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Thank you, Richie and Carts!
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 6:57 AM EDT
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I'm still trying to get my head around the fact that two of our best players won't be here next year. Despite anyone's individual gripes against either, IMHO, it is undeniable how significant these two players were for our team post-lockout.
What I'm hoping is that people will post their favorite moments of either/both players. I'd love to see lots of awesome pictures and gif's of #17 & #18.
Thank you, Mike and Jeff. We're very grateful for your contributions in Philly, and you will always be a important part of Flyers lore.
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Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:18 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I was hoping that would be posted. :)
Thank you!
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure this is everyone’s favorite Richards moment. Mine, for sure. Next one is 2nd.
by Georgia_Flyer on Jun 25, 2011 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
While I’m still sad I did not see that goal in real-time; I will never forget hearing the roar from outside the Wach. I was at Citizen’s Bank Park for the Phillies Carnival, waiting in line to get Moyer’s autograph I think, and everybody went “OMG what just happened?” when we heard the Center erupt. When everyone started frantically following the Flyers game on their phones and stuff, the Phillies took the hint and turned the Flyers game on to all the TVs in the ballpark.
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
one of the best moments in Flyers history. Up there with the 5 ot winner against the Pens.
shame this proves he had no heart /s
http://restorations.bandcamp.com/
An empty net goal is one of the best moments in Flyers history?
I mean, I get that it was a good effort play… but I think you’ve oversold it there.
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Maybe one of the most memorable? Especially considering the shift as a whole…
by The Gang Wins the Cup on Jun 30, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was a good shift overall…
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 1, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:20 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Gorgeous! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
This is making me sad
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:21 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
It makes me sad too. :(
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
This one was a classic
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wonderful! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Why did we trade this man?
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:27 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I can’t answer your question. :(
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Snider wanted him gone
There were “Issues”. It’s sad but it’ll be OK. They will regroup the team and it might come out more cohesive and even stronger. Probably not this coming season, though.
by Georgia_Flyer on Jun 25, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
A bit further back
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hold up, I thought when you said everyone posts their “favorite moments” you meant one person could have multiple moments but I realize this could be interpreted to mean one person has one moment. For that I apologize. I just miss Richie already.
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions
NO! Anyone and everyone, please post however many you wish! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
My last one I promise
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 7:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome! (But, that moment hurt a little too…)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
1st one that comes to mind for Richie is “The Shift”. I’m trying to think of one that stands out for Carts
I've got one!
Weird that it was against the Blue Jackets, but how can we forget the day Carter scored off the faceoff?
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That was great! :) I’ve never seen that before.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Shameless self-promotion...
Could I ask a favor?
Could everyone please rec the thread so that it can be in the recommended fanposts? They deserve it. :)
(Yes, I’m trying to work my way through the Kubler-Ross stages of grieving after a loss – I’m in “sadness” right now, “anger” and “bargaining” yet to come (although both are ultimately futile in this situation), and eventually “acceptance” (but not a joyful one).)
…sigh…
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
I forgot one stage in the process – “denial”.
I have a feeling it would be about as useful as anger and bargaining right now… :-\
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
As much as I'll miss him
after letting it sit and stew, I’m excited for next season.
Change happens, it was just the suddenness that shocked me.
http://restorations.bandcamp.com/
Can anyone help me on how to post pictures?
I can’t figure out how.
/mildlyembarrassed
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions
Handy shortcut
There’s an SBN shortcut that makes it easy, actually. Enclose the link between 2 exclamation points, without spaces. So this:
!http://images.comcast-spectacor.com/Phantoms/slideShows/12917.JPG!
gives you this:
(and the preview button is always your friend)
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
That’s wonderful! :)
Thank you.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
test
That seemed to work! :)
A psyched Carter + sad Habs fans = good times. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, you snuck Patrick Sharp in there too – nice touch! :)
Point of trivia – I was at the Calder Cup-clinching game – that was a lot of fun! There was a nice celebration after the game that mildly reminded me of the celebrations from 20 years before (but, of course, it wasn’t anywhere near as big, loud, etc. as winning the Cup). Still, nice memories…
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice. Might as well include Richie from the Calder Cup celebration, too… I can’t embed it though, or more accurately I shouldn’t.
http://www.life.com/image/53169917
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank you for posting that too. :) I had forgotten how many great players we had on that Phantoms team – no wonder they won the Calder Cup.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll miss Carter’s “high and wide” shots (…maybe). As for Richie, I’ll miss his amazing shorties.
