Jmdodgesrt4 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Coots is not a 2c. Pretty apparent 5 games in and why is manning still playing over schenn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonginous Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Don't think schenn will make a difference. They can't score. Saw it to much last year and it hasn't gotten any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Don't think schenn will make a difference. Maybe.......but Manning (-2 tonight)sure did he gave the Stars the 1st goal with his misplay of the puck..yeah maybe Mase should have stopped that...but...ah f**k it there goes two points pissed down the drain...Niemi is a thorn in the side again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonginous Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 They still only had one goal. And that one wasn't really a "shot" either. I'm beginning to think the offense isn't any better then the defence. Now I'm not saying "trade everything" but I think Hexy must know this offense is not meshing well and something needs to change. I wouldn't be saying this this early in the season, but it was the same crap last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 "offense isn't any better than the defense." The team defense is actually doing pretty good. The offense sucks. The forwards are helping out on defense and doing well with it, but they will scare no one on offense. It's going to be a long season of trying to beat teams 2-1,2-0,or 1-0. If they're feeling really saucy, they'll score a third (probably empty net). But that's what it's going to be this year. There's simply no fire power there. We don't have forwards in the system, we've got millions sitting in the press box, and nowhere to go with the cap. I'm afraid we have to wait it out watching the Philly Devils probably through next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 There's simply no fire power there.And the top line is based upon two guys who have scored more than 25 goals twice in 14 combined seasons?You don't say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilsFanDrew Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 They still only had one goal. And that one wasn't really a "shot" either. I'm beginning to think the offense isn't any better then the defence.Now I'm not saying "trade everything" but I think Hexy must know this offense is not meshing well and something needs to change.I wouldn't be saying this this early in the season, but it was the same crap last year. The lack of goals is concerning but I'm not ready to hit the panic button just yet. They are still only 5 games into this with a new coach and a very tough early season schedule. I don't see what type of change right now could really spark anything long term. The dead weight you would want to move is unmovable and there is no sense trading a younger player since the franchise is still in the toddler stage of rebuilding and not in any position to contend. I know its frustrating but for now they just need to stay the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 And the top line is based upon two guys who have scored more than 25 goals twice in 14 combined seasons?You don't say...Exactly. And, really, look at their 5v5 last year and zero production this year. I'll warn you: it ain't pretty. And that's the BEST they've got. It's a long walk between G&V and the rest of the team. If they play as a cohesive unit, they'll steal some games, but they are still a lottery team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I dunno, after a long break of no games, losing 2-1 isn't really worth complaining about imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 It's a long walk between G&V and the rest of the team.Really? Yeah I guess it's a long look up. They both have a combined 1 point. I think the team is carrying those two. Hopefully they plan on earning that combined 16+ million.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Not a complaint, an observation.This team needs GOAL SCORING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yeah it would be nice to get some more offense from the Defensemen as well just 3 points. One goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I've been very encouraged by what I've seen out of them defensively since the game in Florida vs. the Panthers. They are playing physical, and smart brand of defensive hockey and are for the most part letting Mason and Neuvirth see the puck. The stats don't lie, however. This team is what it is, a one-line team with a little help from Simmonds. You know the saying "You can't get blood from a stone." The scoring is extremely limited, and they are still learning a new system. They have to un-Berube themselves.The defense isn't going to help ignite any offense for long stretches, either. They have three games coming up, at home versus the Bruins, in NYC versus the Rangers, and then versus Eichel and the Sabres in Buffalo. If the defense continues to play well, they should win two of those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 a one-line team Really? Which one line is that? Surely not the 18 million dollar line who collectively have a whopping 2 points amongst them right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Coots is not a 2c. Pretty apparent 5 games in and why is manning still playing over schenn?Voracek is not a 1st line player. Abundantly clear after 5 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Really? Yeah I guess it's a long look up. They both have a combined 1 point. I think the team is carrying those two. Hopefully they plan on earning that combined 16+ million....In terms of skill, not results. Even results actually when comparing history vs. history. I know some others have scored one or two this year, but no one is looking up or down at anyone this year (except VLC, who isn't even good enough to play in this **** heap). Speaking of Vinny, what would it hurt (probably a lot on defense)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoli Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Coots is not a 2c. Pretty apparent 5 games in Yep, it's been 5 games that's certainly more than enough time to develop and become an offensive force in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Voracek is not a 1st line player. Abundantly clear after 5 gamesExactly! Even the out of towners are noticing!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yep, it's been 5 games that's certainly more than enough time to develop and become an offensive force in the NHL.And with two to spare! (you thought *I* was impatient!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I swear jmdodgers is the new breier48... ir, is actually the parent of the Schenns. It is 5 games for Christs sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Speaking of VinnyYeah speaking of Vinny how is he serving popcorn yet has as many points as Jake? Strange universe which we live in....no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Well I'm shocked that a team with VLC/Umberger/McDuds contracts wasting $14 million in capspace and a defence that scares nobody and with Michael Raffl as your top LWer isn't kicking ass and taking names around the NHL. Shocked I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 @FCSo the Flyers won't win the Cup!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 @murraycraven I know I was one of the ones preaching this was a playoff team (wait a minute....no I wasn't) but I'll say it again....this team needs another good draft more than a short round of playoff hockey. They could have both, but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 @flyercanuck You know what I was thinking watching the game last night? Raffl isn't the problem on the top line. Giroux and Voracek are. They do not look like top line players right now. The hunger and creativity of Benn and Seguin put them to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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