Post-Game Talk: #72 | FLYERS 4 at Hurricanes 2 | Sat., Mar. 17, 2018, 7:00 pm ET

[Doodootheclown]

I haven't seen a kid on this team with the creativity and hands that Patrick has since Lindros.

He isn't 1/3 the player Lindros was, but he's gonna be good.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I’ve never seen Lord of the rings . I know most of the 90s stuff, but for the 80s and beyond I only know about the stars.

I think I am going to start calling you "Striiker's Big Toe" - he hasn't seen anything either.

 

[Juicy Pop]

Crazy move but what is Hedberg doing, lol.

 

[Oskar Man]

Unreleased footage from Hak's postgame presser

 

[Doodootheclown]

Crazy move but what is Hedberg doing, lol.

Looks like he bites hard when G goes from his forehand to backhand. He does it so quick maybe he thought it was going to be a shot. Gotta love those old Thrashers teams

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

We did NOT appreciate those pictures.



PM me

post of the nite.

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

Atta Boy G !!!

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

Tell us Dave, what did u take from your prospects out of this night?

"Well, I mean Filppula was great in that sequence. You know the way he made the goalie move was ..."

Sorry, I meant how did u feel after you watched Sanheim, Lindblöm, Konecny and Lyon?

"As I said, Filps is awesome in those one on ones. Tomorrow he will be used against Backström."

Yeah but the Young guys?

"Oh oh gotcha. Hägg will be in the line-up tomorrow, you know. He has the most hits in the league and we Play the dump and chase anyway so I don't need any outlet passes from my D".

Thanks Dave.

 

[OzFlyers]

That move by Provy in the first period!!!!!

 

[BillDineen]

Game put me to sleep after the first, but I finished the recording. Lyon stole it.

If you read the stats line with TK scoring, Filppula scoring and Raffl scoring, the lineup changes look good. Reality is TK was doing it all on his own the first two periods and Filppula casually lost the puck on a 2-1 before TK scored and only running into the ref put him in a position for a breakaway. Nice finish though. TK will be glued to Filp for the rest of the season now.

Nice that Sanheim and Lindblom got assists. Patrick was unbelievable, so was Jake's finish.

 

[BillDineen]

Haktard with good lineup changes got us the win today.

Fixed it.

 

[Magua]

This game reminded me of a pet peeve.

In the first minute, Provy had a grade A chance on a backhand shot that beat Ward, but just hit the post.

Early in the second, when we were down by a goal, Couts came out behind the 'Canes net and would have had a great backhand opportunity. Instead, he turned to his forehand and the chance was gone by the time he got there.

It seemed like I'd seen this a lot before. Checking the NHL.com stats, we're 27th in backhand shots.

Hak, if you're reading this (fat chance), you might want to have the coaches work on the guys' backhand skills and instruct them to take those opportunities when they have them. The backhand, when well executed, can be a really dangerous shot.

Can’t tell you how much I worked/work on my backhand. Like me playing hockey, when I’m not staring at Corsi data like the Matrix. The confidence to use your backhand from anywhere is a wonderful thing. I have no worry if you force me to that side.

 

[Jtown]

Ahh the days when giroux dangled. For like 21/2 years.

 

[kelmitchell]

God damn it man, hes got a face that makes you wanna lace up steel toe boots and kick him right in the teeth lol

 

[TheKingPin]

This game reminded me of a pet peeve.

In the first minute, Provy had a grade A chance on a backhand shot that beat Ward, but just hit the post.

Early in the second, when we were down by a goal, Couts came out behind the 'Canes net and would have had a great backhand opportunity. Instead, he turned to his forehand and the chance was gone by the time he got there.

It seemed like I'd seen this a lot before. Checking the NHL.com stats, we're 27th in backhand shots.

Hak, if you're reading this (fat chance), you might want to have the coaches work on the guys' backhand skills and instruct them to take those opportunities when they have them. The backhand, when well executed, can be a really dangerous shot.

I like it. Not only backhand shots but passes too. Saves you that fraction of second you need to beat guys like bob. I’d guess that the teams on the top of that list have a lot of skilled players.

 

[tucson83]

Game put me to sleep after the first, but I finished the recording. Lyon stole it.

If you read the stats line with TK scoring, Filppula scoring and Raffl scoring, the lineup changes look good. Reality is TK was doing it all on his own the first two periods and Filppula casually lost the puck on a 2-1 before TK scored and only running into the ref put him in a position for a breakaway. Nice finish though. TK will be glued to Filp for the rest of the season now.

Nice that Sanheim and Lindblom got assists. Patrick was unbelievable, so was Jake's finish.

i still want changes in the fo winning against a crap team doesnt really make it any better, we are just as bad as they are because we almost got beaten by them, anyone that thinks this team a cup contender, seriously need some head examination and lyon stole the show, um yeah like any backup goalie will steal the show against the bottom of the league team, play him against tampa then we will talk.

 

[Rebels57]

Can’t tell you how much I worked/work on my backhand. Like me playing hockey, when I’m not staring at Corsi data like the Matrix. The confidence to use your backhand from anywhere is a wonderful thing. I have no worry if you force me to that side.

My backhand is ass

My wrist shot is as heavy as a collapsing neutron star though lol

 

[Rebels57]

Ahh the days when giroux dangled. For like 21/2 years.

Havent watched much Giroux this season?

 

[deadhead]

No one thinks this is a Cup Contender, heck, in September I suspect most here didn't expect them to make the playoffs.
As Lyon showed, when they get even average goaltending they're a good (not great) team.
Average goaltenders make the routine plays and some tough stops, top goaltenders stop almost everything.

Elliott/Neuvirth - 28-18-10 - 97 point pace, .910% [league average .913%]
Mrazek - 4-5-1 - 74 point pace - .887%

Hopefully, next year in the AHL, Stolarz/Lyon and Hart.

Yes, they need (and will get) upgrades, but right now they're close to being a 100 point team with a league average goaltender.
Hot goaltending can elevate a mediocre team (see Florida, CBJ and NJ the last 10-15 games, Kincaid has been a revelation]
Bad goaltending can drag down a good team.

 

[Jtown]

Havent watched much Giroux this season?

I think you you forget how giroux use to stick handle ask @OriginJM

 

[Rebels57]

I think you you forget how giroux use to stick handle ask @OriginJM

No I didnt forget because ive watched him do it this season.

 

[dats81]

Just watched the replay of the game. Right on the edge until the closing minutes of the third.
The lines appeared in disarray for much of the game and Carolina really took it to them.

Thank God that Alex Lyon felt it today and the kids came up big!

 

[baudib1]

If Lyon can be Neuvirth without the injuries (aka a reliable backup goalie), I think we'd all be happy with that.

If the PK ever improves to something better than horrendous and if our coach stopped chasing terrible matchups, that'd probably increase our goalie save %. Also, upgrading the defense at some point will help a lot.

Sam Morin would probably save 10 goals a year at his current status (if health).

 

[deadhead]

One reason this team struggles to get the puck out of their own zone isn't the inability to make outlet passes, it's consistently losing battles along the boards, and a lack of quickness getting to the puck.

Slow and small is no way to go through the NHL, son.

 

[AaronTrieu]

Wasn’t this the goal where Lappy was like “wooooowwwe” on the bench? His reaction was priceless