Tuesday Morning Fly By: Leighton Out, Spectrum Following

by Geoff Detweiler on Sep 28, 2010 8:28 AM EDT in Morning Fly By

Today's open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news...

So... The Flyers aren't worried about Michael Leighton 's back injury: [BSH] [Frequent Flyers] [CSNPhilly]
But in Frank Seravalli's story, we get this: "Holmgren said Leighton complained that he didn't "have any push off his one leg," which is what nagged Ray Emery last season in what ultimately turned out to be a career-threatening hip injury." [Daily News]
And in Anthony SanFilippo's story, we get this: "A team source told the Daily Times that Leighton is also dealing with arthritis in his lower back, and that is complicating things with his condition." [Delcotimes.com]
Why there is no reason to panic without Leighton: [Flyers Faithful]
The Phantoms announced their non-roster camp invitees: [PostStar.com]
Video of James van Riemsdyk, Claude Giroux, and Ville Leino delivering season tickets. WARNING AUTOPLAY: [Flyers.com]
Some videos from training camp: [PostStar.com]
There will be a new Phantoms radio show, debuting on October 4th: [PostStar.com]
The Spectrum is scheduled to be demolished during the first week of November: [Delcotimes.com]
Interesting quote from Antero Niittymaki: ""I've been in a situation where everything has looked good on the outside, but in reality the other goalie has talked shit about me behind my back every time it's possible." - Ex-Flyer G Antero Niittymäki on the battle for starting job." [euroflyers]
Previewing the 2010 jersey changes, part 1: [icethetics]
Tips for dominating your fantasy hockey draft: [Down Goes Brown]
Lastly, pass or fail on the new Versus ad campaign: [Puck Daddy]

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JVR wearing a LA Dodgers hat? One more reason to dislike him.

5-8-10...the day the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team won the 2011 NCAA Championship!!

by EREX21 on Sep 28, 2010 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

From DGB

Be aware of your league’s roster rules and the potential consequences of not following them. For example, failing to have two NHL goaltenders on your roster can result in invalid lineups, forfeited matchups, and a front office job offer from the Flyers.

Fantastic.

by Phalange on Sep 28, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions

Haha, as I went down the list I thought “Sweet, no chirps at the Flyers!” then I read that.

Still laughed, but one can dream of a day when someone, somewhere, doesn’t make fun of the Flyers organization!

by grucifer on Sep 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

It means they’re thinking about us. At least DGB is funny.

"In fact, it is probably safe to say, the statement "I am a hockey fan" is the same as "I hate gary bettman."- bfrank27

by Mike B on D on Sep 28, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Definitely funny, I always enjoy reading DGB articles.

by grucifer on Sep 28, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

There will never be a time that this organization is not ridiculed by all other fans. I have a message to all of them:

HEY, IT WAS THE FRIGGIN’ SEVENTIES GET THE F OVER IT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by MJDII on Sep 28, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Personally I think it’s nice to know we’re in their thoughts. In a way it’s kinda sweet how much other fans obsess over us.

"In fact, it is probably safe to say, the statement "I am a hockey fan" is the same as "I hate gary bettman."- bfrank27

by Mike B on D on Sep 28, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed!

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Sep 28, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Another fail for Versus for their opening night video. The music does not get me ready for anything but a nap.

I will say, I did think the score reset from the Flyers vs Blackhawks game 6 was a neat idea though.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

I think the ideas are great. Execution is poor, though.

Lots of Philly in that ad though. From the scoreboard to the fans walking up to the WFC to the Devils fans (angry face) crossing the Walt Whitman Bridge.

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by Travis Hughes on Sep 28, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I will agree, I do like the ideas, it just fell short of building the excitement up for me. And I like the fact it includes a lot of teams, but I still think they should do a better job of including all of them, even though it may not be practical. I definitely think they should have fit in the Canucks given that they had the Hart winner on their team last year, but that’s just me.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d put good money on the idea that the people in the Versus offices don’t know where Vancouver is.

