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MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 20 @ 5:16 PM ET
Or, their play should dictate where they play in the lineup at any given time.
- BenderRodriguez


Laughton is as steady as they come. I'm not a fan of lineups constantly changing.
BenderRodriguez
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Norristown, PA
Joined: 01.19.2011

Oct 20 @ 5:20 PM ET
Laughton is as steady as they come. I'm not a fan of lineups constantly changing.
- MJL


I do agree with lineup stability. My point is that the best lineup/lines should be iced. Brassard on a 1yr deal should have no bearing on that. If he's playing well with his linemates, he should stay there.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 20 @ 5:26 PM ET
I do agree with lineup stability. My point is that the best lineup/lines should be iced. Brassard on a 1yr deal should have no bearing on that. If he's playing well with his linemates, he should stay there.
- BenderRodriguez


They need to build something here. Everything should be based on building a sustainable team that can compete for a significant period of time. As young players develop and become NHL ready, they should be phased in and short term players on one year deals should take a back seat. Nor should they play ahead of players who are signed more long term. If this team was a team that was a legitimate contender this year, I would feel differently.
arichardson22
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.10.2013

Oct 20 @ 5:29 PM ET
Would love us to give the Bruins their first loss.
BenderRodriguez
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Norristown, PA
Joined: 01.19.2011

Oct 20 @ 5:32 PM ET
They need to build something here. Everything should be based on building a sustainable team that can compete for a significant period of time. As young players develop and become NHL ready, they should be phased in and short term players on one year deals should take a back seat. Nor should they play ahead of players who are signed more long term. If this team was a team that was a legitimate contender this year, I would feel differently.
- MJL



Fair enough. I prefer to see players earn their spots through strong play. It's game three tonight. We don't know if this team is a contender or not. Likely not, but the best lineups should be played to determine that. If they prove not to be a contender, I may be more open to your longer-term mindset.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 20 @ 5:34 PM ET
Fair enough. I prefer to see players earn their spots through strong play. It's game three tonight. We don't know if this team is a contender or not. Likely not, but the best lineups should be played to determine that. If they prove not to be a contender, I may be more open to your longer-term mindset.
- BenderRodriguez


Fair enough.
hello it's me 2050
Location: AR
Joined: 05.14.2021

Oct 20 @ 5:41 PM ET
Laughton is as steady as they come. I'm not a fan of lineups constantly changing.
- MJL

Steady as they come. 7 points in his last 37 games. Key player.
hello it's me 2050
Location: AR
Joined: 05.14.2021

Oct 20 @ 5:45 PM ET
They need to build something here. Everything should be based on building a sustainable team that can compete for a significant period of time. As young players develop and become NHL ready, they should be phased in and short term players on one year deals should take a back seat. Nor should they play ahead of players who are signed more long term. If this team was a team that was a legitimate contender this year, I would feel differently.
- MJL

2 years away.

Whatever your roster is you play the players in the roles where they are producing. So if Brassard out plays Laughton or whoever he should take a back seat you say. You should email AV and ask him what he thinks of your philosophy.
Phillywhiteout
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: West Chester, PA
Joined: 08.11.2020

Oct 20 @ 6:09 PM ET
I'm absolutely terrified that Jones is starting against the Bruins tonight and I don't understand it at all. Sometimes AV just has some weird ideas bouncing around in his noggin.
bradster
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.18.2009

Oct 20 @ 6:14 PM ET
2 years away.

Whatever your roster is you play the players in the roles where they are producing. So if Brassard out plays Laughton or whoever he should take a back seat you say. You should email AV and ask him what he thinks of your philosophy.

- hello it's me 2050


100% , G is signed for 1 year so should he be lower in the lineup? Thats nonsense talk. you dont players lower in the lineup because they might not be here next year. Thats one of the crasiest things ive ever heard. Best players play in the top of the lineup.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 20 @ 6:17 PM ET
I'm absolutely terrified that Jones is starting against the Bruins tonight and I don't understand it at all. Sometimes AV just has some weird ideas bouncing around in his noggin.
- Phillywhiteout


The backup has to play at some point
Phillywhiteout
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: West Chester, PA
Joined: 08.11.2020

Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM ET
The backup has to play at some point
- MJL
Yes, but I simply don't understand the timing of this. Hart is coming off a good game and needs to build on that. These aren't back to backs and their next game isn't until Saturday. There will be plenty of chances for him to get playing time with a very condensed schedule(Olympic year).
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Oct 20 @ 6:37 PM ET
Yes, but I simply don't understand the timing of this. Hart is coming off a good game and needs to build on that. These aren't back to backs and their next game isn't until Saturday. There will be plenty of chances for him to get playing time with a very condensed schedule(Olympic year).
- Phillywhiteout


I hear you but the coach has decided to play Jones. Probably based somewhat on what happened last year.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Oct 20 @ 7:19 PM ET
Yea, Jones is a Broons killer πŸͺ“
Flyers1218
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 06.28.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:28 PM ET
Would love us to give the Bruins their first loss.
- arichardson22

Flyers just don’t play well against this team. Like ever, lol.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Oct 20 @ 7:34 PM ET
With this Sony upscaleing. I can see every wrinkle in Kenny Albert's face. Amazing πŸ‘
Dkos
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:39 PM ET
Drop the damn puck already!
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hart-Land, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:39 PM ET
Yea, Jones is a Broons killer πŸͺ“
- THE EVIL WITHIN


Haha I hope so but it sounds like he has not fared well in his career.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Oct 20 @ 7:45 PM ET
Darn I forgot "fat lips" Hall signed with the Broooooooons πŸ˜† πŸ’‹
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:48 PM ET
Cheechoo wasn't a bust, either. His health just went splat.

Carter scored 180+ goals in 6 seasons as a Flyer. In what universe is that considered a bust?

- Tomahawk

patrick wasn't a bust his health just went splat
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Oct 20 @ 7:51 PM ET
Jones looks steady so far. ( ) insert jinx
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hart-Land, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:51 PM ET
Jones looks steady so far. ( ) insert jinx
- THE EVIL WITHIN


Shatkinson. Good work.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Oct 20 @ 7:51 PM ET
Provy does a lot of things well... exiting the zone isn't one of them.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Oct 20 @ 7:52 PM ET
YeA πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“· πŸ“·
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Oct 20 @ 7:52 PM ET
atkinson is dirty
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