OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: See I read this as an opinion, perfectly valid and I respect it. I just don't see Voracek as "glass half-empty" the way you do. To me his strengths outweigh his weaknesses. I see the same crap you do - I yell at him the most besides Hayes - but I also see the really great plays he makes (which seem to pass unnoticed around here). I get it. He's the whipping boy, him and the captain. When a team sucks this bad all bets are off and everyone is fair game. But I don't think AV puts him, Giroux and Couturier out there in the final frame because he hates youth or some such nonsense. He knows those 3 give him the best chance at scoring some goals. I'll let @Samifan answer this one for me. Sami the floor is yours... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Howie58 said: Greetings: First, thanks to Occ for relieving me of thread duty. Next, we are fairly significant underdogs: https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/nhl-hockey/2021/philadelphia-flyers-vs-new-york-islanders-prediction-4-3-2021-nhl-pick-tips-and-odds.html That is no surprise given our bad play. It is Varlamov in goal for the Isles, who has been darn good. Hopefully, Hart doesn't come unglued with an inept defense. As for Ghost--hope he scores a game winner. Sadly, I think this is a lost season for the squad. The best part of this game is giving the youngins a chance to show something. Shelving Lindblom makes me sad too. He has fought and won against a potential killer--you hope he returns to old form for his sake and the team. I don't think Lindblom is "done". Fighting cancer is hard on a person, that he's able to play in the NHL in the same calendar year is miraculous. It makes sense that he would struggle physically. He's has a rib removed and lost a significant amount of weight- going to take some time to rebuild his body. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: I don't think Lindblom is "done". did someone say he was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, CoachX said: did someone say he was? I interpreted Howie's post to have a more moribund than usual outlook for the lad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: See I read this as an opinion, perfectly valid and I respect it. I just don't see Voracek as "glass half-empty" the way you do. To me his strengths outweigh his weaknesses. I see the same crap you do - I yell at him the most besides Hayes - but I also see the really great plays he makes (which seem to pass unnoticed around here). 3 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: I'll let @Samifan answer this one for me. Sami the floor is yours... Thanks @OccamsRazor @GratefulFlyer Jake Voracek is not a $8-9 million dollar a year player! For every nice assist he may get on occasion, there are plenty of consistent negatives he brings not only ever game but every shift. He over stick handles, over passes and rarely back checks. If those traits aren’t enough to put you in the I hate Jake camp, let’s talk about the constant turnovers he makes each game. You can count on at least 4-5 turnovers per game and as a bonus he’s good for a bonehead penalty in the offensive zone more times then I care to count over the years. Next let’s add his piss poor attitude on and off the ice. Unlike most NHL players, Voracek is not charitable. He’s barely approachable to his “fans” and seems bothered by them. Jake is a classic example of a guy the took advantage of a GM after one good statistical season and now has an entitled attitude. He should not have an A on his sweater. He needs to go! Hopefully the Kraken are impressed by his assists and take him in the draft. #IHATEJAKE @OccamsRazordid I miss anything? Edited April 3, 2021 by Samifan 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mojo1917 said: I interpreted Howie's post to have a more moribund than usual outlook for the lad. Dear Mojo: You are absolutely right. I think it is amazing that he's on the squad, period. I hope we see more of him and the other young players who may be a part of the team in coming years. I suspect the team is resting Lindblom to allow for a longer-term rehab. I was scared when he actually fought a month or so ago--it's hard to believe an oncologist is happy to see that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 that fight told me Oscar isn't impressed by cancer. He'll just kick its ass and move on! Dudes a warrior 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Samifan said: did I miss anything? NAILED IT!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, CoachX said: He'll just kick its ass and move on! I would love to big Sam do this to Sidney Crosby.... ...he would never have to buy a beer in Philly again. But it can be anyone for another team....like a Patric Hornqvist or Marchand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I would love to big Sam do this to Sidney Crosby.... ...he would never have to buy a beer in Philly again. But it can be anyone for another team....like a Patric Hornqvist or Marchand. i've watched nearly every Chara fight on the web. When he goes against an equal opponents, he often ties them up and tackles them. He only seems to really pound on lesser opponents. I'd like to see him and big Sam give it a go If Sam grabbed Cindy like this, he'd piss himself stupid Edited April 3, 2021 by CoachX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Flyers win tonight 3-1. Islanders come in a little overconfident and the Flyers take advantage playing a full 60. That’s my prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: Flyers win tonight 3-1. Islanders come in a little overconfident and the Flyers take advantage playing a full 60. That’s my prediction. i think they will get tuned up again, something like 5-2. I can see a team getting overconfident against us, but with every point counting in a shortened season, I think teams (players) are licking their chops to get some stats against these marshmallows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 44 minutes ago, CoachX said: i think they will get tuned up again, something like 5-2. I can see a team getting overconfident against us, but with every point counting in a shortened season, I think teams (players) are licking their chops to get some stats against these marshmallows Yeah, I mean...if I saw signs that their defense really began to gel for long stretches, and they got consistently good shots on their opponents, that is possible. The problem is they don't, and the Isles don't give up a lot of chances in Trotz's system and they bury a decent amount of theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: Flyers take advantage playing a full 60. Next time we see it..............it will the first. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Barzal might make this a career highlight game and score 7 himself. Didn't Mario score 6 against Hextall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Just get Hart back on his game. Some defense is always welcome. Keep the porch clean. Hart will take care of the rest. Game link: http://sportsstats.xyz/www.sportsstats.me/nhl2/Flyers.php Edited April 3, 2021 by OccamsRazor #boubonup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) there goes voracek with a turnover lets see if we get any of those great plays that were mentioned earlier jake Bad = 1 jake good = 0 Edited April 3, 2021 by CoachX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Sammy throwin down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 BIG SAM! that is all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Big Sam said have a seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 In his shift of the game, turnover for Jake Voracek! Lather, Rinse, Repeat #IHATEJAKE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I don't care if the Flyers lose 12-0 now. It was wirth tuning in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Samifan said: In his shift of the game, turnover for Jake Voracek! Lather, Rinse, Repeat #IHATEJAKE the good/bad jake scoreboard is running... feel free to add 1 bad, 0 good so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, CoachX said: I don't care if the Flyers lose 12-0 now. It was wirth tuning in At least they will have held them, to four field goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, CoachX said: the good/bad jake scoreboard is running... feel free to add 1 bad, 0 good so far That was one......dumps it in and can't even get to it. Jake SMH. 2 bad, 0 good so far Edited April 3, 2021 by OccamsRazor bourbon isn't working 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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