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by Travis Hughes on Sep 28, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Hahaha I’d probably agree.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

And I’d put more money that they don’t care. Versus is an American network trying to sell to American fans. There’s not much reason to put any Canadian teams in the montage except to make the hardcore fans feel better about Versus’ hockey knowledge. But those guy aren’t who Versus has to attract so who cares?

Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman

by Rob Parker on Sep 28, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Though I may agree with you, I care, so my vote remains fail. Also the Flames were in the video, even though it was extremely brief. And more so to my original point, wouldn’t you want to sell the exciting players to watch, such as the Sedin’s (especially since Henrik won the Hart).

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by DLJr on Sep 29, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Vs. would have to give away free puppies to make me excited to watch games on their channel.

Flyers 10-11 season slogan: "Remember Emery?"

by JpH89 on Sep 28, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

I watched it a few more times. I definitely like the visuals. Just that song, and Doc’s voice, there wasn’t any excitement in it…it didn’t match the visuals well, and just felt flat. But anyway, I’m over analyzing now.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Visually I kinda liked it. Music, not so much.

"In fact, it is probably safe to say, the statement "I am a hockey fan" is the same as "I hate gary bettman."- bfrank27

by Mike B on D on Sep 28, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

I am sure the Flyers will handle Leighton with total professionalism and medical competency. As soon as Leighton is ready to begin practicing they will start him in 20 straight games without rest until he is completely unable to perform. It is called getting Flyered!

Just Call Me "M"!

by MJDII on Sep 28, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

I’m not liking the Pronger news much either. Atleast Leino seems to be healing as expected.

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Sep 28, 2010 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

OT: but heres a good picture of superdork made by my cousin

Flyers 10-11 season slogan: "Remember Emery?"

by JpH89 on Sep 28, 2010 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

That’s the woman I was talking about before that was causing all the issues with the staff in 124 during the SCF. And then the guy covered by Superfan’s cartoon bubble is the other guy that was crying about not being allowed down to the seats while cameras were filming their pregame set ups.

As a note, they may have a new spot this year during warmups. The first preseason game, they were behind the bench right near the end where the split between benches are…not sure if someone had said something to them or they just picked a new spot….but there is my update.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions

She’s a real looker.

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."

by boknows71 on Sep 28, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

with a matching personality too

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I didn’t take the piture, my cousin did, and she stares down his phone as he takes the picture haha, can you say busted

Flyers 10-11 season slogan: "Remember Emery?"

by JpH89 on Sep 28, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, I’m no prize at all either but at least I’m jolly.

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."

by boknows71 on Sep 28, 2010 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

So, do we think Niity’s talking about Esche or Biron?

by Snevik on Sep 28, 2010 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

I’m 99% sure he’s talking about Esche.

by Teemu H on Sep 28, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Why is that?

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by Geoff Detweiler on Sep 28, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t have the quotes anymore since it happened so long time ago, but I remember Nitty being surprised about some things that Esche said at the time when they were battling for the starting job. He said it seemed like Esche had some sort of meltdowns, but that he wasn’t going to care about it. They never seemed that close with each other like Nitty and Biron were. I also haven’t heard Nitty having any problems with anyone else.

by Teemu H on Sep 28, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, fair enough.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Sep 28, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Well Esche just lost some respect from me. Then again he didn’t start with much given that he put Kid Rock on his helmet.

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by KreiderDesigns on Sep 28, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

That surprises me a little bit, not that I know Esche well or anything, but based on a conversation I had with him at a meet the team event when it was obvious the organization viewed him as the odd guy out, he didn’t seem like the kind of player that would do that sort of thing. He actually was very honest, and humble, and didn’t have anything negative to say about any body (and if I were him in that situation, talking to some random person, I probably would have gone off on a couple things), he was just sad (which was extremely depressing for me to hear in his voice at the time). And he was close with guys like Recchi, who I view as a character type of guy who wouldn’t associate themselves with those types of players. I could be way off base, but that surprises me to hear about Esche.

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by DLJr on Sep 28, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions