Let's take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers
Alas, here we are at the much-anticipated first meeting of the season between the Penguins and Flyers. It's not like these two teams really need an introduction.
So far the Flyers are off to a good start. They're 3-0 over three games with Ray Emery in net playing a pretty flawless game (minus the recent 6-5 OT win against the Caps). Even still, that game lacked defense on both sides and the refs were calling a ticky-tacky game much like the Phoenix debacle we witnessed last night.
Mike Richards. Jeff Carter. Simon Gagne. You know these guys. You've seen them for the past three seasons in both regular season and postseason play. Chris Pronger, formerly of the West Conference, may be a different story. Let's see how he matches up against Sid and Malkin tonight. After all, that's what he was brought into Philly for.
You won't see the following: Blair Betts, who recently signed on with Philly, is out at least a month with a seperated shoulder. Rookie wonderkid James van Riemsdyk will also sit out tonight after suffering a concussion against the Caps. Given the early stages of his career it's only natural that the team its time bringing him back to the ice. Concussions and Philly sorta have a history.
Keep an eye on the enforcers. It's no secret that Eric Godard and Riley Cote have a history. Maybe Mike Rupp will throw down the mitts at some point too. Alls I knows is Philly's Ian Laperriere likes to mix it up too. Should be a fun one.
But what Philly/Pittsburgh matchup isn't?
Predictions/thoughts/concerns? Toss em in the comments.
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I saw them for most the game against Washington, the Flyers looked good on the power-play, but defensively they were a little shaky, especially with decision making with the puck.
If the Pens bring the effort and stay out of the box it’ll be a great game. If they look anything like the team from last night it’s gonna get ugly.
I’m sure no one will have trouble “getting up” for a game in Philly, should be interesting.
Pensburgh.com -- it's like the Max Talbot of blogs*
*not just because we only work for 12 minutes a night
Center Ice is having a free preview for most of this month, so I think you’ll just have to explore the guide on your TV until you find it, depending on your cable/sat provider.
I know on Comcast it’s in the 700+ range and it’s in the 700’s on DirecTV as well.
Pensburgh.com -- it's like the Max Talbot of blogs*
*not just because we only work for 12 minutes a night
Watched the Caps/Flyers game, and I hate saying this with all my heart, but the Flyers looked like a more versatile and generally better team than they were last year. (So far.) I do think the Pens will have far more fire in their bellies tonight, between last night’s embarrassment and the fact that it’s, you know, the Flyers. I hope. We’ll have to flick between this game and the Red Wings/Blackhawks tonight.
To the Penguins: Make it hurt, make it count!
"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007
"Don't beat yourself!"--Darrell Waltrip

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