Tuesday Morning Fly By: Leights Out

by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 4, 2011 6:01 AM EST in Morning Fly By

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

So, uh, the Flyers put Michael Leighton on waivers yesterday: [BSH] [SBNation.com] [SB Nation Philly] [In The Room] [CSNPhilly] [Puck Daddy] [Flyers.NHL] [The700Level.com] [Philly Sports Daily] [Inquirer] [PostStar.com] [delcotimes.com]
Pretty succinct post regarding the news: [Behind The Net] In case you don't remember why he feels that way, here's a walk down memory lane.
The transcript of Paul Holmgren's conference call with the media: [Flyer Files] [Philly Sports Daily] [Frequent Flyers] and the audio: [AnthonySan37]
Could/should the Blue Jackets claim him? [The Cannon]
More importantly and much more likely, how about the Islanders? Rick DiPietro did leave last night's game with an injury, now believed to be mild. Still, it's DiPietro: [Puck Daddy]
Who else could claim Leighton? [Philly Sports Daily]
An in-depth look at the Flyers recent road swing: [Flyer Files]
Fascinating numbers from Frank Seravalli: "Gustafsson earned $29,032 for his 6 days on the Flyers’ roster. His season salary back in the AHL is $67,500." [Frequent Flyers]
Taking a closer look at all that happened today which effects the Phantoms: [PostStar.com]
Erik Gustafsson was returned to the Phantoms and Brian Stewart was named AHL Player of the Week: [PostStar.com]
Andrei Popov scored his 7th goal of the season yesterday, ranking third on his team: [euroflyers]
Simon Bertilsson isn't playing much in the World Juniors Championships because he's playing through a shoulder injury. [euroflyers]
Interesting note (no, I don't hate him) that Brendan Ranford set a career high in goals during his 39th game of the year. That's nearly double his previous years' output. [potnoodlez]
Speaking of Brian Stewart and Brendan Ranford, along with Tye McGinn, they star in this week's North American Prospect Report: [Flyers Faithful]
Half-way through the season, who has surprised? Who has disappointed? No Flyers on either list, actually. [From The Rink]
How about the best fights through the first half of the season? [Behind The Net]
The Winter Classic was the highest rated regular season game since 1975: [SBNation.com]
Lastly, how about Columbus hosting next year's Winter Classic at Ohio Stadium? [SBNation.com]

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Tuesday Morning JAVA & FLYERS

GOOD MORNING GOOD HOCKEY AND….SSSSSIIIIPP AHHH GOOD COFFEE ! Ok here is my spin on things first and foremost I am not surprised that the FLYERS are not in any TOP TEN who has surprised even though BOBROVSKY should have been on that list. Because FLYERS are NEVER on any Highlight reel. the NHL has a problem with the FLYERS for some reason and Hardly ever Promotes them on any highlights of any sorts. Its the League of Popularity contest and they also promote who they want to be popular (Propaganda – Big Brother NHL is watching !) Think about it, we have 5 players with over 10 goals this season and 10 players with over 10 assists and yet, WE are Hardly on any Highlight reel like Verizon’s Top Ten Plays of the week. Not surprised about no top ten fighters because we have not had any clean fair fights where we were dominate. Shelley and Carcillo have a unique fighting style, they beat the heck out of other players knuckles with their faces ! Next thread – I really would like to see Gustafsson play a game or two in the NHL to see what he can do. From what I hear and see he is a Strong Blue Chip D Man. As far as Leighton ? Unless their is an injury of a NHL Goalie in the League with a Playoff Potential NHL team with a Weak Back Up Goalie, Leighton is probably going to stay in the FLYERS organization. His Salary is too much for the AHL and yet his Salary is too much for another team to take on either half of the Salary or ALL of the Salary. The Rest of the NHL does not think he is worth his Salary. …. AS OF RIGHT NOW. Lets see how Desperate Chicago gets if Marty Turco gets Injured and all they have is Corey Crawford and they are on the 8th and final playoff spot. Suddenly Leighton looks mighty tasty then huh Deep Dish Pizza fans. (I hate Deep Dish and I HATE CHICAGO .. Sorry Post Stanley Cup Anger still exists) .. SO Sorry WJC that USA can only play for the BRONZE AGAINST SWEDEN but I guess team Canada was the better team with the 4-1 whooping on our USA BOYS. Sweden and RUSSIA was a close game that only RUSSIA Squeaked out over. I expect a HARD PLAYED GAME IN BOT MEDAL ROUNDS. GO USA ! and Go Canada ! Beat them Rooskies ! .. Well thats the morning news, now enjoy your coffee. I love mine like my Fiance, TAN, Strong and Ready. Little bit of Cream, No Sugar and a Little bit of Ice Cubes so I can Enjoy it now and not 10 minutes from now. So LETS GO FLYERS !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 6:41 AM EST reply actions

