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flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Oct 31 @ 11:58 AM ET
Weal is like a child's top. There's a lot of moving and spinning around but when all is said and done nothing really happened.
- mayorofangrytown


You mean a Beyblade.

A tv show made about spinning tops lol.
rinaldo
Joined: 05.10.2011

Oct 31 @ 11:58 AM ET
Maybe he could get a cushy long tenured position with a college somewhere.
- mayorofangrytown

there is no doubt he can go back to the college ranks and get a job easily.
NC Flyers Fan
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.19.2018

Oct 31 @ 12:00 PM ET
Hakstol alt?
- YuenglingJagr


Keep looking.

opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Oct 31 @ 12:05 PM ET
Weal is like a child's top. There's a lot of moving and spinning around but when all is said and done nothing really happened.
- mayorofangrytown


damn this will make me always see him as a fidget spinner now.
Marc D
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: best smile, 14 without fake tees
Joined: 03.28.2008

Oct 31 @ 12:06 PM ET
lol
- -davies-

you notice he asks after a W
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:09 PM ET
there is no doubt he can go back to the college ranks and get a job easily.
- rinaldo

Class of 23 Rink is looking for a seat wiper.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:10 PM ET
You mean a Beyblade.

A tv show made about spinning tops lol.

- flyer_nutter

Yes, Beyblade for youse young guys
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Oct 31 @ 12:14 PM ET
So the GM brings up 2 players and the coach proceeds to scratch one and play the other 5:45 or whatever. On the surface there seems to be a disconnect there.
- mayorofangrytown


Let's see the next couple games what the times are. I'm going to say he wanted to ease NAK in. Which normally isn't a bad thing. NAK played a decent game they'll probably look at the tape of his shifts and see if it warrants more ice time.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:22 PM ET
Let's see the next couple games what the times are. I'm going to say he wanted to ease NAK in. Which normally isn't a bad thing. NAK played a decent game they'll probably look at the tape of his shifts and see if it warrants more ice time.
- dragonoffrost

I was more confused by not dressing Goulbourne against a team that's traditionally pretty tough but seems to get pushed around quite a bit this season. Would have seemed like a perfect spot for a little "sandpaper" ya know.

They squeezed one out so I'm just happy to high five my kid when the game was over but the lineup decisions continue to baffle if only in small ways.
YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: under the bridge
Joined: 10.05.2015

Oct 31 @ 12:23 PM ET
Would love if the Flyers traded Simmonds to the Preds
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Oct 31 @ 12:26 PM ET
Looks like the islanders players are finally realizing they need to keep their sticks in passing lanes. Good on the players
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Oct 31 @ 12:28 PM ET
I was more confused by not dressing Goulbourne against a team that's traditionally pretty tough but seems to get pushed around quite a bit this season. Would have seemed like a perfect spot for a little "sandpaper" ya know.

They squeezed one out so I'm just happy to high five my kid when the game was over but the lineup decisions continue to baffle if only in small ways.

- mayorofangrytown


Then did he tell you to get the f out of my basement?
Buzzo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dauphin, MB
Joined: 02.07.2011

Oct 31 @ 12:33 PM ET
Yeah, whatever. They won!!! As long as they win, I’m not going to pick apart their mistakes. They get a “get out of jail free card” from me. Keep those wins coming!
- NC Flyers Fan


Against a team with big injury issues, that was not much of a test as we just got by with a win. Play that way vs SJ they will get burned.
nastyflyergirl
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: this space for rent, PA
Joined: 09.19.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:35 PM ET
Would love if the Flyers traded Simmonds to the Preds
- YuenglingJagr


for?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 31 @ 12:35 PM ET
Flyers won a game on the road but I'm unhappy because Goulbourne didn't play! What's wrong with this team!
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:38 PM ET
Flyers won a game on the road but I'm unhappy because Goulbourne didn't play! What's wrong with this team!
- MJL

(frank) off
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Oct 31 @ 12:38 PM ET
Then did he tell you to get the f out of my basement?
- Just5


Depends if he had a lady friend over.

Cockblocking moat.
flyer_nutter
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Unleash the Peanuts, MB
Joined: 10.16.2008

Oct 31 @ 12:40 PM ET
I’m going to throw a hot take.

Weise might have been struggling with some personal or substance issues the last while. To see a guy drop off completely as he did...
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:41 PM ET
Depends if he had a lady friend over.

Cockblocking moat.

- flyer_nutter

It's not just a job, it's a money saving venture.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Oct 31 @ 12:44 PM ET
Then did he tell you to get the f out of my basement?
- Just5

I wish he owned a basement... someday, someday.
Buzzo
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dauphin, MB
Joined: 02.07.2011

Oct 31 @ 12:46 PM ET
I’m going to throw a hot take.

Weise might have been struggling with some personal or substance issues the last while. To see a guy drop off completely as he did...

- flyer_nutter


Is he close friends with Lehtera?
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Oct 31 @ 12:49 PM ET
How did NAK look in the whopping 6 minutes he got?
- Yosimar89

I was pleasantly surprised. Physical. Maybe some nice plays.
ajw12
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 06.27.2017

Oct 31 @ 12:49 PM ET
no your not. your a like a crack feign and can't help yourself.
- rinaldo


lol have a good day all knowing one
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Oct 31 @ 12:56 PM ET
lol have a good day all knowing one
- ajw12


He does have one thing going for him... he's consistent.
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Oct 31 @ 12:57 PM ET
I love Couts, but it's clear he doesn't produce to the same level as others on that unit.

From the three years Schenn occupied that spot, His scoring rate was 5.03 p/60. Hartnell was at 4.66p/60 for the 3 previous seasons.

In 17-18 Couts was at 3.16 p/60.

I don't know if a better option currently exists on the team, but that position requires someone who can win loose puck battles, good with deflections and has a decent shot. I wouldn't mind trying Laughton, JVR or Lindblom there, both really good with deflections and board battles. Laughton as a very good wrist shot.

- VladDrag

To add to your point, Couturier doesn’t even position himself the same as Hartnell or Schenn in that spot. He moves around. Sometimes he’s so deep outside of the crease, he’s standing next to Simmonds. He’s good when supporting the puck but he’s not keeping things simple like Hartnell and Schenn did, which made the two players successful. Stay in the middle of the opposing team’s box. Double screen. Wait for a pass from G for a quick one time shot.

JvR would be a lot more successful at this. In fact I would argue JvR has the best natural shot of all the forwards on the team.
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