GDT: #81 | Blue Jackets at Flyers | Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 | 7:00 PM

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Got to hope Buffalo doesn’t start UL on Thursday

 

[Beef Invictus]

Couturier looks downright gaunt

 

[Flyer lurker]

Gotta start Kolosov or Fedotov. Gotta get creative with the lineup; get Hathaway and Deslauriers in the top 6. See what Dewart(sp?) looks like with 25 minutes a night

I wants Feds
KOlosov will get a 2-0 shutout
say f u to the fans
leaves america.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

I recently lost my dad. I know what you are feeling. Life is never perfect. It's easy to beat ourselves up over what we didn't do. Instead focus on what you did do with your dad. Do your best to make him proud.

Thank you, and I'm very sorry for your loss also. We get so used to things being as they always were - up until they aren't. I'm taking some solace in that he will no longer need to go to a bunch of doctors and have different procedures done all the time. If I'm ever in that state, and still lucid, I'll step into the back yard and end things on my terms - but only after getting everything in order for those that survive me.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

The Rangers piss me off. That was a game Flyers lose overwhelmingly the majority of the time but Rangers and Quick were non-professional

 

[mr4tno]

The Rangers piss me off. That was a game Flyers lose overwhelmingly the majority of the time but Rangers and Quick were non-professional

If they lose in reg to the Sabres they pick 4th (which will be 6th). That is realistically the best they were ever going to do, although for a brief glimmer of time 3 looked in reach

 

[Gregor Samsa]

If they lose in reg to the Sabres they pick 4th (which will be 6th). That is realistically the best they were ever going to do, although for a brief glimmer of time 3 looked in reach

It would have been a cushion of some comfortability

 

[Beef Invictus]

The Rangers piss me off. That was a game Flyers lose overwhelmingly the majority of the time but Rangers and Quick were non-professional

That is truly the best summary of Quick that game.


The Rangers have had the wheels detonate violently. The vehicle is totaled. I'm not one to be eager to push the "you must trade them all and start anew as the culture is beyond repair" but that's worth considering in their case.


Unfortunately we also have to consider it, but management doesn't know that. Not because of Muh Cultyoor, but because so many years of terrible development and skills maintenance priorities and outdated systems and such have just completely rotted this thing out. Just get new blood and a new brain. It'll take years to rehab all these guys.

 

[Lord Defect]

Much appreciated. Over the last year or so he started to finally tell me some things about his time in Vietnam. I'm sure he had seen a lot over there.

Man I’m sorry to hear about your father.
I’m sort of stunned he was willing to talk about his time in Vietnam. There’s generally two types of war time vets out there, ones that won’t shut up about it and ones that will not talk about it. They normally do not transition between the two.
It’s quite possible that you may be the only one that he did not serve with that he has talked to about that time period in his life.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Not only do I want the Flyers to lose, but I want Montreal to absolutely choke and miss the playoffs. Most arrogant fanbase in the NHL, f*** em.

100%

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

Thank you, and I'm very sorry for your loss also. We get so used to things being as they always were - up until they aren't. I'm taking some solace in that he will no longer need to go to a bunch of doctors and have different procedures done all the time. If I'm ever in that state, and still lucid, I'll step into the back yard and end things on my terms - but only after getting everything in order for those that survive me.

I hear you and totally agree. The last time I saw my dad, he didn't know who I was. I do not ever want to be like that.

Anyways best of luck to you. Unfortunately this is part of life. I wish I had more wisdom for you. Just focus on the good and honor his life by living your best life.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Geez. JJ with a quote that makes me think the Flyers are going to disappoint us on draft day.

"Talking with Briere and he says there are as many as 12 guys in the top tier of the draft so it may not matter if they finish 7th (last)"... something like that.

trading back to get that unknown 27th guy with no upside babee...

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Man I’m sorry to hear about your father.
I’m sort of stunned he was willing to talk about his time in Vietnam. There’s generally two types of war time vets out there, ones that won’t shut up about it and ones that will not talk about it. They normally do not transition between the two.
It’s quite possible that you may be the only one that he did not serve with that he has talked to about that time period in his life.

Thanks, LD. From what I've read on here I think I remember that you're a vet, as am I, and my Dad. If I'm wrong, my apologies. My mind hasn't been too focused lately.

I think it was the latter with him. Over the past couple of months I think he knew his time was getting short and he wanted to pass some things along. Up until recently, whenever I'd asked about anything he'd say it was nothing, no big deal, or that he didn't want to talk about it. In the last couple of weeks I've relayed some of those stories to my sisters and my Mom, and they said they never knew anything.

One story he told me was when he was at Camp Evans. They got shelled and the ammo dump was hit. He said one guy in the bunker was going crazy and wanted to run outside. My Dad just said he "stopped" him from going outside. He didn't elaborate. I think he knocked the guy out, and probably saved his life at the time. Other than that, the only other thing he mentioned about that was that he had just bought a Rolex off a guy who was shipping back home, and the watch, and all his stuff, got blown up.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

I hear you and totally agree. The last time I saw my dad, he didn't know who I was. I do not ever want to be like that.

Anyways best of luck to you. Unfortunately this is part of life. I wish I had more wisdom for you. Just focus on the good and honor his life by living your best life.

Thanks again, and much appreciated!

 

[BernieParent]

MM is the only reason I've watched any games this year - and it's been probably less than a quarter of the schedule.

In the past, I'd miss maybe 2 or 3 games a year. I used to plan things around the schedule. How friggin' stupid of a decision was that. My Dad is in hospice right now. I wish I could go back and skip 10 seasons worth of Flyers crap and take a ride back home to spend some of that time with him in-person instead (home is about 100 miles away). We were very close. I've probably talked to him on the phone 10 hours a week for the past 25 years. It sucks.

