Post-Game Talk: #60|Capitals at FLYERS | Sun., Feb. 22, 2015|

[orangecrush8]

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He's not wrong.

 

[DrHamburg]

If he got traded then I'm satisfied with whatever happens the rest of the season. Watching Grossmann on D is one of the most frustrating things for me, only behind watching Lecavalier and Berube. Swapping Grossmann for Timonen would be such an insane upgrade on puck moving that would have positive repercussions that echo throughout the entire lineup.

And yeah, I don't think MacDonalds been too good but he hasn't been horrible. The problem is that he's had a few pretty bad mistakes (like every defensemen does) and that's the first thing people remember usually.

The other problem is how much money he makes

 

[Beef Invictus]

If Rinaldo had gone after Chimera we would've had a repeat of the Carcillo incident; 9 minute PK ahoy.

 

[Striiker]

The other problem is how much money he makes

I'm really not that worried about that, ideally we'll be able to drop some salary by moving a defensemen like Grossmann or LSchenn (or in a perfect world both).

 

[bennysflyers16]

He's not wrong.

He's not, but his reputation is what it is. He has brought it on himself, both his penalties were 100% reputation and it isn't going away.

 

[Beef Invictus]

What are the chances he gets suspended again for questioning refs?

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

If Rinaldo had gone after Chimera we would've had a repeat of the Carcillo incident; 9 minute PK ahoy.

Yeah if that was any other Flyer it likely would have been a 9 minute penalty in our favor too but that's life when you play the game the way Rinaldo does.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Honestly, this team feels different from most is the year. Feels a bit more... tightened? Albeit, lacking in scoring still. Zepp has looked good and really happy G and V got two points each.

 

[Striiker]

Honestly, this team feels different from most is the year. Feels a bit more... tightened? Albeit, lacking in scoring still. Zepp has looked good and really happy G and V got two points each.

No Lecavalier






Which reminds me, I'm liking the top 6 right now. I was against splitting them up earlier in the year but since they were struggling it was the right move. Raffl and Simmonds look good with Giroux and I think Voracek will help Couturier out once they get used to each other.

 

[Cootsfanclub]

PEB played 5:30 SH time? Very impressive, maybe he can take White as a winger and take the burden off Coots' line for defensive minutes.

 

[Cmoneyflyguy]

coburn may be hurt again

also i know im not a good fan for saying this but id really wish we'd stop winning right about now

at least you are self aware...

 

[Sombastate]

It's funny, Zepp has given up HORRIFIC goals in the last 2 games, but has come up big both times when it mattered. Like the resiliency

 

[Curufinwe]

Both goals against Nashville were horrible, neither goal today was.

No Lecavalier






Which reminds me, I'm liking the top 6 right now. I was against splitting them up earlier in the year but since they were struggling it was the right move. Raffl and Simmonds look good with Giroux and I think Voracek will help Couturier out once they get used to each other.

Rinaldo playing 6 minutes is better than Vinny getting 12 or 13. I love seeing Jake getting double shifted with VdV and OEB.

The penalties on Rinaldo were a joke but he's earned his reputation.

 

[AndHeMissedTheNet]

I'm hoping they can dump Grossmann or L Schenn for a bottom 6 winger

Umberger-Schenn-???
VDV-Bellemare-White

 

[Striiker]

Rinaldo playing 6 minutes is better than Vinny getting 12 or 13. I love seeing Jake getting double shifted with VdV and OEB.

The penalties on Rinaldo were a joke but he's earned his reputation.

Agree 100%.

The sad thing is I don't expect this to last, somehow someway Lecavalier will creep back into the lineup. The lineup without him is just so much better in so many ways, most importantly no lines need to be sheltered because they can all take defensive zone faceoffs and get the puck up the ice.

 

[Curufinwe]

Agree 100%.

The sad thing is I don't expect this to last, somehow someway Lecavalier will creep back into the lineup. The lineup without him is just so much better in so many ways, most importantly no lines need to be sheltered because they can all take defensive zone faceoffs and get the puck up the ice.

At the end of the 1st I was scared Vinny would be replacing an injured Couturier for the next game.

 

[Striiker]

At the end of the 1st I was scared Vinny would be replacing an injured Couturier for the next game.

I had the same thought... imagine the loss of Couturier plus the addition of Lecavalier... two massive negatives that would make an already poor defensive team much worse.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

wonder who sits when timonen plays? better not be mdz.

 

[F L Y E R S]

Have not seen Simmonds name mentioned once in this thread. Unreal.

Dude brings it every game. Had the turnover which led to the Ward breakaway, but he played another great game. The way he shields the puck with his body, setting up the cycle in the offensive zone , is a thing of beauty. Really think he's this teams most valuable player(yes, over Giroux and Voracek)

His steal of a contract is one of the few things Homer got right.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Sadly MDZ may get scratched

if Berube scratchs MDZ to bring back Kimmo, i may have to stop watching before next season...

that would be epic stupid...

 

[Cyborg LeClair]

Have not seen Simmonds name mentioned once in this thread. Unreal.

Dude brings it every game. Had the turnover which led to the Ward breakaway, but he played another great game. The way he shields the puck with his body, setting up the cycle in the offensive zone , is a thing of beauty. Really think he's this teams most valuable player(yes, over Giroux and Voracek)

His steal of a contract is one of the few things Homer got right.

Simmonds has been playing some great hockey since the All Star Break, but before that he was invisible for a long stretch. He definitely has not been as consistent as Giroux or Voracek.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Simmonds has looked good playing with Giroux so far. We need another line to step up though. Read/Couturier/Voracek aren't cutting it so far.

 

[Appleyard]

Couturier and Voracek looked to have some good chemistry in the 1st, they made some great chances through cycling the puck.

They had 2 prime scoring chances open up. One Read fired high and the other Holtby made a nice save on.

 

[Beef Invictus]

wonder who sits when timonen plays? better not be mdz.

We know it won't be Grossmann.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Couturier and Voracek looked to have some good chemistry in the 1st, they made some great chances through cycling the puck.

They had 2 prime scoring chances open up. One Read fired high and the other Holtby made a nice save on.

I think we need to put Schenn on that line. We can choose between 1.5 lines that can score, or 2 scoring lines and two pretty weak lines.