head in the sand" saying because it's inaccurate. That's all.

Do you guys think Jordan Matthews comes anywhere close to sniffing the kind of production Maclin put up last year?
- Fryman4

2. The Ravens had no answer for Jordan Matthews at Wednesday's practice, but did manage to devise a game plan to stop the second-year receiver on Day 2 of joint practices. Of course, it wasn't exactly a success. Unable to slow him down, defensive backs manhandled Matthews instead, drawing at least three flags for pass intereference. One was a perfectly placed deep pass from Sam Bradford where Matthews' arm was pinned to his side. Another occurred in the end zone to put the Eagles on the 1-yard line. The wideout hauled in his share of passes, too, and cointinued to look like the best target on the field for the offense.

I'm just trying to abolish the "head in the sand" saying because it's inaccurate. That's all.
- Giroux_Is_God

We all know that how the saying originated is based on a myth. Ostrichs don't bury their head in the sand. What's important is what the idiom is implying, which is a refusal to acknowledge something.

Forgive me if late but here's Dan Rosen's take on us this year:

What are the Philadelphia Flyers' chances at the playoffs? Also do we see any of the 'D' prospects make the team?

I'd say their chances this season are slim because I don't think they're better than any of the top five teams in the Metropolitan Division that I already mentioned. Their D is still lacking, even with prospects such as Samuel Morin, Travis Sanheim and Shayne Gostisbehere getting closer. If one or two of them makes the lineup, it'll still be a development season for them. It'll also be an interesting and potentially difficult transition for coach Dave Hakstol, who has coached NHL players in an NHL system at the University of North Dakota but has never coached in the NHL before.

As for the prospects, Morin probably has the best chance, but even he likely will start in the American Hockey League. The Flyers defense isn't all that strong, but they have a lot of NHL defensemen already, so cracking the lineup will be difficult. The signing of 32-year-old Russian defenseman Yevgeni Medvedev makes it even tougher.

I mostly agree though I dont think "slim" is the right word. Maybe "shakey" would be a bit better. We lost so many one goal games last year, swing a few of those the opposite way and this could be a playoff team this year for sure.

We all know that how the saying originated is based on a myth. Ostrichs don't bury their head in the sand. What's important is what the idiom is implying, which is a refusal to acknowledge something.
- MJL

Thank you wise man.

Forgive me if late but here's Dan Rosen's take on us this year:

What are the Philadelphia Flyers' chances at the playoffs? Also do we see any of the 'D' prospects make the team?

I'd say their chances this season are slim because I don't think they're better than any of the top five teams in the Metropolitan Division that I already mentioned. Their D is still lacking, even with prospects such as Samuel Morin, Travis Sanheim and Shayne Gostisbehere getting closer. If one or two of them makes the lineup, it'll still be a development season for them. It'll also be an interesting and potentially difficult transition for coach Dave Hakstol, who has coached NHL players in an NHL system at the University of North Dakota but has never coached in the NHL before.

As for the prospects, Morin probably has the best chance, but even he likely will start in the American Hockey League. The Flyers defense isn't all that strong, but they have a lot of NHL defensemen already, so cracking the lineup will be difficult. The signing of 32-year-old Russian defenseman Yevgeni Medvedev makes it even tougher.

I mostly agree though I dont think "slim" is the right word. Maybe "shakey" would be a bit better. We lost so many one goal games last year, swing a few of those the opposite way and this could be a playoff team this year for sure.
- hereticpride

Shakey

#playboldly Your 2015-2016 Flyers


#playboldly


#playbunny

Forgive me if late but here's Dan Rosen's take on us this year:

What are the Philadelphia Flyers' chances at the playoffs? Also do we see any of the 'D' prospects make the team?

I'd say their chances this season are slim because I don't think they're better than any of the top five teams in the Metropolitan Division that I already mentioned. Their D is still lacking, even with prospects such as Samuel Morin, Travis Sanheim and Shayne Gostisbehere getting closer. If one or two of them makes the lineup, it'll still be a development season for them. It'll also be an interesting and potentially difficult transition for coach Dave Hakstol, who has coached NHL players in an NHL system at the University of North Dakota but has never coached in the NHL before.

As for the prospects, Morin probably has the best chance, but even he likely will start in the American Hockey League. The Flyers defense isn't all that strong, but they have a lot of NHL defensemen already, so cracking the lineup will be difficult. The signing of 32-year-old Russian defenseman Yevgeni Medvedev makes it even tougher.

I mostly agree though I dont think "slim" is the right word. Maybe "shakey" would be a bit better. We lost so many one goal games last year, swing a few of those the opposite way and this could be a playoff team this year for sure.
- hereticpride

So... This report came before or after hextall said our prospects will start filtering in this year. One his point was you csnt have them all come in at once. Also can't rush or wait too long with them. Money on morin because expecting gudas or schenn is out man out or possibly even Medvedev at trade deadline they will need more physicality and he'd bring better skating with that. Seeing as he's not expected to be a member the pp or scoring third line minutes plus pk could suit him well.

I'm just trying to abolish the "head in the sand" saying because it's inaccurate. That's all.
- Giroux_Is_God

Next up: Dogs can't look up

Next up: Dogs can't look up
- hereticpride

Or we can ask BiggE about old dogs and new tricks?

I think hextall getting a b+ is respectable and what he has earned so far since most of his decisions have been geared to the future. I also think the hartnell trade was underwhelming, even if umberger plays to his potential next year. I also believe the flyers will be better this season and I'm excited to see what hextall and hakstol have in mind for how they will build the team. I really love pizza and (frank) anyone who doesn't.

Or we can ask BiggE about old dogs and new tricks?
- Giroux_Is_God

Next up: Dogs can't look up
- hereticpride

After that:

Cats really don't have 9 lives

Or we can ask BiggE about old dogs and new tricks?
- Giroux_Is_God

(frank) ask him about whiskey or sandy beaches. Or about the bars near the sandy beaches. Or about jamming.

(frank) ask him about whiskey or sandy beaches. Or about the bars near the sandy beaches. Or about jamming.
- funmaster18

I think hextall getting a b+ is respectable and what he has earned so far since most of his decisions have been geared to the future. I also think the hartnell trade was underwhelming, even if umberger plays to his potential next year. I also believe the flyers will be better this season and I'm excited to see what hextall and hakstol have in mind for how they will build the team. I really love pizza and (frank) anyone who doesn't.
- funmaster18

Who doesn't love pizza?

After that:

Cats really don't have 9 lives
- KINGKENZO

Hold the phone

Really?

Who doesn't love pizza?

- MJL

terrible people, that's who

Who doesn't love pizza?

- MJL

Seasons Pizza. The AMac of pizzas.

ob18's pizza would take 6 years to come out of the oven