Are you sure that was cofffee you had and not cocaine?

Does it really matter that you don’t see the Flyers on any highlight reels?

by Phalange on Jan 4, 2011 8:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

And Giroux’s shortie in the 1st games as #1 on the sportcenter top 10. But other then that there hasn’t really been any super-amazing top 10 worthy goals this year.

Samesis

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by JpH89 on Jan 4, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions

Not ALLOT of top 10 Worthy Goals ? How about Mike Richards Goal on Montreal HALAK in the post season

in the Playoffs when he came out and the collision and then the put in the Empty Net ? That should have been played over and over on highlight reels. and how many times have Richards or Briere One Timed redirected a puck into an Wide Open Empty Net because no one was covering them ? A WHOLE CRAP LOAD OF TIMES I HAVE TO SAY ! THEY SHOULD BE ON THE HIGHLIGHT REELS !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

Who cares if the goals made the highlight reels or not? They still count the same as non-highlight reel goals.

by Phalange on Jan 4, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

A highlight reel of uncovered players redirecting pucks into wide open empty nets wouldn’t be all that exciting.

If it’s happened a whole crap load of times, then it’s probably not a great highlight. Highlights are usually reserved for things you don’t see every day.

by Eric T. on Jan 4, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll have what he’s having.

"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 Jan 4, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

AAAaaaahhhhh

Feelin the love in this room ! Thanks GUYS ! You Stay Awesome !

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by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

It Matters to me

Because if I see one more Sydney Crosby Interview and Highlight reel or Talbot who is a Below Average Player at best get in front of another Camera but NOTHING on Mike Richards or Claude Giroux or JVR or Jeff Carter or Meszaros or Matt Carle, I think I am going to be sick. I am tired of the “DARLINGS” of the NHL I.E. Sydney Crosby and the Penguins being Media Whores and The FLYERS getting NO MEDIA P.R. AT ALL. By the way, did you like it when Sydney Crybaby got elbowed during the Winter Classic and took a spill. Can you say Waaaaaaaaahhhh. What a Poohnanny !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Why do the Flyers need media P.R., pray tell?

by Phalange on Jan 4, 2011 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

If we could get this guy to the pick-up game, we would only need like 6 guys total. He could play all the positions on one team….

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Still, I get the sense he’s holding back, afraid to share his true feelings with the group.

by mtitanic on Jan 4, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

Not Holding back

I love your pick of the Philadelphia FIREBIRDS the former Minor League team to the FLAMES ! AWESOME !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

Not Really

I dont know how to skate. But I can play Street or Roller and I like Forward and I Suck at Backwards Roller Skating. But, HEY I still Love HOCKEY and I am a FAN ! GOD DIDNT BLESS ME with the talent to play but that dont mean that I cant be a fan.

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

We play roller, friend.

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 4, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

I dig your signature about Lock Outs

I spent my Lockout Season in 2005 in IRAQ when the PHANTOMS beat the Chicago Wolves for their last AHL Calder Cup.

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks. I had college to distract me from the lack of hockey, and I actually got to go to the Cup clincher that year.

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 4, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

I literally can’t get by the first line of text there without taking a sip of water and starting over.

