Showing posts with label Ilya Bryzgalov. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Flyers newest dilemma

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Flyers 

Last night's win over the Lightning had many of the elements of this Flyers' season wrapped into it. 

Great play by many veterans and youngsters alike. A decent performance by Ilya Bryzgalov and more injuries. 

Giroux's head being accidentally hit by Simmonds knee during the game was cause for true despair. Here's truly hoping that he is completely okay. This team can't afford to lose him for a long period of time. 

Far more important than that is his own health and career. He is a young superstar.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving: Flyers, Phillies and Eagles notes

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Good OT win by the Flyers last night.

Yes, their defense was shaky. But, in Pronger's absence these things will happen.

Bob did well in taking over for Bryzgalov.

Black Friday is hopefully a good one.

Phillies - 


They need to have a number of Christmas wish list items checked off in the next few weeks.

Their ability to do so will determine how hopeful 2012 can be.

Eagles - 


Yes, there is always hope. But, there is also realism.

Never over, until its over. So, let's see what this weekend brings.


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Friday, November 18, 2011

Penn State: Joe Paterno has lung cancer + Flyers notes

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Penn State: 


Somewhat lost in the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State, is the fact that real human beings were and are affected by this matter. Many people were forced to deal with this criminal situation.

One of those people is Joe Paterno.

It was revealed today, by his son Scott, that he has a treatable form of lung cancer.

Remember one thing - if the person who allegedly caused these acts is found guilty of them, then he was, is and will be the problem.

Overly focusing upon how anyone else responded to this matter serves to push responsibility away from the true issue.

Flyers - 


Ilya Bryzgalov played well against his former team last night. In beating the Coyotes, he took another step forward.

After the game he responded to pre-game criticism leveled at him by two former Phoenix teammates with decency. Class and the lack of it are both noticeable.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Phillies free agents + Flyers - Sabres - Devils

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Phillies - 


Today, begins the free agent frenzy. 


The most recent teams rumored to be interested in Jimmy Rollins are the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants and...wait for it...the Washington Nationals. 


Ryan Madson is also rumored to be courted by the Nats. 


Imagine Phillies part 2 in DC with Werth, Rollins and Madson.  Oh my. 


Flyers -

The Flyers played a nice game against a good defensive Sabres team.

Don't forget they were shorthanded, as Pronger, Schenn, Briere and Read did not play.

Jagr continued to look just great on the ice.

Bryzgalov might be settling down in the net. He doesn't look totally comfortable, but was steady enough to help his team win.

The Philly pressure cooker is certainly to continue to cook his casserole.

Next up is the Devils at home on Thursday.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Amazing World Series + Flyers' issues

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World Series - 


Too many words would dilute how great Game 6 was last night. 


Let's enjoy Game 7 in what has become an awesome series. 


Flyers -

Bryzgalov noted that he feels like he is lost in the woods right now and has zero confidence in himself. 


Unexpected comments from a veteran goalie in October. Hopefully, he sorts things out as he has the talent to do so. 


His honesty is right on. It just needs to be directed into a productive way.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Rescheduled World Series Game 6 + Flyers notes

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World Series - 


The postponed Game 6 brings to mind the classic Phillies two-part clinching World Series Game 5 in 2008. 


Sure, the Rangers and the Cardinals didn't even start their game and then have it suspended. With the rain, it being October and still being in recovery about how 2011 played out for the Phillies - these images come to mind. 


Flyers -

Bryzgalov had his shakiest game of the year last night when the team played the Canadiens. 


He is learning his defense, the team is learning him and we are all learning our new number 1 goalie. It is very early and he has the resume to carry this team very far. 

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Rangers to win World Series tonight, or will Cardinals force 7th game? + Flyers


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World Series - 


In what has developed into an interesting 'Fall Classic', the Texas Rangers find themselves on the verge of their first-ever World Series championship. 


I wonder what the reaction to Tony LaRussa's unusual bullpen moves in Game 5 would have been if they would have been made by any other manager...Say Charlie Manuel. 


While a seventh game would be great, tonight could be the final time baseball is played in 2011.


Flyers -

Meanwhile Bryzgalov will be back in net as the Flyers faced the Canadiens. 


He seemingly has worked out signals with his defensive partners and is ready to go. All part of the normal process of guys getting to know each other. Probably, no big deal. 


Hopefully Chris Pronger's situation continues to improve as well. 

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Flyers' growing pains

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Last night's game against the Blues revealed some growing pains.

I noticed at training camp that Ilya Bryzgalov was a very confident goalie who was learning his new teammates tendencies on the ice. One of the ways he did that was by having a variety of on-ice conversations with them as practice was progressing.

All goalies to do, some more so than others.

The point in this case is that he is a very strong-willed guy. So, it will be interesting to see how he meshes with his defenders moving forward.

I think they will benefit, over time, by having a confident and highly skilled netminder playing behind them. While this group might not be used to this type of style, it will become so moving forward.

Consistent winning will help this process all the more.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Flyers + Bobrovsky = Senators' game

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According to various media sources, Sergei Bobrovsky is set to get his first start in net against the Senators.

Ilya Bryzgalov will play the bulk of the team's games this season. So, it would be surprising to see 'Bob' appear in more than 20 games.

Of course injuries can always crop up as the season progresses.

The good news is they have 'Bob' as a backup and Michael Leighton in Adirondack if the need arises.

Depth in goal wins championships. Long before that happens, it also gets teams through the regular season.

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