FLYERS 2005-06 SEASON THREAD!

[PhillyGirl]

While I agree with that stance of playing regulation until someone wins, I like it being in the playoffs only. Because the season is FAR too long to do that all year long.

[phattymatty]

I agree with both sides to a certain point.  getting a point for losing a game is ridiculous to no end.  especially for a rough sport like hockey, for some reason that makes even less sense to me.  but you also can't keep playing and playing until someone wins in the regular season.  all that will do is make the players more tired, probably cause more injuries, and generally bring the whole level of play down.  as much as i love to see a 5 OT game in the playoffs, i wouldn't even stay up for a regular seaosn game.  and i actually love the 4 on 4 OT, but it probably should be a full extra period, then the shootout if need be.

also, question, are they doing the shootout in the playoffs?  that would be GAY.

[PhillyGirl]

No, I don't believe there is a shootout in the playoffs. I BELIEVE its the same old playoff system.

[SunMo]

no shootout in playoffs, same OT as previous playoffs years.

[MDS]

esche sucks

This post once again proves what a moron you are. You didn't watch the game. You have no idea that Esche HIMSELF got them a point in that game.

Please God...all I want for my birthday is an ignore feature.

i couldnt. i dont have oln. and i cant watch regular season hockey. its really boring.

[SunMo]

Macnow's reporting that Forsberg is questionable for this weekend with a pulled left groin.

[SD_Eagle5]

I blame the Olympics.

[dis12]

Macnow's reporting that Forsberg is questionable for this weekend with a pulled left groin.

I don't care about home ice advantage (even though I have season tix), REST FORSBERG FOR THE PLAYOFFS! 
Bring in Turner Stevenson or better yet the college phenom Ryan Potulny.

[ice grillin you]

the college phenom Ryan Potulny

lol...he appears to be a nice player but phenom i think not...he wasnt even a hobie baker finalist

[dis12]

the college phenom Ryan Potulny
lol...he appears to be a nice player but phenom i think not...he wasnt even a hobie baker finalist

His stats show he was: 

Was an All-WCHA First Team honoree and 2006 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Finalist after recording 38 goals and 25 assists for 63 points and 31 penalty minutes in 41 games for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers...Ranked first in the nation in points (63), goals (38) and goals per game (0.93), tied for first in power play goals (17) and was second in points per game (1.54)...Was first in the WCHA in goals (23) and tied for second in points (42)...Led Minnesota in goals (38), points (63), power play goals (17) and game-winning goals (5)...Career: Registered 68 goals and 50 assists for 118 points and 61 penalty minutes in 100 career games in three seasons with the Golden Gophers (2003-04 through 2005-06)

[ice grillin you]

he wasnt in the final three....which is who i consider the finalists...a phenom should win it...he didnt even make the final cut

[dis12]

ok, minus the comment "phenom"...replace it with "upper echelon"

[SunMo]

all i want to know is whether he's fast or not, and since Clarke drafted him, i'm sure he's not.

[ice grillin you]

he not fast not slow....hes a typical north american college player as far as skating...comparable to richards....what he supposedly has is GREAT hands....he is excellent around the net and should be a great power play guy...id like to see the flyers try him on the power play these last few games...it couldnt hurt

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

He's slow.  He played in the slow Big Ten.