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by Travis Hughes on Jan 4, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

SIpping allot of water

You must have gone #1 allot then today !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

Time to go make some money

Off to work now !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 6:42 AM EST reply actions

I think it was a whole 24 oz. cupfull of 5 Hour Energy

by Pocono Flyers Fan on Jan 4, 2011 8:43 AM EST reply actions

Well that’s a good 120 hours of being awake….maybe if he stays awake that long he’ll eventually see the Flyers on a highlight reel of some sort.

by Phalange on Jan 4, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions

What the blue blazes was that?

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2011 9:28 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Me Being Me !

THATS WHAT !

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

Countdown clock on Leighton?

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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 4, 2011 9:38 AM EST reply actions

The Winter Classic should always be aired at night to as to avoid Mummers and as many bowl games as possible.

I don't know what the fans do to create that much more volume and excitement in the stadium, but it's definitely something extra [in Philadelphia]. They're passionate fans. They understand what's going on. They don't need a teleprompter to tell them to get up and cheer. -Cliff Lee

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2011 10:00 AM EST reply actions

Of course, you realize that no one outside of Philly knows about the Mummers. I learned this when I left Philly about 17 years ago and anytime I’d mention the Mummers I’d get blank stares, and then when you try to explain it, they think you’re nuts. I got the same reaction as a kid when I thought Captain Noah was known by kids everywhere.

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Jan 4, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions

Well, when I said Mummers, it’s meant to cover all the regional New Year’s parades that air early afternoon on Jan 1st. Certainly the WC ratings for last year’s event were affected by the Mummer’s Parade and that’s the only thing that would detract Philadelphians from watching their sports teams play (although I don’t get why as I am not a Mummer enthusiast).

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions

It helps to be drinking heavily or heavily drunk. Either improves the Mummer mystique.

"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 Jan 4, 2011 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

But Lou Reed mentioned them in this song.

"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 4, 2011 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

I have seen the mummers outside of Philly. I didn’t like them when I was a kid or now. But the seem to be a Philly cultural thing. So back in I think 1991 or 90 Savannah GA. throws some big St. Patty’s day festivals and had hire them for the parade. It might be the 4 of july not really sure but my mom and dad were going nuts to see them out of Philly. The people in Savannah didn’t no what to think and then their firwork thing they did at the end just sucked and they are remembered in Savannah for that crazy parade with wild firworks that nearly blew the barge up.

I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.

by Christopher A on Jan 4, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

In all my years in the Military Traveling the world

THE BEST way to describe the Mummers to people outside of philadelphia is by explaining to them its like Mardi Gras but with “Ning Ning” music. You know, when the banjo’s go “Ning ning ning! da Ning ning ning! Da ning ning niinnggggg !” and guys drunk and puking and grabbing girls rears and girls drunk and flashing, yeah just like Mardi Gras.

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by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll sometimes compare them to the Mardi Gras Krewes of New Orleans, since those tend to be somewhat better known.

Honor is no substitute for victory.

by The Dark on Jan 4, 2011 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

There’s people who don’t know about Captain Noah? Whoa…

This reminds me of a middle school band trip to Virginia. My friends and I were hungry, so we looked through the phone book in our hotel room trying to find a place to get a cheese steak. Nobody knew what it was. We were shocked! How can these people live without cheese steaks?!

And even my wife, being from New England, didn’t know about TASTYKAKES!!! Or scrapple! Or Old Bay! Or Rita’s Water Ice! I’ve had to catch her up on a lot of PA/DE/MD culture. :-p

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, went to school in IN, and the dorm served minute steaks as “Philly Cheese Steaks” and I walked over to the lady in charge and told her flat our, go erase the first word cause you have no idea and I don’t want people thinking that’s what a real steak is.

G, the second coming of Foppa.

by JerseyDriver on Jan 4, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

They should play it during the mummers so I have something else to actually watch besides that mess of a parade. Seriously, I hate the mummers.

Samesis

PSN - philliesflyers89

by JpH89 on Jan 4, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I do, too, but apparently we are in the minority.

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions

Don’t know if hate is a word I’d use, but don’t care for it at all. Although the music is slightly annoying and if someone made me listen to it for more than 5 minutes I could probably get to hate pretty quick.

