Laperriere skates with Betts, Powe; Is he playing Game 4?
by Travis Hughes on May 21, 2010 2:06 PM EDT
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Ian Laperriere skated again with the Flyers at practice today in Montreal, but this time, his linemates may lead us to believe he'll be in the lineup come Game 4.
Lappy skated with his usual partners, Darroll Powe and Blair Betts, while his replacement, Andreas Nodl, skated on a "fifth" line with Riley Cote and Jeff Carter. What does this tell us?
Well, it seems that Laperriere running with his usual linemates is a sign that he's prepping to return as early as tomorrow's Game 4. Nodl's bump down to skating with the always-scratched Cote shows that he's on the verge of being removed from the lineup, while Carter's spot on that line seems to show that the Flyers leading scorer is not yet ready to return.
As always, this sort of thing is all speculation, but there's no reason why we can't speculate about Lappy's return to the lineup. Many fans were of the opinion that if the Flyers continued to win hockey games, there would be no reason to mess with the current lineup.
But if Laperriere is 100 percent healthy, and given the nature of his injury and the way he was shaken up about it, we're sure he will be 100 percent next time he hits the ice, do you think the Flyers could use the extra boost that he'd no doubt bring to the lineup now that they've lost a game in this series?
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agreed with the article. You took the words out of my mouth. That was just what I’m thinking. Lappy is in and that’s fourth line. Carter isn’t ready yet but I’d wait to see who he is skating with tmrw.
by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
I think his normal style of play would help in this series, particularly on the road. He isn’t a fun guy to play against, especially if you are a smallish finesse team. That said, I don’t think he’ll be the Gagne boost to the line up b/c he doesn’t produce offensively, but he’ll give them the proper kick in the ass on the bench, and I don’t see how you can’t hussle your ass off on the ice when the guy shitting next to you on the bench has taken two pucks off the face this year to help the team win.
That said, I still wish they were dropping Powe instead of Nodl, but the difference is negligible.
I think Powe gives them more speed, more of a physical presence, and better offense than Nodl. Right now Nodl is good as PK but that’s Lappy’s job so nodl gets the axe
by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree with both of those. Neither really produces much offense, or is expected to right now with their limited ice time anyway, and Nodl probably has more offensive upside, but that isn’t the point here. Powe is a little faster, Nodl is bigger, and apparently during his last stint in the AHL, has learned how to hit, and I would agrue provides more of a physical presence, especially on the forecheck. Also, Nodl doesn’t have much of a history of taking of any penalties, especially dumb ones. I take Nodl on the nod that he is more disciplined b/c special teams can win it or lose it for you in the playoffs, and alos I feel he is more effective taking the lanes away during the opposing teams transition up ice (just something I notice, not stat to back up, and of course anyone can disagree).
well you never really hear their names often bc limited ice-time and not hearing about them is generally a good thing. Nodl is more disciplined indeed and a calmer pressure but I like Powe as a forechecker. He always finishes his checks and lets opponents know he is there. You don’t really need offense out of either but right now Nodl just seems like a responsible PK and not much more and is easily not needed if Lappy is in the lineup
by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess my point of that is, either could be sat, I don’t see much of a difference, I’d just prefer Nodl b/c I like his game more (and feel he offers much more than you see out of him), and your point is you prefer Powe b/c you like his.
But I disagree with your use of PK as your main argument. I feel like you are over stating it like Nodl is a PK specialist (or at least that’s where most of his value lies), which I feel is inaccurate (I think he is a more valuable 5 on 5 guy than Powe): Nodl Even Strength 7:52 TOI/game, Short Handed 0:34 TOI/game vs Powe Even Strength 10:22 TOI/game, Short Handed 2:44 TOI/game. So if your argument is Nodl is more of a PK specialist than Powe therefore he should sit, I think the stats tell the opposite story. In fact if you look at their total time on ice short handed versus total time on ice in all other situations, Nodl spends 6.8% of his time on ice killing penalties, while Powe spends 20.7% of his total time on ice killing penalties. So if they want to take away a PK’er it be Powe.
