Not the start to the season that the Flyers had in mind, but
they have offered a few glimpses at the type of hockey they hope to play all
season. It’s too soon to press the panic buttons just yet, with a long season
ahead, but it is feeling slightly reminiscent of last season’s losing streak.
Time and time again one player often shoulders the burden for
the Flyers, right now it is Wayne Simmonds with substantial contributions from
Claude Giroux, Mark Streit and Jakub Vorack. The individual contributions are
great and as soon as they link everyone together in a team effort they could add
some confidence with a win. The Flyers
need to harness their energy and control the ice.
The Ducks have a knack for slowing down plays and controlling
the pace of the game. The Ducks held that strong hold until the Flyers came
back to play hockey during the 2nd period. There is no time like the
present for the Flyers to elevate their game and notch the wins.
The Flyers have several opportunities to build off of in
order to begin playing the season the way that they want to: Their top-line is
contributing, they notched quality shots on goal and they have a good power
play.
Meanwhile, the Flyers are 0-2-2 and are up against a tough line
up for the remainder of October. As they continue to struggle with their shoot
out skills, it appears that no amount of practice can help that area of their
game. But, the team remains positive and chases after the full 60 minute effort.
If you could offer one coaching tip to the team what would it be?
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