Podein25 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've always liked Erik Gustafsson and still do. I was looking around to see if his knee was good to go, if he was gonna be back in the lineup and came across this blog article: http://broadstreetbuzz.com/2014/01/15/philadelphia-flyers-need-erik-gustafsson/ I'm not big on blogs really, but if these stats are accurate they make a convincing case:Flyers record With Gus – 11-7-2 Without Gus - 13-12-2Flyers Goals Per Game With Gus – 3.15 Without Gus – 2.26There's some other advanced stats like Corsi that are also indicative. The authors conclude: "the Flyers shoot more, score more, and win more when Gustafsson is on the ice." I'm convinced. Oh yeah, letting Matt Carle walk was a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @Podein25 - if you're convinced I'm convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulin20 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The big question is, is he the next Jon Sim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 @JackStraw I'm buying whatever youre selling. Well, not that Amway crap, but all the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @JackStraw I'm buying whatever youre selling. Well, not that Amway crap, but all the other stuff. So you'd you like a bridge too then? Awesomely awesome. At this rate I'll be able to retire in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @Podein25 I've always been a big Gus supporter. The Flyers are currently stifling his growth. The defense never looked so good as the string of games at the end of last year when he was playing top 4 minutes. I'm not advocating top 4 minutes now, but let the kid play. He's one of the only Flyers d men who can actually skate the puck out of trouble, let's allow this and other skills to develop, not waste away in a press box. If a higher paid guy sits to make this happen, so be it. We have to get an accurate read on what we have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have always loved Gus' skating ability but he has not looked very good this year when in the lineup. With that being said I think you have to let the kid play to see what he can do... he played so well at the end of last year that I was getting excited and I admittedly have never been really all that high on Gus. I am not sure if they think he is a 6/7 dman or just trying to showcase "Mess"zaros in hopes of a trade. It is an odd situation b/c I would have thought he was going to be an everyday players this year. Just has not worked out that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilsFanDrew Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 @jammer2 Perfectly stated. Meszaros is not going to be in Flyers plans for the future. Gus may or may not be so its time to let him play on a regular basis and give him an actual look instead of this meandering approach they have taken so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 So you'd you like a bridge too then? Awesomely awesome. Yes! I'm builidng a road to nowhere and all it's missing is a bridge. I'd have my very own bridge to jump off of evertime Luke Schenn touches the puck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 @jammer2 Yup, he needs to play more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We have to get an accurate read on what we have. No way! We're the Flyers, dammit, and we don't need no stinkin' culture change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 No way! We're the Flyers, dammit, and we don't need no stinkin' culture change! Ha ha.....yeah, well...there is *that*..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've always liked Erik Gustafsson and still do. I was looking around to see if his knee was good to go, if he was gonna be back in the lineup and came across this blog article: http://broadstreetbuzz.com/2014/01/15/philadelphia-flyers-need-erik-gustafsson/ I'm not big on blogs really, but if these stats are accurate they make a convincing case:Flyers record With Gus – 11-7-2 Without Gus - 13-12-2Flyers Goals Per Game With Gus – 3.15 Without Gus – 2.26There's some other advanced stats like Corsi that are also indicative. The authors conclude: "the Flyers shoot more, score more, and win more when Gustafsson is on the ice." I'm convinced. Oh yeah, letting Matt Carle walk was a mistake. b-b-b-b-but, they made an offer on Suter!! Just think what the team would look like with Suter and Parise instead of Carle and Jagr. Totes magotes worth the risk! We have to get an accurate read on what we have. No "we" have to get to the playoffs and then "anything can happen"!!1!!11!!!1 Totes magotes worth the risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Just think what the team would look like with Suter and Parise instead of Carle and Jagr. I try not to think about hypotheticals. Really, I try not to think at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Yes! I'm builidng a road to nowhere and all it's missing is a bridge. I'd have my very own bridge to jump off of evertime Luke Schenn touches the puck!If that's what you're looking for then maybe you'd be innerested in one of our extremely reasonably priced options- a 70ft by 70ft trampoline to make those landings a little less life-threatening. And when you're not leaping off bridges it doubles as a handy dust cover for that 70 ft plasma TV! Edited January 16, 2014 by JackStraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 ....a 70ft by 70ft trampoline to make those landings a little less life-threatening... Soft landing huh? Ahem...(at 2:10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNteMy9phKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Soft landing huh? Ahem...(at 2:10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNteMy9phKE http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5801626/foxes_jumping_on_my_trampoline/ PS: RR is THE. greatest. cartoon. ever. Edited January 17, 2014 by JackStraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 @JackStraw That could only have been better if they were coyotes instead of foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 @Podein25 - if they had been coyotes a huge boulder would have fallen and squished them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Mezaros sure has been showcasing himself lately.A good deadline move at this point but for what?And yes... Gus should be playing if healthy. He won't improve on the bench and he's provd he belongs. Rough start? So did they all. Play him. @jammer2Perfectly stated. Meszaros is not going to be in Flyers plans for the future. Gus may or may not be so its time to let him play on a regular basis and give him an actual look instead of this meandering approach they have taken so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespauljr2006 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How can Homer sit there and not see that Luke Schenn needs to get off the ice and in the press box.Let Gus play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Really, I try not to think at all.@Podein25, If I didn't already have one of your pearls in my signature, this one would definitely find it's way there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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