The Flyers, Brought to You By My Roof Deck
Posted by BMT on December 19th, 2009
It’s hard to tell what’s wrong with the Flyers, other than what we see on the ice every time they play. They cannot score their way out of a snowed-in roof deck. And their two “leaders” spend at least a minute per game in the penalty box. Jeff Carter is non-existent, Scott Hartnell isn’t much more than a penalty machine and Claude Giroux is quite a long way from what local observers seem to think will be a very bright future.
Just one quick thought: Peter Laviolette’s hiring has been a disaster. Sure, he’s only coached a few games but he’s lost all of them but one. If Paul Holmgren was hoping the Flyers’ season would change like the Penguins’ did last year upon replacing coaches, he’s looking sadly mistaken. He staked his reputation on this move, and so far he’s got mud on his face.