I've never liked Carter and would have rather seen him go than Gagne. It is inconsistent and looks uninspired and lost out there way too frequently. Not to mention, I will never forgive him for having a wide open net in Game 6 and fanning on the shot.
or getting stoned 8,147 times vs the pens in the playoffs. I've never liked him either. he's like bobby abreu, good stats that don't mean anything.
Honestly if they were going to get a goalie it would have been from the western conference
I wouldn't of minded if they went after Quick or Bernier from LA
Carter is what he is...streaky guy who is not physical.....30-40 goal scorer
I loved Gagne but come on..injuried all the time and one more concussion away from being done...as a matter of fact I think he's hurt right now in TB with no points
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Pronger still has a rocket from the point even though he's not 100%
I read this today...
Philadelphia has bullied the Islanders during the past three seasons, and continued that trend in their first meeting of this season. The Flyers have won 15 of 16 from New York, including 11 straight at home. The Islanders haven’t won in Philadelphia since April 7, 2007.
2007??? That's impressive when you consider the team is in the same division
BOB BOB BOB BOB BOB BOB !
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
this site is great. shelly's fight on friday night brought back bad memories of shawn antoski and scott daniels...two guys that didn't win a fight during their times here.
he is becoming a beast of a player. do you think we get signed up for a Richards type contract? looks like we are starting to roll now. 3 in the conference is not to shabby.
he is becoming a beast of a player. do you think we get signed up for a Richards type contract? looks like we are starting to roll now. 3 in the conference is not to shabby.
I would love to see giroux get that kind of deal. Best part about his emergence is that carter is a FA after next year (I believe). Hopefully the team recognizes that giroux is much more deserving a long term deal.
That guy wellwood looked good last night too. I think the flyers announcers still have his nuts in their mouths...they were going a little overboard.
If the goaltending holds up you gotta think that this team has a good shot to make another deep playoff run
he is becoming a beast of a player. do you think we get signed up for a Richards type contract? looks like we are starting to roll now. 3 in the conference is not to shabby.
I would love to see giroux get that kind of deal. Best part about his emergence is that carter is a FA after next year (I believe). Hopefully the team recognizes that giroux is much more deserving a long term deal.
That guy wellwood looked good last night too. I think the flyers announcers still have his nuts in their mouths...they were going a little overboard.
If the goaltending holds up you gotta think that this team has a good shot to make another deep playoff run
The flyers are trying to get carter sign as we speak so i don't think he is going anywhere. right now, carter is getting 5 million and i can't see the flyers getting him for the same price or less so maybe 5.5-6 million a year. I think Claude gets about 4 million a year but maybe more if he a Richards deal. the flyers have quite a bit of UFA and RFA coming up soon so they have to get some cap space. we have 21 million on defense signed for next year which is alot. we only have 9 forwards sign up past next year so there will be some movement.
I like the look of the flyers right now and the east is not looking great to me right now. I can't see the lighting staying up or the habs. Boston is looking good but who know later down teh line. will they trade Tim Thomas or not.
Flyers' Giroux establishing himself as an elite player
Monday, 11.01.2010 / 11:50 PM / NHL Insider By Mike G. Morreale -
PHILADELPHIA - It was sometime during the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs when Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette began to realize just how special a player forward Claude Giroux really was.
In only his second playoff season, Giroux finished third on the team with 21 points, including 10 goals, in 23 games. An eye-opening display for sure and, in Laviolette's mind, a performance that probably catapulted him into elite company.
"I would say that he's not among those second-tier players anymore," Laviolette said when asked where Giroux stood in the mix of elite and second-tier players in the League.
"He's somebody we count on to play in every situation and he's proving himself to be a clutch player," he continued. "He's had big games in playoffs and big games when you need a performance out of somebody. He's seems to be stepping up."
Giroux making his hometown proud
PHILADELPHIA -- Few will forget the time when former Flyers GM Bob Clarke walked to the podium at the 2006 Entry Draft in Vancouver and had a momentary brain freeze when announcing his team's first round pick that year -- Claude Giroux.
