Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 10/9/18 vs. SJ

Would love to see Nolan Patrick get on the board in this home opener.

JvR or no JvR, I still believe whether or not this team moves forward depends on the continued development of players like Nolan Patrick, Oskar Lindblom, and Travis Sanheim.

Also, off of a conversation from yesterday, how much leeway does Jordan Weal get? And by that, I mean, do you think there is a scenario where, if he doesn't produce in X number of games, that Hextall decides to go in another direction and bring someone up from LHV to take his spot?

Also, off of a conversation from yesterday, how much leeway does Jordan Weal get? And by that, I mean, do you think there is a scenario where, if he doesn't produce in X number of games, that Hextall decides to go in another direction and bring someone up from LHV to take his spot?
- johndewar

Yes, although I don't think it's a fixed number of games, "or else." If he's getting and setting up chances but the points are sparse, he'll stay in the lineup. If he's trying to beat the same guy three times, bobbing and weaving on the perimeter and then finally getting muscled off the puck or blocked without ever getting to the scoring areas -- the same frustration points that arise with him-- he probably won't get much of a leash.

I realize it’s early but SJ has gotten off to a bit of a slow start and their “big guns” really haven’t done much yet. Let’s hope that pattern continues today.

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The classic Flyers vs backup goaltender matchup

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- ggunky

I realize it’s early but SJ has gotten off to a bit of a slow start and their “big guns” really haven’t done much yet. Let’s hope that pattern continues today.
- DraftandDestroy

I am afraid of opposite, as "Hungry dogs run faster"

5 to 6 weeks would suggest to me that JVR had a bone break/crack in the area where he got hit.

While this sucks, it also means a full recovery with no real chance of re injury or chronic issues.

Thinking positive....

5 to 6 weeks would suggest to me that JVR had a bone break/crack in the area where he got hit.

While this sucks, it also means a full recovery with no real chance of re injury or chronic issues.

Thinking positive....
- MBFlyerfan

Agreed. Hopefully he comes back and after a few games to get back in game shape, he's his usual self.

I am afraid of opposite, as "Hungry dogs run faster"
- missingmike

But they tire quicker

5 to 6 weeks would suggest to me that JVR had a bone break/crack in the area where he got hit.

While this sucks, it also means a full recovery with no real chance of re injury or chronic issues.

Thinking positive....
- MBFlyerfan

I like this thinking.

Another positive is, he should have more energy, in theory, later in the year as he will not have played as many games as the rest of the league.

But they tire quicker
- DraftandDestroy

Lol. Well played.

Yes, although I don't think it's a fixed number of games, "or else." If he's getting and setting up chances but the points are sparse, he'll stay in the lineup. If he's trying to beat the same guy three times, bobbing and weaving on the perimeter and then finally getting muscled off the puck or blocked without ever getting to the scoring areas -- the same frustration points that arise with him-- he probably won't get much of a leash.
- bmeltzer

I was thinking it was more of a view on how his game is going also. I don't think it's a you need X points in Y games thing more than it's a you got to prove you deserve to keep the spot thing otherwise I bet we see Twarynski or NAK.

I really think they've decided to sit Weise.

I am afraid of opposite, as "Hungry dogs run faster"
- missingmike

When I don't eat breakfast, I'm pissed off.

"JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK CAN'T STAY HEALTHY! CHRISTIAN FOLIN AIN'T GOT IT! ROBERT HAGG'S TOO SLOW! BRIAN ELLIOTT'S TOO OLD! RADKO GUDAS AIN'T GOT IT! ANDREW MACDONALD AIN'T GOT IT! JAKE VORACEK CAN'T SHOOT! WAYNE SIMMONDS IS TOO OLD! JORI LEHTERA DOES TOO MUCH COKE! MICHAEL NEUVIRTH CAN'T STAY HEALTHY! DAVE HAKSTOL CAN'T COACH! SCOTT LAUGHTON AIN'T GOT IT!"

I was thinking it was more of a view on how his game is going also. I don't think it's a you need X points in Y games thing more than it's a you got to prove you deserve to keep the spot thing otherwise I bet we see Twarynski or NAK.

I really think they've decided to sit Weise.
- dragonoffrost

You had me at sitting Weise

When I don't eat breakfast, I'm pissed off.

"JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK CAN'T STAY HEALTHY! CHRISTIAN FOLIN AIN'T GOT IT! ROBERT HAGG'S TOO SLOW! BRIAN ELLIOTT'S TOO OLD! RADKO GUDAS AIN'T GOT IT! ANDREW MACDONALD AIN'T GOT IT! JAKE VORACEK CAN'T SHOOT! WAYNE SIMMONDS IS TOO OLD! JORI LEHTERA DOES TOO MUCH COKE! MICHAEL NEUVIRTH CAN'T STAY HEALTHY! DAVE HAKSTOL CAN'T COACH! SCOTT LAUGHTON AIN'T GOT IT!"


- jmatchett383

You forgot:

OUR PK SUCKS!!
and
RONALD IS CLUELESS!!

To add to the positivity:

JVR knows expectations are high as he was a big FA add. He’ll come back ready, fired up and ready to put some goals on the board

ttt

The classic Flyers vs backup goaltender matchup
- YuenglingJagr

No respect

JVR has missed one game in the last 2 years so of course he comes to the Flyers and is promptly out 5-6 weeks

My outlook prior to coffee. SJ will come out on fire. Our history versus back up goalies is not great. Tough game...

After coffee, TK and Patty will breakout tonight. PP will click. Weal gets Simmer a goal. Big win tonight.

Just play our game for 60 minutes. Good things happen to those that work hard.

JVR has missed one game in the last 2 years so of course he comes to the Flyers and is promptly out 5-6 weeks
- nastyflyergirl

The year before that though he missed 40 games with a foot fracture....pretty disturbing trend

I didn’t realize JvR played here. Someone told me after he got hurt he was playing on the third line, wearing number 25 and getting 20 seconds of Power Play time.

I still have no clue what this guy was talking about.

The year before that though he missed 40 games with a foot fracture....pretty disturbing trend
- YuenglingJagr

Back in 2009, Giroux missed 5 games with a concussion from a Princess Perry elbow.

Fraud Giroux is injury prone.