Howie58 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Greetings: The O and B are mild underdogs. As this piece notes, the Flyers have not been particularly good on Saturdays the past few seasons. https://statsalt.com/games/nhl/10-12-2019/philadelphia-flyers-vs-vancouver-canucks-prediction-8338/ Historically, the O and B play well against Vancouver.: https://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/opponent.cgi?Vancouver_Canucks . We will see if that continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheslot Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 PROJECTED LINES (Subject to change)FLYERS28 Claude Giroux - 13 Kevin Hayes - 93 Jakub Voracek23 Oskar Lindblom - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny25 James van Riemsdyk - 21 Scott Laughton- 81 Carsen Twarynski82 Connor Bunnaman - 12 Michael Raffl- 18 Tyler Pitlick9 Ivan Provorov - 61 Justin Braun6 Travis Sanheim - 15 Matt Niskanen53 Shayne Gostisbehere - 8 Robert Hägg79 Carter Hart[37 Brian Elliott]Power Play 1: Giroux, Hayes, JVR, Voracek, Gostisbehere.Power Play 2: Lindblom, Couturier, Konecny, Provorov, NiskanenScratches: 55 Sam Morin (healthy).Injured non-roster: 19 Nolan Patrick (migraines), 3 Andy Welinski (lower body).CANUCKS9 J.T. Miller - 40 Elias Pettersson - Brock Boeser70 Tanner Pearson - 53 Bo Horvat - 17 Josh Leivo79 Micheal Ferland - 88 Adam Gaudette - 20 Brandon Sutter79 Tim Schaller - 83 Jay Beagle - 18 Jake Virtanen23 Alexander Edler - 57 Tyler Myers43 Quinn Hughes - 8 Chris Tanev4 Jordie Benn - 51 Troy Stecher25 Jacob Markström[35 Thatcher Demko]Power play 1: Miller, Pettersson, Boeser, Horvat, Edler.Power play 2: Pearson, Gaudette, Leivo, Hughes, Myers.Scratches: 5 Oscar Fantenberg (concussion, day-to-day), 21 Loui Eriksson (healthy).Injured reserve: 26 Antoine Roussel (ACL surgery), 64 Tyler Motte (upper body). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I like Twarynski as much as the next Flyer fan (which is, like, not much I guess?), but just don't cross check the guy in the throatish area. Ok? Just come in big, maybe some contact, but not a short jab to the throat area. Not yet at least. Love the intention, love, love, love it, but execute it man. Be disciplined. Kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 LMAO I rule. I really do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I want Farabee, Patrick and Meyers in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: I want Farabee, Patrick and Meyers in the lineup I don't disagree, but I am curious. In favor of whom that would need to come out? Bunny, I guess. Twarynski? And who? Hagg for Myers, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Why did he put Jake as his first shooter? He took him off the top line and made him sit a few shifts. Jake isn't playing well yet. Why put him as #1? Bad choice. Edited October 13, 2019 by Digityman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, ruxpin said: In favor of whom that would need to come out? This is the way i would lay it out... 28 Claude Giroux - 13 Kevin Hayes - 93 Jakub Voracek23 Oskar Lindblom - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny25 James van Riemsdyk - 19 Nolan Patrick - 49 Joel Farabee12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 81 Carsen Twarynski9 Ivan Provorov - 61 Justin Braun6 Travis Sanheim - 15 Matt Niskanen53 Shayne Gostisbehere - 5 Phil Myers79 Carter Hart37 Brian ElliottPower Play 1: Giroux, Hayes, JVR, Voracek, Gostisbehere.Power Play 2: Lindblom, Couturier, Konecny, Provorov, NiskanenScratches: 55 Sam Morin 8 Robert Hägg 18 Tyler Pitlick I would try this first but i really want to reunite last years top line. Because i haven't been very impressed with Jake these last 3 games I would drop him to the 3rd. So one more game to look at that then really shake it up maybe. 28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny25 James van Riemsdyk - 13 Kevin Hayes - 23 Oskar Lindblom 49 Joel Farabee - 19 Nolan Patrick - 93 Jakub Voracek12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 81 Carsen Twarynski But Welinski has to get healthy so he can be sent down. This is how i wouldn't mind see it. Jake still has issues that get on my damn nerves...and i want to get JVR going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Digityman said: Why did he put Jake as his first shooter? He took him off the top line and made him sit a few shifts. Jake isn't playing well yet. Why put him as #1? Bad choice. I knew if ol Jake showed up it wouldn't be long before he and his unimpressive effort would land him in AV's doghouse. So hated to Simmer go after being here so long but i have said it before of the forwards left i would love to move Jake in a nice package eventually. I'm just tired of his play and he can't even score in a shootout to help. Buh bye Jake. Very strange to see the Flyers get owned in the faceoff circle but i happened last night. Winning only 44% not good enough. Voracek finished with 14:30 minutes, his lowest ice time in a game since the 2015-16 season. Edited October 13, 2019 by OccamsRazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, ruxpin said: Bunny, I guess. Twarynski? I keep Twarynski in the lineup over Pitlick and it's not anything Pitlick did wrong just they can use Joel speed and defensive prowess that will only get better the more he plays....and got to love the hustle!!! And they could use his scoring touch too after he has netted his 2nd goal in his 2nd game... Flyers can use this kid's skillset wish he could teach Jake some things... Flyers need all the help they can get.... Edited October 13, 2019 by OccamsRazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Interesting... Flyers at the top???!!!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Still don't understand how a forward gets benched in the 3rd and is your first shooter...wish they would try JVR oreven Lindblom over Jake who just never is impressive in shootouts he never has any creativity with the puck on his stick...like this... This isn't nothing crazy but it helps to take it seriously to try and win.