GDT: #36: Flyers at Sharks, Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 10:30 pm ET

[TheKingPin]

really hoping MDZ plays and we can see what a line up of 5 quality defenders looks like. And Schenn who hasnt been playing bad at all.

Who are you assuming sits? I would like Shultz to considering mdz is more of a defensive dman this year.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Luke Schenn hasn't been playing bad at all?

News to me

Schenn has been playing like a #4-#6 consistently this season. Even some games where I thought he can definitely be a second pair D-Man if you find him this right partner.

This is also coming from a poster who thought he was awful his first two years, like healthy scratch bad (besides the NYR series).

 

[Striiker]

Schenn has been playing like a #4-#6 consistently this season. Even some games where I thought he can definitely be a second pair D-Man if you find him this right partner.

This is also coming from a poster who thought he was awful his first two years, like healthy scratch bad (besides the NYR series).

I really couldn't disagree more. I think he's been absolutely horrible all year with the exception of maybe two or three games where he was merely acceptable.

 

[Prongo]

Have tomorrow off so another 4 day weekend ahead......what to do with myself tonight.....

Flyers anddddddddd BEER!

 

[Curufinwe]

Schenn has been playing like a #4-#6 consistently this season. Even some games where I thought he can definitely be a second pair D-Man if you find him this right partner.

This is also coming from a poster who thought he was awful his first two years, like healthy scratch bad (besides the NYR series).

He actually played his best games in his first season for us in 12-13. Him and Kimmo were a solid top pairing, but behind them Coburn, Grossmann and Meszaros all struggled with poor play and injuries.

 

[Rebels57]

He actually played his best games in his first season for us in 12-13. Him and Kimmo were a solid top pairing, but behind them Coburn, Grossmann and Meszaros all struggled with poor play and injuries.

He was very good that season. Im guessing the change in systems, Berubes lack of faith in him, and the continued increase in the speed of opposition forwards have all contributed to his drop off.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The first post has now been updated.

 

[Rebels57]

Hopefully when MDZ returns we see Schultz scratched and the following pairs:

Medvedev-Streit
Del Zotto-Gudas
Gostisbehere-Schenn

Thats starting to look like a pretty good defense.

 

[bb12]

Who are you assuming sits? I would like Shultz to considering mdz is more of a defensive dman this year.

You are correct. Shultz is a journey man #7 play for injured guys type of player. Never really say him as anything more. He had a good year last year but that's it. He is a great locker room #7 but for me that's it.

 

[bb12]

Hopefully when MDZ returns we see Schultz scratched and the following pairs:

Medvedev-Streit
Del Zotto-Gudas
Gostisbehere-Schenn

Thats starting to look like a pretty good defense.

That's a group I can get excited for moving forward. There isn't a guy in that 6 I get nervous when on the ice. Schenn has his moments but like I said I'm happy with his play. He won't be here next year...but provorov will

 

[TCTC]

Hopefully when MDZ returns we see Schultz scratched and the following pairs:

Medvedev-Streit
Del Zotto-Gudas
Gostisbehere-Schenn

Thats starting to look like a pretty good defense.

I like those pairings, but I have a feeling that Hakstol will put Streit and Del Zotto back together.

 

[Alex91]

Hopefully when MDZ returns we see Schultz scratched and the following pairs:

Medvedev-Streit
Del Zotto-Gudas
Gostisbehere-Schenn

Thats starting to look like a pretty good defense.

I think those pairings. I'd switch 1st and 2nd pairing but that's just splitting hairs. I trust each those pairing playing 20mins a game, which is prob first time I've said that in long time.

 

[Rebels57]

I think those pairings. I'd switch 1st and 2nd pairing but that's just splitting hairs. I trust each those pairing playing 20mins a game, which is prob first time I've said that in long time.

Yeah I was thinking that too. MDZ-Gudas has proven they can do the heavy lifting so flip-flopping the top 2 pairs is reasonable.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Mason will replace Neuvirth (illness) as tonight's starting goalie.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Was hoping Neuvy could play this one.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

so Streit back Manning out plz ???

 

[Alchemy]

so Streit back Manning out plz ???

I hope. I don't want to stay up late and see Manning on the ice.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Ghost with his number on his hat..

very nice...

 

[CodyTheHuman]

I want to see G get multiple points tonight.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Starters: Mason (vs. Jones), Gudas-Medvedev, Raffl-Giroux-B.Schenn

Non-IR scratches: Lecavalier, Manning, Del Zotto (injured)

Referees: Dan O'Rourke and Trevor Hanson

 

[Alchemy]

Manning is out. Schultz is next when MDZ gets back.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

enjoy the pine Manning..

plz just stay there...

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

As much as I want to see a trade I want Manning waived even more once MDZ gets back.

 

[Alchemy]

I really couldn't disagree more. I think he's been absolutely horrible all year with the exception of maybe two or three games where he was merely acceptable.

Agree.

Schenn needs to pick his game up.

 

[blinds]

I want to see G get multiple points tonight.

Yeah, it's been depressing seeing him go pointless for.. what, 5 games now?