Cheesesteak Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Kid has had a LOT to deal with the past two years.....what y'all think? Is he turning the corner? https://thehockeywriters.com/philadelphia-flyers-nolan-patrick-potential/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Cheesesteak said: Kid has had a LOT to deal with the past two years.....what y'all think? Is he turning the corner? https://thehockeywriters.com/philadelphia-flyers-nolan-patrick-potential/ From what i have seen over the last few games i think he is getting better and better. He has the most impressive shot i have seen in the shootout all season....so that is progress because the Flyers need more shooters there....especially one that can hit the net. By the start of next season i think he be waaaaaay much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Monet Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I see no reason why not. He has made some plays that are really high up on the “wow” factor. His skill level is not in question. From my eye ball test, Patrick is getting stronger and quicker. Kid has been through a lot and is finally being able to make a consistent contribution. that goal he scored a few weeks ago when he came in on a rush and went forehand / backhand at full speed... not too many people can do that. Just scratching the surface imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Goals in 3 straight games. Points in 4 straight. 8 in his last 12 games. Looks like the real Nolan Patrick is coming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan4ever Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 hours ago, flyercanuck said: Goals in 3 straight games. Points in 4 straight. 8 in his last 12 games. Looks like the real Nolan Patrick is coming around. And his timing couldn't be more perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 You can easily see his skating is so much better, and he is going to the net with much more confidence. What I really like is he is going into high traffic in front and banging in rebounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I thought he and Oskar looked good together. I'm going to go out on a limb right now and say Oskar is here to stay.... ...so Oskar get rid of that #54 (just doesn't look right) and put on your #96!!! Last season the Flyers became the only team in NHL history to go on a 10-game win streak and miss the playoffs. They lost 10 straight (0-5-5) this year and almost certainly will. Thursday’s victory means they haven’t lost in regulation in 10 straight since last year’s stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I don't think it has anything to do with the kid's hockey IQ or the skill. It has everything to do with the fans perception of the # 2 pick and not looking at the circumstances. This kid did not play much hockey over a long period before making the roster. Everyone knew he had the skill but fans were impatient (as usual) b/c he was not performing well and then got a concussion. He is FINALLY getting healthy and more comfortable as a baby in the best hockey league in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Looked like he took an elbow to the head last night, was visibly annoyed by it. Any news on his noggin today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Looked like he took an elbow to the head last night, was visibly annoyed by it. Any news on his noggin today? I still can't believe they don't go back to the old style elbow pads. It would save on plenty of concussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: I still can't believe they don't go back to the old style elbow pads. It would save on plenty of concussions. Agreed. Don Cherry has been harping on this for over a decade. It's the cause of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Agreed. Don Cherry has been harping on this for over a decade. It's the cause of many. I harp on it everytime I take one in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: I harp on it everytime I take one in the face. Yeah, no doubt. The problem is, unless you have your pair of old soft ones, you cannot buy them. You playing still? I'm in year two of my hiatus following knee surgery. I might be done. Hard to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Yeah, no doubt. The problem is, unless you have your pair of old soft ones, you cannot buy them. You playing still? I'm in year two of my hiatus following knee surgery. I might be done. Hard to say. Still playing. Still playing ball hockey too. I'll play til i can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 hours ago, RonJeremy said: You can easily see his skating is so much better. Way better. It looked deficient at the beginning of the year. Really looking like a strong player now. It's been exciting to see him progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, flyercanuck said: I harp on it everytime I take one in the face. I still have my old cooper shoulder pads which are basically nothing and have a pair of old elbow pads too... It would prevent a lot of injuries but pads these days are next to Batman amour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Podein25 said: Any news on his noggin today? It's still attached....that is great news...but hold tight...that is subject to change once the medical staff looks at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Goals in 4 straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I think people underestimate how long it takes to be 100% after an injury. It's as if they didn't see Giroux and Gostisbehere take a year to come back around following their core muscle surgeries, and asumed that since Patrick was able to play, he'd be what everyone expected just a couple months after his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, AJgoal said: I think people underestimate how long it takes to be 100% after an injury. It's as if they didn't see Giroux and Gostisbehere take a year to come back around following their core muscle surgeries, and asumed that since Patrick was able to play, he'd be what everyone expected just a couple months after his. That and getting up to speed with the size, skill and speed of the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: That and getting up to speed with the size, skill and speed of the NHL. Yarp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJ8812 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Kid is looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 His injury like Coot's mono their last year of juniors could be a blessing to help them fall into the Flyers lap....just look at the payoff from Coots now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 18 hours ago, flyercanuck said: Goals in 4 straight. Trade him, his value will never be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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