Howie58 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Greetings:  The early betting line puts us at +205, which is better than the Colorado game.   We are coming off the 6-3 shellacking from Colorado; the Preds are coming off consecutive 6-1 losses to LA and Vegas, which should make for a determined opponent: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/predators-look-for-bounce-back-performance-vs-flyers/  At this stage, the Flyers are probably more concerned with progress than winning or losing. Do we have a new defense pairing in Cam and Provy? Is Hodgson a late bloomer worth keeping or does he end up with the Phantoms? Where does Tippett fit? The audition continues.   Edited March 27, 2022 by Howie58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Might as well hoist this up early  Edited March 26, 2022 by Samifan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Samifan:  So much for learning to compete....Sam Hinkie for General Manager, randomly selected board member as Coach. For Medical Director: Doc Brown from "Back to the Future." Semi-seriously, I do think these last 18 games will add value as a testing ground for next year. Giroux's trade speeded up what would have happened anyhow. Short-term, we may not be as good a faceoff team. Long-term, let's start building the next gen of faceoff aces.  It isn't fun to see us lose badly, per Colorado, but there were some signs of hope (Tippett, H-squared, Sanheim). We showed some good team speed against Saint Louis.  I am mildly optimistic that the franchise has pretty much bottomed out. Agreed with some that CF may not be the best architect, but I can't see things getting worse.    Edited March 27, 2022 by Howie58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Howie58 said:  Agreed with some that CF may not be the best architect, but I can't see things getting worse.     Howie, Howie, Howie...   This is the guy who traded what you would for a stud #1 defenceman, and got a lousy 5,6,7. Then gave him a 5 year $5 miilion per contract.  This is the guy who signed a player who said he wouldn't play here unless they overpaid him, so he did. And over termed him as well.  This is the guy who brought in the worst defenceman in the league so he could get the "look I avoid contact" record.  This is the guy who acquires players because of the state they're from, instead of their talent.   3 of those 4 things he's done less than a year ago. Things can get worse...way worse. I'm not sure if there's a single player who hasn't got worse since he took over the team. Except JVR...he was always worse.   Edited March 27, 2022 by flyercanuck 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 3 hours ago, flyercanuck said:   Howie, Howie, Howie...   This is the guy who traded what you would for a stud #1 defenceman, and got a lousy 5,6,7. Then gave him a 5 year $5 miilion per contract.  This is the guy who signed a player who said he wouldn't play here unless they overpaid him, so he did. And over termed him as well.  This is the guy who brought in the worst defenceman in the league so he could get the "look I avoid contact" record.  This is the guy who acquires players because of the state they're from, instead of their talent.   3 of those 4 things he's done less than a year ago. Things can get worse...way worse. I'm not sure if there's a single player who hasn't got worse since he took over the team.   Dear FC:  If they get worse, I will disengage. Watching another season like this could bring dementia. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, Howie58 said: Dear FC: Â If they get worse, I will disengage. Watching another season like this could bring dementia. Â Â I'm already there...your enthusiasm gives me hope though Howie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, flyercanuck said:   I'm already there...your enthusiasm gives me hope though Howie! I am not an optimist by nature. I do think the Yeo era has been less hapless than the AV edition. There's more team speed. He has them playing more disciplined hockey. The young players are showing some talent and creativity.  Can we build a nucleus for above-average to elite status? Boy, that is tough to say. I think we have another year of gut wrenching roster moves. The apparent coaching changes will bring more change. So, I am not holding my breath. But, if JVR, Yandle, and others move out, we get some new blood.  The other question is the status of Coots and Ellis, particularly Ellis? We see.  Coaching is another big question.  I guess we channel Eisenhower with weary optimism, or Reagan with trust but verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Howie58 said: I am not an optimist by nature. I do think the Yeo era has been less hapless than the AV edition. There's more team speed. He has them playing more disciplined hockey. The young players are showing some talent and creativity.   It would be the reason I would normally tune in on a bad season...to watch the yoots. I just can't this year.  3 minutes ago, Howie58 said:  Can we build a nucleus for above-average to elite status? Boy, that is tough to say. I think we have another year of gut wrenching roster moves. The apparent coaching changes will bring more change. So, I am not holding my breath. But, if JVR, Yandle, and others move out, we get some new blood.   Let's just hope the new blood isn't in line with some of Fletchers other acquisitions. His long term deals are just plain bad.  3 minutes ago, Howie58 said:  The other question is the status of Coots and Ellis, particularly Ellis? We see.   