Post-Game Talk: #70 | Blue Jackets at FLYERS | Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 | 7:00 pm ET | NBCSP+, BSOH

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I expect the team to lose lots, but I have to admit, concern is starting to set in with regards to Hart. Something looks off. I'm wondering if it's another depression/anxiety spell he's battling through. He doesn't look sharp and he looks defeated.

The team is terrible and he probably feels the most responsible, which is totally unfair to him. Granted he could be playing better and he would admit that but playing behind this group of players would wear anyone down mentally.

 

[Curufinwe]

He was looking alright till he hurt his thumb the other night against Toronto. I wouldn't want to play goalie with a sore thumb, that's for sure.

 

[bobbythebrain]

I mean I’d trade Atkinson now if you could while he may have repaired his stock some this year. The contract still might be tough to move anyway though.

But that’s in the mindset of that this team isn’t going anywhere on its current trajectory so I’m cool with moving out salary for futures as I don’t care about the short term right now.

That’s obviously not the mindset of the Flyers though who are shooting to somehow compete next year as misguided as that may be.

If Atkinson gets moved and Yandle retires, I see poor ol Kev...

 

[Striiker]

Harts been good for most of the year. Definitely not as good lately, but all players have ups and downs over the course of a season.

The fact that he’s playing behind a 25% NHL, 50% AHL, and 25% ECHL roster isn’t helping either.

Goaltending is the last of our problems at the moment. We have like 5 good forwards, 1 good defensemen, a shit prospect pool, and a GM who makes the team worse with literally every move.

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

I hope nobody thinks I'm advocating moving Hart, but its clear (besides the awesome Felcher assembled roster), that Hart could probably use some support outside of hockey. Just speaking as someone who suffers from depression and anxiety, this isn't just a physical struggle with Hart that we're seeing.

 

[BillDineen]

Locked on Flyers podcast had a recent guest (Shane M. or something) that said Carter had the worst save percentage in the league with a 1 goal lead. Can't find the data.

Also, mentioned value of guys like Lundqvist spending 200 games in the AHL as beneficial from a mental standpoint of adjusting to the ups and downs of starting out as a pro and wondered if Hart was rushed.

I guess time will tell. Hart certainly was good earlier in the season when games mattered.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Locked on Flyers podcast had a recent guest (Shane M. or something) that said Carter had the worst save percentage in the league with a 1 goal lead. Can't find the data.

Also, mentioned value of guys like Lundqvist spending 200 games in the AHL as beneficial from a mental standpoint of adjusting to the ups and downs of starting out as a pro and wondered if Hart was rushed.

I guess time will tell. Hart certainly was good earlier in the season when games mattered.

Lundqvist never played in the AHL. He played a few years in the Swedish league before going straight to the NHL at 23.

That said Hart obviously did make the jump to the NHL way faster than most goalies of his development route.

 

[3mFlyers]

Developmental advice for Hart that doesn’t require time in the AHL:
1. Stop the puck.
2. Hold on to your stick. Goalie stick in case you are confused.
3. Protect the short side.
I suppose the AHL could help with his glove hand issues....

 

[FLYguy3911]

Locked on Flyers podcast had a recent guest (Shane M. or something) that said Carter had the worst save percentage in the league with a 1 goal lead. Can't find the data.

Not true. He has a .911 with a one goal lead.

 

[BillDineen]

Not true. He has a .911 with a one goal lead.

OK good to know. Which site has that info?

 

[FLYguy3911]

OK good to know. Which site has that info?

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

www.naturalstattrick.com

 

[TB87]

Locked on Flyers podcast had a recent guest (Shane M. or something) that said Carter had the worst save percentage in the league with a 1 goal lead. Can't find the data.

Also, mentioned value of guys like Lundqvist spending 200 games in the AHL as beneficial from a mental standpoint of adjusting to the ups and downs of starting out as a pro and wondered if Hart was rushed.

I guess time will tell. Hart certainly was good earlier in the season when games mattered.

Didn’t Shane also have good things to say about Ginning lol?