Carcillo! Carcillo! Dan Carcillo!
More than any specific moment, I’ll just miss the fact that these were our guys. We watched them grow up into NHL All Stars before our eyes. They came in as kids and left as men.
Say hi to the bad guy.
Yankees/Flyers/Gunners
by NYflyGUY on Jun 25, 2011 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed. Well said.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
this I think is my main problem with it. Yet again the Flyers give up on 2 star players. Sure it was I guess a legit reason, bad prep, horrible work ethic, party over work yadda yadda yadda but couldn’t you just leak that they were on the block and give them another year to figure it out?
Or do both of their NTC kick in this season? If so that makes more sense as to why that didn’t happen like I suggested it should have. I dunno if I’ll be alive to read both biographies to find out the truth though.
But yeah they really felt like ours. I don’t mind trading people you didn’t draft no matter how good they are, you didn’t do the leg work to get them until they were established.
sad face. But they did get at least 2 solid prospects in the draft and a ton of talent came back. Still though, we didn’t draft that talent, but we could develop Schenn and the picks.
http://restorations.bandcamp.com/
I know we didn’t draft Schenn and that he played a few games for another team before coming to us but really I’m ready to take him on as a Flyer-from-infancy while I guess we can’t say he was born a Flyer.
Simmonds and Voracek won’t be ours unless they play for a very long time in Philly.
Couturier’s ours.
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
So was Forsberg not really an Avalanche? Its early enough for Schenn to be nothing but a Flyer as well IMO.
by blackandorange on Jun 26, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Foppa never played for the Flyers before he was traded, Schenn’s already debuted for the Kings.
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 26, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
What hurts me the most is that they thought of themselves as our guys too. They wanted to be in the orange for the whole of their lives, win the cup as a Flyer, retire a Flyer, potentially have their number in the rafters… Looking at some of the pictures of them with fans and kids makes me sad because really they were the stars for a whole young generation of hockey players in Philly.
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 25, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree. :(
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 26, 2011 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah major co-sign.
I really believe with Richie, Carts and the rest of the core we had in place, we were going to win the cup in the next 3 or so years. The team was right there on the brink with the experience of 2010 and the way they burst out of the gate in 2011. It was a championship team without a shadow of a doubt. I am disappointed they wouldn’t just let it play out.
Now I won’t say I don’t think they’re close to a cup after the trades but it’s all very unknown. We haven’t even seen this group of guys play together yet and there will be a lot of team dynamics that we can’t predict. The thing that really stands out from the trades is Brayden Schenn. I am very excited about Schenn. He will make the team out of camp and I can only hope it will be like watchin’ Rich and Cart grow and develop into a fantastic player. Who knows, he might be one of those freakish players who is just outstanding from Day 1… Everything points to him being a very, very special player.
Say hi to the bad guy.
Yankees/Flyers/Gunners
What game is this from?
It looks like a playoff game – does anyone know which one?
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Some time in 08, I think, but I wish it was high enough res to read the fan’s shirts!
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like it’s the Vengence ones from the year after the lockout to me but without a higher res we’ll never know.
http://restorations.bandcamp.com/
But we didn’t have the RBK Edge jerseys in the ‘06 playoffs, we had the old blacks. The jersey is how I figured out it was ’08, because in ’9 we debuted the new oranges. But I’m realizing that in ‘08 we didn’t change the shirts as often as we do now, so that may not have helped me whittle it down to a specific game, anyway
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
“Most intimidating fans in the league”
by OrangeNblacK on Jun 28, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
How did you figure that out?
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 28, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Good get – in more ways than one. :)
Which game did you see?
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 29, 2011 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure… I cant even remember. Which year was the last year with the black homes? If it were the cup run than that was for game 4 of Boston? Not positive.
by OrangeNblacK on Jun 30, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
One for my wife
Nice shot of him scoring on the Devs. Richie is my wife’s favorite player – she’s as sad as I am about the whole thing. :-\
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 4:29 PM EDT reply actions
O' captain, my captain
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
by Katchis on Jun 25, 2011 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
by Katchis on Jun 25, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
That is a sweet photo.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 2, 2011 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
...
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
by Katchis on Jun 25, 2011 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And I'll finish with a .gif a made myself.
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
by Katchis on Jun 25, 2011 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
…. with a .gif I made myself. Gosh can’t type.
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
Ooooh, nice.
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks DG!
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
I agree – wonderful work! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 26, 2011 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanksss! :3
I'm in love with the Lightning, the Flyers are my fling and I have a crush on the Flyers fans.