G, the second coming of Foppa.

by JerseyDriver on Jan 4, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

They should have a museum full of deformed Mummers costumes and call it the Mümmer Museum.

"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 4, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

You’re on a roll today, mikefive!

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions

I’m just getting started!

"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 4, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

You should’ve said he’s on an Amaroso roll to complete the Philly reference hat trick!

by Phalange on Jan 4, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

If I were on an Amoroso roll, I’d be delicious, but only if I were greasy, soggy meat / finely shredded chicken. Mit cheese.

Unfortunately, as God made me, I don’t taste good on bread.

"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 4, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

Freakin hilarious…

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

MUMMERS?

Ok well the Mummers is meant to be experienced either AT the Parade or IN the parade and not on TV. Ever try to watch the Mummers Parade on TV? It has my attention for a whole 3 minutes till I get bored. and the original intention of the Winter Classic In DAYTIME is to almost get back to the Roots of how the Game starts out in its original form. DAYTIME. with the Sun and Wind on your face. Nighttime is good for TV RATINGS I guess but I am torn, Between the Daytime with the Elements of Sun and Wind and Nighttime with the Ratings and the lights. I Like the Ratings, but if we play it at night under the lights, we might as well have it indoors. Am I right?

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

I was there in Pittsburgh, and I can say that even though the weather was bad, watching an outdoor hockey game at night in a football stadium under the lights was a pretty cool experience. There certainly was a buzz in the atmosphere, much more than I’ve felt at any regular hockey game. I would vote to keep doing it at night, and to use football stadiums, instead of ballparks.

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Jan 4, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions

LVHokejs In Pittsburgh

It sounds like you had fun ! I just think that the SUN and the WInd and the Daytime is much more fitting to the Keeping it real getting back to the roots of how the game is played type deal. You know, when these kids were little playing outdoors in the daytime in Canada or Overseas. But I think they should have an ALL PA GAME with the FLYERS and the Penguins at PENN STATES Beaver Stadium – that would be the Bomb Diggitty

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

Well, they certainly had wind as it was blowing pretty hard at times during the game. I’m glad I wore a winter coat with a hood, as the fans who just wore jerseys and hoodies were miserable and shivering towards the end of the game. I would like to see the Flyers and Penguins meet for an outdoor game in Penn State. That would be great. Also, after experiencing the arrogance of the Pittsburgh fans up close and personal, I like their team even less (if that was even possible).

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Jan 4, 2011 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

THANK YOU!

Someone Else who see’s that the Pittsburgh fans are arrogant other than me. Pittsburgh and Monteal. The HABS fans are always throwing in everyones face just how many Stanley Cups they have to their organization and look down their noses at everyone and it TICKS me OFF ! I ask them everytime, "Oh really sure it was easy when there was only 6 teams in the league. 1 out of 6 odds of winning. but now that its 30 teams, HOW MANY Stanley Cup Championships have you won in the last 30 years Hhhhhmmmmmmm? " That shuts em up. Penguins fans I just tell em that they are lucky for the Steelers and Penguins because outside that what does Pittsburgh have? i have been there, That place sucks ! Iron $hitty Beer and too many hills and guys with Overalls and Summer Teeth- you Know Some are there some are not. Summer teeth. Pittsburgh is a crappy place.

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

HOW MANY Stanley Cup Championships have you won in the last 30 years Hhhhhmmmmmmm? " That shuts em up.

Err…..uh……

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly

they are speechless. I tell em, " Yeaahh thats right what 2 ? NOW GO eat your Fries and Gravy Froggy !"

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

Of course, we, on the other hand, have won how many in the last 30 years?

Not that I’m defending them, I hate Habs fans, but that retort is probably not the most effective…..

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

Agree. Their 2 Cups in the last 30 years is 100% more Cups than we’ve gotten in the same period of time.

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions

You are missing the point

They think that they are above us, when we are on the same level. Because we both have not won any more than the other. However, How Many Cup Finals have we been to compaired to them since 1967?

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

I believe it is 11-7 in their favor, with them winning 8 of them, and us winning 2. It’s not even close. It’s okay to still love the Flyers, though.

