GDT: Dem Bums @ Flyers 10/8/13 7PM EST

[pb1300]

George Richards @GeorgeRichards
#FlaPanthers have Huberdeau w/ Goc and Versteeg. Barkov centers Fleischmann and Boyes #Flyers

I would rather see Huby with Barkov and Flash, and Steeger with Goc and Boyes.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

George Richards @GeorgeRichards
#FlaPanthers have Huberdeau w/ Goc and Versteeg. Barkov centers Fleischmann and Boyes #Flyers

Breaking up the chemistry brewing between hubby n barkie cause boyes can't get anything going is a step backwards.

I'd rather have shore and Boyes switch places in the lineup, or switch boyes and Versteeg.

I understand that Dineen is trying to get b and h to build chemistry with the other guys, but veterans shouldn't be needing the youth to pull them out of a rut.

Still not happy with dineens decision.

 

[Egblad]

I personally agree with the decision to break up Barkov and Huberdeau. Despite Boyes being a veteran, he isn't really the type of vet you'd likely learn anything from. I think having Flash on a line with Barkov is a solid idea, and Huberdeau with Goc is solid too.

 

[SoupyFIN]

I personally agree with the decision to break up Barkov and Huberdeau. Despite Boyes being a veteran, he isn't really the type of vet you'd likely learn anything from. I think having Flash on a line with Barkov is a solid idea, and Huberdeau with Goc is solid too.

Also would say that Barkov and Huberdeau have been very lackluster together 5on5, at least in my opinion.

Dineen is known to shuffle his lines, so this shouldn't be that big of a surprise really.

 

[Laus723]

I miss Bergenheim.

Also, I kinda expect a Booth-type trade here in the coming weeks, with new owners and not doing much in FA. Not sure who we have that's akin to Booth, but that trade lit a fire under the team.

 

[MintyFresh88]

The Huby-Barkov partnership can't be forced, it either works or it doesn't. There was never going to be some magical instant chemistry. I realize it's only been 2 games, but I haven't really seen any good chemistry between anyone in the top 6 yet.

I have no problem with Dineen making these changes.

On another note, doesn't it seem like Kopecky and to a lesser extent, Matthias, are being severely under-utilized so far? These guys were two of our best forwards last year and are stuck on the 3rd and 4th lines...I don't get it. I'd have no problem with Versteeg and Boyes moving down the lineup at this point for a guy like Kopecky or Shore.

 

[King Panther]

i have no problems with breaking up hubs and barky a la gretzky and robitaille. and for some reason i think flash will have good chemistry with barky.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

I don´t really understand why KD would break Huby and Barkov unless it´s to give a spark for the first line. They had good chemistry and were on the same page IMO... and that was only two games into the season, can´t really expect much chemistry if they are only given two games together.

I´m ok with the changes though, Dineen is probably still trying to find the right lines and this is the time to do it, still early in the season.

 

[harv33173]

official the cryers fired their coach. usually teams play very well immediately following coach firings. let's hope the cryers are an exception. like i said earlier, barch needs to be in the line up. we will need toughness in the line up tomorrow.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

official the cryers fired their coach. usually teams play very well immediately following coach firings. let's hope the cryers are an exception. like i said earlier, barch needs to be in the line up. we will need toughness in the line up tomorrow.

barch being in the lineup = game loss
shore being in lineup = game won

I'd rather have a hockey player than an enforcer

 

[CatscratchFever]

Huberdeau should always be on the first line no matter who else is there. Period.

 

[CHGoalie27]

I miss Bergenheim.

Also, I kinda expect a Booth-type trade here in the coming weeks, with new owners and not doing much in FA. Not sure who we have that's akin to Booth, but that trade lit a fire under the team.

You said it buddy!

Might I say Dineed has just as bad if not worse way of recognizing(or not) and dealing with chemistry.

 

[JP Mick]

The Huby-Barkov partnership can't be forced, it either works or it doesn't. There was never going to be some magical instant chemistry. I realize it's only been 2 games, but I haven't really seen any good chemistry between anyone in the top 6 yet.

I have no problem with Dineen making these changes.

On another note, doesn't it seem like Kopecky and to a lesser extent, Matthias, are being severely under-utilized so far? These guys were two of our best forwards last year and are stuck on the 3rd and 4th lines...I don't get it. I'd have no problem with Versteeg and Boyes moving down the lineup at this point for a guy like Kopecky or Shore.

Actually they really are being utilized about as much as they should be IMO, looking at icetime. Kopecky is averaging over 16 minutes and Matty over 14 minutes. Boyes and Steeg will be useless in the bottom six.

 

[Laus723]

barch being in the lineup = game loss
shore being in lineup = game won

I'd rather have a hockey player than an enforcer

Is this a joke?

 

[ShootIt]

It would be nice to see consistent lines every week.

Seems like we shuffle them every game

 

[Panthers607]

All vCash on the Cats tonight, who's with me?!


Regarding starting goalie, I reckon Kevin goes Timmy tonight, Marky Thursday against TB and Timmy for the home opener Friday.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

All vCash on the Cats tonight, who's with me?!


Regarding starting goalie, I reckon Kevin goes Timmy tonight, Marky Thursday against TB and Timmy for the home opener Friday.

I lost all my Vcash because Brodeur can't hold a lead but I wouldn't bet my Vcash on Florida. The Flyers have one of the best top 2 scoring lines in the league, and one of, if not the best teams for offense from the back end. Now, said back end is mediocre defensively, and their goaltending is really bad, but I mean they have to break out of their offensive funk eventually, and will be fired up for their new coach. I think betting on Florida over Tampa is much safer.

 

[Frek]

I'm expecting a real entertaining game tonight. Flyers are mad and so are we.

Go Panthers!

 

[LUUUUUIS]

I'm expecting a real entertaining game tonight. Flyers are mad and so are we.

Go Panthers!

Exactly. A lot of people thinking Flyers have the edge because they're angry... we just got blown out 0-7. I'm expecting a good game from the Panthers.

 

[WESEERED]

Exactly. A lot of people thinking Flyers have the edge because they're angry... we just got blown out 0-7. I'm expecting a good game from the Panthers.

I hope so. They need to show some heart and have a good game tonight.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

How many fights tonight? Apparently Philly´s new coach is an ex-goonie so if things go south, expect them to get dirty. Hopefully no injuries to anyone.

 

[Panthers607]

3-1 Cats.
Huby with the trick!

 

[King Panther]

barch being in the lineup = game loss
shore being in lineup = game won

I'd rather have a hockey player than an enforcer

Maybe I've underestimated shore's importance to the team

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Fun fact: Philly's new coach Craig Berube once called Peter Worrell a "monkey" while playing against him.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Thomas in net?