Dare to follow my childish, biased, petty and cheesy alter ego. Go visit my website. I will keep you updated on every Simon injury.
American Cheese, B!tch! ... #1 mission? Kill Holmgren & Decapitate Kunitz.
Richie & Carts donating some equipment to youth hockey
This was from right before the Winter Classic, and I thought I should include them…
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jun 25, 2011 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
All of these are lovely! :)
Please continue! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 25, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
I just took the ultimate step into realizing these trades actually happened and put my Carter jersey with my other “gone” players pile. He’ll make quick friends with Gagne, 2002 Boosh, Toccett, Ushall, Thome, Dawkinds, and Westbrook.
Samesis
I’ll miss the line of Carter, Upshall, and Dawkins.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
I’ll miss the line of Carter, Upshall, and Dawkins.
That would be a great line, kind of like Legion Of Doom 2 – now with more Chocolate Thunder.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 6, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Here
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
by mikefive on Jun 26, 2011 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank you! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
For Our Friends South of the Mason-Dixon Line
I.e., Ben, LVHokejs, and whoever else lives in the Districkt:
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
by mikefive on Jun 26, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Now, that was a good memory. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Who Can Forget This?
Has to be from his empty-net clincher against Montreal last season.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
by mikefive on Jun 26, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
that goal was all Richie
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home, but at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 26, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike, there aren’t too many orange shirts in the stands, so I doubt it was that goal, but I do love the cocked back fist pump.
by OrangeNblacK on Jun 26, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the goal. I was at that game. Look again at the background – fans in Flyers jerseys celebrating, everyone on the ice is bearded, and there is no goalie in the Montreal net.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
Wow, great call on the beards (It’s the beards, man – Adam Sandler in his new awesome movie ’Just Go With It).
by OrangeNblacK on Jun 27, 2011 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Explaining This One
Yes, this is Scottie Upshall, who deflected the series-winning shot past Carey Price in the 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Who fired that shot-to-be-deflected-later? This guy!
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
by mikefive on Jun 26, 2011 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Lovely! :)
And one of my very favorite Flyers playoff goals.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They will be missed.
Carcillo! Carcillo! Dan Carcillo!
by Flyers#13 on Jun 26, 2011 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes they will. :-/
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
These videos make me laugh every time..
Mike Richards golf tournament. remember…it’s all in the hips.
and
Another funny interview with mike richards.
"Everyone wants to be THAT guy, but not everyone is willing to put himself, or knows how to put himself in that situation. A big part of it is not being afraid...of the moment, of falling." - Danny Briere
by ForTheLoveOfBob on Jun 26, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Those were good. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I have to remake these next year.
For laughs:
I'm the Pronger. DUH, WINNING.
Chem and Gus to the restaurant.
Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun
Definition: Bad-assery on skates
by Chemistry66 on Jun 26, 2011 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Please update these . :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta wait for the new Captain, but yeah. I saved the base pics.
I'm the Pronger. DUH, WINNING.
Chem and Gus to the restaurant.
Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun
Definition: Bad-assery on skates
Good. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 28, 2011 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I bet he won’t miss photo ops like these. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
First Playoff Goal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ7uv9H3kFc
Last moment as a Flyer. Go to 25 second in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlvesgrJYqk
See him lay out down 5-1 to stop an empty netter with less than a minute left.
by OrangeNblacK on Jun 27, 2011 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Now, those are awesome!
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's Play 2
"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
@boknows71
by boknows71 on Jun 27, 2011 8:59 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I can see him quoting Ernie Banks and meaning it…
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
by flyersphan17 on Jun 27, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
One of my favorite Carter memories. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Carter channeling his inner “Bully”. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost forgot the Richards Facepalm...
I'm the Pronger. DUH, WINNING.
Chem and Gus to the restaurant.
Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun
Definition: Bad-assery on skates
by Chemistry66 on Jun 27, 2011 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
This one always makes me laugh. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 28, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions
SB Nation Philly Editor’s Pick
Now, that was a nice unexpected surprise. :) I’m assuming one of the masthead was responsible for that – was it Travis, Ben, Geoff, or Eric? (Or, Todd, Kreider, or Teemu, if it was one of them.)
Anyway, it’s a very good additional tribute for our…I still can’t believe it’s true… former Flyers.
P.S. I don’t mean to make yet another another suggestion about the thread, but, people, some more of these photos/gif’s really should be green already.
