I can't get a handle on what may or may not motivate the Flyers this season. Seeing Giroux slam his stick on the ice in frustration certainly doesn't do it. Berube doesn't seem to be cutting it either. But after this most recent 4 game losing streak was snapped on Saturday with a 7-2 win over the Red Wings, I sensed something that might have finally lit a fire under the Flyers:
Steve Mason loudly proclaiming his displeasure with the team.
Let's face it, it was a long time coming. And unusual too, as most player interviews are humble protestations where a lot goes unsaid. Mason laid into everyone, on the heels of a report that he wanted to be involved in the search for Jeff Reese's replacement.
Then the team went out and killed the Red Wings, giving Mase the goal support he so desperately needed all season.
We can't lose Mason. He's our best shot at a franchise goalie in, well, forever it seems. I'd like to think that the team was sending him a strong message to stay.
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