brelic Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 He also picks the Jackets to finish 1st. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/EXACTLY-What-Will-Happen-in-the-Metro-Complete/1/62853 #2 the Philadelphia Flyers If you take away the first month of last year the flyers are a top three team in the NHL. After the horrible start they had the team really picked up the pace and battled the Rangers very hard in a first round series that saw the Rangers only one goal better. The Flyers need Steve Mason and Claude Giroux to continue their pace from last year and if they do the added depth Hextall has added should make this team better than it's been for several seasons. That is of course if they stay healthy. The Flyers defense will struggle, but offensively we should see more depth and scoring from more lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 If you take away the first month of last year the flyers are a top three team in the NHL. Today I'm wearing an orange dress shirt, orange t-shirt, orange socks, orange tie, Flyer cufflinks, Flyers hat, Flyers scarf and orange and black glasses and I just don't see them as a "top three team in the NHL." Happy to be wrong. A "top three team in the NHL" doesn't have a "defense" that "will struggle." Hopefully it won't. And I'm not entirely sure about "the added depth Hextall has added". And, just for the record, the Rangers were also just "one goal better" than the Pens. And the Habs, for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Today I'm wearing an orange dress shirt, orange t-shirt, orange socks, orange tie, Flyer cufflinks, Flyers hat, Flyers scarf and orange and black glasses and I just don't see them as a "top three team in the NHL." Happy to be wrong. That's the beauty of actually having the play the games I just want to watch a team that works hard. Even if they're not very good, it's at least nice to see effort, progress, and future promise. Before the puck even drops, I'm predicting that Ghost is a regular for the Flyers by the All-star break, Grossmann will have been traded, and Del Zotto is in the doghouse (with Schultz/Alt as the occasional fill-ins). And we win the McDavid sweeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I just don't see them as a "top three team in the NHL." i took that line to mean minus the first month of the season, the flyers' record last season was better than 27 other teams. i haven't done the math to know if that is correct, but if so, it isn't an issue of seeing them as top 3, they just were. with the big "minus the first month" caveat. it isn't worth a whole lot, but if true it's pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Eklund had to pick the Flyers second or his mom would not make his favorite meatloaf. Mom, the meatloaf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I hate to say it but I would not be shocked if Columbus wins the Metro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Today I'm wearing an orange dress shirt, orange t-shirt, orange socks, orange tie, Flyer cufflinks, Flyers hat, Flyers scarf and orange and black glasses and I just don't see them as a "top three team in the NHL." damn- that was you? I tried hard to avoid running you over, but the glare was so bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think you're reading it right, Aziz. I remember hearing something similar last year. Flyers might have even had the best record in the east after October, but I don't have the time right now to check the numbers. I hate to say it but I would not be shocked if Columbus wins the Metro... The early injuries could really cause issues for the Jackets. I thought they had a shot at the Division during the offseason, too. Getting Johansen signed will help, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Today I'm wearing an orange dress shirt, orange t-shirt, orange socks, orange tie, Flyer cufflinks, Flyers hat, Flyers scarf and orange and black glasses and I just don't see them as a "top three team in the NHL." The orange and black glasses were a given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 It all depends on Mason, Mason and oh yes, Mason but realistically, I see the Flyers as a borderline playoff team. As long as we draw Pittsburgh in the first round, we'll survive a playoff series . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 It all depends on Mason, Mason and oh yes, Mason but realistically, I see the Flyers as a borderline playoff team. As long as we draw Pittsburgh in the first round, we'll survive a playoff series .ssshhhh polaris is trolling and you'll make him cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 ssshhhh polaris is trolling and you'll make him cry I'm sure he is a big boy and can take it! (you know i'm kidding Polaris!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 The orange and black glasses were a given Well, they were a gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 A agree Mason has to continue his success. If he were in the lineup against the Rags in the frst 2 games that series could have been different. To me it all comes down to defense. This group has to find a way to be average and I think they will be a playoff team. The defense it the really only question mark in my mind this season. I am not expecting them to be a contender and this year is a transition. Most importantly the development of our kids needs to materialize. We added speed and some skill to the 4th line and will allow The Chief to roll lines which really hurt us against the Rags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 He also picks the Jackets to finish 1st. I guess he did not read TSN predictions! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Well, they were a gift The gift that keeps on giving! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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