Just saying… ;-)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 28, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
Probably Jason Brewer
Man-crushin' on Boucher since 1999 and Matt Calvert since May 2010
Broad Street Hockey - Makin' it look mean since 1967.
SB Nation Philly - Associate Editor
by Geoff Detweiler on Jun 28, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he the SB Nation Philly Editor? (I truly don’t know.)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 28, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. Also editor at Bleeding Green Nation (Eagles blog)
Man-crushin' on Boucher since 1999 and Matt Calvert since May 2010
Broad Street Hockey - Makin' it look mean since 1967.
SB Nation Philly - Associate Editor
by Geoff Detweiler on Jun 29, 2011 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah.
Well, if he did it, please pass along my thanks. :)
I still can’t quite believe they won’t be here… :-/
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 29, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
A little late, but
Favorite Richards Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIt3c1dguY
Gosh, was my favorite athlete, still tough.
by Lip-Out on Jun 28, 2011 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Excellent! :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 29, 2011 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
A humble (re-)request…
Honorable fellow blogmembers,
Some of the photos above represent the best moments of Richie’s and Carter’s tenure in Philadelphia, and some are true significant moments in the Flyers career as an organization – let’s turn these gif’s and photos GREEN! Rec away!
Thank you. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 29, 2011 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
And you’re using ‘honorable’ loosely …
Maybe it should read "reformedpenguinsfan" since I have retired my Lemeiux jersey ... and purchased an Orange and Black Pronger jersey.
by MaximumTalbot on Jun 29, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it’s polite. :)
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jun 30, 2011 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions
i honestly think I will miss Mike Richards forever, Favorite Flyer of all time, mind you I’m 21 so I havent seen a whole lot, god its so heartbreaking, but i believe that its for the good of the team. “For the crest on the Front, not the name on the back”
That’s the right perspective. I’ve been a fan for 38 years, and I’ve seen these kind of trades before – they always test your fandom of the team to a degree. If you can get by one (or more) of your favorite players leaving the team, and you’re still a fan of the team, you’re probably a fan for life.
However, I’ve never seen two players of this caliber be traded at the same time before. I can understand why some had their faith tested with all this. Really, this kind of scenario is only likely with a salary cap; without one, I am positive we would still have both players.
Ultimately, winning cures everything. If this all works out (sooner or later, hopefully sooner), it will have been worth it.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 1, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you, everyone! The top gif finally turned green, as it should. A defining moment in recent Flyers history. :)
I hope people will post (and rec) more here. I know that we have to move on with the team that we have now, but these two will always be a special part of the team’s history.
Thanks again, and thank you, Mike and Jeff!
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 5, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
Not to rub it in but I love this
I’m a Kings fan first and Flyers second. Sorry!
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.-Oscar Wilde
"I would go to battle any time with these guys"-MV7
Being an Eagles fan is so awesome, even Giants fans want to be one.
Tempted to flag as inappropriate
Simon Gagne may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home but, at the end of the day, he will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
Mike Richards may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home but, at the end of the day, he will also always be a Philadelphia Flyer.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jul 5, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was tempted to delete, but couldn’t think of a good enough reason to other than “waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah”.
Mourning Gagne forever.
Yeah
I didnt mean it out of spite or anything, as I said Im also a Flyers fans, so I am happy that my Kings got him. Now, with him Gagne and Kopi out there Im going to have a blast watching them.
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.-Oscar Wilde
"I would go to battle any time with these guys"-MV7
Being an Eagles fan is so awesome, even Giants fans want to be one.
Grrr...
If Gags stays healthy, those two will contribute a lot for you.
BUT, this is a nostalgia thread, so disapproving face for you… :-P
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 6, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, the nostalgia bit.
It’s a thread remembering, which is why the Richie/Kings pic was a bit of a jerk-ish move even if it wasn’t intended.
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I'm the Pronger. DUH, WINNING.
Chem and Gus to the restaurant.
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Definition: Bad-assery on skates
by Chemistry66 on Jul 6, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed.
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 6, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
My bad
didnt mean to cause too much animosity. If it makes you feel any better I think Meat Train will bring you some glorious production and you will end up seeing why Kings fans love him. Also, I end up always rooting for the Flyers anyway after ahem the Kings early exit out of the playoffs :(
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.-Oscar Wilde
"I would go to battle any time with these guys"-MV7
Being an Eagles fan is so awesome, even Giants fans want to be one.
I was tempted to delete, but couldn’t think of a good enough reason to other than "waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah".
That’s enough, isn’t it?
#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)
by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 6, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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