The Flyers’ losing skid continues and trade rumors abound as the big GM meeting in Toronto takes place. With the salary cap and the season still being young (under 25 games), no one wants anything Philly has over 26 years of age. Hopefully, the new GM knows not to give up any of the younger players as Clarke did with Justin Williams for Danny Markov. Williams has his name on the Stanley Cup via the ‘Canes. Markov left during the lockout and ended up with Nashville and now Detroit. Not a smart deal. Anyway, anything could happen but I’m not holding my breath. I consider this season a wash for my Flyers, they should just treat it as a long, long series of scrimmages to toughen up the younger players while running out the clock on the useless guys with ridiculous contracts. I’m looking in your direction Hatcher, Rathje and Forsberg. I also read about Head Coach Stevens going to Home Depot to build a contraption around the goal at the practice facilities. Seems the team is shooting too high and this collection of plywood will get them accustomed to aiming at the goalie’s five hole or gaps to the sides of his feet. Whatever it takes dude. Now to find out what to do about their awful power play. Finally, despite being waived and no one wanting him, Petr Nedved has improved with his demotion to the Phatoms so he returns tonight to try again.
The Coyotes were a more exciting story on Saturday night! After watching the Flyers go down the toilet against the lackluster Caps, I decided to see if the more star-studded lineup in Phoenix would fare better than my Flyers and Icebats (6-5 OT loss Friday night at the nearby rink) over LA. The ‘Yotes scored first and then CuJo gave up two goals on three shots soon afterwards. Gretzky pulled him, put LeNeveu in. The back-up quickly got hit to give the Kings a 3-1 lead. Something clicked because the Coyotes rallied to stomp the Kings 6-4. What a game! What a comeback! Even my fave JR had an assist. He’s doing better too. Gretzky has him playing Wing on the big scoring first line. Hopefully, they can get on a roll while Comrie is recovering from his injury.