Mark Mattis
@marmat61.bsky.social
Niskayuna, NY Husband, dad, retired elementary school teacher;fan of Duke, Bowling Green, Union Hockey, and Philadelphia Flyers
I believe I am now up to 4 with regard to recognizing musical acts that you have mentioned, Charlie. Chicago, John Lennon, and Taylor Swift are the first three. I, of course, have no idea who Sunny Day Real Estate are, but Seal, I know and like.👍
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I believe I am now up to 4 with regard to recognizing musical acts that you have mentioned, Charlie. Chicago, John Lennon, and Taylor Swift are the first three. I, of course, have no idea who Sunny Day Real Estate are, but Seal, I know and like.👍
Video coaches to get first star?
January 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Video coaches to get first star?
He and Owen Tippett were separated at birth.
January 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
He and Owen Tippett were separated at birth.
Monty Hall guy is as obnoxious in Albany as he is in Schenectady.
January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Monty Hall guy is as obnoxious in Albany as he is in Schenectady.
Are you permitted to sleep, Charlie? Oh, alright, fine. Great, well written 10 Observations article, as usual.👍
January 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Are you permitted to sleep, Charlie? Oh, alright, fine. Great, well written 10 Observations article, as usual.👍
And a bad turnover by Seeler, as well.
January 24, 2026 at 3:26 AM
And a bad turnover by Seeler, as well.
I’d rather see a Pederson, Grundstrom, and Grebenkin 4th line.
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I’d rather see a Pederson, Grundstrom, and Grebenkin 4th line.
Any word on when Brink might return?
January 16, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Any word on when Brink might return?
No TK, Brink, and Drysdale (not to mention Forester) doesn’t help either.
January 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
No TK, Brink, and Drysdale (not to mention Forester) doesn’t help either.
Thanks, Charlie, and Merry Christmas to you, as well 🎄.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thanks, Charlie, and Merry Christmas to you, as well 🎄.
Might be the best 4th line they’ve put on the ice all season.
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Might be the best 4th line they’ve put on the ice all season.
He appeared tentative and in trouble the entire time he had the puck.
December 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
He appeared tentative and in trouble the entire time he had the puck.
Thanks for the 1st Star, Charlie. All modestly aside, I agree that we deserved it.
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Thanks for the 1st Star, Charlie. All modestly aside, I agree that we deserved it.
Does Rick Tocchet coach boring hockey?
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Does Rick Tocchet coach boring hockey?
Nor would he be on mine.
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Nor would he be on mine.
Maybe the question is: Should ND be on the roster?
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Maybe the question is: Should ND be on the roster?
Might be a little early to say they finally have a goalie. Vladar hasn’t looked good the last two games, and it’s not like he was setting the world on fire before he came to the Flyers.
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Might be a little early to say they finally have a goalie. Vladar hasn’t looked good the last two games, and it’s not like he was setting the world on fire before he came to the Flyers.
I would also say their depth is an issue. When they have a top 9 forward out, as they have the last two games, they look like a very below average team.
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I would also say their depth is an issue. When they have a top 9 forward out, as they have the last two games, they look like a very below average team.
I don't know Charlie. I looked at the rulebook; I didn't see where it says that contact with the goalie in the crease automatically means interference. Seems to say that if he initiates contact (which he clearly did not do in this case), then it's interference. I still think it was a horrible call.
October 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I don't know Charlie. I looked at the rulebook; I didn't see where it says that contact with the goalie in the crease automatically means interference. Seems to say that if he initiates contact (which he clearly did not do in this case), then it's interference. I still think it was a horrible call.
Translation: “It was a horrible call by Toronto and we got screwed out of a point.”
October 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Translation: “It was a horrible call by Toronto and we got screwed out of a point.”
That’s a terrible call, and you are absolutely right about Andersen initiating the contact. Flyers are robbed of a point.
October 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
That’s a terrible call, and you are absolutely right about Andersen initiating the contact. Flyers are robbed of a point.
Bouche says the rules say that the ref doesn’t have to blow it dead if the team with the puck has a scoring chance. JJ says the rule will change when a goalie gets hit in the face or head.
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Bouche says the rules say that the ref doesn’t have to blow it dead if the team with the puck has a scoring chance. JJ says the rule will change when a goalie gets hit in the face or head.
Apparently, fighting is the only real skill he possesses that would make him worthy of being in the lineup.
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Apparently, fighting is the only real skill he possesses that would make him worthy of being in the lineup.