I think this shows something about Hexy. He obviously cannot really tell Berube how to run his team. Hexy's position is to give CB the pieces to work with and CB is in the position to do as he pleases with those pieces. That being said Hexy had to have noticed Laughton's decrease in ice time and garbage line mates so yanked him from CB and put him in a more suitable position.
I'd perfer Laughton playing 14-16 mins in the NHL with top 9 players as his wingers, but clearly that was not in CB's plans and we can see his inability as a coach to put together 3 quality lines. Its not that hard.
With Downie though I never could get any good feelings... nor did I have any hope... I never wanted him here, even though I did recognize the somewhat great skill level he possessed... I never believed that he could or would straighten up his act... I still believe he never will and was shocked the Flyers brought him back for another try.
Zac the turd and White both in the lineup would be dumb as ****.
oh wait, its Berube. carry on.
I don't think bringing Downie back was about giving Downie another try, it was about losing Max Talbot's contract and getting a low-risk/high-reward in return.
this was done to make room for Zac attack
you know its true..
he'll be back in lineup as soon as hes suspension up
Rinaldo like Carcillo before him can cause a love/hate situation with you... I know that I personally at times had hope for each when they kept their noses clean and showed what they could do with their limited talent and intense desire... BUT... I hated when their bonehead side came to the surface and they hurt the team -- like CarBomb fighting when up three or so goals and seemingly in control of an important Home Playoff Game with the Penguins... or either making dumb illegal hits -- I then wanted no part of them... I at times fluctuated between liking them and hating them... eventually though I lost all hope for them and I believe that the Flyers management went with similar emotions/hopes with them.
With Downie though I never could get any good feelings... nor did I have any hope... I never wanted him here, even though I did recognize the somewhat great skill level he possessed... I never believed that he could or would straighten up his act... I still believe he never will and was shocked the Flyers brought him back for another try.
Hmm. Burns a year, but he needs top line minutes. Could be good for him.
This could be seen as a sign that Hextall knows the season is over and will hopefully be a seller at the deadline.
Tim reporting that Raffl will be back tomorrow. Why are we talking about Zac? Tim also saying Schenn is gonna be back at center flanked by White and RJ. I feel so bad for this guy. They need to just pick center or wing and leave him there. He's been doing fine on wing.
Tim reporting that Raffl will be back tomorrow. Why are we talking about Zac? Tim also saying Schenn is gonna be back at center flanked by White and RJ. I feel so bad for this guy. They need to just pick center or wing and leave him there. He's been doing fine on wing.
No idea why they are not going with:
Raffl -- Giroux -- Voracek
Schenn -- Couturier -- Simmonds
Umberger -- Bellemare -- Read
VandeVelde -- White -- Lecavalier
Or something like that. That 2nd line has been great in the limited opportunities together. Couturier and Schenn play well together, Couturier and Simmonds play well together.
Tim reporting that Raffl will be back tomorrow. Why are we talking about Zac? Tim also saying Schenn is gonna be back at center flanked by White and RJ. I feel so bad for this guy. They need to just pick center or wing and leave him there. He's been doing fine on wing.
No idea why they are not going with:
Raffl -- Giroux -- Voracek
Schenn -- Couturier -- Simmonds
Umberger -- Bellemare -- Read
VandeVelde -- White -- Lecavalier
Or something like that. That 2nd line has been great in the limited opportunities together. Couturier and Schenn play well together, Couturier and Simmonds play well together.