GDT: Sept. 26: Flyers at Devils (preseason)

[BernieParent]

Lol..your GDT has half the posts as the other. Keep quoting the OP!

You poor, pathetic people make me sick! Get outta here!!

 

[Tripod]

You poor, pathetic people make me sick! Get outta here!!

You don't like my pant suit?

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Nick Lappin Scored for the Devils. End of 2nd period.

 

[Magua]

Makes sense that Provy is getting a ton of game-leading ice time (18:30 through 2), but it's surprising to see Myers right behind him at 16:30. He's still recovering from his ten injuries he suffered last year, didn't skate in prospects camp, the world junior showcase, and missed the rookie game several days ago. But now he's getting top ice time against a pretty veteran team. I wonder what Hakstol's thinking...

 

[BernieParent]

You don't like my pant suit?

... or your husband.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Makes sense that Provy is getting a ton of game-leading ice time (18:30 through 2), but it's surprising to see Myers right behind him at 16:30. He's still recovering from his ten injuries he suffered last year, didn't skate in prospects camp, the world junior showcase, and missed the rookie game several days ago. But now he's getting top ice time against a pretty veteran team. I wonder what Hakstol's thinking...

Hard to understand the logic behind TOI in a split squad game. Probably knows he's one of the more skilled guys out there.

Provorov playing against a veteran heavy lineup does help showcase what he has. Just needs to showcase positive things.

 

[Hurricane28]

Does Provorov play tomorrow?

 

[Magua]

Hard to understand the logic behind TOI in a split squad game. Probably knows he's one of the more skilled guys out there.

Provorov playing against a veteran heavy lineup does help showcase what he has. Just needs to showcase positive things.

The team is getting (understandably) outplayed, even though the score is close. It's hard to evaluate Provy against the box score. He just has to look solid despite everyone sucking around him. Mem Cup 2.0.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Don't see why not.

 

[Garbage Goal]

If Provorov looks just "okay" in his first preseason game against a veteran lineup and playing heavy minutes...I'm pretty fine with that all things considered.

 

[Rebels57]

Devils score, up 1-0. According to Isaac, Provorov has been "ok" had a turn over. I feel like Hextall will look for any little thing to send him back. Turnovers will not be kind.

Are we really going to criticize him over a turnover in his 1st preseason game?

 

[Hiesenberg]

Are we really going to criticize him over a turnover in his 1st preseason game?

No. But Hextall just has me on ends with his philosophy. Every D-man has turnovers, every single one. I'm just in my head that Hextall will be like "Well see, he had 4 turnovers this preseason, he's not ready"

 

[Tripod]

Our young kids are going to get ragged on when they all don't have a Ghost like impact.

 

[Magua]

Are we really going to criticize him over a turnover in his 1st preseason game?

I don't trust any of the beat writers to evaluate a player's performance first of all.

But Provorov should not be allowed to play in the NHL until he never makes a single mistake and is perfect in every single way. If he wants to make the NHL roster, he needs to beat out God.

 

[Curufinwe]

Does Provorov play tomorrow?

Tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

[Rebels57]

No. But Hextall just has me on ends with his philosophy. Every D-man has turnovers, every single one. I'm just in my head that Hextall will be like "Well see, he had 4 turnovers this preseason, he's not ready"

I trust Hexy to be more level-headed than that. Youre putting too much stock in some of the quotes he is giving the media. He has to keep these kids hungry and not allow them to be complacent. Saying that kids have to knock the door down to make the team is exactly what he should say. My guess is that his actual evaluation process is a lot more level-headed.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I trust Hexy to be more level-headed than that. Youre putting too much stock in some of the quotes he is giving the media. He has to keep these kids hungry and not allow them to be complacent. Saying that kids have to knock the door down to make the team is exactly what he should say. My guess is that his actual evaluation process is a lot more level-headed.

I agree, I'm sure it is, but I'm just anxious to get one of these draft picks on the Flyers.

 

[BernieParent]

Provorov - Myers on the PP blue line.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Provorov's going to end up playing over 25 minutes tonight. So he can't be playing too bad.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Provorov's going to end up playing over 25 minutes tonight. So he can't be playing too bad.

8+ minutes of PP ice time. That'll be a month's worth if he makes the team this year.

 

[Les Averman]

No. But Hextall just has me on ends with his philosophy. Every D-man has turnovers, every single one. I'm just in my head that Hextall will be like "Well see, he had 4 turnovers this preseason, he's not ready"

You literally say this every time Provorov comes up and have seen literally nothing indicating this.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

wait i thought Manning was gunna save the day ?

hahaaa

 

[BernieParent]

The season!!! It's terrible, terrible! Close it down!! Sell everyone and everything. Tank!

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Lyon sounded like he was damn good.

 

[BernieParent]

Okay, everyone over to the post-game thread to lament our pathetic, senseless existence.

Whaddya mean I can't lock this thread!?!!!