GDT: [#10] Dallas Stars @ Philadelphia Flyers, 6:00PM CT (FS-SW, ESPN+)

[Hockey Dad]

Yeah blame the guy who wrote a blank check to make this a more successful franchise from top to bottom.

I am grateful for Gaglardi but he is not without blame. He was responsible for Hitch and hat set the team back. As much as I like Nill as a person he may not be the right man for the job and Gaglardi needs to make decisions from the top down.

 

[Zapp]

I am grateful for Gaglardi but he is not without blame. He was responsible for Hitch and hat set the team back. As much as I like Nill as a person he may not be the right man for the job and Gaglardi needs to make decisions from the top down.

Seguin had a career year under Hitchcock. Hitchcock implemented a defensive structure just the same as Monty without sacrificing offense. That team was playoff bound and then fell apart at the end of the year. The core of this team is the problem and its weakness is playing a complete game consistently.

 

[M88K]

Seguin had a career year under Hitchcock. Hitchcock implemented a defensive structure just the same as Monty without sacrificing offense. That team was playoff bound and then fell apart at the end of the year. The core of this team is the problem and its weakness is playing a complete game consistently.

Kari Lehtonen happened

 

[JesusNPucks]

This game needs to be a loss. Otherwise, those with the ability to make the necessary changes won’t be compelled to do so. The Stars are so desperate for hope, a single win may convince them that “things really aren't that bad.” #rebuild #GoStars

 

[serp]

Kari Lehtonen happened

Lehtonen played like 20 games in a row after Bishop got hurt. Hitch did the same nonsense last year with Koskinen after Talbot was traded. Hitchcock has a tendency to ride his goalies to death. By the way Hitch was the first guy who brough the dump and chase style offense back and the team is still playing it. So i do fault Hitch by extension Gaglardi for that year . Also for the Hanzal deal by the way which Hitch wanted.

 

[brighteststars]

Lets open it back up with firewagon rush hockey. At least the tank should be entertaining then.

 

[Hockey Dad]

Hitchcock was a mistake because he was a stopgap and everyone knew it. Instead of getting a coach that would last they got someone that had 2 years tops.

 

[Troy McClure]

With the Stars playing Pitlick tonight, I thought I’d check up on the forwards the Stars let go this summer:
Zuccarello - zero points in four games and on IR
Spezza - among the Leafs scratch and fourth line rotation
Ritchie - among the Bruins scratch and fourth line rotation
Nichushkin - among the Avs scratch and fourth line rotation
Pitlick - has played every game for the Flyers

The sad thing is the Stars clearly didn’t lose anything of value when they cleared out those four fourth liners, but it also looks like they didn’t do anything to improve what they had on the fourth line. I guess the guys they have now are a bit faster, but they aren’t all that much better.

 

[Troy McClure]

I'm not disagreeing with this. But when we say Jim Nill sucks in the first round- it's incorrect.

I completely disagree with you on this.

 

[masinaLFC]

another almost win tonight?

 

[Kcb12345]

Chances we see that elite Cogliano-Seguin-Dickinson line?

 

[Smelling Salt]

Chances we see that elite Cogliano-Seguin-Dickinson line?

Fingers crossed!

 

[brighteststars]

Chances we see that elite Cogliano-Seguin-Dickinson line?

ULTIMATE ELITE

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Sorry guys I’m officially on team tank this draft class is just to dank. I don’t think a monkey could screw up a top ten pick.

 

[Peeps]

Benn Radulov Seguin Pavelski Hintz
Lindell Klingberg Heiskanen
Bishop

There's no reason this team shouldn't win. The problem isn't Nill.

It's a mix of the coach and mainly the player.

They lost game 7 double OT to the Stanley Cup winner. They had the right system.

All of sudden this system is no good? I don't think Montgomery has change his whole coaching system from last year.

What I don't like from him is that he's not patient with his lines. Often mixing bottom 6 guys with top 6 guys.

Just do a combo of Benn and Pavs. Seguin with Radulov. Add Hintz and someone else.

 

[Kcb12345]

Benn Radulov Seguin Pavelski Hintz
Lindell Klingberg Heiskanen
Bishop

There's no reason this team shouldn't win. The problem isn't Nill.

It's a mix of the coach and mainly the player.

They lost game 7 double OT to the Stanley Cup winner. They had the right system.

All of sudden this system is no good? I don't think Montgomery has change his whole coaching system from last year.

What I don't like from him is that he's not patient with his lines. Often mixing bottom 6 guys with top 6 guys.

Just do a combo of Benn and Pavs. Seguin with Radulov. Add Hintz and someone else.

One of the most frustrating things Monty does is scramble the lines for a few shifts after we score a goal or take the lead. It's almost like he is trying to throw off the opponent or something but it makes no sense at all and never benefits us

 

[masinaLFC]

Benn Radulov Seguin Pavelski Hintz
Lindell Klingberg Heiskanen
Bishop

There's no reason this team shouldn't win. The problem isn't Nill.

It's a mix of the coach and mainly the player.

They lost game 7 double OT to the Stanley Cup winner. They had the right system.

All of sudden this system is no good? I don't think Montgomery has change his whole coaching system from last year.

What I don't like from him is that he's not patient with his lines. Often mixing bottom 6 guys with top 6 guys.

Just do a combo of Benn and Pavs. Seguin with Radulov. Add Hintz and someone else.

you won't get vezina goalkeeping every year, great backup goalie performances... and we finished in a wildcard place omg... get a clue mate, monty and his pseudosystem is the biggest problem here

 

[DangeRouss]

ULTIMATE ELITE

Not yet ready for elite hockey

 

[Satan]

I completely disagree with you on this.

Cool

 

[Kcb12345]

 

[The Tourist]

Yay more Dowling

 

[The Tourist]

Does Philly have anyone who will drop the gloves? I could see Benn dropping the gloves this game to try and get the team going.

I'm predicting a fight and a win tonight. I'll probably be 0 for 2.

 

[brighteststars]

Heiskanen Klingberg, my body is ready

 

[The Tourist]

Heiskanen Klingberg, my body is ready

They need to combine for about 10 shots on goal. I'm tired of this team being reluctant to shoot the puck. Benn and Radulov never pull the trigger anymore either.

 

[serp]

I count this as a win if the Stars score more than 3 goals in regulation regardless of outcome.