mojo1917 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: It's not about it being a loss....it's about keeping my starter sharp. Nothing more. I understand what you're saying. But let's imagine a scenario where Hart is getting shelled and the games really matter, it happens to every goalie, the last time Elliot would have seen a shot in a game situation would have been 1 period of work vs the Pens, before that, it was ****** March. So the back up comes into a shooting gallery and that's the first action he's seen in 5 months. That's a recipe for having 2 goalies with shot confidence and maybe injury. The next thing you know Lyon is playing and he really isn't up for the NHL playoffs. The team will need Elliot, having him face actual shooters is good for the team long term. Carter Hart won't forget how to play goalie for six days, he'll practice he'll be fine. He plays vs Tampa and then he goes in the start of the seven game series. I don't see where Hart's game goes to **** because Elliot gets some work, agree to disagree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: I understand what you're saying. But let's imagine a scenario where Hart is getting shelled and the games really matter, it happens to every goalie, the last time Elliot would have seen a shot in a game situation would have been 1 period of work vs the Pens, before that, it was ****** March. So the back up comes into a shooting gallery and that's the first action he's seen in 5 months. That's a recipe for having 2 goalies with shot confidence and maybe injury. The next thing you know Lyon is playing and he really isn't up for the NHL playoffs. The team will need Elliot, having him face actual shooters is good for the team long term. Carter Hart won't forget how to play goalie for six days, he'll practice he'll be fine. He plays vs Tampa and then he goes in the start of the seven game series. I don't see where Hart's game goes to **** because Elliot gets some work, agree to disagree. And then without warning, BAM! Covid hits and Elliott is shut down. Gee this is fun. Doing hypothetical, "sky is falling" scenarios here's another one. Hart plays. He shuts down the great OV and the Flyers win again. His confidence skyrockets and he leads this team deep into the playoffs and dare I say..... he leads the Flyers to a Cup. This is why this kid was brought here. To be THE guy! And, if he does tank, he still gets the experience which will be hugely valuable moving forward. Elliott is a back up on borrowed time. He is not the Flyers future. Hart is. Again, This is why he was brought here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, CoachX said: And then without warning, BAM! Covid hits and Elliott is shut down. Gee this is fun. Doing hypothetical, "sky is falling" scenarios here's another one. Hart plays. He shuts down the great OV and the Flyers win again. His confidence skyrockets and he leads this team deep into the playoffs and dare I say..... he leads the Flyers to a Cup. This is why this kid was brought here. To be THE guy! And, if he does tank, he still gets the experience which will be hugely valuable moving forward. Elliott is a back up on borrowed time. He is not the Flyers future. Hart is. Again, This is why he was brought here. Right, it's pie in the sky that a goalie gets lit up in the playoffs and needs relieved. Also, shutting down a superior team a couple of days before has done nothing for Carter's confidence? The Bruins were/are the chalk, that wasn't the ****** jayvee squad they sent out vs the Flyers. The round robin tournament is not being viewed by the coaching staff they way you are viewing it. To this point this year the coaching staff has done the right things for this team, I'm willing to give them some leeway with goalie playing time. My track record as coach is about as good as yours, neither compares favorably to Vigneault's, or heck even Therrien's... If you cannot see there is value in Elliot getting some work, there's not much more to talk about on the subject. Go Flyers Edited August 6, 2020 by mojo1917 grammar, it's always grammar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, CoachX said: And then without warning, BAM! Covid hits and Elliott is shut down. Gee this is fun. Doing hypothetical, "sky is falling" scenarios here's another one. Hart plays. He shuts down the great OV and the Flyers win again. His confidence skyrockets and he leads this team deep into the playoffs and dare I say..... he leads the Flyers to a Cup. This is why this kid was brought here. To be THE guy! And, if he does tank, he still gets the experience which will be hugely valuable moving forward. Elliott is a back up on borrowed time. He is not the Flyers future. Hart is. Again, This is why he was brought here. Ok, i agree with some of what you're saying here...but bonus points for the Blazing Saddles meme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, flyercanuck said: Ok, i agree with some of what you're saying here...but bonus points for the Blazing Saddles meme. Agreed. Whatchya drinking for