After receiving some assistance from Paul Holmgren, however, the pick was made official and the Hearst, Ont., native has been making a name for himself ever since.
"I'm reminded of that draft a few times every year but, like I've always said, it didn't matter to me because I was just excited to be drafted," Giroux said. "It's in the past now."
For the 22-year-old Giroux, playing in the NHL has provided him an opportunity to make his hometown proud.
"I've lived in Hearst since I was 14 and it's just a great hockey town," he said. "Everybody there loves hockey so much. There's probably no more than 7,000 people in the whole town and I'm sure 5,000 of them play hockey. Anytime I return, it's always a lot of fun. I think growing up there actually helped my game because that whole town just loved hockey so much; it was in your blood. It gives me the motivation to do even better because I know how many people want to see this happen for me."
-- Mike G. Morreale
Giroux already has seven goals this season -- he scored a total of 16 last season and didn't notch his seventh goal until Dec. 17. He's also recorded three shorthanded goals after not having any over his first two NHL seasons.
"Anytime you play in a League like this, you try and show up every game and try to help your team win," Giroux told NHL.com. "I think if you look at our roster, we have a lot of elite players so I'm just trying to fit in on this team. Whatever my role is, I'm ready to take it on. This team has been successful in the past because guys know their roles."
Laviolette admits Giroux hasn't put on the brakes since his memorable playoff performance last spring.
"Once the playoffs start, everybody gets a new lease on life and its a chance to write your own story on how you want to be seen as a hockey player," Laviolette said. "I thought Claude did a terrific job in the playoffs for us last year and it has just kind of carried over to this season. Everything he was doing right in the playoffs, he's doing now for our team."
Giroux is second on the team among forwards in ice time per game (19:15) -- he averaged 16:36 in 2009-10 -- and has won 52.3 percent of his face-offs (80 of 153). He averages over three minutes each game on the power-play and penalty-kill and is also having an impact in those areas as well. In fact, he leads the team with three shorthanded goals -- the franchise record for a season is seven.
"I don't try to score goals while shorthanded," Giroux said. "I just try and be strong defensively and when you're good defensively, the chances that something will happen are pretty good. When you play with a guy like Mike Richards (on the penalty-kill), it's a lot easier. He's got so many shorthanded goals (20) … he's so good at jumping in the play it makes it really fun playing with him."
Giroux admitted he didn't change his routine over the off-season, but was set on getting stronger.
"At the end of the season, I try to take as much of a break as possible and then start working out again," he said. Following a few charity golf events and time with family and friends, Giroux and Flyers teammate Darroll Powe went back to training with Tony Greco, considered one of Canada's leading fitness specialists.
"He's been great for me the last four years," Giroux said of Greco. "We had a good summer together and worked hard, and I got a little stronger. I'll try and keep it the same every off season -- you always want to get stronger and faster because that's the direction the league has gone."
Flyers forward Jeff Carter sensed a different Giroux from the start of training camp.
"I think since Day One he came in in great shape," Carter said. "His skill set speaks for itself. When he's on the puck, he's effective and making plays and setting guys up and scoring goals. It's been great so far."
Giroux entered the season with one goal in mind -- help the Flyers improve on last year's finish.
"Any guy that plays hockey wants to do good and produce a lot for their team," he said. "I don't really think of a certain amount of points I need to get. I just want to work hard and have fun. When you're having fun, that's when you're playing your best. Right now, we're having fun and that'll make for a pretty good season."
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
what's with that comcast signage on the glass behind the nets? i understand it's see-through, but that's gotta suck for the people sitting there
It's computer generated not really on the glass
Cost is over $1million for that technology to be used
annoying to say the least. the blackhawks started doing it last year. i was like wtf. before long, it will be all around the rink and players will wear jerseys with ads on them. it's just a matter of time.
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Giroux is SICK. One of the best passes I've ever seen.
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Giroux is SICK. One of the best passes I've ever seen.
he is probably the best passer, stick to stick, i have ever seen play for the Flyers. The guy is amazing with the puck. Hope they lock him up for a long time as he has the chance to be one of the best ever for this franchise.
