Turns out Danny Briere's an All-Star anyway

by Travis Hughes on Jan 19, 2011 12:42 PM EST in Philadelphia Flyers News

Jarome Iginla won't be heading to the All-Star Game in Raleigh next week due to family issues, according to TSN's Darren Dreger, and the Canadian news outlet is reporting that his replacement will be Flyers forward Danny Briere.

Many of us bitched last week when Briere, the leading scorer on the East's best team, was snubbed by the league. As it turns out, he'll get to make the trip anyway.

A lot of fans seem to be of the opinion that Briere shouldn't accept this "pity invite," but according to Tim Panaccio on Twitter, Danny's kids want to see him in the game. Hard to argue with that.

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Was really hoping he’d take a few days off. But that’s just me

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by FlyerGuy18 on Jan 19, 2011 12:45 PM EST reply actions

Yay Guys!

"Darroll can't see it, blind to the eyes;
He came up in your face OOPS POWE SURPRISE!"
Man-crushin' on #36 since he hit his "absolute ceiling" as a rookie in 2008.

by mikefive on Jan 19, 2011 12:49 PM EST reply actions

Ah, Frenchy! This meme never gets old.

Aristotle was not Belgian, the principle of Buddhism is not "every man for himself", and the London Underground is not a political movement.

by doubleh on Jan 19, 2011 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

I’d rather him not go, take the days off. But I guess it’s fitting since his roommate is going and all.

Geoff has Boosh, Mike's got Powe, Nodl is all mine!
Is this the right room for an argument?

by DLJr on Jan 19, 2011 12:50 PM EST reply actions

But who’s going to watch the kids? WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?

"Darroll can't see it, blind to the eyes;
He came up in your face OOPS POWE SURPRISE!"
Man-crushin' on #36 since he hit his "absolute ceiling" as a rookie in 2008.

by mikefive on Jan 19, 2011 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

for the next segment of the Briere bunch and Uncle Claude – I think they should delve into their single dating scene and how that takes place with the kids and their schedule and the fact that they are all in the same household.

Do they leave a tie on the doorknob ?

do they get a hotel?

You do have to admit, the last couple of episodes, they looked like they were living that “Alternative Male Lifestyle” by the way the producers presented it.

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by FLYERROB on Jan 19, 2011 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Last couple of episodes?? Are there more than one?

by phinally on Jan 19, 2011 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

Not like it will be hard work. He won’t get the mental vacation, but he deserves to be there and I’m happy for him. Should be fun for both him and G.

by Derek F on Jan 19, 2011 12:51 PM EST reply actions

And peace returns to the household.

by Snevik on Jan 19, 2011 12:57 PM EST reply actions

Doesn't change the disrespect from the League

I, personally, was never upset about seeing #48 in the ASG (I normally only watch the Skills Competition, anyway). What I was pissed about was the perceived bias against the Flyers and Briere, specifically, by the league’s joke of an executive in Colin Campbell.

I hate the way the NHL operates in managing the highest level of competition for the best sport in the world — not just as it pertains to the Flyers, but in general. They overmarket the game to the wrong people, and seem determined to turn the NHL into a shitty “superstar” league like the dreadful NBA.

Hopefully, Campbell will have seats about 10 to 15 rows off of the center ice sideboards for the ASG, and Briere can “accidentally” take an errant slapshot that “mistakenly” hits Colin in his fat, crooked head.

by jMm8_ on Jan 19, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions

Watch him be the MVP of the game.

Aristotle was not Belgian, the principle of Buddhism is not "every man for himself", and the London Underground is not a political movement.

by doubleh on Jan 19, 2011 1:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

by Pocono Flyers Fan on Jan 19, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, good call.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 19, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

ASG and Briere gets in on a snub

Well ok so Briere is getting to go.

Do I think that the League Snubbed him? yes IMHO.

Do I think that JMm8 is right about Colin Campbell being a joke and a dink? Yes IMHO.

Do I think that the League is promoting the NHL like the NBA as a Superstar League? Yes I do because This all comes from Gary Bettman coming over from the NBA and influencing that type of Marketing style.

Colin Campbell to me IMHO cannot be biased whenever it comes to FLYERS vs Rangers because he used to coach the Rangers in 1993 and Terry Murray used to smack them around like the “Smurfs” that they were. Hence Messier got him fired and Keenan took them to the promise land. Check out Terry Murray’s record from 1991 to 1993 (I think) over Colin Campbell and the NY Stinkin’ Rangers.

BUT – I am happy Briere made it to the ASG. I also am the Only one who watches the Skills Competition as well.

I will be In Raliegh N.C. a Dang Week Early (20th to 23rd) for my business for a National Convention. My CEO of my Organization is a HUGE Hurricanes fan and has been in the locker room with The Team with his teenage son.

I also think doubleh mentioned a funny note. Watch him be the MVP ! HA !

