Howie58 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Greetings: We are a moderate underdog. As this bookie notes, that's a bit surprising given our recent play and how well the Islanders have played against us this year: https://pickdawgz.com/nhl-picks/2021-04-18/new-york-islanders-at-philadelphia-flyers-4-18-21-nhl-picks-and-prediction The Isles have lost three of four. We are on a back-to-back. I don't know how that shakes out. It looks like Elliott for us between the pipes. My only comment: I think we got a good indication of where the O and B was heading this season in our playoff series against NYI last year. Our performance against the Isles is a good benchmark for whatever progress we make over the next year. I hate to say it, that may also speak to coach and management, not just players. Edited April 18, 2021 by Howie58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Howie58 said: I hate to say it, that may also speak to coach and management, not just players. I think it is safe to say it is riddled throughout the club house from top to bottom. I is time to start the purge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 42 minutes ago, Howie58 said: We are a moderate underdog. I can't see why.... Van Riemsdyk 1 goal last 18 gamesHayes 0 goals last 10 gamesPatrick 1 goal last 17 gamesLaughton 0 points last 15 gamesFarabee 1 goal last 13 gamesAube-Kubel 1 goal last 27 games j/k man they are choking hard. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I can't see why.... Van Riemsdyk 1 goal last 18 gamesHayes 0 goals last 10 gamesPatrick 1 goal last 17 gamesLaughton 0 points last 15 gamesFarabee 1 goal last 13 gamesAube-Kubel 1 goal last 27 games j/k man they are choking hard. Boy, this really is system failure. I can't even begin to compute if that is a talent issue or other? If they really are snoozing, it's pathetic and AV needs to send some signals...and CF needs, yes, to purge as best we can. Aube-Kubel is really hurting the team with penalties and has regressed big time from last year. He may be falling off the radar screen. As for JVR...SOS taken to a new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Howie58 said: Boy, this really is system failure. I can't even begin to compute if that is a talent issue or other? If they really are snoozing, it's pathetic and AV needs to send some signals...and CF needs, yes, to purge as best we can. Aube-Kubel is really hurting the team with penalties and has regressed big time from last year. He may be falling off the radar screen. As for JVR...SOS taken to a new level. It IS system failure. There's talent on the team...we saw it last season. This is neurological. Every player is hurting the team. Except Allison, because the stink hasn't penetrated him yet. It will if he plays long enough. Gut this mess and reboot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Well, I think Pierre McGuire just laid cards on the table about the squad. It was not what was expected going into the season. Yep! Defense, goal, forwards...the whole shebang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Would love to see Oskar get one tonight on Hockey Fights Cancer night. #IHATEJAKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 look like the keystone cops out there on these odd-man rushes. better focus and the Flyers have 3 goals by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Solid period almost ruined by a stupid give-a-way by Voracek that sent Barzal in on a 2 on 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: look like the keystone cops out there on these odd-man rushes. better focus and the Flyers have 3 goals by now. Decent period for the Flyers. Several odd man rushes. They needed to capitalize on those. Islanders were asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratefulFlyers Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I can't agree it was even decent. As you say the Isles were asleep that's the only reason the Flyers had all those looks, which they blew one after another. If NY wakes up in the 2nd it will get ugly real fast unless the Flyers' skaters bear down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, GratefulFlyers said: I can't agree it was even decent. As you say the Isles were asleep that's the only reason the Flyers had all those looks, which they blew one after another. If NY wakes up in the 2nd it will get ugly real fast unless the Flyers' skaters bear down. They way it’s been going for the Flyers this season, the fact they weren’t trailing by 2-3 goals after the first period made it a solid or decent period 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 What a boring game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Another strong period for the Flyers. They are out skating the Isles. The only thing missing is the goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 So this is setting up to be a 1-0 loss with Braydon Coburn scoring the game winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucson83 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Howie58 said: Boy, this really is system failure. I can't even begin to compute if that is a talent issue or other? If they really are snoozing, it's pathetic and AV needs to send some signals...and CF needs, yes, to purge as best we can. Aube-Kubel is really hurting the team with penalties and has regressed big time from last year. He may be falling off the radar screen. As for JVR...SOS taken to a new level. all the vet forwards have to go, but cf has to get some vets on d and let the younger forwards develop, i mean look at carolina, they have a very young forward core with experienced d. there's no other way, not unless you want to tank for 15 years and hope star forwards fall to us, you dont want that either. put it this way we are a 500 team when vet forwards dont show up, that's good we just need more d and great goaltending and we are fine. Edited April 19, 2021 by tucson83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 If one of these teams played the trap, this game would be more exciting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Sniper Nick Leddy wins it for the Islanders. Oh well. Thanks for playing very well, Moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 The Flyers deserved better than the one point tonight. The hockey gods failed them tonight. That was one of their best games in the last 6 weeks or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Charmin Twins activate!!! Nice tip on the game winner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkscrewy Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I hate to say it but we probably deserved to win that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I agree the isles looked bad the last few games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 TK had a pretty good game. Elliott played well in net. Sanheim played great. It's unfortunate that he did the right thing by getting his stick in the passing lane and deflected the puck past Elliott. Just a schitty end to a well played game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 NBC posted there have only been six 0-0 ties this season. I can't remember the last time I witnessed this. You feel for Elliott on a number of levels. It is not a good year in Flyerdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 11 hours ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: The Flyers deserved better than the one point tonight. The hockey gods failed them tonight. That was one of their best games in the last 6 weeks or so. Am I the only one that thought the Flyers played way to conservative in OT. Normally they are good for a few offensive chances in OT. Yesterday it seem like they were trying to get it to a shootout, although god know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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