Comments on: Watch Simon Gagne score in his return to Philly http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: kingsforever http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-144063 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:12:09 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-144063 Gagne-Schenn-Simmonds should be a line
Kings East line

]]> By: filadelphiaphlyers http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143884 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:49:46 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143884 What do you mean you people? JK

]]> By: supercoop8 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143828 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:16 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143828 well put

]]> By: jpelle82 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143823 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:51:01 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143823 what a short memory you have…last week you guys lost to fla by 3…pens lose by 2 and you’re talking smack? great win beating the second worst team in the league last night though, you should be REAL excited

]]> By: Jack Bauer 24 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143814 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:21:02 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143814 one of the best tv shows of all time

]]> By: jpelle82 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143784 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:07:20 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143784 would you rather have this schedule now or later in the season? everyone in the league is gonna have tough stretches. at least your not a jets fan. dont want to hear philly, ny, nj, pitt complain about schedule where over half their games are played within 250 miles of home

]]> By: jpelle82 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143782 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:59:36 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143782 yeah i dont think anyone questions his ability, i think he had 200? goals in his time in philly which is worthy of a decent paycheck – no one is out there calling him the equivalent of anyone better so i dont think he was ever under rated, just maybe underwhelming in LA?

]]> By: filadelphiaphlyers http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143774 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:42:11 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143774 Probably meant under-utilized, as I believe he was a 3rd liner in LA who didnt get as many minutes as he can handle.

]]> By: filadelphiaphlyers http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143771 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:35:29 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143771 No schedule will be perfect. Some may be better than others. To compare a few teams schedules…

Once March comes around for the Bruins they have 2 days in a row off once until the playoffs start. You could argue that the league hates the bruins because they will be tired from playing every other day for 2 months going into the playoffs.

Have to imagine that the teams that have the 3-day breaks between games will also have the most back-to-back games.

Blackhawks have the best record in the league.
2 games in a row: 9 times (happened to them 4 times so far and they have won them all)
2 day or longer breaks: 9 times

So 18 of their 48, or more than 1/3 of their games in a shortened season they have to worry about playing 2 days in a row.

Pens
2 games in a row: 7 times.
2 day or longer breaks: 9 times.

Flyers
2 games in a row: 9 times (happened 7 times so far, only 2 more to go the whole season)
2 day or longer breaks: 11 times, and one of them is a 5 day break in march.

Phanatic77 Im not hating. Just rationalizing. Youre right we have played as many back-to-back as the pens have played all season. happens.

Its all gona even out as the season goes on.

]]> By: ml3939 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143755 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:36:40 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143755 Bobhpiningforattention strikes again

]]> By: bradkaz96 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143750 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:07:21 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143750 About one more inch and were talking save of the year instead…

]]> By: wicky888 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143746 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:15:25 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143746 Every time I read one of your posts, I can hear the 24 clock ticking down in my head

]]> By: freneticgarfieldfan http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143738 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:32:37 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143738 Sorry, but how can a guy be described as “underrated”, when he made $33m+ in his latest two contracts?
How underrated are YOU at work?
I hate this inflationary used term “underrated”. Interestingly enough it’s almost always being used by the non-biased “homer” fan section.

]]> By: orangeandblack67 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143732 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:20:19 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143732 Bobhpine, I’m surprised you were able to get out of your boyfriends lap to comment after that horrible loss to the panthers. Lets see what you have to say after your pens get past up by the flyers.

]]> By: phillyphannn83 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143725 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:09:48 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143725 **sniff** **sniff**…

you smell that Bob pine???

we do…its the fear and panic seeping through your keyboard!!!
and way to play right in to what I said…when presented with facts you go straight to the past as if it has any impact on this year. not only that, you try to cherry-pick the only aspect of the past that YOU think matters. sorry troll, the rest of us aren’t blinded like you are by your bias.

]]> By: phillyphannn83 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143721 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:55:55 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143721 You shouldn’t make comments based off last year. He’s been our best player this year hands down.

]]> By: bobhpine http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143718 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:47:15 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143718 I was wondering what the excuse would be for winning 10 of 22 games. Glad we have that ready to go. You see, each one of the past 38 years have had separate reasons as to why the Flyers didn’t win the cup, and it has everything to do with scheduling and the NHL being out to get the Flyers. Otherwise this teams would be perennial cup team…hahaha…right. Oh I can hear the chorus now…

…but the Flyers have made the playoffs more than the Penguins and won more total games…

The penguins went bankrupt I tell ya! The Flyers have better TV ratings! The flyers have more sell outs!

One

Nine

Seven

Five

3-2. Choke on it losers.