today's game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, CoachX said: Other than Boston, every team with a true number one will be playing that guy. Word is McElhinney is likely to go for Tampa on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: To this point this year the coaching staff has done the right things for this team, I'm willing to give them some leeway with goalie playing time. One game. Not much of a sample size 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Agreed. Whatchya drinking for today's game? Not. Playing ball hockey right after the game. Then I'm drinking...LOTS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, AJgoal said: Word is McElhinney is likely to go for Tampa on Saturday. I'm sure the outcome of today's game will dictate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I think I am going IPA just not sure which one. Once again i'll be in the pool till about 6 then out with some friends for supper so I won't be able to check in i don't want spoilers. I will however start watching while I know I will be waiting for the wife to get ready....more than likely the first period. I just hope it's a win. Cheers everyone. @CoachX Not sure if FC's link works i will try to post one before I leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, CoachX said: thank you good sir! Yes looks like his link works so enjoy. Go Flyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Not sure if it was posted earlier but apparently John Carlson will not dress for today's game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheslot Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 PROJECTED LINEUPS (will be updated, subject to change)FLYERS28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 93 Jakub Voracek21 Scott Laughton - 13 Kevin Hayes - 11 Travis Konecny49 Joel Farabee - 38 Derek Grant - 62 Nic Aube-Kubel82 Connor Bunnaman - 44 Nate Thompson - 18 Tyler Pitlick9 Ivan Provorov - 15 Matt Niskanen6 Travis Sanheim - 5 Phil Myers8 Robert Hägg - 61 Justin Braun37 Brian Elliott[79 Carter Hart]CAPITALS (projection is if Carlson does not play)8 Alex Ovechkin - 92 Evgeny Kuznetsov - 43 Tom Wilson13 Jakub Vrana - 19 Nicklas Bäckström - 77 T.J. Oshie62 Carl Hagelin - 72 Travis Boyd - 17 Ilya Kovalchuk14 Richard Panik - 26 Nic Dowd - 21 Garnet Hathaway4 Brenden Dillon - 9 Dmitry Orlov6 Michal Kempny - 33 Radko Gudas34 Jonas Siegenthaler - 3 Nick Jensen70 Braden Holtby[41 Vitek Vanecek] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Observation: camera showed the Flyer bench and you can see a high level of engagement. Lots of chatter up and down the bench. You love to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The powerplay on the other hand: awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: Not sure if FC's link works i will try to post one before I leave. Been using that link all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 After 2 periods Flyers up 2-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 NAK one of the best Flyers on the ice today through two and a half periods. @CoachX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Podein25 said: NAK one of the best Flyers on the ice today through two and a half periods. @CoachX Also: Laughton with 3 points @CoachX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Nice win by a Flyers. Flyers are now no lower than #2 seed. If they beat TB they get #1 seed, lose and they are #2. Hayes played a great game.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, pilldoc said: Hayes played a great game.... Unbelievable. Probably one of his best as a pro to be honest. I've not seen a player buy time like that in awhile. Very impressive. More importantly, that line is buzzing and a real handful for three opposition. TB will be a real test. They are playing very stingy and can be dangerous. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, pilldoc said: Nice win by a Flyers. Flyers are now no lower than #2 seed. If they beat TB they get #1 seed, lose and they are #2. Hayes played a great game.... First line has to figure their thing out though. Farabee and NAK looked good, Grant seemed like he was just along for the ride with the two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, AJgoal said: First line has to figure their thing out though. Farabee and NAK looked good, Grant seemed like he was just along for the ride with the two of them. Barely recognized Grant sans beard but he played well defensively. I will take that from a 4th liner every day of the week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I think all of the top 4 teams in both conferences are playing their backup goalie in at least one game. All 4 teams in the west have done it and the only one in the east that hasn't done it yet is Tampa. Must be something to it if everyone is doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, flyercanuck said: Been using that link all year. it wokred. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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