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Originally Posted by yelofevr
(Post 865449)
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Just because they have one of the youngest teams in the league doesn't mean they are skilled as opposed to tough. And "like one tough-guy"!? Obviously YOU are watching the wrong team. So you're telling me that Downie, Smith, Tolpeko, Upshall, Hatcher, Modry, and Coburn are little cherubs? C'mon man.
It's obvious that we aren't going to see eye to eye about this and I could go on all night about this topic, but I won't. Good luck to your Flyers.
Peace
Matt
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Downie is a grinder, that's his job.. to penetrate the corners, work the puck to a finesse player like Briere/Prospal. He also has solid moves and skills to score goals and generate offense.
Smith is a defenseman, his job is to be tough and hold down the front of the net.
Tolpeko is not an every day player.. he rarely sees ice time. He's a chump.
Upshall is like a hybrid player.. he's finesse and quick with the puck, yet he can get deep in the corners and throw his weight (which is not much) around like the rest of them. Scottie Upshall was a STEAL away from Nashville.. he is such a solid player, all around.
Hatcher has changed his playing style to adapt to the new NHL, yet he still has issues.. I agree there.
Modry is a defenseman also, that's his job, to be tough. He moves the puck well, and I believe he was a good pick up for the team. Will he be here next year? Probably not.
Coburn may be tall and a tough guy, but he moves the puck really well and has great vision and sparks great offense.
Please don't argue hockey with me, I've been playing the game since I was 4. You're trying to talk down to someone that watches almost every game the Flyers play. You may have some points, but they're jaded. The Flyers have a TON of skill and a good amount of toughness to back it the hell up. They're such a well rounded team it's not funny, and they can easily whip the Capitals into place. They probably have the most depth out there for any NHL team, and if they can't go all the way this year.. then it is for certain Philly will see a cup in the next few years.
Thanks for wishing them good luck, I'm hoping too.. this city needs a champion.