NJSikkbreed Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Can anyone tell what's going on w/ Hartnell these playoffs so far??Our leading goal scorer for the season has basically been a big, fat ZERO so far through 8 games....and took a really bad penalty that helped lead to NJ's first goal.He's gotta step up..... I've given him a pass so far --- but not after last night.He needs to get some "jam" in his game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexy27 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 You could say the same thing about Jagr. They both have cooled off considerably in the post season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Can anyone tell what's going on w/ Hartnell these playoffs so far??Our leading goal scorer for the season has basically been a big, fat ZERO so far through 8 games....and took a really bad penalty that helped lead to NJ's first goal.He's gotta step up..... I've given him a pass so far --- but not after last night.He needs to get some "jam" in his game!I don't think he has been missing any more than others throughout the PO's.Last night's games was his worst. There were 3-4 times that he made stupid passes that resulted directly in counter rushes back up the ice when it should have been at least a shot on goal for the Flyers. Regardless, they come up flying tomorrow night - Hartnell included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Honestly the Jagr-Giroux-Hartnell line has been shut down for large stretches and was almost invisible last night.They haven't been very effective 5-on-5. Giroux has 9 of 15 points on special teams (6 PP, 3 SH); all of Hartnell's 6 points are on the PK; 5 of 7 for Jagr. Those are all vastly higher percentages of special teams points than they had in the regular season.They haven't assisted each other on an even strength goal since 0:27 of the third period of Round One, Game Three (and that made it 7-4 at the time). Jagr assisted Giroux (Hartnell has no even strength points).I remain hopeful that they will regain some form and be effective, but I'm not sure I would match "top line for top line" with this group. I'd look for some favorable matchups (of course, Flyers don't have last change for the next two...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSikkbreed Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 You could say the same thing about Jagr. They both have cooled off considerably in the post season.I disagree..... while Jagr hasnt looked as fresh recently -- he still can puck handle basically as long as he wants to in the offensive zone, his visionis still good and he had probably the biggest goal of the 1st Round netting the game-winner in Game 2 vs Pitt..... Hartnell appears back to his"Bambi on Ice" skating habits falling all over the place, making dumb decisions and taking bad penalties..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHI Flyers10 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I think Jagr has been great for the most part so far. I called out Hartnell for being MIA around Game 5 last round and he still hasn't shown up. It's weird but we know he can elevate his play in the post-season because we've all seen him do it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hartnell & Jagr have been way too quiet so far.Simmonds too.Wonder if there is any chance that Lavy tinkers with the top line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlyer1 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hartnall moved down Voraceck or somebody else moved up to first line. You can't get the first goal and think you are going to win 1 to 0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 You could say the same thing about Jagr. They both have cooled off considerably in the post season.Briere and Jagr...both -5 and -4...sad that guys EVEN when everything on the line can't play DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 There was a tweet from Frank Servalli on Monday night, that Hartnell was wearing ice packs on his left foot and limping after practice...injured? Just a theory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 There was a tweet from Frank Servalli on Monday night, that Hartnell was wearing ice packs on his left foot and limping after practice...injured? Just a theory...Maybe a brain sprain is all...Danny B and JVR...-3 last night. The Devils going to love the last line change in the next game. Danny B and JVR need to find a way NOT TO GET EXPOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hartnell & Jagr have been way too quiet so far.Simmonds too.Wonder if there is any chance that Lavy tinkers with the top line.maybe it's time to put JVR back where he started the season...it could work out or motivate Hartnell, either way it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Put everything back to the what it was in Game 6 vs the Pens..that was the best game they've played in 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hartnell was injured on a blocked shot I thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 @NJSikkbreedScotty apologies to you! :-)http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inqflyersreport/Hartnell-takes-balme-for-1st-line-struggles.html"I wasn't forechecking. I wasn’t hitting. It seemed like my legs weren’t moving, and when you don’t have a guy on your line going, it’s tough to get the other guys going as well," he said. "I have to be better. I have to get emotionally into the game. It felt like it was just too easy for them. It’s part of my mold _ to make it hard for them.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 yup.. he blocked a shot. i wouldn't be surprised if he's playing with a fractured ankle. he's a tough guy and hasn't missed any games. this is bad news for the flyers, he's clearly not as effective in doing what he does with this injury. people are talking about sitting guys.. maybe hartnell needs a maintenance day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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