Confident Couturier comes back 100%. Hoping anyway. I don't have a clue on Ellis.  3 minutes ago, Howie58 said:  Coaching is another big question.   As always.  3 minutes ago, Howie58 said:  I guess we channel Eisenhower with weary optimism, or Reagan with trust but verify.   Sorry, I'm not channeling Reagan on anything.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, flyercanuck said:   It would be the reason I would normally tune in on a bad season...to watch the yoots. I just can't this year.    Let's just hope the new blood isn't in line with some of Fletchers other acquisitions. His long term deals are just plain bad.    Confident Couturier comes back 100%. Hoping anyway. I don't have a clue on Ellis.    As always.    Sorry, I'm not channeling Reagan on anything.  Well, I will rephrase as believe it when we see it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) Here is the probable lineup according to Jordan Hall. It look like Martin Jones in goal:  Projected lineup  Forwards James van Riemsdyk-Joel Farabee-Cam Atkinson Hayden Hodgson-Kevin Hayes-Oskar Lindblom Max Willman-Morgan Frost-Owen Tippett Kevin Connauton-Patrick Brown-Zack MacEwen Defensemen Ivan Provorov-Cam York Travis Sanheim-Rasmus Ristolainen Keith Yandle-Nick Seeler Goalies Martin Jones Carter Hart  The third defensive paring is strange. Keeping Yandle in for sentimental reasons, maybe. Couldn't we call up someone from Lehigh to get some experience? Edited March 27, 2022 by Howie58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Howie58 said: Dear FC: Â If they get worse, I will disengage. Watching another season like this could bring dementia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 hours ago, flyercanuck said:   It would be the reason I would normally tune in on a bad season...to watch the yoots. I just can't this year.    Let's just hope the new blood isn't in line with some of Fletchers other acquisitions. His long term deals are just plain bad.    Confident Couturier comes back 100%. Hoping anyway. I don't have a clue on Ellis.    As always.    Sorry, I'm not channeling Reagan on anything.  Lol, RIGHT! We would definitely be getting the dementia version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 24 minutes ago, Howie58 said: Couldn't we call up someone from Lehigh to get some experience? Â I think the Flyers DON'T want to be the team to break his iron man streak. Â Yandle will help inch close to a got pick and i could careless about the out of the game i just don't want any injuries. Â However if they bring Yandle back for next season i am DONE with this team. DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Â I think the Flyers DON'T want to be the team to break his iron man streak. Â Yandle will help inch close to a got pick and i could careless about the out of the game i just don't want any injuries. Â However if they bring Yandle back for next season i am DONE with this team. DONE! Â Ya, the Flyers don't want to break it, but another contact allergic player will as soon as someone realizes Yandle can't play anymore. Kessel is like 20 games behind him. That record will be short-lived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, flyercanuck said: That record will be short-lived. Â I could gets give two shits either way....to achieve a record in a physical sport like hockey AVOIDING contact is weak as fcuk. Â And is down right meaningless....Jarvis will always be the Ironman in my eyes because he earned it the right way. Fug the other two hockey player imposters. Â Â Edited March 28, 2022 by OccamsRazor fcuk Yandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 5 hours ago, flyercanuck said: Â It would be the reason I would normally tune in on a bad season...to watch the yoots. I just can't this year. Â Â Just for you it will help you get through the game..... Â Â 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 hours ago, OccamsRazor said:  I think the Flyers DON'T want to be the team to break his iron man streak. maybe Ristolainen can take him out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Cheesesteak said: maybe Ristolainen can take him out  It's worth asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: Â Â Just for you it will help you get through the game..... Â Â Â I wouldn't drink that if it was given to me. The guy isn't a Flyer....he's a mercenary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: he's a mercenary. Â With the Wagner group?? Â Ship him to Ukraine... Â Â Edited March 27, 2022 by OccamsRazor #boubonup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineFlyFan Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Â I wouldn't drink that if it was given to me. The guy isn't a Flyer....he's a mercenary. Yeah, but he used to Ref.... (WTF that mean?!) Â He's too lazy to ref.... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, MaineFlyFan said: Yeah, but he used to Ref.... (WTF that mean?!) Â He's too lazy to ref.... Â Â Something he used to say to the refs to aggravate them during the game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Â Â Something he used to say to the refs to aggravate them during the game... Â Wasn't his effort aggravating enough? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 hours ago, OccamsRazor said:   Just for you it will help you get through the game.....   I've had that, it's pretty tasty. You have to like citrus though.  DIPAs usually give me a headache this one didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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