Timonen: possible hip flexor, expected to play Thursday

CanadianFlyer88 · 03-30-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoJojo

Playing the number 7 seed instead of the 8 seed wont make all that much difference in our chances. Having an injured D core will.

Again, I was looking at it from Kimmo's perspective. He'll want to play until the first seed is wrapped up (and probably after that, as well).

Sawdalite · 03-30-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoJojo

Playing the number 7 seed instead of the 8 seed wont make all that much difference in our chances. Having an injured D core will.

As has been mentioned by all the pundits over and over again, there is a great big difference between winning the Division and not... If the Flyers come in second to Washington and fall to second in the Conference, yes they could then face the #7 seed rather than the #8... BUT, if they lose the Division they will be in no better than the 4th seed with the Division winners locking up the first three.

What that means is the Pens would face the 7th/8th seed and the Flyers would meet a team like TB... The Bolts could cause much more trouble for the Flyers than Buffalo or Rangers... or maybe even he Canes or Leafs... or possibly the Habs.

So while losing to the Caps may not make much difference, losing out to the Pens -- God forbid -- could be a huge difference... Especially if Miller's problem turns out to one that hampers him in the Postseason.

That said... I believe they should handle Kimmo with the full intention of having him playing well in the Playoffs.

DrinkFightFlyers · 03-30-2011, 06:47 PM

Eh, if he is injured a little I'd say let him sit a game. But if he says he can play let him play.

**Intentional Icing** · 03-30-2011, 07:55 PM

he's a leader he'll play

Jray42 · 03-30-2011, 08:10 PM

Id rather him play this game and if we win sit him on friday for some rest, esp if pit loses tomorrow.

orange is better · 03-31-2011, 07:32 AM

Has there been any news on Pronger yet? I know they said they were shooting for the last 2 games, but has there been any news about his progress?

rban* · 03-31-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawdalite

As has been mentioned by all the pundits over and over again, there is a great big difference between winning the Division and not... If the Flyers come in second to Washington and fall to second in the Conference, yes they could then face the #7 seed rather than the #8... BUT, if they lose the Division they will be in no better than the 4th seed with the Division winners locking up the first three.

What that means is the Pens would face the 7th/8th seed and the Flyers would meet a team like TB... The Bolts could cause much more trouble for the Flyers than Buffalo or Rangers... or maybe even he Canes or Leafs... or possibly the Habs.

So while losing to the Caps may not make much difference, losing out to the Pens -- God forbid -- could be a huge difference... Especially if Miller's problem turns out to one that hampers him in the Postseason.

That said... I believe they should handle Kimmo with the full intention of having him playing well in the Playoffs.

At the risk of broken record syndrome, I smack my head with frustration. Again, that huge lead in December.. and now there is a possibility of dropping to 4th seed???

Not good.