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: This is the way i would lay it out... 28 Claude Giroux - 13 Kevin Hayes - 93 Jakub Voracek23 Oskar Lindblom - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny25 James van Riemsdyk - 19 Nolan Patrick - 49 Joel Farabee12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 81 Carsen Twarynski9 Ivan Provorov - 61 Justin Braun6 Travis Sanheim - 15 Matt Niskanen53 Shayne Gostisbehere - 5 Phil Myers79 Carter Hart37 Brian ElliottPower Play 1: Giroux, Hayes, JVR, Voracek, Gostisbehere.Power Play 2: Lindblom, Couturier, Konecny, Provorov, NiskanenScratches: 55 Sam Morin 8 Robert Hägg 18 Tyler Pitlick I would try this first but i really want to reunite last years top line. Because i haven't been very impressed with Jake these last 3 games I would drop him to the 3rd. So one more game to look at that then really shake it up maybe. 28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny25 James van Riemsdyk - 13 Kevin Hayes - 23 Oskar Lindblom 49 Joel Farabee - 19 Nolan Patrick - 93 Jakub Voracek12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 81 Carsen Twarynski But Welinski has to get healthy so he can be sent down. This is how i wouldn't mind see it. Jake still has issues that get on my damn nerves...and i want to get JVR going. I like all of this. Make it so. By the way, I'm not a fan of Pitlick and was irritated he got a roster spot. But I'm starting to understand his value, at least in terms of the penalty kill. But I'm still good with your lineup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) @OccamsRazor I think my favorite thing about last night's game was that clearly Voracek's ice time was greatly cut. He's too good to be on the 4th line (and paid way too much), but I'm happy V is willing to send messages to anyone and not give a crap who you are. Voracek is clearly mailing it in. Mail him out if he's not going to play ball. Edited October 14, 2019 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, ruxpin said: I like all of this. Make it so. By the way, I'm not a fan of Pitlick and was irritated he got a roster spot. But I'm starting to understand his value, at least in terms of the penalty kill. But I'm still good with your lineup. I thought Pitlick was good last night. Noticed him at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Podein25 said: I thought Pitlick was good last night. Noticed him at least. Agreed. And yes on the "noticed him at least." Unspectacular, but some sound play. I'll take that in the role he's playing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: Still don't understand how a forward gets benched in the 3rd and is your first shooter...wish they would try JVR oreven Lindblom over Jake who just never is impressive in shootouts he never has any creativity with the puck on his stick...like this... This isn't nothing crazy but it helps to take it seriously to try and win.... Bench to send a message. Then put him out first to show you have faith in him. If it doesnt work out, no ine can say you didnt try 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Its 3 games in and they havent lost, picking up points in each Isnt it a bit early to start making changes, especially when you havent lost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, CoachX said: Isnt it a bit early to start making changes, especially when you havent lost? Have you met Philadelphia before? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, CoachX said: Its 3 games in and they havent lost, picking up points in each Isnt it a bit early to start making changes, especially when you havent lost? Absolutely not. It's exactly when you want to make them. This is when you figure out who has playmaking chemistry, because sometime pre-season isn't enough time to figure that out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, CoachX said: Its 3 games in and they havent lost, picking up points in each Isnt it a bit early to start making changes, especially when you havent lost? OK. Let's start by eliminating shootouts. Bring back the tie. Oh, you don't mean those changes? Edited October 13, 2019 by FD19372 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, CoachX said: Its 3 games in and they havent lost, picking up points in each Isnt it a bit early to start making changes, especially when you havent lost? No now is when you want to make them. Till you get em right keep mixing plenty of season left to to let them settle in but find the right mix first and it's almost there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Oh, i get it. We are winning so change things up until you lose. Or maybe, we arent winming by enough so lets change things Ya gotta love Flyer fans Edited October 13, 2019 by CoachX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, CoachX said: Oh, i get it. We are winning so change things up until you lose. Or maybe, we arent winming by enough so lets change things Ya gotta love Flyer fans Seriously? We have pretty big time players who haven't shown up yet. One who played a total of 3 minutes in the 3rd period and it was 2:59 too much. It's very early and of course you continue to work on finding what's optimal. Or at least figure out how to resuscitate $15M of your cap space. And we're all enjoying that they're undefeated (in regulation) and all that, but two of the teams are a combined 0-5-3. I'm not knocking it. Beat who you're scheduled. But it's not as if we're operating on all cylinders and beating world class teams. Of course at this point you continue to tweak. It's flatly a no brainer. I'm not sure when stating the sensible and obvious made one a Philly fan, but I guess I'll take it. Edited October 13, 2019 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Podein25 said: Have you met Philadelphia before? Yeah, I'm clearly misunderstanding the concept of "overtime loss" #winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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