My apologies, Yukon. Seeing a parent through their last days is never easy.

 

[Rebels57]

That is truly the best summary of Quick that game.


The Rangers have had the wheels detonate violently. The vehicle is totaled. I'm not one to be eager to push the "you must trade them all and start anew as the culture is beyond repair" but that's worth considering in their case.


Unfortunately we also have to consider it, but management doesn't know that. Not because of Muh Cultyoor, but because so many years of terrible development and skills maintenance priorities and outdated systems and such have just completely rotted this thing out. Just get new blood and a new brain. It'll take years to rehab all these guys.

If they have a firesale, I want Fox.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

My apologies, Yukon. Seeing a parent through their last days is never easy.

Thank you very much, Bern. You are one the good eggs on here! I'd read your posts for years before I officially "joined". My posts are mostly the same way - I don't try to start trouble with anyone, and, lately, most of my posts have been about anything but hockey. Thanks again

 

[Lord Defect]

Thanks, LD. From what I've read on here I think I remember that you're a vet, as am I, and my Dad. If I'm wrong, my apologies. My mind hasn't been too focused lately.

I think it was the latter with him. Over the past couple of months I think he knew his time was getting short and he wanted to pass some things along. Up until recently, whenever I'd asked about anything he'd say it was nothing, no big deal, or that he didn't want to talk about it. In the last couple of weeks I've relayed some of those stories to my sisters and my Mom, and they said they never knew anything.

One story he told me was when he was at Camp Evans. They got shelled and the ammo dump was hit. He said one guy in the bunker was going crazy and wanted to run outside. My Dad just said he "stopped" him from going outside. He didn't elaborate. I think he knocked the guy out, and probably saved his life at the time. Other than that, the only other thing he mentioned about that was that he had just bought a Rolex off a guy who was shipping back home, and the watch, and all his stuff, got blown up.

Yup. USMC.
It can be really funny gleaming stories from overseas from people. My best friend who I happened to also serve with, in different companies, I’m still getting new stories all these years later from him.
Your dad definitely gave that dude a little tough love and saved his life.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Yup. USMC.
It can be really funny gleaming stories from overseas from people. My best friend who I happened to also serve with, in different companies, I’m still getting new stories all these years later from him.
Your dad definitely gave that dude a little tough love and saved his life.

Thanks for serving, LD! We had two guys transition from infantry in the Marines to our company (2/502nd Inf Reg). One day a month or two after they arrived I asked them what was different. They looked at each other for a moment and said, "You guys run more." We did run a lot, can't dispute that, lol. Grunts are pretty much the same around the world, I'd imagine.

 

[FlyerNutter]

MM is the only reason I've watched any games this year - and it's been probably less than a quarter of the schedule.

In the past, I'd miss maybe 2 or 3 games a year. I used to plan things around the schedule. How friggin' stupid of a decision was that. My Dad is in hospice right now. I wish I could go back and skip 10 seasons worth of Flyers crap and take a ride back home to spend some of that time with him in-person instead (home is about 100 miles away). We were very close. I've probably talked to him on the phone 10 hours a week for the past 25 years. It sucks.

Sorry to hear boss.

Thanks for sharing, and hope you’re able to find some solace.

My father was a medic in the army, respect to you + yours.

 

[trostol]

MM is the only reason I've watched any games this year - and it's been probably less than a quarter of the schedule.

In the past, I'd miss maybe 2 or 3 games a year. I used to plan things around the schedule. How friggin' stupid of a decision was that. My Dad is in hospice right now. I wish I could go back and skip 10 seasons worth of Flyers crap and take a ride back home to spend some of that time with him in-person instead (home is about 100 miles away). We were very close. I've probably talked to him on the phone 10 hours a week for the past 25 years. It sucks.

sorry to hear about your dad...never easy...i dread the day when my 80 year old dad goes..just when his time comes i hope it goes like my mom to a degree...she passed in her sleep but the night she went..i was crushed as she didnt quite..know who i was

 

[BernieParent]

Thank you very much, Bern. You are one the good eggs on here! I'd read your posts for years before I officially "joined". My posts are mostly the same way - I don't try to start trouble with anyone, and, lately, most of my posts have been about anything but hockey. Thanks again

You're much too kind, Yukon.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Sorry to hear boss.

Thanks for sharing, and hope you’re able to find some solace.

My father was a medic in the army, respect to you + yours.

Thank you very much! I came on here tonight about the game as a distraction, but found some catharsis instead. Most everyone on here are probably really good people that I'd enjoy having a beer with anytime, anywhere.

Since you're up north, I'm sorry our country is such a mess right now. I hate that it's come to this.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

sorry to hear about your dad...never easy...i dread the day when my 80 year old dad goes..just when his time comes i hope it goes like my mom to a degree...she passed in her sleep but the night she went..i was crushed as she didnt quite..know who i was

It's friggin' tough, as you know, when your parents are no longer what they've been for your entire life. My Dad would be 81 next month. I don't think that's going to happen. My Mom, on the other hand, will probably outlive me. She has that 100 year old vibe about her.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

I'm checking out for the night. Thank you to all of you that have passed condolences along. I'm going through a rough stretch, but you've all helped.

I recorded this one a little while ago. I haven't picked up a pair of sticks in over a month. It just didn't seem right with my Dad being in his condition. He;'s the reason I'm a drummer. He was a great drummer, I picked it up on my own because they were around the house to bang on when I was a kid. To his credit, he never forced me to play at all. I just fell into it because the tools were there....and, as a kid, I made sure I didn't break anything while messing about!

I put a kitchen towel over the snare because the snare is kind of muted in the original recording.