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Honestly if they were going to get a goalie it would have been from the western conference
I wouldn't of minded if they went after Quick or Bernier from LA
Carter is what he is...streaky guy who is not physical.....30-40 goal scorer
I loved Gagne but come on..injuried all the time and one more concussion away from being done...as a matter of fact I think he's hurt right now in TB with no points
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
I'm heading down tonight against the Fish Sticks
Mischief night..........wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Pronger still has a rocket from the point even though he's not 100%
I read this today...
Philadelphia has bullied the Islanders during the past three seasons, and continued that trend in their first meeting of this season. The Flyers have won 15 of 16 from New York, including 11 straight at home. The Islanders haven’t won in Philadelphia since April 7, 2007.
2007??? That's impressive when you consider the team is in the same division
BOB BOB BOB BOB BOB BOB !
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
It's computer generated not really on the glass
Cost is over $1million for that technology to be used
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
nice work. watched the game at a Penn St bar on friday night. very cool to stick it to all of the turd pittsburgh fans.
giroux is a beast
http://www.hockeyfights.com/teams/22/fightcard/reg2011
he is becoming a beast of a player. do you think we get signed up for a Richards type contract? looks like we are starting to roll now. 3 in the conference is not to shabby.
I would love to see giroux get that kind of deal. Best part about his emergence is that carter is a FA after next year (I believe). Hopefully the team recognizes that giroux is much more deserving a long term deal.
That guy wellwood looked good last night too. I think the flyers announcers still have his nuts in their mouths...they were going a little overboard.
If the goaltending holds up you gotta think that this team has a good shot to make another deep playoff run
The flyers are trying to get carter sign as we speak so i don't think he is going anywhere. right now, carter is getting 5 million and i can't see the flyers getting him for the same price or less so maybe 5.5-6 million a year. I think Claude gets about 4 million a year but maybe more if he a Richards deal. the flyers have quite a bit of UFA and RFA coming up soon so they have to get some cap space. we have 21 million on defense signed for next year which is alot. we only have 9 forwards sign up past next year so there will be some movement.
I like the look of the flyers right now and the east is not looking great to me right now. I can't see the lighting staying up or the habs. Boston is looking good but who know later down teh line. will they trade Tim Thomas or not.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=542266
Flyers' Giroux establishing himself as an elite player
Monday, 11.01.2010 / 11:50 PM / NHL Insider By Mike G. Morreale -
PHILADELPHIA - It was sometime during the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs when Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette began to realize just how special a player forward Claude Giroux really was.
In only his second playoff season, Giroux finished third on the team with 21 points, including 10 goals, in 23 games. An eye-opening display for sure and, in Laviolette's mind, a performance that probably catapulted him into elite company.
"I would say that he's not among those second-tier players anymore," Laviolette said when asked where Giroux stood in the mix of elite and second-tier players in the League.
"He's somebody we count on to play in every situation and he's proving himself to be a clutch player," he continued. "He's had big games in playoffs and big games when you need a performance out of somebody. He's seems to be stepping up."
Giroux making his hometown proud
PHILADELPHIA -- Few will forget the time when former Flyers GM Bob Clarke walked to the podium at the 2006 Entry Draft in Vancouver and had a momentary brain freeze when announcing his team's first round pick that year -- Claude Giroux.
After receiving some assistance from Paul Holmgren, however, the pick was made official and the Hearst, Ont., native has been making a name for himself ever since.
"I'm reminded of that draft a few times every year but, like I've always said, it didn't matter to me because I was just excited to be drafted," Giroux said. "It's in the past now."
For the 22-year-old Giroux, playing in the NHL has provided him an opportunity to make his hometown proud.
"I've lived in Hearst since I was 14 and it's just a great hockey town," he said. "Everybody there loves hockey so much. There's probably no more than 7,000 people in the whole town and I'm sure 5,000 of them play hockey. Anytime I return, it's always a lot of fun. I think growing up there actually helped my game because that whole town just loved hockey so much; it was in your blood. It gives me the motivation to do even better because I know how many people want to see this happen for me."
