They aren't losing this series because of poor bottom 6 play; they're losing because the special teams have been terrible. For the most part, the Flyers have played the Caps to a stalemate at even strength. Pretty impressive when you consider they are without MDZ and Couts for most or all of this series and they were on the road for the first two games.
- PhillySportsGuy

They are losing because of our top 6.

The Red Wings would have won that game regardless of who played. Mrazek is also better than Howard. Mason is a top 10 goalie. You don't take him out unless he's had a prolonged stretch of poor play. Why would you play a worse player?
- PhillySportsGuy

BECAUSE MOMENTUM AND THE RED WINGS DID IT SO WE HAVE TO DO WHAT THE RED WINGS DID EVEN THOUGH MASON HAS BEEN THE BETTER PLAYER FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS AND NEUVIRTH HAS PLAYED ONE GAME IN THREE WEEKS

Yeah, I don't think a good argument can be made that Medvedev isn't a better option than at one of the guys they are playing now
- Jsaquella

He can move the puck and provide a bit of offense. They are starving for offense. They haven't really played badly. The special teams have been poor. At ES they've good enough to win.

Flyers have no goal scorers.

They are losing because of our top 6.
- MikesPillBottle

Disco Stu likes disco music.

Flyers have no goal scorers.
- Winning

Funny, how have they won any games this season?

This thread has had Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg jokes, REO Speedwagon references and that argument about Wayne Simmonds. What a great morning read.

He can move the puck and provide a bit of offense. They are starving for offense. They haven't really played badly. The special teams have been poor. At ES they've good enough to win.
- PLindbergh31

If that's the case, then why play Medvedev? He's not very proficient on the PK (any more than our other options) and he's not really a PP quarterback. So if special teams are the issue, and not ES play, then why make the change?

Flyers have no goal scorers.
- Winning

They have 5.5 guys who have to score. They definitely have to add more offensive depth to the lineup.

Giroux, Simmonds, Schenn, Voracek, Ghost. To a lesser extent Raffl.

Basically if anyone other than one of those guys score, it's a surprise.

Funny, how have they won any games this season?
- jmatchett383

Powerplay

He can move the puck and provide a bit of offense. They are starving for offense. They haven't really played badly. The special teams have been poor. At ES they've good enough to win.
- PLindbergh31

No! That's not good enough! You must replace the goalie who helped get our asses into the playoffs by playing every single meaningful game down the stretch!

Powerplay
- Winning

So they have players who have scored goals?

They have 5.5 guys who have to score. They definitely have to add more offensive depth to the lineup.

Giroux, Simmonds, Schenn, Voracek, Ghost. To a lesser extent Raffl.

Basically if anyone other than one of those guys score, it's a surprise.
- PLindbergh31

12 Michael Raffl - 10 Brayden Schenn - 89 Sam Gagner
21 Scott Laughton - 52 Nick Cousins - 24 Matt Read
76 Chris VandeVelde - 78 Pierre-Édouard Bellemare - 25 Ryan White

Who the hell is scoring out of those players besides Brayden Schenn

So they have players who have scored goals?
- jmatchett383

team can't score 5 on 5 that's why they're going to get the brooms

Time to trade Giroux, Voracek, and Simmonds for prospects that go along with Provorov.

If that's the case, then why play Medvedev? He's not very proficient on the PK (any more than our other options) and he's not really a PP quarterback. So if special teams are the issue, and not ES play, then why make the change?
- jmatchett383

I'd consider using Medvedev on the PP. Why not at this point? He can move the puck, makes a decent first pass. Could lead to offense. Have to try something.

Flyers gotta roll with
- Scoob[some] changes

So we can keep on lovin them.

Yes. I'm an bumhole. Move on.
- jmatchett383

That explains the foul odor in here.

12 Michael Raffl - 10 Brayden Schenn - 89 Sam Gagner
21 Scott Laughton - 52 Nick Cousins - 24 Matt Read
76 Chris VandeVelde - 78 Pierre-Édouard Bellemare - 25 Ryan White

Who the hell is scoring out of those players besides Brayden Schenn
- Winning

Raffl, periodically. That's about it. Couturier being injured hurts. You saw the PK without him, and they miss his offense as well.

Raffl, periodically. That's about it. Couturier being injured hurts. You saw the PK without him, and they miss his offense as well.
- PLindbergh31

They're screwed

BECAUSE MOMENTUM AND THE RED WINGS DID IT SO WE HAVE TO DO WHAT THE RED WINGS DID EVEN THOUGH MASON HAS BEEN THE BETTER PLAYER FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS AND NEUVIRTH HAS PLAYED ONE GAME IN THREE WEEKS
- AllInForFlyers

You're feisty this morning.



I like it

Summary please? Missed a few hours

Just the main points: who is in/out
which goalie is starting
how many times 2real has posted
type of cuisine

Raffl, periodically. That's about it. Couturier being injured hurts. You saw the PK without him, and they miss his offense as well.
- PLindbergh31

Dunno about anyone else, but to me Raffl is a 3rd liner at best.

If that's the case, then why play Medvedev? He's not very proficient on the PK (any more than our other options) and he's not really a PP quarterback. So if special teams are the issue, and not ES play, then why make the change?
- jmatchett383

Medvedev can get a shot through on the powerplay. I'd rather have him working a point on the 2nd unit than Read.

Mark Streit needs to retire

Summary please? Missed a few hours
- YuenglingJagr

Jmat spells like a bumhole.

Simmonds is stupid

No one talking about fraud Giroux.