During a season where there wasn’t much to cheer for, and other players were dropping like flies to other ailments, having him on the sideline was not an easy pill to swallow for anyone. Couturier is a leader on a young Philadelphia Flyers team, and his presence on the ice would have been perfect for the younger players making their jump to the NHL to learn from. Although he was around the team, there is something to be said about not playing.
In order to make the playoffs, the Flyers would have to finish no lower than fifth in their division to have a shot at taking one of the two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Finish at least third in the division and you’re automatically in. Do the Flyers have a chance?
Many hockey fans of the new generation associate Brian Boucher with his role as an NHL analyst for ESPN and his former role covering the game for NBC. One of the most gifted goaltending experts in the media today developed his knowledge throughout 13 NHL seasons between the pipes. The most prominent element of his lasting legacy came unexpectedly after his career looked like it had taken a downturn during an otherwise forgettable season for the Phoenix Coyotes.
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
57 | RW | |
89 | RW | |
47 | D | |
85 | C | |
48 | D | |
61 | D | |
46 | RW | |
77 | RW | |
38 | C | |
49 | LW | |
59 | C | |
8 | D | |
14 | C | |
77 | D | |
44 | LW | |
73 | LW | |
94 | D | |
33 | G | |
86 | C | |
65 | G | |
52 | C | |
48 | C | |
74 | D | |
31 | G | |
79 | G | |
13 | C | |
42 | RW | |
84 | D | |
11 | RW | |
58 | C | |
21 | LW | |
62 | RW | |
17 | RW | |
65 | C | |
63 | D | |
9 | D | |
76 | LW | |
70 | D | |
36 | RW | |
6 | D | |
24 | D | |
74 | RW | |
56 | RW | |
71 | LW | |
60 | RW | |
65 | D | |
45 | D | |
54 | D | |
68 | D | |
25 | LW |