GDT: #25: FLYERS at Penguins, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 7:00 p.m. ET

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I read on the Flyers site it was Raffl - Laughton - Jake as the 3rd line and Lehtera is back in on the 4th line. So Weal scratched, maybe? Or Lindblom? The article didn't say specifically what the 4th line was.

The previews from both Dave Isaac (Courier Post) and Bill Meltzer (Hockey Buzz) are in agreement in that Lehtera is the scratch. However, in other text the indication is that Lehtera is playing.

It depends on when each updated their previews but as of now both writers have the same projected units with the only difference who is the L and R defensemen on the second pairing.

Isaac:
Forwards
28-Claude Giroux, 14-Sean Couturier, 11-Travis Konecny
25-James van Riemsdyk, 19-Nolan Patrick, 17-Wayne Simmonds
12-Michael Raffl, 21-Scott Laughton, 93-Jake Voracek
23-Oskar Lindblom, 40-Jordan Weal, 22-Dale Weise
Defense
9-Ivan Provorov & 53-Shayne Gostisbehere
47-Andrew MacDonald & 8-Robert Hägg
6-Travis Sanheim & 3-Radko Gudas
Goalie
41-Anthony Stolarz
(30-Michal Neuvirth)

Meltzer:
28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny
25 James van Riemsdyk - 19 Nolan Patrick - 17 Wayne Simmonds
12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 93 Jakub Voracek
23 Oskar Lindblom - 40 Jordan Weal - 22 Dale Weise

9 Ivan Provorov - 53 Shayne Gostisbehere
8 Robert Hägg - 47 Andrew MacDonald
6 Travis Sanheim - 3 Radko Gudas

41 Anthony Stolarz
[30 Michal Neuvirth]

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Hopefully Neuvirth doesnt hurt himself walking from the locker room to the bench tonight

 

[bennysflyers16]

That second pair D group remains worst in the NHL. So sad

We are all being beaten down, but could never hope for a loss to Pens, will gladly watch this on pvr tomm am and just avoid the score

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

The previews from both Dave Isaac (Courier Post) and Bill Meltzer (Hockey Buzz) are in agreement in that Lehtera is the scratch. However, in other text the indication is that Lehtera is playing.

It depends on when each updated their previews but as of now both writers have the same projected units with the only difference who is the L and R defensemen on the second pairing.

Isaac:
Forwards
28-Claude Giroux, 14-Sean Couturier, 11-Travis Konecny
25-James van Riemsdyk, 19-Nolan Patrick, 17-Wayne Simmonds
12-Michael Raffl, 21-Scott Laughton, 93-Jake Voracek
23-Oskar Lindblom, 40-Jordan Weal, 22-Dale Weise
Defense
9-Ivan Provorov & 53-Shayne Gostisbehere
47-Andrew MacDonald & 8-Robert Hägg
6-Travis Sanheim & 3-Radko Gudas
Goalie
41-Anthony Stolarz
(30-Michal Neuvirth)

Meltzer:
28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny
25 James van Riemsdyk - 19 Nolan Patrick - 17 Wayne Simmonds
12 Michael Raffl - 21 Scott Laughton - 93 Jakub Voracek
23 Oskar Lindblom - 40 Jordan Weal - 22 Dale Weise

9 Ivan Provorov - 53 Shayne Gostisbehere
8 Robert Hägg - 47 Andrew MacDonald
6 Travis Sanheim - 3 Radko Gudas

41 Anthony Stolarz
[30 Michal Neuvirth]

Thanks for this, MSE - I updated the OP.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

How in the hell does a guy like Alzner get waived but MacDonald plays top 4 minutes? Sure they both suck but at least one NHL team knows what suck looks like. I wish MacDonald health and happiness but I'm so f***ing sick of this shit and of this team and the never ending rope they have given to this idiot coach. They are going to get run out of the building tonight and shit head Hakstol will still be here next week. This organization needed gutting from Holmgren and Clarke through all of the coaches and a few players, not just Hextall. Stupidity and arrogance. They're like General Motors - an old, stupid leadership surrounded by yes men telling them they are doing the right things, hiding the facts and blowing smoke up their asses.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Thanks for this, MSE - I updated the OP.

My guess is Lehtera will return to the lineup and either Lindblom or perhaps more likely Weise is replaced.

 

[Adam Warlock]

The best thing the nes GM can do right away (other than fire Hak) would be waive Lethera and Amac immediately and call up Myers and NAK.

 

[flyershockey]

Another chance for this dysfunctional franchise to be exposed on a national stage.

 

[Adtar02]

My guess is Lehtera will return to the lineup and either Lindblom or perhaps more likely Weise is replaced.

Lehtera for lindblom. Lol. No one wants to give the kids a shot.

 

[Deadpool8812]

JVR and Simmonds on the same line make absolutely no sense

 

[kudymen]

Hopefully Neuvirth doesnt hurt himself walking from the locker room to the bench tonight

There are square brackets around his name in MSE's post, if these don't protect him, nothing will

 

[Deadpool8812]

Lehtera for lindblom. Lol. No one wants to give the kids a shot.

Kid was top-5 in rookie scoring a few weeks ago too. Hak is clueless

 

[kudymen]

Ideal timing. Going for a few beers tonight, expect coming home right around 1am - although if those beers won't put me in sleep, Hak hockey probably will. Anyway, I want to see what changes with Murphy gone.

My guess, not much.

 

[BillDineen]

Lehtera in for Weal. Go Hak go!

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Jordan “offensive zone minor” Weal.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Work Xmas party tonight; one of the few Saturdays I wish it were an afternoon game, also. I’ll probably just end up sneaking off and finding a place to watch the game.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Hak making the roster heavier, yeah. Great. That works so well against Sullivan's Penguins. Definitely doesn't get us slaughtered habitually. Maybe he can drop TK to 10 minutes while he's at it.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

BEATS THE **** OUTTA BUMPING LINDY.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

Hopefully Neuvirth doesnt hurt himself walking from the locker room to the bench tonight

WE BOTH KNOW ITS 50/50...

 

[Flyerfan4life]

inB4 Neuvy injured..


oh wait...

 

[sigma six]

Fantastic OP. Tells a great story, and makes me want to ride a mechanical brachiosaur.

 

[bennysflyers16]

JVR and Simmonds on the same line make absolutely no sense

How long till Torgo is their Center

 

[Appleyard]

 

[Beef Invictus]

Yeah, but Hakstol thinks being heavy is the solution to the Pens. Just look at how well it worked in the playoffs.

 

[deadhead]

You do have to play your press box guys occasionally, so if you actually need them they have legs.
If Lehtera v Weal is the difference between winning and losing, god help us.
Weal is not a good fit on the 4th line, he's 3C or bench.