Flyers fans go after John Tortorella due to controversial roster move tonight
In a lineup shake-up for the Flyers tonight, Noah Cates gets the nod on the wing, and forward Bobby Brink is healthy scratched, bringing about a mix of anticipation and skepticism from the fan base. The lines now read:
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The decision to healthy scratch Bobby Brink has stirred discontent among fans, with social media buzzing about the move. On the other hand, John Tortorella's strategy to breathe life into Noah Cates' lackluster season involves moving him to the wing.
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Noah Cates has struggled this season, amassing only 3 points in 20 games. A particularly concerning stat is his pointless streak, extending throughout the entirety of November, dating back to October 28. Last season, during this same timeframe, Cates had 3 goals and 5 assists, highlighting the stark contrast in his current performance.
In the last 11 games, Cates' statistics paint a grim picture:
2 hours and 20 minutes of ice time
0 goals
0 assists
0 points
0 plays with the puck made
-5 rating
0 goals
0 assists
0 points
0 plays with the puck made
-5 rating
Flyers fans have been vocal about their frustrations, with one expressing:
"Watching games is part of the process, according to John Tortorella when sitting Bobby Brink. That must be why he likes Noah Cates, who does nothing except watch the games even when he's playing."
As the Flyers take the ice with this adjusted lineup, all eyes will be on Noah Cates to see if this move can jolt his performance out of its current slump.
| POLL | ||
25 NOVEMBRE | 204 ANSWERS Flyers fans go after John Tortorella due to controversial roster move tonight Should Noah Cates be benched instead of Bobby Brink? | ||
| Yes | 144 | 70.6 % |
| No | 60 | 29.4 % |
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