GDT: Rookie Games #1 & 2 | Flyers vs Rangers | September 13/14 | 7:05 PM, 5:05 PM | PPL Center, Allentown

[Hockeypete49]

MM did not let me down. Very strong on his skates and his IQ is off the charts. Andre played very well and Hunter for me has made the team. He moves well and the opposing teams are going to hate playing against him. Jett has to be ready at all times to accept a pass from MM.

 

[Embiid]

 

[TB87]

I heard they didn’t have ideal cameras to stream this game properly. The multibillion dollar franchise couldn’t provide a good stream (start to finish) for Michkov’s 1st game lol. Bumbler’s gonna bumble

 

[FlyerNutter]

I heard they didn’t have ideal cameras to stream this game properly. The multibillion dollar franchise couldn’t provide a good stream (start to finish) for Michkov’s 1st game lol. Bumbler’s gonna bumble

Comcast doesn’t know shit.

Just look at what else they own. The day they sell this franchise will be a good one for Flyer fans.

Blank cheques with incompetent ownership doesn’t mean much.

 

[Embiid]

The Flyers management brass as a corporate extension of Comcast is nothing but bad for this franchise and fans...

 

[Adam Warlock]

Honestly the player I thought of watching MM last night was Forsberg. I cant remember seeing a player with that kind of vision since Foppa. The way he protects the puck, the touch on his passes, even his goal was something Forsberg would do.

Not sure if thats the best comparison but thats where my mind went and im not complaining.

 

[Danko]

Honestly the player I thought of watching MM last night was Forsberg. I cant remember seeing a player with that kind of vision since Foppa. The way he protects the puck, the touch on his passes, even his goal was something Forsberg would do.

Not sure if thats the best comparison but thats where my mind went and im not complaining.

The puck protection was awesome. Didn't realize he had that element to his game

 

[deadhead]

One thing that impressed me was watching Michkov skate hard on the back check.
Given his status, and it being a rookie game, he could have half assed it.
Maybe he's heard about Torts, but more likely this was drilled into him in the KHL.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I heard they didn’t have ideal cameras to stream this game properly. The multibillion dollar franchise couldn’t provide a good stream (start to finish) for Michkov’s 1st game lol. Bumbler’s gonna bumble

The stream wasn't actually that bad. And some NHL teams didn't have any at all. We at least can watch 1st Michkov's goal as a Flyer, and Celebrini's fans can't watch his goal at all... Alright they can, but it looks like this

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834713446543507591

 

[blackjackmulligan]

Michkov is as advertised, maybe even a little faster.

They have some speed with Luchanko, Tuomaala and Avon. Gendron ain't bad either.

Gendron however, needs some sand in his pants, looked like a pinball out there.

McDonald isn't a stiff, not going to generate much offense, but he can outskate Luke Schenn.

Desnoyers looks much quicker this year, and Andrae also looks improved.

Bonk was solid, Gill didn't embarrass himself.

Sedley-Samson did not have a good showing.

S

Well, he is 34 and not so sure about that. I see you are on the Hunter hype train.

Will these other 3 even play a combined 200 NHL games? Speed don't mean all that much if not helping the Flyers.

One thing that impressed me was watching Michkov skate hard on the back check.
Given his status, and it being a rookie game, he could have half assed it.
Maybe he's heard about Torts, but more likely this was drilled into him in the KHL.

Don't think it had anything to do with that. He will do his thing regardless. That is why it will be fun seeing how this shakes out. Do appreciate you trying to pump up Torts.

Does Torst get an extension or fired? What is more likely of the 2 options?

 

[Danko]

So basically we agree that Michkov did everything well?

 

[deadhead]

So basically we agree that Michkov did everything well?

He misfired on a few passes, but with no practice and linemates he won't even see for another season, minor quibble.

 

[Danko]

He misfired on a few passes, but with no practice and linemates he won't even see for another season, minor quibble.

 

[FLYguy3911]

https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/htk8ffaxcx4ylhm6zzwk.pdf

No Sotheran. He’s missed every scrimmage/exhibition game since he got drafted.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Was just coming to post that. Here's an image so nobody has to bother with a link. I have no idea why they're linking a PDF for these games.

 

[Nizzle]

Was just coming to post that. Here's an image so nobody has to bother with a link. I have no idea why they're linking a PDF for these games.

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Michkov already benched?

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

Michkov already benched?

He scored a goal. You just don't win hockey games that way.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

Might literally be Mann's best play ever and all he did was fill space and shoot.

 

[BigToe]

Boulton almost killed a guy

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Mann is 6’6” 230lbs pounds.

These Flyers rooks have a bunch of wide bodies on the defense.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Mann and Boulton with the goals.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

How has Luchanko looked?

 

[CerpinTaxt]

How has Luchanko looked?

Meh

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Edstrom with another goal shorty.

How has Luchanko looked?

He looks like an 18 year old kid headed back to Guelph Ontario.

Jett is trying, but is physically overmatched.

Alexis Gendron might be destined for Reading, as he has been on the ice more than skating or standing.

Spencer Gill is having a decent game but will be headed back to Rimouski in the Q.

Jacob Gaucher playing for his hockey life as he been a standout in this game today.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Tuomaala scores in OT, he has been good in both games.

ATO goalie Hillebrandt with the W for the rooks.

Gaucher was the Flyers rooks best player in this game.