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CoachX

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  1. Of course they will, it’s the Flyers. If they cloned Gretzky in his prime, and signed him for 1 million a year for 10 years, Flyer fan would argue the term was too long and the guy is too small
  2. not if he cant deliver on ice. If you're ok with your No 1 center having 10g, and 22 assists, so be it. But you arent going to win many playoff games with that kind of production I digress, this if off topic and not about Laughton
  3. The Flyers could trade a broken zamboni and a tub of flat beer for a legitimate 40 goal scorer, and this forum would find fault with it Four first round picks in the next two years? For me the argument stops right there. Its the same kind of thing Howie did to rebuild the Eagles. It also says its proof they are still committed to the rebuild and NOT going for it now (even though the playoffs are possible). But hey, let's not focus on that, Danny gave up a 5th !
  4. Isn't that why Laughtons so coveted here, because of those intagibles he brings
  5. oh, since we are being all fair and schidt, I want to just say that Scott Laughton has really been stepping up the last couple of games. Its good to see. I still hate him and hope he gets traded, but I want to acknowledge his effort
  6. thats the true definition of a backhanded compliment. "hey dude,no worries, we knew you sucked. It's all good"
  7. I said the other day, after watching Pissburg embarrass us AGAIN, that CP was a hole in the line up. Great move for the Flyers putting him on waivers. That guy sucks so bad I'd rather they play with another skater and an open net
  8. I think I get where your going, but I dont see it the same way. In ANY sport, other than combat types, anyone can choose to fight. We see it in baseball, football, basketball and even soccer. The difference is the consequence of your actions. I think what you were getting at is fighting is ALLOWED in hockey, and has a penalty assessed to it. But even in that, you can't just fight whenever you want. Without a willing partner you will face significant consequences that could hurt your team. Do this repeatedly and it hurts your career. I also disagree with your wording that a fight can/will, "force your team to play better just with your sheer force and will power anytime during the game". There is no guarantee a fight will have any significant impact, and can at times backfire. Im sure Im being overly criticaal of your POV. I agree that hockey is unique in that it allows fights. I also agree about the toughness of the players. I always chuckle when I hear basketball fans talk about the conditioning level of its players. I'd like to see them skate one shift at the NHL level. I also agree with your point about realism, although there is nothing fake about MMA or boxing.
  9. Im with you on this. The staged fight between 2 big guys who don't offer much more is kind of boring. Not in the sense that a fight is boring, but more that its a side show that has little purpose. Having a guy like Rempe or ND on your roster to back you up, while still contributing valuable minutes, is valuable, but not often a reality. I like the fights between guys who are pissed off at some egregious (percieved or real) act that occurred during the game. I think this Rempe guy is the flavor of the week. He will most likely be the next Boogaard, John Scott, type as far as size goes. However, based on these last two fights, he doesn't carry the same menacing intimidation
  10. Let’s not get carried away . Maybe what I should have typed was…. i fcking hate the Bolts! …..cards in the mail
  11. Im not discounting this POV, the change in management is a positive. However, decisions they make in the near future will tell us more about who they really are. my POV is that I like what Im watching. I find myself wanting to tune in. The players executing and the coaching responsible for that, has revived my juice for Flyer hockey
  12. Oh…..again….. Cal Petersen is not an NHL caliber goalie. He’s a hole in the roster
  13. Oh….. I hate the new style jerseys
  14. Having had the opportunity to watch a handful of games, I am excited about the Flyers again. Growing up with the Flyers I would watch with the expectation of a win, great goals, and of course on ice fireworks. A lot of that has died. Since the Flyers are no longer built with the goon mentality, and since there are no “superstars” ( maybe TK), and being out of market, I had worries about what would bring back that same team excitement to watch this team battles for 60. They work as a team. They don’t quit. I like the decisions making and passing at even strength. I love the high energy effort of the PK. And thanks to ND we still get legendary fights. I give all credit for the on ice performance to Torts. I really like the lineup and culture DB and Jonesy are putting together this is a team Philly can be proud of
  15. What I’m seeing is the puck carrier coming up the ice has no idea what he’s going to do with it. When he does, the player receiving the puck isn’t ready because he had no idea is happening either. When they try to carry it in, they bunch up at the line and are easy to defend. Pissburg made them look silly on a dbl minor. In those instances where they do gain the zone, defenders just pressure the puck carrier and he cough up the puck easily. On this rare occasions where they get set up for a shot, it’s hurried and usually misses the net to me this looks like poor preparation and coaching
  16. I’d kind of like to see him play like this for more than one season.
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