CoachX Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 McGillis.... that guy threw some nice hits..... who was that maniac the Flyers had a few seasons back that launched himself at anything that moved? I think we eneded up shipping him to LA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFlyerFan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Don't know of any top 4 D-men available. Guess this guy helps round out the rotation on defense. I honestly cannot remember seeing him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 McGillis.... that guy threw some nice hits..... who was that maniac the Flyers had a few seasons back that launched himself at anything that moved? I think we eneded up shipping him to LA?Gauthier?Welcome to the board, TheCoach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 McGillis.... that guy threw some nice hits..... who was that maniac the Flyers had a few seasons back that launched himself at anything that moved? I think we eneded up shipping him to LA?Gauthier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 yeah that was him... I friggin loved that guy. He was a true psychopath. could you imagine him as a stock car driver? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly29 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I always liked Foster, ONE HELL of a shot. Always had him on my franchise in EAsports NHL lol. I like the signing, at worst a great depth signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 With the addition of yet another big body in Foster, is Lavi changing his system for this season from offense-heavy, attack minded to a more traditional defensive approach that doesn't necessarily emphasize chasing the puck? Less run and gun and more Getting Bryz some bigger bodies in front of the net to keep the crease clear, some guys who will stay at home postionally, resulting in less one on one with opposing offenses with the intent of giving up a lot fewer quality scoring chances, giving Bryz more cover, and making his job easier so he isn't required to make as many one on one saves because our defensemen are out of position - either because they've been physically pushed out of position or because they got caught chasing the puck.Seems like Foster, and I don't know anything more about him than what I've read here, is not the kind of player that is going to be jumping up on offense to support Lavi's attacking style - and with Grossman's size, he probably would be better utilized in front of the net, in a less offensive manner, too. Seems to me, this reshaping of the defense could mean a possible reshaping of Lavi's system. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 McGillis.... that guy threw some nice hits..... who was that maniac the Flyers had a few seasons back that launched himself at anything that moved? I think we eneded up shipping him to LA?Yeah but routinely took himself out of the play to make the hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 @OH1FlyersFan I hope he's changing the system. As fun as it is to watch, it's not going to win you a championship unless your goalie can steal games. And ours can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) @flyercanuckOh for Christ's sake, have we arrived back at "system" discussions?Get the puck. Keep it. Hit somebody. Move your feet. Stop thinking (Hartnell). Get up! (Hartnell)Don't force me to learn html or whatever and start putting up Xs and Os and LINES! Edited January 14, 2013 by Podein25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 @Podein25 It's been a looooooooooooong offseason. At least we're not talking about a goalie controversy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 At least we're not talking about a goalie controversy. Good point. Ok, onward with the left-wing lock and the right-wing schlock chatter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 @OH1FlyersFanI hope he's changing the system. As fun as it is to watch, it's not going to win you a championship unless your goalie can steal games. And ours can't.Are you telling me you have no faith in Booooosh? ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 @Mad Dog Maybe if we played all 3 of them at once they'd steal a game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yeah but routinely took himself out of the play to make the hit.sure he did... but tell me you didn't love it when he wrecked someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 sure he did... but tell me you didn't love it when he wrecked someone?of course I did, but I also got tired of the whip lash when I had to snap my head and see the puck in our net after those devastating hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 @OH1FlyersFan " Seems to me, this reshaping of the defense could mean a possible reshaping of Lavi's system. What do you think?" An excellent question, we will find out the answer soon enough huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @OH1FlyersFan " Seems to me, this reshaping of the defense could mean a possible reshaping of Lavi's system. What do you think?"An excellent question, we will find out the answer soon enough huh?I'm actually really looking forward to that when the new season starts on Saturday - the chance we may get to see a new look, new style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @OH1FlyersFan " Seems to me, this reshaping of the defense could mean a possible reshaping of Lavi's system. What do you think?"An excellent question, we will find out the answer soon enough huh?i have always liked John Paddock , he was a good coach for my beloved Bears in the late 80's , seemed like a sharp hockey mind way back then. it will be interesting to see what he brings to table, all the coaches are pros and to this point are behaving as such, so this press box coordinator type role could be really good for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm actually really looking forward to that when the new season starts on Saturday - the chance we may get to see a new look, new style of play.Just for the record: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/20130116_Flyers_will_be_in_attack_mode_again__Peter_Laviolette_says.htmlAfter the third day of training camp Tuesday in Voorhees, coach Peter Laviolette conceded that the Flyers can give goalie Ilya Bryzgalov more support this year, but made it clear he does not plan to change the team's modus operandi: attack, attack, attack.And attack some more.Laviolette likes to talk about playing with "jam," and his 2013 edition will not be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @radoran I'm ok with attack, attack, attack....but they have to be in better shape than the other teams, conditioning plays a major role in that type of style. It's super important for the Flyers to *always* have their feet moving...we can't afford to glide like some other teams (eg Devils who play a more conservative positionally sound game) , cause our forwards will be deeper in the offensive zone than other teams....thus necessitating a greater emphasis on being in shape. It's a fly by the seat of your pants style that suits their young forwards, so I'm ok with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @radoran I'm ok with attack, attack, attack....but they have to be in better shape than the other teams, conditioning plays a major role in that type of style. It's super important for the Flyers to *always* have their feet moving...we can't afford to glide like some other teams (eg Devils who play a more conservative positionally sound game) , cause our forwards will be deeper in the offensive zone than other teams....thus necessitating a greater emphasis on being in shape. It's a fly by the seat of your pants style that suits their young forwards, so I'm ok with it.I haven't been impressed with the Flyers' conditioning since Terry Murray got canned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just for the record: http://www.philly.co...lette_says.htmlInteresting. Thanks Rad. Looks like that answers the question. Attack more, but perhaps this time with a stronger, more solid defense? Could work. Or this could just be disinformation on Lavi's part designed to mislead opponents on what our strategy/system really is. Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Interesting. Thanks Rad. Looks like that answers the question. Attack more, but perhaps this time with a stronger, more solid defense? Could work. Or this could just be disinformation on Lavi's part designed to mislead opponents on what our strategy/system really is. Ha.Ha!I think overall the D is better from top to bottom than last year - and more defensively oriented. But I don't think you can teach Laviolette to do anything but charge forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekkes85 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Tell you what, that slapper during practice tonight looked pretty damn amazing going in the upper 90 over Leights. I know it was just Leights but nobody was stopping that unless the goalie's head got in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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