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by FLYERROB on Jan 19, 2011 1:11 PM EST reply actions

Terry Murray coached the Capitals from ‘89 to ’94. He may have actually had a good record against the Rangers during that time but it wasn’t coaching the Flyers.

by Phalange on Jan 19, 2011 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

wait – are you answering your own questions?

by fitzy first on Jan 19, 2011 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

wait – are you answering your own questions? yes.

fixed

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 19, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

Hopefully Giroux and Briere get on the same team and play on a line together, we can call it The Cleaning Ladies Line.

by Phalange on Jan 19, 2011 1:13 PM EST reply actions

cleaning ladies line

HUH? say wha ?

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by FLYERROB on Jan 19, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

In that news piece on Briere and Giroux being roomies, they asked who does the cleaning, and Briere replied, “No one, we have cleaning ladies for that.”

by Phalange on Jan 19, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

cleaning woman… CLEANING WOMAN

by fitzy first on Jan 19, 2011 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

Cleaning womens.

Maybe it should read "reformedpenguinsfan" since I have retired my Lemeiux jersey ... and purchased an Orange and Black Pronger jersey.

by MaximumTalbot on Jan 19, 2011 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

Cleanings woman.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 19, 2011 1:50 PM EST up reply actions

Jody Shelley.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun
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by Chemistry66 on Jan 19, 2011 1:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Girl, you’ll be a woman soon.

I'm kind of a dick.

by Vansteel on Jan 19, 2011 1:53 PM EST up reply actions

Cleaning witchay woman.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 19, 2011 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

oh Nooooo no noooooo noooooooo

I dont watcha da kids, nooooooo.

I clean

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by FLYERROB on Jan 19, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

No…noo…meester Danny no home.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 19, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Hahahah. I’m in the library and just made a scene

by phinally on Jan 19, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

We neeeeed more Lemon Pledge.

by Phalange on Jan 19, 2011 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

hahahahahahaha

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by Marisa Ingemi on Jan 19, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions

insert french maid joke here

by chrislanci on Jan 19, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

OOoooohhhhh

I remember that now. Ok. I got it.

Uh, no.

we can think of a better name than that.

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by FLYERROB on Jan 19, 2011 1:24 PM EST reply actions

Congrats Dannie. Enjoy the time with your sons.

by dsbflyers on Jan 19, 2011 2:04 PM EST reply actions

But who’s gonna clean the house if they’re both gone?

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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 19, 2011 2:08 PM EST reply actions

Cleaning ladies have keys, man.

Aristotle was not Belgian, the principle of Buddhism is not "every man for himself", and the London Underground is not a political movement.

by doubleh on Jan 19, 2011 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

Robots.

"Darroll can't see it, blind to the eyes;
He came up in your face OOPS POWE SURPRISE!"
Man-crushin' on #36 since he hit his "absolute ceiling" as a rookie in 2008.

by mikefive on Jan 19, 2011 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

Like this guy:

"Darroll can't see it, blind to the eyes;
He came up in your face OOPS POWE SURPRISE!"
Man-crushin' on #36 since he hit his "absolute ceiling" as a rookie in 2008.

by mikefive on Jan 19, 2011 2:33 PM EST up reply actions

But not this guy:

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 19, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

Roombas!

by ww2b on Jan 19, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

And Scoobas too, presumably. They can afford both.

by DragonGirl0583 on Jan 19, 2011 11:48 PM EST up reply actions

What is a better fuck you the NHL brass for no selecting Danny in the 1st place?

How about one of the captains picking 1st over Crosby and Ovi.

Take that Campbell.

by chrislanci on Jan 19, 2011 3:07 PM EST reply actions

Over/under on number of stick infractions Briere has in the All Star game?

Mourning Gagne forever.

by ToddtheFox on Jan 19, 2011 3:09 PM EST reply actions

Well, he’ll be well behaved, so 1 caught, 6 not seen until further replays are provided.

Geoff has Boosh, Mike's got Powe, Nodl is all mine!
Is this the right room for an argument?

by DLJr on Jan 19, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions

He should punch Giroux from the bench just to bust balls.

by chrislanci on Jan 19, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions

That would be really funny. I kind of hope they are on different teams.

Mourning Gagne forever.

by ToddtheFox on Jan 19, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

You know it would end up back firing and somehow actually injur? G right.

Geoff has Boosh, Mike's got Powe, Nodl is all mine!
Is this the right room for an argument?

by DLJr on Jan 19, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

That thought crossed my mind, by I decided to not be a Negative Nancy.

Mourning Gagne forever.

by ToddtheFox on Jan 19, 2011 3:51 PM EST up reply actions

You know what’s funny, I noticed I used a period instead of a question mark, went back, clicked on what I thought was to the right of period, hit backspace, typed in the question mark, and yet that’s what I ended up with. I need to start looking at the screen before I hit post, or maybe keeping the screen expanded while I’m replying.

Geoff has Boosh, Mike's got Powe, Nodl is all mine!
Is this the right room for an argument?

by DLJr on Jan 19, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions