NHL '11 - '12 Thread

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

So, I just got in a pretty heated argument with a Flyers fan (kind of like arguing with a brick wall that states obvious facts) about Bryzgalov. I'm kind of getting tired of the Philly trash blaming a goalie, who was good every other year of his career.

I found your paint brush...

...maybe it's time for one that's not so broad?

But to answer your question, it certainly can't be solely Bryz's fault...you can't win a shootout if you don't score a shootout goal! Neither the goalies nor the shooters have performed well in shootouts this season for the Flyers. Neither performed well in them last season either. I've heard that it isn't something Peter Laviolette stresses at practice. Actually, after the S/O loss to the Islanders, CSN-Philly had a "story" that they practiced shootouts the next day. Reading between the lines, I think that confirms it's not something they normally practice too often. I guess I'm saying if I were to blame someone, I'd be blaming the coach.....but,

You know what? I'm fine with it if he doesn't stress it, as long as those lost points don't cost them a playoff spot. Once in the playoffs the NHL does away with the silly shootouts anyway.