]]> By: Jack Bauer 24 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143715 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:35:59 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143715 big deal he scored a goal…. its one game …. dont start printing the playoff tickets quite yet.

]]> By: blomfeld http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143713 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:04:48 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143713 YOU’RE VERY WELCOME ! … LA Kings Nation :)

We Kings fans are very happy to see Gagne have a “happy landing” back home there in Philadelphia and we wish you people well in going forward. Nonetheless, we do suggest that you guys do yourselves a favor and replace that “quack” goaltender of yours asap. Bryzi may be even more of a liability to you than Ovi is to the Capitals? Trade him, put him on waivers, arrange a “mishap” or whatever … just get rid of him as soon as possible and you guys will be back in a big way !

Here’s an example of what Flyer’s goal tending is supposed to be like …

]]> By: 28giroux28 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143699 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:30:17 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143699 Such is the curse of being owned by Comcast. NBC and Comcast are pushing the Flyers all over national TV and cramming their games together all over the schedule to make the most revenue off their favorite team. But don’t worry, they looked strong tonight, and a good run through this next gauntlet and we’re back on track.

]]> By: flyers22 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143692 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:15:56 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143692 Awesome game they just need to keep the hammer down and start a winning streak here. The season is going to come down to the final week for a lot of teams to make the playoffs I like the way our roster stands now we are one of the deepest teams in the league the problem is just them playing consistent some nights they look like the best in the east and the next they look like the worst if we can stay healthy and then meszaros and read come back before playoffs this team will be extremely dangerous oh and no chance Briere gets traded teams may be calling about him but one thing about the flyers is they never give up on a season and if we want to win a cup Danny is going to be a huge part of that.

]]> By: phillyphannn83 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143682 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:38:31 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143682 Oooo missed that stat. Thanks for pointing that out. Thumbs-up from me for that and a different finger for the scheduling committee!

]]> By: phillyphannn83 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143681 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:35:55 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143681 According to those like Bauer, 32 is apparently the new 40.

]]> By: phillyphanatic77 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143680 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:35:45 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143680 Flyers have already played as many back to backs as the Pens play all season. In a little more than a month! And people say the NHL office doesn’t favor Pittsburgh… Thank god the Flyers are through their toughest stretch of the season. More rest for us, finally.

]]> By: phillyphanatic77 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143677 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:30:33 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143677 Plenty of ppl were saying Gagne is another over the hill, Flyer retread who wasn’t going to bring much to the Flyers lineup (mostly Jack Bauer) but I think tonight he showed there’s a little something left in those 32-year old legs. Obviously he’s not gonna score every game but the dude was solid defensively and a consistent player in the offensive zone. I think we can expect leadership, consistent effort, and an occasional goal from Simon. Doubters will be eating crow as #12 contributes to a Flyers turnaround. 60 minute effort tonight! Keep it up.

]]> By: icelovinbrotha215 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143674 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:25:26 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143674 Gags @ it again. Well done sir.

]]> By: phillyphannn83 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143673 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:25:19 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143673 I’d like to be the first to thank those in the NHL scheduling office for throwing us the most games played in the league thus far with the least days off(Really?? 2 games more than ANY other team?? Some teams have only played 17 games and Boston’s only played 16!!! That’s absolutely pathetic scheduling!! Were the only team that’s played more than 20 and we’ve played 22!!!). At least they had a little pity with this next stretch…3 of the next 4 games against 3 of the top 5 in the East. At least we finally get two days off in a row(we have the least of those, btw) The Flyers have had 2 days off in a row exactly 3 times. They’ve never had 3 days off in a row. Boston, for example, has had 2 or more days off in a row 6 times and 3 days off in a row 3 times!!!

But hey, don’t look now, were right there battling through injuries and a horrible schedule to-date, taking over sole possession of 8th in the East, 5 pts out of 1st in the Atlantic. Anyone who thinks were out if it is crazy…or in the case of Pens fans, scared! You KNOW they’d rather face ANYONE but the Flyers in the playoffs!

I can’t wait for the responses…commenters here don’t like to see facts and numbers, makes ‘em feel like Bryz in the woods with bears.

]]> By: mclovinhockey http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143662 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:03:14 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143662 That was a great play, Simon with the finish should break some rust off him and help him produce more : ) glad he got his number back

]]> By: miketoasty http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143657 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:42:09 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143657 Not to take anything away from Gagne here, but that was one hell of a pass from Schenn. Jesus, what a play and what a finish. (Pretty hard thing to say as a Pens fan but must give credit where it is due)

]]> By: mancave001 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/27/watch-simon-gagne-score-in-his-return-to-philly/comment-page-1/#comment-143647 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:10:03 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1193317#comment-143647 Really glad to have him back. Always thought he was underrated.

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