Howie58 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: Yes and no. The Flyers are plainly nowhere near as loaded talent-wise as the Bs, the Rags etc. But I do wonder how they would’ve fared against TB, the Leaves and tonight with the D they used all season (minus Walker of course). I’m not questioning the talent disparity I’m only wondering how much impact losing Seeler, Drysdale and even Ristolainen is having. Grateful: That's why I said having even one of their injured D around might have made a difference. And it's clear that Staal and Johnson are spent. A payoff series would benefit the kids. I wonder if they will stagger in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 5 minutes ago, Howie58 said: And it's clear that Staal and Johnson are spent Staal I agree his legs are gone. If he’s already where the play is, he’s still effective, makes (mostly) good plays. But getting to and from his assignments is a problem. Johnson played fine from what I saw. He made a good block early, laid out to break up a great scoring chance. I don’t remember noticing him besides that play though. That’s generally a good thing when you’re at the rink but I don’t trust it watching on TV. Did I miss some mistakes, bad plays he made tonight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Grateful, I defer to you on Johnson. The media have not been so kind. I agree that Staal is probably slow to the point it hurts. Morganti has been critical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post radoran Posted March 17 Popular Post Share Posted March 17 17 hours ago, Howie58 said: Staal is probably slow to the point it hurts. Staal was the EJohnson signing of its day. Veteran presence to stabilize the locker room and do exactly the: 18 hours ago, GratefulFlyers said: If he’s already where the play is, he’s still effective, makes (mostly) good plays. But getting to and from his assignments is a problem. This team isn't supposed to be in the hunt for the playoffs. Briere didn't put this roster together thinking "playoffs". Cue: Mora, Jim A lot of things have gone the Flyers way this season. And a lot of things have gone badly for other teams. They are running hard and they aren't quitting and they just simply don't have the horses to compete in this race. It's not their fault. They could surprise people. They play with heart and determination. They're not going to win 16 playoff games. They probably won't win four. They may not play any. Keeping Walker wouldn't have significantly tipped that needle. Neither would losing Laughton or Seeler. Wudder under the bridge at this point. I could.see Danny shipping ol' Laughts out "for his chance at the Cup" before next year's deadline. Even money on him back the next season... 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 10:44 PM, GratefulFlyers said: Yep. And they blew an opportunity to widen the gap on the Isles, who suddenly can’t win games either. If Seeler was in it probably never gets to 5-2. He is missed for more than just blocking shots it’s his whole attitude. The Flyers are adjusting to his absence but it’s taking too long, points are slipping away. How bad is it when we have to hope for Seeler’s return to stabilize the D? The guy is a second pairing d-man at best on any other team. Not saying he wouldn’t improve the current dmen they are icing but I don’t plan on him becoming the next coming of Jesus either. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, flyerrod said: How bad is it when we have to hope for Seeler’s return to stabilize the D? yeah. it is bad. I won't, I can't minimize Seeler's impact on the team this year - he's been incredibly good. But yeah it's bad when it feels like he's your difference-maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, GratefulFlyers said: yeah. it is bad. I won't, I can't minimize Seeler's impact on the team this year - he's been incredibly good. But yeah it's bad when it feels like he's your difference-maker. One thing we can agree on is Staal and Johnson both too much for a team to over come. They recalled Ginning and that kid needs to play sit one of the two mentioned. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerdog Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, GratefulFlyers said: yeah. it is bad. I won't, I can't minimize Seeler's impact on the team this year - he's been incredibly good. But yeah it's bad when it feels like he's your difference-maker. That's not uncommon...I remember years ago, they were in a bad slump and it corresponded with an injury to Luke Richardson, as soon as he came back they got off the slide...and the team stabilized....weird how that stuff happens. Edited March 18 by flyerdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, flyerdog said: That's not uncommon...I remember years ago, they were in a bad slump and it corresponded with an injury to Luke Richardson, as soon as he came back they got off the slide...and the team stabilized....weird how that stuff happens. Luc Richardson. There’s a blast from the past. He was the Riley Cote of defensemen; liked to block punches with his face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 10:59 PM, GratefulFlyers said: I’m not questioning the talent disparity I’m only wondering how much impact losing Seeler, Drysdale and even Ristolainen is having. It's not insignificant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 33 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: It's not insignificant. Ristoleinin was playing much better hockey up until his injury. It is possible that Torts finally got it through his skull that he is a dman with actual defensive responsibilities. He was always good for a smoking hit but he was abandoning his responsibility to make it. He seemed to be taking less stupid lazy penalties too with the exception of Wes Mcauley type calls. (Just ask Torts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 21 minutes ago, flyerrod said: Ristoleinin was playing much better hockey up until his injury. At least it won’t take long for him to get back up to speed since ______ insert joke here ____… 1 hour ago, mojo1917 said: It's not insignificant. re: Seeler, Drysdale, Ristolainen’s impact … for this roster … that’s putting it mildly. It doesn’t help that the Flyers have apparently “gone dark” concerning these 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 14 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: At least it won’t take long for him to get back up to speed since ______ insert joke here ____… re: Seeler, Drysdale, Ristolainen’s impact … for this roster … that’s putting it mildly. It doesn’t help that the Flyers have apparently “gone dark” concerning these 3. Thanks for adding that. I thought is was in the quote.. Edited March 18 by flyerrod Spelling carelessness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerdog Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 3/18/2024 at 2:24 PM, CoachX said: Luc Richardson. There’s a blast from the past. He was the Riley Cote of defensemen; liked to block punches with his face not surprised...just LOOK at his nose!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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