LegionOfDoom Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Two goals for the night and almost a hat trick in the third period with an empty netter. Tied for third in the league in goals, and is three away from taking the lead. Looks like his line is leading with 5 points as a line. Will he win most improved player of the year award? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Probably the greatest opening night of scoring in NHL history in L.A. by a 23 year old American born Canadian when both goals primary assists were by a guy named Travis from London wearing Ron Flockharts old number 11. That's right...Flocky hockey is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Are you saying Flyers to the cup? (Hope not!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Probably the greatest opening night of scoring in NHL history in L.A. by a 23 year old American born Canadian when both goals primary assists were by a guy named Travis from London wearing Ron Flockharts old number 11. That's right...Flocky hockey is back! If I could like this ten times I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 32 minutes ago, Digityman said: If I could like this ten times I would. Ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Some really nice hands and patience on his first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 3 hours ago, LegionOfDoom said: Two goals for the night and almost a hat trick in the third period with an empty netter. Tied for third in the league in goals, and is three away from taking the lead. Looks like his line is leading with 5 points as a line. Will he win most improved player of the year award? I'd be happy with that. His drive to the net has been an improvement in the pre - season too. I don't think it is just Konecny either as much as I think it is an improvement to Couturier's game. This is exactly what the Flyers need from him. -- Great to see and I hope it continues all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl-three-stars-couturier-powers-flyers-mcdavid-dominates-again-064817124.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 And it seems it's been like 5 years since they have opened the season with a win. Am i right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 1 hour ago, hf101 said: I don't think it is just Konecny either as much as I think it is an improvement to Couturier's game. I would not sell Konecny short. He seems to have pretty sharp on ice vision and reads the ice extremely well. Add his incredible speed and he leaves players tripping over their jock straps and looking silly trying to catch him. If he can stay healthy(as a little guy and rookie) he is going to be targeted a lot but I think he has a HUGE season if they keep that line together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Trade him now his value will never be higher! LOL...just kidding:) Great start Coots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoli Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I can't count the number of times I heard "and Provorov is there" whenever the puck got loose and the Kings looked to make a big play. What a difference having a true #1 D-man even if he is young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 What I liked the most about Couturier in this first game is that he finally started playing like a scorer and not as a defender. I wonder if Hexy and the coach had s talk with him at some pint during the off- season and impressed it upon him that there wsd s reason he had back to back 80 points in the Q. Dare we think that maybe he has arrived? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 4 hours ago, AJgoal said: Some really nice hands So, what you're saying is that Sean had a hands transplant in the summer? Once he gets his feet done he will be set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 48 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: What I liked the most about Couturier in this first game is that he finally started playing like a scorer and not as a defender. I wonder if Hexy and the coach had s talk with him at some pint during the off- season and impressed it upon him that there wsd s reason he had back to back 80 points in the Q. Dare we think that maybe he has arrived? Could just be the difference between centering the 2nd line vice the 3rd. Less offensive supporting cast on the 3rd line and play in different situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehole Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm on board with him. He has shown to be more aggressive so far which has been my gripe with him all along. With these linemates, he should be able to be a 25/60 player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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