1/31 PHI vs. LAK Postgame: Rick Tocchet

Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet meets with the media following a 3-2 OT loss to the Kings.

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  6. The draft has done major damage over the years also.

    Look at that big 79 LA had in the middle 2day look at who we drafted in the 2nd round ahead of him.

    Top 5 pick top 15 we have missed to many times over the years with our selections .

    Not only missed but picked alot of guys that don't even play in the league or have a career to speak of!

  10. How is it that Michkov was at a record pace at every level in Russia, but somehow doesn’t know enough to get more than 10 minutes with Tochett as his coach? Also, is it me or is Zegras a defensive liability? I mean he is -53 for his career and he just looks soft on the puck every game I watch and seems to be on the ice for every early goal they give up. And say what they want about Konecny scoring lately he was +1 with his hat trick. And seems to still make major mistakes every game as well. Very few solid players if you ask me. Lost their best prospect for the year in Forrester and the team fell apart shortly thereafter. Need more size and speed everywhere.

  11. They need size grit and that dog mentality these players don't quit and go until they get the puck. Danny says they want to be hard to play against thats what you need dog mentality players. To many soft players on this roster they consistently lose the puck cause they don't have dog mentality to many soft players. And the best player named Michkov only plays 10 mins . It's sad Tocchet is destroying Michkov he should be playing top minutes. I didntclike the Tocchet hire andxim hating it more every game . Tocchet is not the coach when your rebuilding he is a puss.

  13. Michkov needs to play more toch, idc if you don't trust him. Like him or not, we need him to develop and get more touches with the puck… maybe have him play RW where he's more comfortable instead of forcing him to be on the left side

  14. Is it just me or are we beginning to see more and more good plays from Greby? I've said it all along, he should be promoted to 1st or 2nd line. This kid has intensity, skates well, protects puck extremely well against boards, and is not afraid like some others on the team I will not mention.

  15. Briere trades Kuzmenko to LA for a bunch of sticks, and he becomes LA's best PP scorer. He can skate better and shoots harder than most of the Flyer's players. What a f….. joke.

  17. TK was on the ice for almost 2 min in overtime. He was drained. No wonder he hit post. He always over stays on his shifts. What hairbrush to those 30-45 secs shifts? Again, no accountability.

  18. The entire scouting group needs to be replaced. They cannot evaluate talent properly and typically miss out with their draft picks. With the number of first founders they'be drafted over the last 5 yrs [ if drafted properly] we wouldn't be bitching now after every game. Everyone is talking about Martone – this player needs to improve on his skating if he wants to make an impact on this team. Philly has on their hands a second coming of P. Nolan. Remember him… Right…

  21. Tocchet if he could day what he was really thinking: "Maybe if stinking Briere would get off his duff and get me some players I can work with! Also can we please send Coots to the minors so he can stop wasting that roster spot? Hey Vladar… it's ok to make a save in the first period!!! Michkov, get out of your dang sophomore slump and give me a reason to play you more you lazy bum! And for the love of all that is good, will someone besides TK play some offense so the poor fool doesn't spend the second half of April as a cashier at Wawa's again?"

  23. Wow, such clear and intelligent answers. Very succinct. Rick Tocchet truly has a way with words.. He paints a vivid picture when expressing himself. He gives extremely detailed assessments of the issues as well as a detailed breakdown of how he plans to solve those issues. This is why our young talent are developing so quickly and taking large leaps forward under this culture of excellence. We all need to thank this wonderful gentleman for turning this team into a lock to make the playoffs. We may even win the Cup this year. Anyone who watches this team will know this is sarcasm because this guy fucking sucks.

  24. Good job Flyers, that extra point you don't even deserve and you are never going to get elite talent unless you tank. Another eternity of average and below coming.

  25. This is very disappointing. After 3 years you would expect some progress. We are snowballing into the same place we were last year. Some serious change needs to happen. Sell and have to trade for some real talent for a center. It’s going to hurt to trade some of our talent but it needs to happen. Unfortunately some of the leaders on the team need to do the right thing and step up or step aside.

  31. I’ve been watching hockey since I was 12. I’m now 54. I played a little as well. No matter who you put in as coach his team just doesn’t play hard. And on top of that they’re very young. Stupid mistakes and lackadaisical play. Not to mention some stupid deals that were made previously. If it’s a rebuild, then we’ve got years until we can get rid of some of these stupid contracts and actually get people in here that want to play.

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