Howie58 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Greetings: Obviously we didn't know the way to or through San Jose tonight. Yikes, this was an awful performance. Our goalies were left out to dry. We ceded the game after the first period. It was almost as if we intentionally let them occupy our turf. Our D can't cope with a team like SJ...they were too fast. Best,Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Howie, First period was good. I was encouraged. But then the Sharks showed why they are where they are in the standings and skated circles around the Flyers. As an aside, the biggest difference I noticed between NHL games and Olympic games is how long NHL games are. Man, way too many whistle stoppages, penalties, and TV timeouts seem at least double in length. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm just going to pretend the Rangers game this weekend is our first post-olympic game. Boy, sure do miss those Flyers...can't wait for Saturday.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespauljr2006 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Howie,First period was good. I was encouraged. But then the Sharks showed why they are where they are in the standings and skated circles around the Flyers.As an aside, the biggest difference I noticed between NHL games and Olympic games is how long NHL games are. Man, way too many whistle stoppages, penalties, and TV timeouts seem at least double in length.Bad game to be at in person and many fans left after the 2nd period, the Ice cleaning with the skate girls gets more frequent starting about midway in the 2nd period, by the third period it seems like they come out every 5 minutes and that is overkill.The boys really got an earful from the fans and let them know how Pathetic of a Performance it was. We all knew the game was over after 2 periods, SAD...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) That was ugly for sure. San Jose is an elite team and we are nowhere near that type of hockey. The defense was horrible. Undisciplined and flat out ugly hockey. Bring on the Rangers! Edited February 28, 2014 by murraycraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 I am sorry for dumping on the boys but the denizens of the board agreed this was a turd. I was thinking this was a "natural experiment." The stench was as equally bad with Mason or Emery. Both looked shell-shocked. Emery looked nearly comatose. The Rangers game will be an interesting test. Meanwhile, Homer and the brains trust have to pray that our defensive prospects come of age sooner than later. It's amazing to think that the absence of a 39 year-old warrior means so much. Play aside, what's the character of his teammates? Best,Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 · Hidden by brelic, February 28, 2014 - Dupe Hidden by brelic, February 28, 2014 - Dupe Our defense is not equipped to play against a team with good speed and the ability to get a lot of shots of net. It was ugly for sure but I am willing get to look past this game... Let's see what we have against the Rangers. The fact of the matter is the Flyers need wins - not ties. Link to comment
murraycraven Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Our defense is not equipped to play against a team with good speed and the ability to get a lot of shots of net. It was ugly for sure but I am willing get to look past this game... Let's see what we have against the Rangers. The fact of the matter is the Flyers need wins - not ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I am sorry for dumping on the boys but the denizens of the board agreed this was a turd. I was thinking this was a "natural experiment." The stench was as equally bad with Mason or Emery. Both looked shell-shocked. Emery looked nearly comatose. The Rangers game will be an interesting test. Meanwhile, Homer and the brains trust have to pray that our defensive prospects come of age sooner than later. It's amazing to think that the absence of a 39 year-old warrior means so much. Play aside, what's the character of his teammates? Best, Howie The danger with last night's "boys vs. men" loss is that it could push Homer into panic mode right before the trade deadline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 The danger with last night's "boys vs. men" loss is that it could push Homer into panic mode right before the trade deadline.Bre: I hope not. But the mentality of Snider and colleagues is short-sided so you may be right. i am glad the fans booed last night. The team deserved it. Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The danger with last night's "boys vs. men" loss is that it could push Homer into panic mode right before the trade deadline. I thought the trade deadline itself was what pushed Holmgren into panic mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I thought the trade deadline itself was what pushed Holmgren into panic mode? You seriously think he needs pushing? His home zip code is the panic zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The danger with last night's "boys vs. men" loss is that it could push Homer into panic mode right before the trade deadline. I hope that is not the case Brelic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You seriously think he needs pushing? His home zip code is the panic zone. To be fair, he actually showed a great deal of restraint during the brutal start to the season. He fired Lavi 3 games in, which tells you it was a mistake not to fire him after the previous season. ANd the only trade he made was Talbot for Downie, which in retrospect, is a smart deal that moves away a multi-year contract for an expiring one. Talbot was clearly frustrated and he no longer had a clear role here. If we lose the next few games, it could be a very interesting trade deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 To be fair, he actually showed a great deal of restraint during the brutal start to the season.He fired Lavi 3 games in, which tells you it was a mistake not to fire him after the previous season.ANd the only trade he made was Talbot for Downie, which in retrospect, is a smart deal that moves away a multi-year contract for an expiring one. Talbot was clearly frustrated and he no longer had a clear role here.If we lose the next few games, it could be a very interesting trade deadline.so, what possible piece can we move for a faster D-man and not morgage the future which admittley we have all complained about before. Now Emery is down and what the he ll is up with Timmo not playing "because he is tired"? I'm tired allot of days but I go to work.... Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quigster Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 If Homer could get any player in the league,who would he choose to solve this mess? What's here is a team wide curse! Homer needs to exterminate it,before it gets worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 If Homer could get any player in the league,who would he choose to solve this mess? What's here is a team wide curse! Homer needs to exterminate it,before it gets worse. OEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 so, what possible piece can we move for a faster D-man and not morgage the future which admittley we have all complained about before. Now Emery is down and what the he ll is up with Timmo not playing "because he is tired"? I'm tired allot of days but I go to work.... Just saying. Well, Andrew MacDonald is an interesting option. He is top pair in NY (or at least he was), so he could play a #2/3 role here. With Meszaros and Timonen likely gone by season's end, he's a solid pickup. Of course, he might make Grossmann redundant. Streit/MacD Coburn/Grossmann Gus/Schenn I'd rather have a mobile guy with Coburn. See if there's interest in Grossmann or Schenn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off_the_post Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well, Andrew MacDonald is an interesting option. He is top pair in NY (or at least he was), so he could play a #2/3 role here. With Meszaros and Timonen likely gone by season's end, he's a solid pickup. Of course, he might make Grossmann redundant.Streit/MacDCoburn/GrossmannGus/SchennI'd rather have a mobile guy with Coburn. See if there's interest in Grossmann or Schenn?My fear with Andrew MacDonald is that is the new Jeff Finger. I've not seen him play but I do watch a lot of hockey and when I started to read up on available trades I was like, "who is that guy?". I guess if I actually watched him play I could be a bit more objective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 @off_the_post My take on McDonald is he is weak in his own end, but runs the top pp nicely....kind of a younger version of Streit.....ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, Andrew MacDonald is an interesting option. He is top pair in NY (or at least he was), so he could play a #2/3 role here. With Meszaros and Timonen likely gone by season's end, he's a solid pickup. Of course, he might make Grossmann redundant.Streit/MacDCoburn/GrossmannGus/SchennI'd rather have a mobile guy with Coburn. See if there's interest in Grossmann or Schenn?Nice prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, Andrew MacDonald is an interesting option. He is top pair in NY (or at least he was), so he could play a #2/3 role here. With Meszaros and Timonen likely gone by season's end, he's a solid pickup. Of course, he might make Grossmann redundant.Streit/MacDCoburn/GrossmannGus/SchennI'd rather have a mobile guy with Coburn. See if there's interest in Grossmann or Schenn? Very nice call buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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