Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/21/20 vs. PIT

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/21/20 vs. PIT
- bmeltzer

I like the lines. I like the pairs. I know we don’t have the best track record against back ups in recent years but I’m feeling good about this one. To me Giroux is exactly where he should be, especially when you think of past match ups between Giroux and Crosby. I’m sure Hayes and Couturier will see a lot of Crosby and Malkin, which free up that Giroux line. Let’s get two points.

The first game of our home-and-home set 10 days apart...

Let's take it to them. Someone has to step up.

Ducks are taking calls on contract dumps. They have 3.6 mill in Caps space but are expected to move Eaves and Kesler to LTIR. Could be an option if the team wants to move on from some old core guys like JVR or Voracek. Perhaps some big deal in place to grab a guy they like better?

Ducks are taking calls on contract dumps. They have 3.6 mill in Caps space but are expected to move Eaves and Kesler to LTIR. Could be an option if the team wants to move on from some old core guys like JVR or Voracek. Perhaps some big deal in place to grab a guy they like better?
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

giroux 1st for ritchie

TT

I like the lines. I like the pairs. I know we don’t have the best track record against back ups in recent years but I’m feeling good about this one. To me Giroux is exactly where he should be, especially when you think of past match ups between Giroux and Crosby. I’m sure Hayes and Couturier will see a lot of Crosby and Malkin, which free up that Giroux line. Let’s get two points.
- SuperSchennBros

Agree, why they signed Hayes to get better matchups. If Coots and Hayes do their job it is a winnable game.

Agree, why they signed Hayes to get better matchups. If Coots and Hayes do their job it is a winnable game.
- wcorvette

So if the Flyers want to keep that matchup through the game and I was the Pens coach, I would just play the crap out of the Crosby and Malkin lines. That would limit the ice time for Giroux and Konecny.

For those who are keeping track, Brink only has 3 less points than Caufield this year in the same number of games played

For those who are keeping track, Brink only has 3 less points than Caufield this year in the same number of games played
- bulet13

Comes down to would you rather have York and Brink, or Caufield.

Ill take York and Brink.

12 other teams passed as well. (I dont count Hughes and Kaako as they were slam dunks)

So if the Flyers want to keep that matchup through the game and I was the Pens coach, I would just play the crap out of the Crosby and Malkin lines. That would limit the ice time for Giroux and Konecny.
- MJL

yes, they can make in game adjustments but you can't just skate the two of them into the ground. If they do then G, TK and JVR should be able to play even or take advantage. I believe it is TK that could be the difference in that match up, when he is up on his skates he creates a lot of trouble for the opposing team. Plus Sanheim and Myers must play well, assuming Provy and the rest do what they have been doing.

That said, if I'm betting in Vegas I would not bet against Crosby and Malkin. Until the Flyers prove they are on their level, they are not.

giroux 1st for ritchie
- 2Real

G is 88th in NHL scoring per today.

G is 88th in NHL scoring per today.
- Landsbergfan

His assists are way down from their norms. Goal scoring pace is a bit higher than last year.

G is 88th in NHL scoring per today.
- Landsbergfan

Only 10 points out of the top 30.

Only 10 points out of the top 30.
- PLindbergh31

6 points after his 4 point game tonight

6 points after his 4 point game tonight
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Lets hope. They've fallen out of a playoff spot again. This is a big game tonight.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/21/20 vs. PIT
- bmeltzer

Remember the days when Bill's game day blogs would get 1000 comments? Now 200 comments is a banner day. Wonder what happened?

Remember the days when Bill's game day blogs would get 1000 comments? Now 200 comments is a banner day. Wonder what happened?
- corduroy

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...thread_id=86813&page=5456

19 Jared McCann - 87 Sidney Crosby - 12 Dominik Simon
18 Alex Galchenyuk - 71 Evgeni Malkin - 17 Bryan Rust
36 Joe Blandisi - 26 Andrew Agozzino - 72 Patric Hörnqvist
46 Zach Aston-Reese - 53 Teddy Blueger - 13 Brandon Tanev​

3 Jack Johnson - 58 Kris Letang
28 Marcus Pettersson - 6 John Marino
50 Juuso Riikola - 2 Chad Ruhwedel

35 Tristan Jarry
30 Matt Murray

have to admit this roster being where they are in the standings just amazes me.

19 Jared McCann - 87 Sidney Crosby - 12 Dominik Simon
18 Alex Galchenyuk - 71 Evgeni Malkin - 17 Bryan Rust
36 Joe Blandisi - 26 Andrew Agozzino - 72 Patric Hörnqvist
46 Zach Aston-Reese - 53 Teddy Blueger - 13 Brandon Tanev​

3 Jack Johnson - 58 Kris Letang
28 Marcus Pettersson - 6 John Marino
50 Juuso Riikola - 2 Chad Ruhwedel

35 Tristan Jarry
30 Matt Murray

have to admit this roster being where they are in the standings just amazes me.
- nastyflyergirl

Not to mention Malkin missing 13 games, and Crosby missing 28 games.

19 Jared McCann - 87 Sidney Crosby - 12 Dominik Simon
18 Alex Galchenyuk - 71 Evgeni Malkin - 17 Bryan Rust
36 Joe Blandisi - 26 Andrew Agozzino - 72 Patric Hörnqvist
46 Zach Aston-Reese - 53 Teddy Blueger - 13 Brandon Tanev​

3 Jack Johnson - 58 Kris Letang
28 Marcus Pettersson - 6 John Marino
50 Juuso Riikola - 2 Chad Ruhwedel

35 Tristan Jarry
30 Matt Murray

have to admit this roster being where they are in the standings just amazes me.
- nastyflyergirl

Jake and G..98GP...71PTS....
Malkin and Crosby..57GP..75PTS
You would think the two teams would be in opposite positions in the standings
Unfortunately that Pens team is doing something we are not.

Wow....

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
The AHL suspended Brandon Manning five games for use of a racial slur.

What a POS Manning is.

Wow....

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
The AHL suspended Brandon Manning five games for use of a racial slur.

What a POS Manning is.
- PLindbergh31

wow, what a (frank)ing piece of poop

Wow....

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
The AHL suspended Brandon Manning five games for use of a racial slur.

What a POS Manning is.
- PLindbergh31

his hard work and character made him a staple in our line up. I guess we can scratch his character

Edit: 5 games seems too low for a racial slur

Any news up on what the Raffl injury is?

I know various articles just say UBI but hoping it's not a concussion.