Flyers' 2011/2012 Season Discussion

[EBondo 233]

I didn't turn on the game until the Flyers were down 2-0 already, and I haven't seen any Winnipeg home games, but DAMN that crowd was intense today.

[Law Goalie 147]

The Peg and Swan City are the two most intense venues for major-league sport at the moment, IMO.

[ArrogantOwl 7]

I think the Jets are going to dominate us this year like Tampa did last.

[troy 12]

Apparently Pronger's virus was in his knee.

[5 Minute Major 1]

What a comeback against the Ducks! Jagr w/ 2 goals and an assist, Giroux with the game winner in OT! Great game!

[ArrogantOwl 7]

Another great game last night. Wish Bryz could've gotten a shutout but oh well.

[5 Minute Major 1]

Shea Weber as a Flyer.... I like the sound of that!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/976993-nhl-trade-rumors-will-the-philadelphia-flyers-make-a-play-for-shea-weber

[wrangler 157]

Sheer speculation, from a writer who can't even conjugate his verbs properly.

[EBondo 233]

Bleacher Report.......lol

[5 Minute Major 1]

wow all I said was I like the sound of that. lol smh

[EBondo 233]

Can't wait for tonight's game. Jagr's first game back at Verizon Center, Couturier on the first line. I can only imagine how excited he is for this opportunity, as well as the fans. I think everyone has been in agreement that aside from the PK time, Couturier hasn't been used right this season.

[BenderHockey 127]

Can't wait for tonight's game. Jagr's first game back at Verizon Center, Couturier on the first line. I can only imagine how excited he is for this opportunity, as well as the fans. I think everyone has been in agreement that aside from the PK time, Couturier hasn't been used right this season.

Jagr HAS been back to the Phone Booth since he's been a Cap. Several times.

[5 Minute Major 1]

NOOOOOOO!!!!!

http://www.crossingbroad.com/2011/12/claude-giroux-out-indefinetely-with-concussion.html

[EBondo 233]

Jagr HAS been back to the Phone Booth since he's been a Cap. Several times.

I know that, but this is the first time as a Flyer, and it's been a few years.

[skyscrape 5]

Pronger out for the season and playoffs. They just announced it during the game vs. Montreal. Severe post concussion symptoms. Too bad.

[DarkStar50 679]

Pronger's concussion didn't end his season. Karma did.

[shooter27 116]

Question regarding Prongers' contract - since he's on an over 35 contract they are still stuck with his cap hit if he retires, but if they put him on long term ir every year instead of him officially "retiring" do they get relief from his cap hit?

[skyscrape 5]

Question regarding Prongers' contract - since he's on an over 35 contract they are still stuck with his cap hit if he retires, but if they put him on long term ir every year instead of him officially "retiring" do they get relief from his cap hit?

This is what I heard them say on the NHL Network during the game. BUt...they were only speaking of this season. By placing him long term it would free up 4.2 mil this season. Not sure about the long term.

[BenderHockey 127]

Had it been determined that the stick in the eye incident is what caused the concussion, or was it something else?

[shooter27 116]

This is what I heard them say on the NHL Network during the game. BUt...they were only speaking of this season. By placing him long term it would free up 4.2 mil this season. Not sure about the long term.

I was told elsewhere that under the current rules, they could technically put him on IR every year for the next 5 years if he doesn't officially "retire" but can't play. However, since the CBA is up after the season, that loophole may not exist in the new deal, so a lot is still up in the air. Of course all this is assuming he won't be able to play again, which at 37 seems like it would be the obvious choice, but who knows how it works out.

[Chadd 916]

As I understand it they can't use the money until the season starts and they officially put him on LTIR each year.

[EBondo 233]

Had it been determined that the stick in the eye incident is what caused the concussion, or was it something else?

It was the stick to the eye, which means he played five or so games afterwords with that concussion.

[troy 12]

Fortunately a team that needs defensemen has plenty of forwards, until everyone gets a concussion.

[ArrogantOwl 7]

I thought Pronger also took a boarding/checking from behind a few games after return as well?

[EBondo 233]

It was a hit from Martin Hanzal (Hanzel?) in the game against Phoenix that brought it back. I didn't see the hit but apparently it was a clean hit.

Of course, another Flyer goes down today from friendly fire. I was at the game and the place was absolutely silent when Cooter got that puck in the head. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for him as well.