On today’s episode, Rachel & Russ discuss last night’s OT game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers. We look at the defensive strategy we talked about in our game preview. Did they make the adjustments we suggested? We get into the play of Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Owen Tippett, Travis Sanheim, and more. Plus, how did the special teams do? We also touch on the Columbus Blue Jackets ceremony to honor Johnny Gaudreau.
Finally we answer your mailbag questions on Jett Luchanko, the Flyers and physicality, Jamie Drysdale, and more.
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Rachel, that is one of the best ways to describe what a kick in the nuts feels like for us guys.
Do we think the Philadelphia Flyers can bounce back from this two game loss and get better and make the playoffs in your honest opinion, sir
We have a shoot out win, a regulation loss, and an OT loss. Can the hockey gods give us some regulation wins? That would be great.
Defense is soft.
Losing two of the top 6 forwards to fighting against lesser talented players that late in the game wasn’t good.
I’m really on the fence about Risto and Zamula as a pair. It doesn’t look like they are gelling yet, but I’ll give it time. In the short sample so far, Risto looks completely different than he did in preseason.
Driving the net recklessly like that with McDavid, Leon, and Bouchard on the other side… when you know the two forwards on the ice with you are TK and Michkov is essentially score or it's over for you. And he didn't score.
I would have preferred Emil Andrea playing over Johnson. I know there is the size factor. But, you really can't tell if Andrea is regular season material from the press box. Johnson doesn't hurt you but… Torts goes with the players he knows.
Risto looked great and I thought York played solid defense. Both moved the puck well too.
Sanheim playing around 25 minutes each night has got him a little sore and banged up, so not all the defensemen were universally good.
I really like how many situations the coaching staff has given Zamula as of late. He seemed equal parts good and also shaky keeping the puck alive in the ozone, so really it seems theres some growing pains with the new promotions. Walker left big shoes to fill.
Rachel, you are pronouncing it right ! Thanks for answering my question!
Wish we would make a better stand at our blue line. We seem to back in every time we’re challenged.
Drysdale only 22 years old and he almost lose 2 years with injuries
If Luchanko continue to Play well keep the Guy and play at the world junior hockey tournament, and return to the Flyers 🏒🤔