All stats aside, Powe is seeing more ice time than Nodl on average anyway, which is an indication that Lavy has more trust in Powe than Nodl regardless of situation. So you and him are on the same page, I just disagree with that. However I feel Lavy’s thought process is based more on continuity (they spent the year together basically) and less on your thought that Nodl is only good on the PK.
Powe’s actually a 5’11 fire hydrant at 212 lbs. Nodl is 6’1 and 196. With Powe’s speed, the extra 16 lbs can be quite difference maker. Nodl though has got some scoot but it more quickness than flat out speed and he wasn’t fast enough to leave an impression like the first time I saw Powe. People say that Powe has bricks for hands whereas Nodl has better puck possesion skills. I guess pick your poison.
The poision being either
Speed with punishing forecheck and that stands a chance at catching a breakway [ Powe ] or less potenial for turnovers with and discplined play [Nodl].
I can believe that Lappy is okay to play. It wasn’t a limiting physical injury, but rather a precautionary injury like a bad cut not a broken bone or torn ligament. I am not down playing concussions but it seemed they were more concerned with the location of contact and immediate results. If he doesn’t have swelling on the brain and isn’t exhibiting signs of post concussion syndrome, which it seems is the case, then I would think after composing himself he would want to get back out there and play. I think everyone was backed off by the way Lappy was emotionally effected by the thought of losing his site or having brain damage.
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by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with what was written up top too. Lavvy must be convinced that Lappy is ready to go – if he’s full-speed, then we’re better with him than without him. (I’m surprised by the prospect that he could be completely ready to go, but I guess he must be. He wouldn’t play, and they wouldn’t allow him to play, if he weren’t.)
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by Orange and Black Forever on May 21, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
Emotional effect can be really huge. Just to see a guy who was questioning his return to the sport at all get out there ahead a schedule and lay down to block a shot AGAIN. That would be a huge emotional lift to the team and really get us fired up and going. Not to mention how the fans will respond Game 5 when Lappy takes his 1st shift, that standing ovation will make the building louder than it has ever been. Especially if we win tomorrow.
with the goal scoring machine that is Andreas Nodl. Halak is shaking in his booties now. He looks nervous. didn’t you see his hand shaking. lol.
by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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Lappy in game 4 and Carter in game 5, rumor has it…
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by Orange and Black Forever on May 21, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Until I see Lappy and/or Carter on the ice tomorrow, I think I’m going to be skeptical…
Flyers statement on Laperriere and Carter per Homer “Both guys remain day to day”
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Meh, not surprised by that at all. Homer has to be cagey about these things.
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by Travis Hughes on May 21, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not surprised either. I’d just rather be skeptical and then be proven wrong than other way around :)
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I’m with you there. (But, that’s what Homer always says – he always keeps news close to the vest… ;)
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by Orange and Black Forever on May 21, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait….in all my years of following and playing the sport….there is a 5th line? And Riley Cote somehow made it on the 5th line? Incredible.
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by Travis Hughes on May 21, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I know. I was, apparently, unsuccessfully, trying to make a fun.
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by Travis Hughes on May 21, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather dress Leighton or Boucher (with both injured knees) as forwards on 7th line than play Cote even on a 7th line
by historywillbemade on May 21, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve always thought it would be funny if when you pulled the goalie, rather than getting a regular skater he just went down the ice and played offense.
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by Ed Van Chimp on May 21, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL! :)
I know Hextall would have been willing to do that.
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by Orange and Black Forever on May 22, 2010 5:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m just as surprised as you that he can play on a 5th line.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 21, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hating on Riley Cote is just unfair.
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by PatterPoet95 on May 22, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll believe it when I see it, but I think that Lappy should personally know when he’s ready to go back. As long as he’s medically cleared and Laviolette/whoever else in charge clears him to play, and he believes he’s ready, he’ll be there.
It’ll be interesting to see what difference this makes in gameplay.
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