Article on the enigma that is Matt Read from last week.

http://www.broadstreethoc...tt-read-remains-an-enigma
- Feanor

Good article, understand and acknowledge the metrics and if pushed on it, I don't think Read's the worst thing going with the Flyers right now, but I'm going with my eyes on this one: He wasn't unlucky last year. He simply wasn't good and my personal opinion is that he is in decline

That being said, I don't think anyone is biting on that salary, so I freely admit that I hope I am wrong and that he not only has good metrics but adds a bit more production and consistency next season

Your fault for rooting (cheering) for the Pens last round
- PhillySportsGuy

Lesson: Never, ever cheer for the Pens. Ever.

Lesson: Never, ever cheer for the Pens. Ever.
- wolfhounds

With the Flyers going with that ohh so noble, whistle to whistle no emotion approach.

Pittsburgh would have female dog slapped them harder than Washington.

Man Pittsburgh played so well.

Only one penalty. In the first period. Amazing. Teach the league.
- flyer_nutter

they become (frank)ing enamored with just sky floating the puck down to kill a lead. its the absolute worst.

Lesson: Never, ever cheer for the Pens. Ever.
- wolfhounds

Ty

With the Flyers going with that ohh so noble, whistle to whistle no emotion approach.

Pittsburgh would have female dog slapped them harder than Washington.
- flyer_nutter

The skill of Tampa is impressive, Flyers are nowhere near them. And Pitt is obviously good, but the way Tampa moves the puck is something to watch.

they become (frank)ing enamored with just sky floating the puck down to kill a lead. its the absolute worst.
- stayinthefnnet

Every team does that. Shut down hockey and play with the lead to close it out.

I just really wish the NHL would do something about its officiating. Examples time after time. It's just such trash and widely accepted.

Your fault for rooting (cheering) for the Pens last round
- PhillySportsGuy

No regrets.

No regrets.
- Giroux_Is_God

(frank) you pharmacy boy.

You and your kind are the reason the damn Pens are still here. Only reason.

(frank) you pharmacy boy.

You and your kind are the reason the damn Pens are still here. Only reason.
- flyer_nutter

That, and the disallowed goal in the 1st based on one of the crappiest rules in the NHL.

Good article, understand and acknowledge the metrics and if pushed on it, I don't think Read's the worst thing going with the Flyers right now, but I'm going with my eyes on this one: He wasn't unlucky last year. He simply wasn't good and my personal opinion is that he is in decline

That being said, I don't think anyone is biting on that salary, so I freely admit that I hope I am wrong and that he not only has good metrics but adds a bit more production and consistency next season
- AllInForFlyers

He's still an effective player. Perhaps, slightly overpaid, but he has a role in the top 9. I'd keep him around because they really don't have anyone to step into his spot and they'd end up overpaying in FA for someone of similar ilk anyway.

He's still an effective player. Perhaps, slightly overpaid, but he has a role in the top 9. I'd keep him around because they really don't have anyone to step into his spot and they'd end up overpaying in FA for someone of similar ilk anyway.
- PhillySportsGuy

That's what they all say!

i wanna see draymond green punch someone out

No regrets.
- Giroux_Is_God

You better get your tinfoil hat out for game 7, buddy boy

That's what they all say!
- Mononoke

He sucks. Easily replaced with Leier, Laughton and McDonald

i wanna see draymond green punch someone out
- 2Real

I love how violently you react when things go awry

He sucks. Easily replaced with Leier, Laughton and McDonald
- PhillySportsGuy

We need Ryan Reaves

Every team does that. Shut down hockey and play with the lead to close it out.

I just really wish the NHL would do something about its officiating. Examples time after time. It's just such trash and widely accepted.
- flyer_nutter

yeah, its absolutely garbage.

but for the most part, the garbage has been consistent in this series.

I love how violently you react when things go awry
- PhillySportsGuy

nope i just want draymond to be draymond

I'd be willing to guess that fans of teams that win Cups find it exciting
- PLindbergh31

Sure but whether or not people enjoy watching a team play the trap was put into question.