Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 3/11/23 vs. PIT; Phantoms Update

Up way to early Bill



Ducks win, we can do this

About a month ago, with Tk in the lineup, I was looking forward to seeing the flyers play Pitt, really thought the flyers could win. Now I if pitt wins, it’s good, just threw up in my mouth. What this team does to its fans

https://tankathon.com/nhl

Flyers right now in the 7th spot. There isn't a lot of daylight between #5 - #9. A significant losing streak may get them to #4 but I don't see them getting into the top 3 at this point.

For the rest of the season, I don't mind the close game regulation losses. Let the young guys play in key moments, keep the games close and lose in regulation. That's the best possible outcome until the offseason when they should blow up the team.

I hate the Pens. That being said, I hope they smoke us. Lottery odds is all we got these days. What a joke this once proud franchise has become.

But now there’s a plan

I'm going against the grain here. If you are ever going to win a game please make it today! I simply hate the Penwhines led by their whiny coach and that pimply voiced Guentzel! Win this one please and then you can resume your tank! Plus, if the Flyers win it can help prevent the Pens from making the dance at which point that may lead to Hexy's dismissal. That will mean the two men that are most responsible for the mess that Philly is currently in will have gotten pick slips! Thanks!

I hope there’s some lineup changes made. Braun has given this team everything he has but, in meaningless games, what does it prove playing him? Seeler too, we know his ceiling. No slight on either player but, let’s see if Attard and Zamula have matured some. Give them the remaining games and get them acclimated to NHL speed. Get a clear picture of what they can do. With a summer coming with plenty of changes (we hope), could shed some light on moving out some regulars. JVR, Bellows, for what? Maybe there is some limit to how many players that can be brought up, I don’t know.

I'm going against the grain here. If you are ever going to win a game please make it today! I simply hate the Penwhines led by their whiny coach and that pimply voiced Guentzel! Win this one please and then you can resume your tank! Plus, if the Flyers win it can help prevent the Pens from making the dance at which point that may lead to Hexy's dismissal. That will mean the two men that are most responsible for the mess that Philly is currently in will have gotten pick slips! Thanks!
- Phillywhiteout

It's amazing to me that Hextall is still getting blame for this. This team would be in so much worse condition if not for what Hextall did.

I hope there’s some lineup changes made. Braun has given this team everything he has but, in meaningless games, what does it prove playing him? Seeler too, we know his ceiling. No slight on either player but, let’s see if Attard and Zamula have matured some. Give them the remaining games and get them acclimated to NHL speed. Get a clear picture of what they can do. With a summer coming with plenty of changes (we hope), could shed some light on moving out some regulars. JVR, Bellows, for what?Maybe there is some limit to how many players that can be brought up, I don’t know.
- Laceemup88

A team is allowed 4 call ups after the trade deadline.

Bill,

Is there anything expected in the near future by way of a press conference with Dave Scott and/or Danny Briere? Is there any indication what Brieres philosophy is in how to run/build/manage the Flyers? Or should we expect mostly silence and no press access until any remaining moves happen and the dust settles? Thanks.

I hate the Pens. That being said, I hope they smoke us. Lottery odds is all we got these days. What a joke this once proud franchise has become.
- BiggE

Lose yes , smoke no, prefer they play well and players continue to grow

I'm going against the grain here. If you are ever going to win a game please make it today! I simply hate the Penwhines led by their whiny coach and that pimply voiced Guentzel! Win this one please and then you can resume your tank! Plus, if the Flyers win it can help prevent the Pens from making the dance at which point that may lead to Hexy's dismissal. That will mean the two men that are most responsible for the mess that Philly is currently in will have gotten pick slips! Thanks!
- Phillywhiteout

It is a tough call

I hope there’s some lineup changes made. Braun has given this team everything he has but, in meaningless games, what does it prove playing him? Seeler too, we know his ceiling. No slight on either player but, let’s see if Attard and Zamula have matured some. Give them the remaining games and get them acclimated to NHL speed. Get a clear picture of what they can do. With a summer coming with plenty of changes (we hope), could shed some light on moving out some regulars. JVR, Bellows, for what?Maybe there is some limit to how many players that can be brought up, I don’t know.
- Laceemup88

Lhv plays back to back, they’re needed there

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 3/11/23 vs. PIT; Phantoms Update
- bmeltzer

Is TK still alive?

It's amazing to me that Hextall is still getting blame for this. This team would be in so much worse condition if not for what Hextall did.
- MJL

The Hextall hate is just a convenient distraction from current reality.

Is TK still alive?
- corduroy

…and what about Coots? One day it’s all over the news that he’s skating and might play this season and then, poof, nothing.

A team is allowed 4 call ups after the trade deadline.
- MJL

Thank you

Just win this game

…and what about Coots? One day it’s all over the news that he’s skating and might play this season and then, poof, nothing.
- Dkos

He's skating on his own still.

He's skating on his own still.
- bmeltzer

Thanks. What about TK? Just rehabbing? Surgery?

Morning Bill. Do you think Torts had any opinion or input on Chuck Fletcher being let go ?

Morning Bill. Do you think Torts had any opinion or input on Chuck Fletcher being let go ?
- Angus4444

I’m not Bill, but it sure seems like he’s the guy who finally got Comcast to realize what a bad situation the team was in and that there was no quick fix for it.

I’m not Bill, but it sure seems like he’s the guy who finally got Comcast to realize what a bad situation the team was in and that there was no quick fix for it.
- Dkos

Yea Torts doesn’t really have a filter when speaking so I would have loved to here that conversation if it happened.

A team is allowed 4 call ups after the trade deadline.
- MJL

And the current call ups, Foerster and Desnoyer, don't count since they are considered emergency call ups with injuries to Allison and Pepe' Lemieux.

Fletcher has crippled this team for years to come. The Coots contract was asinine the minute it was reported. Chuck will never be hired again. Says it all.
Not sure this team should hire from within, Briere has no credentials. Plus he learned UNDER FLETCHER.
Clean house.....DRAIN the SWAMP!
Flyers fan since I was 5....I'm 44 now. This is the worst I can ever remember.