2023-24 Flyers: What's new is old again.

[Chris p Bacon]

Tortorella on how Ristolainen ‘regained some of his confidence'

Rasmus Ristolainen has improved under John Tortorella and Brad Shaw. "I know people want to run him out of town here," the Flyers' head coach said, "but be careful, be careful with defensemen especially."

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I'll give him some credit, he started improving last season, which we know I hit up on. This year he has been solid, so if his game keeps getting better I won't be to disappointed if he doesn't get traded.

 

[lasgop8]

I'll give him some credit, he started improving last season, which we know I hit up on. This year he has been solid, so if his game keeps getting better I won't be to disappointed if he doesn't get traded.

Even though he is playing well please god let him get traded so we can split his money between Walker, Seeler ,Brink/Tippett.

 

[lasgop8]

I mean they had Risto out there, if he had a serious point blast would be great. I'd rather a playmaker than him.

Risto was out there only because Sanheim didn't play, otherwise its Sanheim on the top PP and York with the 2nd unit.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

Risto was out there only because Sanheim didn't play, otherwise its Sanheim on the top PP and York with the 2nd unit.

I know, but Sanheim hasn't looked spectacular either or anyone else, gotta try the kid

 

[Chris p Bacon]

Even though he is playing well please god let him get traded so we can split his money between Walker, Seeler ,Brink/Tippett.

If we can do that then I'd be on board for that too.

 

[lasgop8]

Cutter Gauthier 10th in the nation in points and 2nd in the nation in goals for the number 1 team in the nation in college hockey.

 

[Chris p Bacon]

Cutter Gauthier 10th in the nation in points and 2nd in the nation in goals for the number 1 team in the nation in college hockey.

So if we was to make the playoffs, could this kid make his debut then or am I thinking something else

 

[eaglesnut]

Power play is so bad

 

[awaz]

They certainly are cookin right now. Impressive.

Only watched OT. Awesome goal from Tippett.

 

[eaglesnut]

Victory!!

 

[awaz]

Cutter Gauthier 10th in the nation in points and 2nd in the nation in goals for the number 1 team in the nation in college hockey.

Should play a big role at World Juniors too. I think most of what I’ve seen has him centering their 1st line.

 

[eaglesnut]

They certainly are cookin right now. Impressive.

Only watched OT. Awesome goal from Tippett.

And steal

 

[awaz]

So if we was to make the playoffs, could this kid make his debut then or am I thinking something else

Most likely he’ll be able to suit up for the last few regular season games too. College season, even the championship game, typically ends a week or two before the nhl regular season.

 

[Retroram52]

We beat the Devil's in Devil'sland in overtime and I love watching the Flyers embarrass the Devil's on their home ice about as much as I love watching Pissburgh get their asses handed to them on a consistent basis!!

 

[Retroram52]

I'd like to see Brink get some time on that top PP, kid always seems to be where the puck is and is a very good passer.

I agree Chrispy and indeed he is a very good passer!

 

[Retroram52]

18-10-3, and 39 points!! I am loving this!!

 

[Maverick426h]

Tonight's win late in OT via an extraordinary individual effort from Owen Tippett really solidifies our ability to now be able to come from behind in games and also avenge previous losses. As well as Tippett played last season, I don't think he's making the steal and finishing the breakaway at that point, which just shows his growth and maturity to date. That's the kind of clutch steal and game-winning snipe that only elite players make, which probably all of us would say Tippett is not. Perhaps it's time to reconsider.

To me, this felt like our recent win against the Caps in a shootout. In both games, we left two opponents wide open in front of our net, which led to goals against. We trailed early and often, but kept answering the bell and won both games beyond regulation.

So, there are definitely big mistakes being made defensively at times and our power play is bad, but we are overcoming that time and time again.

In the now extended absence of Hart, Ersson is really stepping up huge when needed, especially in the OT and shootout. It legit feels like we have two top starting goalies, when both healthy of course.

The record is 18-10-3 as we all know, but that doesn't tell the whole story. We're 13-3-2 since November 8th, which has to be the best record in the Nhl over that stretch. That's basically a month and a half straight.

We have yet another shot to avenge a loss against Nashville in Philly on Thursday night. I don't think any team in the Nhl scares or even intimidates us right now, so bring on all comers.

Speaking of Nashville, NJ appears to have stolen their goal celebration of "Hey, you suck!!," which I always thought was corny as fuck anyway.

 

[Retroram52]

It is indeed remarkable that Briere and Tortorella have quietly constructed a very tough and defense-oriented true grit team that now is third in the Eastern Conference.

Slowly, but surely, players are emerging with grit and determination, none of us could have predicted. Who knew Ersson would eventually play to the level of Hart and sometimes better than Hart? Who knew? Apparently Briere and Torts did!

I believe the PP will eventually be fixed to become stellar. We shall see how this happens. In the interim, it sure is fun watching these badass Flyers!!

 

[lasgop8]

I mean they had Risto out there, if he had a serious point blast would be great. I'd rather a playmaker than him.

Risto on the top PP last night again while Sanheim sat. Either Sanheim is still hurt or Torts has lost his mind.

 

[lasgop8]

They certainly are cookin right now. Impressive.

Only watched OT. Awesome goal from Tippett.

If you were going to watch any part of that game you saw the best part.