-- Mike G. Morreale
Giroux already has seven goals this season -- he scored a total of 16 last season and didn't notch his seventh goal until Dec. 17. He's also recorded three shorthanded goals after not having any over his first two NHL seasons.
"Anytime you play in a League like this, you try and show up every game and try to help your team win," Giroux told NHL.com. "I think if you look at our roster, we have a lot of elite players so I'm just trying to fit in on this team. Whatever my role is, I'm ready to take it on. This team has been successful in the past because guys know their roles."
Laviolette admits Giroux hasn't put on the brakes since his memorable playoff performance last spring.
"Once the playoffs start, everybody gets a new lease on life and its a chance to write your own story on how you want to be seen as a hockey player," Laviolette said. "I thought Claude did a terrific job in the playoffs for us last year and it has just kind of carried over to this season. Everything he was doing right in the playoffs, he's doing now for our team."
Giroux is second on the team among forwards in ice time per game (19:15) -- he averaged 16:36 in 2009-10 -- and has won 52.3 percent of his face-offs (80 of 153). He averages over three minutes each game on the power-play and penalty-kill and is also having an impact in those areas as well. In fact, he leads the team with three shorthanded goals -- the franchise record for a season is seven.
"I don't try to score goals while shorthanded," Giroux said. "I just try and be strong defensively and when you're good defensively, the chances that something will happen are pretty good. When you play with a guy like Mike Richards (on the penalty-kill), it's a lot easier. He's got so many shorthanded goals (20) … he's so good at jumping in the play it makes it really fun playing with him."
Giroux admitted he didn't change his routine over the off-season, but was set on getting stronger.
"At the end of the season, I try to take as much of a break as possible and then start working out again," he said. Following a few charity golf events and time with family and friends, Giroux and Flyers teammate Darroll Powe went back to training with Tony Greco, considered one of Canada's leading fitness specialists.
"He's been great for me the last four years," Giroux said of Greco. "We had a good summer together and worked hard, and I got a little stronger. I'll try and keep it the same every off season -- you always want to get stronger and faster because that's the direction the league has gone."
Flyers forward Jeff Carter sensed a different Giroux from the start of training camp.
"I think since Day One he came in in great shape," Carter said. "His skill set speaks for itself. When he's on the puck, he's effective and making plays and setting guys up and scoring goals. It's been great so far."
Giroux entered the season with one goal in mind -- help the Flyers improve on last year's finish.
"Any guy that plays hockey wants to do good and produce a lot for their team," he said. "I don't really think of a certain amount of points I need to get. I just want to work hard and have fun. When you're having fun, that's when you're playing your best. Right now, we're having fun and that'll make for a pretty good season."
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
:thumbup:
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
annoying to say the least. the blackhawks started doing it last year. i was like wtf. before long, it will be all around the rink and players will wear jerseys with ads on them. it's just a matter of time.
Always fun when the Rags come to town
I'm assuming BOB gets the start again
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Bob rules.
i'm going to order the package tonight. i'm tired of missing games.
bring it
EDIT: just saw the thread dedicated to this. I would love to see richards tune his ass up
I didn't see it...I'll watch it on hockeyfights.com
Not much of a battle tonight from the looks of it ?
Little Danny isn't even playing and we're whooping up
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
yeah...he rag dolls the guy instead of standing toe-to-toe because he doesn't want to get hit
At least he does drop the gloves occasionally
He would never fight Richards....Giroux or Briere maybe
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Poor fight overall not much landed
The Flyers last year didn't even have a guy who could take on the heavyweights like Orr..Goddard..and the Boogey Man
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
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I have know idea how he saw Richards
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
he is probably the best passer, stick to stick, i have ever seen play for the Flyers. The guy is amazing with the puck. Hope they lock him up for a long time as he has the chance to be one of the best ever for this franchise.
come on homer, be smart here. give giroux the long term deal, not carter
bobrovsky with another solid game as well. and the rookie wellwood looks like he can play a little bit. this team is rollin right now. love it
This is how bad it is right now around here. Our next hope is the Flyers.
Sorry to be a dick, Uber-Flyer Fans. Mostly just busting balls. Go Flyers.