Confirmed with Link: Ivan Provorov Signs Extension - 6 Years/$40.5M ($6.75AAV)

[FLYguy3911]

 

[Magua]

My favorite thing is when MacDonald is paired with a rookie defenseman, and he decides to activate Ghost Mode, especially after he scores a goal or does something half-decent earlier in a game. To predictable results. He doesn't only possess the hockey IQ of a turnip; he has the self-awareness of a turnip. But MacDonald went to the bench and told Hakstol and Murphy that it was just a little rookie hazing. They all laughed.

Pretty good 1 on 3 defense though by Mr. Softee.

 

[FLYguy3911]

For a low IQ player, that was a hell of a read by Sanheim. Not how he read the Vegas rush, but how he saw that MacDonald turnover coming a mile away.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Good coaching by Gordon & Hakstol?

 

[Beef Invictus]

Good coaching by Gordon & Hakstol?

We've had players and Hakstol himself attest to the poor quality of Hakstol's input on an individual level, so likely not him.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

We've had players and Hakstol himself attest to the poor quality of Hakstol's input on an individual level, so likely not him.

You don’t think he coaches?

 

[Striiker]

I know, right? Logic would say he'd play back further to be ready for Ghost's turnovers at the blue line for breakaways.

Probably should have just never left the defensive zone, since Ghost giving up a breakaway was a guarantee.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Too bad it couldn’t go on the highlight reel.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Barrett Brooks. Last man standing.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

We got a shout out in the comment section of that video too.

 

[Beef Invictus]

You don’t think he coaches?

TK, Ghost, and Hakstol have all admitted he does little one on one.

 

[FLYguy3911]

The icing on the cake? MacDonald didn't have a giveaway in this game according to NHL.com. Imagine being a poster on these boards and actually trying to build a case around giveaways and takeaways?

 

[Ghosts Beer]

TK, Ghost, and Hakstol have all admitted he does little one on one.

I have no doubt he’s a poor inter-personal communicator.

I do think he teaches systems & defense well.

I don’t think he’s a brilliant coach.

I do think he’s a lot better than he’s often portrayed on message boards.

 

[Striiker]

You’re allowed to think whatever you want, but there’s no realistic reason for you to think that.

 

[TheKingPin]

I can't wait to watch MacDonald defend the 2 on 1 this year. The beaver slap of the stick followed by the feckless belly flop surely is a thing of beauty.

So so bad

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Who cares about AMAC and Hakstol. Provorov is really good at hockey.

 

[freakydallas13]

My favourite amac defensive play last year was him on a 5v3. He decides the best use of him on the ice already down two men is to flop down in the crease and impede the goalies lateral movement.

Classic.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

My favourite amac defensive play last year was him on a 5v3. He decides the best use of him on the ice already down two men is to flop down in the crease and impede the goalies lateral movement.

Classic.

His work ethic is equalled only by lappys fervor of studying the pk.

 

[Jray42]

I can't wait to watch MacDonald defend the 2 on 1 this year. The beaver slap of the stick followed by the feckless belly flop surely is a thing of beauty.

Lmfao the accuracy

 

[Ruck Over]

I do think he teaches systems & defense well.

What defensive system aspects do you think the Flyers are doing well that's attributable to the head coach?

At whose feet are the woes of the PK to be placed?

 

[hatcher]

What defensive system aspects do you think the Flyers are doing well that's attributable to the head coach?

At whose feet are the woes of the PK to be placed?

Its been players here for along time. They might score points but all other fundementals are not there at all. This year is done already so enjoy the summer LOL.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

What defensive system aspects do you think the Flyers are doing well that's attributable to the head coach?

At whose feet are the woes of the PK to be placed?

I think, over the span of Hakstol’s 3 seasons, the Flyers’ forechecking & neutral zone systems have been strong. They even adjusted to a 1-2-2 from his more aggressive 1-1-3 early last season & it was a good adjustment.

I also think the team in general is pretty good on the walls & in defensive zone coverage, though, as with every team, they certainly have their blips.

The PK I’d prefer to be more aggressive. I’d consider playing Ghost as a forward on the PK. But I also think the goaltending has been the biggest problem on the PK.

 

[Ruck Over]

The Hakshell is a thing, and that is not a good defensive system. The forechecking you make mention to, I do not see the aggressiveness as it relates to other teams. The Flyers may be more aggressive than they were in the previous few years, but they are not a high pressure team compared to other NHL clubs.

Being good on the walls is an individual player attribute, I wouldn't say that's a coaching adjustment. Otherwise, why would any player be bad on the boards? The coach would just tell that player to be better, and the player would become better.

There have been plenty of bad goals given up by the Flyers due to defensive zone coverage mishaps. Comically, AMac has a lot of those, and sadly, Sanheim was on the wrong side of a bunch, and magically, Hagg often was not. Sometimes the forwards don't backcheck well, or the defenseman pinch, or skate out of the zone, at inopportune times.

The PK has ruined every goalie. It is not likely the goalies who are the problem, but the lack of the Flyers defensive scheme to limit the high danger shots/clear the porch.

I will agree the Flyers have been playing well in the neutral zone. So that's good, got that going for them.

 

[tymed]

Fantasy cage match by Dobber for whoever interested.

Provorov vs. Ristolainen

 

[Ghosts Beer]

The Hakshell is a thing, and that is not a good defensive system. The forechecking you make mention to, I do not see the aggressiveness as it relates to other teams. The Flyers may be more aggressive than they were in the previous few years, but they are not a high pressure team compared to other NHL clubs.

Being good on the walls is an individual player attribute, I wouldn't say that's a coaching adjustment. Otherwise, why would any player be bad on the boards? The coach would just tell that player to be better, and the player would become better.

There have been plenty of bad goals given up by the Flyers due to defensive zone coverage mishaps. Comically, AMac has a lot of those, and sadly, Sanheim was on the wrong side of a bunch, and magically, Hagg often was not. Sometimes the forwards don't backcheck well, or the defenseman pinch, or skate out of the zone, at inopportune times.

The PK has ruined every goalie. It is not likely the goalies who are the problem, but the lack of the Flyers defensive scheme to limit the high danger shots/clear the porch.

I will agree the Flyers have been playing well in the neutral zone. So that's good, got that going for them.

The “Hakshell” isn’t a change in system. Posters bandy this about & cant even agree if the term represents a system change or personnel usage. Well, it’s sure not much of a system change. Most of it is they are a mediocre team that struggles to get it out of the defensive zone against urgent pressure & end up icing the puck too much, which all leads to more defensive zone time. People blindly contribute this to a system change. It’s not. It’s a personnel issue. Even the guy who created the “Fire Hakstok” thread had the awareness to realize the “Hakshell,” as a system change, is a lie. Now, if you dispute some of the personnel deployment, I agree there’s some legitimate questions there.