delcofan Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 that something isn't right with Giroux?He hasn't looked this lost in his entire tenure with the Flyers.I can't help but think that "neck" injury in Germany is affecting him. Seems like he is avoiding contact, is slow to get into plays, and generally doesn't have that "magic" that we got used to seeing with him last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 that something isn't right with Giroux?He hasn't looked this lost in his entire tenure with the Flyers.I can't help but think that "neck" injury in Germany is affecting him. Seems like he is avoiding contact, is slow to get into plays, and generally doesn't have that "magic" that we got used to seeing with him last year.You may hate the comparison, but when Crosby first tried to return from his concussion before they diagnosed his soft tissue neck injury, he was in a very similar place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 yes....we may hate the comparison...BUT it might very well be the same thing..... Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Roo saw the same specialist that Crosby saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 It's got nothing to do with Crosby...IT'S THAT CURSED "C"!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 It's got nothing to do with Crosby...IT'S THAT CURSED "C"!!!!Dunn Dunn Dunnnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 @pilldoc@flyercanuck@doom88Just commenting on how the injury can affect a skill player not a comparison of the players or wearing the captaincy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I agree and thought the same thing to myself since game one. Unless, he put himself on a leash from hitting thinking he's more valuable on ice. Problem is, the Flyers need ALL of his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Just commenting on how the injury can affect a skill player not a comparison of the players or wearing the captaincy!I agree. Wasn't commenting either about him wearing the "C". I was agreeing with you. I was jut curious if Roo saw the same specialist as Crosby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZel25 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 G is being game planned for now, more than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcofan Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 G is being game planned for now, more than ever.I agree - but even when he is off the puck he isn't hustling the same. Plus he isn't checking anyone. The game planning is hurting his numbers, but the other aspects of his game appear to be lacking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeZel25 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I agree - but even when he is off the puck he isn't hustling the same. Plus he isn't checking anyone. The game planning is hurting his numbers, but the other aspects of his game appear to be lacking as well.The loss of Hartnell hasn't helped. I think when Giroux starts checking guy's you'll know he's back. Not sure if his wrist is still hurting as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I agree. Wasn't commenting either about him wearing the "C". I was agreeing with you. I was jut curious if Roo saw the same specialist as Crosby?I don't know but I'd assume his work with curing Crosby would point Giroux that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 If Giroux can eventually rebound like Crosby did after he first came back, and he was on an impressive tear, then I'm all for his work with G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrex Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Besides G not noticeably taking the body, he's a still pretty effective checker. He dove and stopped Ovechkin's slam dunk empty netter which had about 25 seconds left on the clock. If we would have tied the game, everyone would have been talking about his hustle. He also made a few good plays in front of his own net I think last game against Wash. He broke up a pass for a sure goal. I'm happy he's at least being effective defensively while he's slumping up front. Also, we can't discount Jagr's departure as a cause for G's dropoff. Take away his two linemates, and this is what we have...so far. I just hope he still isn't hurting, but it would make sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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