Deadpool8812
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This is the time where Giroux and Voracek show us what they can do. They both need to step up because they haven't shown much this series.
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GDT: PO #4 | Penguins at FLYERS | Wed., April 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m. ET | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS, NBCSP, ATTSN-PT
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Ruck Over
When the revolution comes, pants will do you no gd
Wasn't even a disguise. The Flyers won a spot in the playoffs versus teams that no longer had anything to play for (save Boston), except spoiler roles, on the two last playing days of the season.
Good teams secure playoff spots before the last few games. Our miracle run in 2010 was an exception, not a norm.
What's the real curse, is making the playoffs validates Hextall's BS about this team having enough talent and he trusts them. They should not be trusted. They is the placeholders who were not worth upgrading with a trade, and the coaching staff that usually looks outclassed.
It's a positive that the team accomplished a credible goal. However, the 98 pts, 3rd in Metro, that's all a mirage.
For the first time in a long time, the Flyers are undeserving of the fan's trust. Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.
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Konecny was still on the 1st line for the Boston game. I think the switch came in Game 81 against Carolina. The last 2 games were against teams they should have stomped without a need to break up one of the best 1st lines in the NHL. The fact that he actually said he wanted the 1st line to "be more of a heavy grinding line" after what they did in the regular season is all the proof anyone on Earth should need that this dude is, in fact, completely clueless.
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Yep early lead or scoring the first goal is an absolute must. The team came out great in the first period last game and honestly looked like the better team but failed to capitalize on several great chances. They continued that play up until Pitt scored the first goal. Then the momentum shifted towards Pitt and while we were still playing with them and getting chances, Pitt began to have the edge. Then goal 2 happens and momentum shifts even more towards the pens and it's here where the game was lost IMO. After that, instead of responding with a big hit or a solid possession shift to try to regain momentum, they went back on their heels and Pitt took the play to them up until the 3rd goal is scored and the wheels fell off. The 4th goal really was the build up of that entire sequence and it being an Elliot softee was really the cherry on top. This team loses their composure so easily which is just another sign of a poorly coached team. Im not even upset that hak didn't call a timeout after goal 3 because by goal 2 it should have been evident to any coach that isn't a moron that something needed to be done to slow Pitts momentum. Whether that is shifting the lines around or adjusting to a heavier forecheck for a few shifts or even as simple as getting the team together on the bench quickly while play is going on to regroup. I dont know it seems to me like the worst possible thing you could do is not change a single thing and stand silent behind your bench until it's 4-0.
Deadpool8812
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No, no, no there is some genius level coaching stuff going on here, stuff us mere humans couldn’t understand, olus he has no choice amirite?
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I don't like moving Simmonds up in the lineup.
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Not sure if he is healthy or not, but I would really like to see Tyrell Goulbourne bought up to play . The lad is fast , kills penalties , and he brings much needed tenacity and grit !
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So his answer is to promote Simmonds to top line and bench Lindblom.
Cool.
Cool.
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The writing was on the wall midway through the game on Sunday.
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Honestly Lindblom hasn't been effective anyway. Weal could be a good spark player.
Interesting to see Voracek back on the top line instead of Konecny.
Oh Davey... You would make me cry if you wouldn't make me laugh so much. Once again you have found the changes that make the team even worse. I'm about done with this team. Just let the agony end quickly. 
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That's great. Really. No need for him to get any playoff experience. Perfect. Thank mother****ing Hell we have a coach who understands developing young players. Excellent, truly. Because this is our year to really go for it. Awesome. Really satisfying.
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One step forward, two steps back. Konecny is at least getting top 6 minutes, despite it being painfully obvious he should have never left the 1st line in the first place. Rewarding Simmonds' demise with a top 6 promotion and scratching Lindblom is peak Hakstol. At least we are getting Weal instead of Weise.
Again, our rebuilding GM hired a coach that has zero interest in the long term development of our promising youth. How is there zero communication on this?
Again, our rebuilding GM hired a coach that has zero interest in the long term development of our promising youth. How is there zero communication on this?
FatTugboatFlahr
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Lindblom being scratched and TK STILL being away from the top line is f***ing dooming this team. This coach has no f***ing idea what works anymore and doesn't seem to care.
FatTugboatFlahr
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Weird, you don’t like when people play like shit and get promoted?
FatTugboatFlahr
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Just lose, this franchise needs some embarrassment/kick in the ass.
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