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

I dont think that is accurate

I may be wrong, with the numbers and you may be right but still who has been more successful in the Post modern era? Like in the last 25 years. How many Cup finals have the HABS been to and how many have THE FLYERS been to? Heck just getting to One is an accomplishment. You have to win 12 games to JUST GET to the FINALS. not easy.

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

I looked it up. Actually I was wrong. The Habs have BEEN TO 12 Cup Finals since 1967, winning 10 of them. We have been to 7, winning 2. Like I said, it’s not even close. Take off the blinders. I love the Flyers too, but that doesn’t change the fact the Habs have an incredible history.

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM EST up reply actions

You have to win 12 games to JUST GET to the FINALS. not easy.

How bout it…it’s amazing that 2 teams actually manage to do that each year

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

I’m no fan of the Habs, but I don’t think getting into an argument with their fans about the relative success of the 2 clubs is worth it. We’ve got a really good shot this year, and I sure hope we can pull it off. While in Pittsburgh, I was talking to a guy who worked for the NHL and he said he’s expecting big things from the Flyers this year. I hope he’s right, but the Cup is the toughest prize in all sports to win, so we’ve got a long road ahead of us yet.

Sarauj, Latvija!

by LVHokejs on Jan 4, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, it’s actually infinitely more than our zero.

/leaving now

by ww2b on Jan 4, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions

DiPietro's Fine, Huh?

Please see this if you haven’t already.

Because, you know, goalies can totally play with gimpy adductor muscles… especially goalies named Rick DiPietro.

"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 4, 2011 10:55 AM EST reply actions

I don’t think DiPietro is ever “fine” by definition. He just gets a little more hurt every passing day.

Samesis

PSN - philliesflyers89

by JpH89 on Jan 4, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions

Its a shame

all that talent and he cant stay healthy

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by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 1:53 PM EST up reply actions

Eric Lindros, Peter Forsberg, they were a shame. DiPietro’s just…..DiPietro

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

Lindros

all that talent and nothing but Mommy and Daddy to screw it up

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by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

This is by far my favorite thing you’ve said all day. :-) Lindros’s dad was the root of most of his problems.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2011 4:55 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, his handling wasn’t done well, but the guy put up incredible numbers on a per game basis and the 5108925 concussions didn’t help…I mean, just watching this gets me all fired up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2T1MxJlNZI

by Vansteel on Jan 4, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions

That is the least ammount of capitol letters from you I have seen all day.

Laperriere is my hero
Carcillo's my lover
Bobrovsky's my savior
Hockeys my life

by Cillo stache on Jan 4, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Ooh, good point. It’s easier on the eyes. :-p

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions

Meh

.917 career even strength save percentage puts him #33 of the 57 goalies who have played at least 200 games since 1998.

Nothing wrong with that, but nothing to get too excited about.

by Eric T. on Jan 4, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

A butterfly landed on him, you see. It was just too much.

by ww2b on Jan 4, 2011 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

Stress fracture? Haha
When I first read that I thought you ment he was scared of butterflys…which would add to his commical personna here

Laperriere is my hero
Carcillo's my lover
Bobrovsky's my savior
Hockeys my life

by Cillo stache on Jan 4, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

Fact: I’m secretly starting to enjoy playing with the LA Kings in NHL 2011, just so i can hear “I Love LA”

inter arma enim silent leges

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 4, 2011 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Randy Newman !

Short People Ain’t got NOOO RIGHT ! Love that song ! better than I Love L.A. check it out.

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by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:07 PM EST reply actions

OK Made some money, chatted Hockey

GOnna grab a late lunch, Power nap because I am sooooo old at 39 and then get up and exercise later. LOL

FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson

by FLYERROB on Jan 4, 2011 2:32 PM EST reply actions

thanks for the update.

by KornontheKobb on Jan 4, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

So no games till Thrusday and then another back to back at the end of next week. This is flat annoying and unfair to the players – this much irregularity can reek havoc on rest/recovery cycles among other things. Fargin bastridges.

by j reed on Jan 4, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions