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Thursday Morning Fly By: Crime and Punishment

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

  • The police are looking for the assailants from Monday's brawl in front of Geno's: [Daily News]
  • They're not the only ones in trouble for post-Winter Classic activities; Torts got fined $30K: [Puck Daddy]
  • He's not the only one in trouble with the NHL; Carcillo got suspended for 7 games: [Puck Daddy]
  • He's not the only one on the Blackhawks whom the Flyers remember from '09-10; the lost Cup weighs on tonight's game: [CSNPhilly]
  • The '09-10 Blackhawks weren't the only Cup winners to fall behind early in a series; if the playoffs were single-elimination coinflips like international play then 21 of the last 22 years would've had different results: [Brodeur is a Fraud]
  • These ridiculous segues are obviously beaten into the ground by now, but hopefully I will get a second chance like Pat Maroon: [TheAHL.com]
  • The Future Flyers Weekly Report, with big weeks for Nick Cousins, Jason Akeson, and Erik Gustafsson: [Flyers Faithful]
  • Matt Read will fill in on the top line while Jagr is out: [Philly Sports Daily]
  • This article takes a Tale of Two Cities approach to looking for Briere to pick up the scoring slack in Jagr's absence (He has been invisible; he has scored critical goals. He has vanished at times; he has produced consistently.) [The Checking Line]
  • Learn about Martin Biron's masks, if you can stop gazing into his eyes: [Backhand Shelf]
  • NHLers have shown concern and support for injured high school player Jack Jablonski: [Hockey Wilderness]
  • The format of this Fly-By may have made you feel pain, but it actually injured Rick DiPietro (ok, not really, but he did manage to get hurt while already on IR): [Newsday]

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ESPN

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 5, 2012 8:52 AM EST reply actions  

Deputy Hughes is on the scene

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Rdobrenski1 in the comments should get an honorary BSH membership.

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
#FireRoseman
@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Good catch. I agree. Maybe Travis can find him on facebook since apparently he moonlights as a Private Dick now.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 5, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Is Travis more Magnum PI or Jim Rockford?

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
#FireRoseman
@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m going to go with Rockford, based on the fact that from Travis’s facebook pictures, I don’t think he can grow a mustache.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 5, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions  

As opposed to Geoff who has always been a very public dick.

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 5, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions  

Ba-dum-tish!

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
#FireRoseman
@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions  

So for as long as I've been coming here

everyone says Detweiler is a dick. Am I missing something? Is it like some type of off blog thing? Cause judging by his blog commentary if this guy is a dick then the blog needs some diapers and pacifier.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s just his personality, and how he doesn’t understand to interact with people (in person either) in a way that doesn’t put them down (nor does he realize he is doing it). I typically have to translate for him when I hang out with him; I worry about his safety now that he has moved.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Although, he’s quite good on the radio.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s not bad if you prep him with topics before hand.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

You think we prep for radio? Hahaha

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 Jan 5, 2012 5:01 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Nope, just that you have a general idea of the talking points or topics.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

This whole thing is cracking me up.

Yea, he’s a dick. But you have to kind of know him to know how tolerable and hilarious a dick he is. Still, that said. Yeah, very dickish.

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 5, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Also, is that the Angel puppet?

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 5, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

That is definitely Mr. “I do NOT have puppet cancer!”

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay I know exactly what you mean. A MENTULA OBLIVIOSUS. Trying to give it a snazzy latin name.

Hey Chem. need your Latin skills. There are several different words to the male member and oblivious according to Google translate. What works the best for “Oblivious Dick”

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh and one for “Snobby Asshole”, that’d be me.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions  

apparently, the rangers fan that gets knocked out is a NJ police officer

by hbcivicsi93 on Jan 5, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions  

i normally make that sound when watching reading or listening to msnbc

Beets,Bears,Battlestar Galactica.
MICHAEL!

Political Correctness - the belief that one can pick up a turd by the clean end.

by reaper1221 on Jan 5, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Wait, ESPN is talking about hockey??

But in all seriousness hats off to Travis, great job in finding more information on this idiot and hopefully this will lead to justice. And I’ll mention what you did when people at work inevitably get on my case about how Philly fans are the worst.

#1 Flyers Fan in New York

by Lindbergh 31 on Jan 5, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

no no no, don’t get too excited. they’re talking about another fan assault incident, the hockey part is irrelevant aside from the fact that it’s Philadelphia.

Proud provider of the PECO Power Play.

by coheedandtbs on Jan 5, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Don’t read the comments on the PD article; just people spewing their nonsense how Philly fans are all classless, vile animals. I swear, people are such sheep. Yes, these guys were classless, vile animals; and yes, it does seem that there are more issues here than in other places in this country. But don’t paint any large group of people with a broad brushstroke because of the actions of a few; that just makes you part of the problem instead of part of the solution.

Stop pointing fingers and do something about it. Or else STFU. And make sure your house is really clean before you stand in judgement of other people.

This shit makes my blood boil sometimes. It’s the comments like, “they should just put and bubble over that entire shithole and let all those fat assholes eat each other and start over”. Or the “Philly is in decline and even the hipsters can’t save it”. I mean, the second one isn’t even true. It’s actually on the rise (it couldn’t get any lower than it was in the 70s, FFS). They’ve never even been here, but they know it’s a shithole. Or they have been here, but if you travel to a city prejudging that you are going to hate it before you even get there, you’re probably not going to change your mind, right?

Dumb, ignorant, sheep. I hope they don’t breed.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope they don’t breed.

Unfortunately, I’m sure they do plenty of that.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I know. Stupid people are breeding everywhere!!!!

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s because it’s instinctual. No brain power required.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

So is fighting. Basic mammalian instincts to defend territory and piss on anything that encroaches. It’s a constant fight to rise above and do the right thing, no matter what city you live in.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree with all of this. I don’t call the Rangers fanbase a bunch of asses because of a few idiots, or say all Mets fans are douches because the last time I went to a game at CitiField somebody said to me “Typical Philly fan, has no respect” after I was asked by them to not lean forward (since CitiField is built dumb, I had a bad view, even though I was in the first row of the upper bowl. If I had no respect I wouldn’t have moved back when the asked me to, and if they would have done something dumb, I bet it wouldn’t have been in the news.

#1 Flyers Fan in New York

by Lindbergh 31 on Jan 5, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

The worst part of it all is that they don’t even say “Philly Fan” most of the time but decide to leverage their hate on “the entire city of Philadelphia,” as if that is part and parcel to bad fan behaviour. Philly is a big city and a very healthy portion of it doesn’t even root for any of the teams or follow sports at all. Shit, Bob Costas even derided the city during the WC intro. It’s like it’s just on autoloop with these dolts.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree. I don’t understand the Philly hate. I do love NYC, but Philly is a very close second and I think in many ways is nicer than NYC. They should take a trip and explore the city before shooting it down.

What did Costas say? I didn’t catch him saying that and I thought I saw the entire intro.

#1 Flyers Fan in New York

by Lindbergh 31 on Jan 5, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

The City of Brotherly Love which is a bit of a misnomer…

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh yeah. I heard that and didn’t think much of it. I was hearing it in the context of how Philly is a tough place to play and the team is tough, but in this context, yeah I see how everybody rips on Philly.

#1 Flyers Fan in New York

by Lindbergh 31 on Jan 5, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but everyone else in the world reads in in the latter context not in yours, unfortunately.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow 7 games?

I was not expecting that, good thing I’m not a bookie haha. I do still think the league should look at this type of contact though, its a pretty regular thing. The only thing irregular about this case was that the forward won. Usually the defensman looks back and initiates the contact but its normally not as violent of an outcome.
Sucks though, I was hoping to see Carbomb play against the orange tonight. Oh well, heat back up Matt Read!

by kckrebs on Jan 5, 2012 9:43 AM EST reply actions  

Maroon was my favorite Phantom. I was pretty disappointed when whatever happened to get him dismissed, happened. I’m pretty glad he’s getting another chance and doing pretty well with it (14 g 22 a in 31 games played) on the Syracuse Crunch. Still I wish he was with the Phantoms, ergo the Flyers.

Often wrong, but never in doubt.

by A Flyers Phamily on Jan 5, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions  

by the power of board street hockey!

by fitzy first on Jan 5, 2012 10:12 AM EST reply actions  

How did law enforcement work before criminals confessed all their crimes on facebook? Seriously, the older guys in the force must be like “This is easy mode! They arrest themselves now!”

Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."

by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 10:30 AM EST reply actions  

That Picture of Hartnell

was the loudest I’ve ever heard the Wells Fargo Center. So awesome. Followed shortly by the quietest I’ve ever heard it. The opposite of awesome.

by PhillyFlyer on Jan 5, 2012 10:32 AM EST reply actions  

yeah, let’s not bring up that whole memory

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s why the caption is what it is.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

I remember it very clearly. I was sitting on my couch, watching it in beautiful HD, and then it happened. It must be what it felt like during an assassination, where the only people who immediately know what happened are the shooter and the target

then the Chicago player sprints up the boards, and I’m just left there in disbelief

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Yup, that pretty much nails it. I sat there in stunned silence for quite a while, all the way through the celebrations. Then finally left the couch, slowly walked upstairs and went to bed without making a sound.

Very different from our departure from the 2009 playoffs at the hands of the Penguins. That resulted in a lot of swearing and my jersey ending up laying crumpled in the corner of my living room for a few weeks.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Losses to the Pens always result in swearing. Honestly, even when they have Crosby, there is clearly no better team, and each team fights to the end.

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions  

True.

I believe the 2011 ending to the Bruins was accompanied by a scowl and lots of muttering. Still quite angry, but different from 2009 because we got our asses handed to us for 4 straight. 2009 is definitely my most violent playoff departure.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah the Bruins series was hard to take, but there was clearly a better team

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions  

It really is a perfect picture of Hartnell. On his back in the crease with the puck in the net. He isn’t even holding a stick.

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 5, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

greatest fan taunting EVAR!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Swedish-hockey-game-delayed-by-sex-toy-shower?urn=nhl-116614

skip right to 4:45 in the video at the bottom

Beets,Bears,Battlestar Galactica.
MICHAEL!

Political Correctness - the belief that one can pick up a turd by the clean end.

by reaper1221 on Jan 5, 2012 10:41 AM EST reply actions  

To whom it applies

In the BSH Champions League I am looking to trade both Elliot and Halak for a starting goaltender. The Blues have the best tandem in the league, and I’m looking for a good starter in return plus possibly a defenseman

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 10:59 AM EST reply actions  

Does Bryzgalov count?

Keeping alive the old Vaudeville joke, "I'd rather be dead than play Philadelphia."

by Snevik on Jan 5, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions  

that would give you 4 goals…do you mind that scenario?

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions  

goalies*

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Ah, yeah, I would. That’s why you’re getting rid of the pairing, to get forward spaces?

Keeping alive the old Vaudeville joke, "I'd rather be dead than play Philadelphia."

by Snevik on Jan 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m trying to get a goalie (bryzgalov) and forward/defensive help in return

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone seen this?

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Rangers-Flyers-Fight-Winter-Classic-Woodbridge-NJ-Police-Officer-Iraq-War-Veteran-136706328.html

This part is new to me:

Police in Philadelphia said the brawl started when the Flyers fans in the orange jerseys paid a man who was cleaning car windows to spray a Ranger fan with some sort of liquid.

By the way, Travis, thanks for your help in this matter. You make me proud to be a member of the BSH community, even if I’m quiet most of the time.

Often wrong, but never in doubt.

by A Flyers Phamily on Jan 5, 2012 11:44 AM EST reply actions  

What? But that’s completely inconsistent with how Mr. Neary said it started! This must be about a brawl at a different Geno’s.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions  

This is good news.

Jagr skates on own after #Flyers morning skate and feels no discomfort in his groin.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 11:49 AM EST reply actions  

BUT THEN HIS KNEE GOT A CONCUSSION

Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."

by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Conflicting reports
Jagr says he cant open up his stride w/out groin pain; admits he meant groin area and not calf from spear

Panotch.

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 5, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Work is for the birds

Following Dan Carcillo where ever he may go
Read, Rinaldo and Sestito Flyercrushes until his return

by Cillo stache on Jan 5, 2012 11:52 AM EST reply actions  

totes.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Did anyone notice this was my first Fly-By?

by Eric T. on Jan 5, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions  

I was confused by the lack of graphs.

Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."

by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

I knew about it last night. Nice job. When i did my first I made a reference in every story bullet and people hated it. Well mostly Don hated it.

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 5, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions  

So you’re saying everyone that matters hated it?

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Pretty much.

When’s the next open ice???

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 5, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you going to Pardini me about open ice?

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I just really want to play again. I won’t be nearly as annoying or trollish as him. But I do really want to play again.

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 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I enjoyed it. It was like a riddle.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Some of them were admittedly bad or obscure but I had fun.

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 5, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. I was going to compliment you, but my compliment involved insulting Geoff so I decided it best to not say anything.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

What?! Those are the best kind of compliments! Unless you mean your insult was actually an insult and not us using the regular amount of shitgiving.

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 5, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

It was an unintentional insult to Geoff, which means I really meant it, and therefore thought it too harsh. You would have laughed very hard though.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Feel free to g-mail it to me. Haha.

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 5, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Avoiding insulting Geoff? Since when?

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Since he moved and started his job. He isn’t on nearly as much and won’t be, so I don’t want to discourage him from showing up around here any further.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 12:00 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re getting soft, old man.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m saving my anger for the next person that tells me to use my eyes, or watch the game.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m waiting for that too, but for entirely different reasons.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m going to assume that’s the drinking game with out opening the link.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

You’d be correct. I didn’t know if anybody else remembered.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Watch the game, Don.

My initial response was, "I hate you so much right now" but I changed it.
by DLJr on Oct 19, 2011 1:15 PM EDT

by 02h32m01s on Jan 5, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions  

DRINK!

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Have you ever played the game?

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 5, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m typically on this site at work, so no.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

joke misfire. trying to build on the “watch the game” trope with the “i’ve played the game, have you ever played the game?” line. never mind

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 5, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah my bad. I should have hit up, I thought you were responding to my response to Hintzy about the drinking game. Ugh, I hate killing jokes unintentionally.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I wondered if it was, but wasn’t sure. I was amused by the segues.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m still adjusting to the lack of acrostic.

by hebrew hammer on Jan 5, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Never ever ever have I been more proud to be a member of BSH after the job you guys have done looking for the scumbags that got into that brawl. I don’t know anything about the people involved but still want to do something to help. Is there anything?

Glad to see Wysh and other media outlets giving up love.

"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"

by PraiseMartyMoose on Jan 5, 2012 12:15 PM EST reply actions  

What’s sad is that I’m 90% sure it wasn’t him that actually was the culprit here. I went to high school with them, the kid and his friends are the kind of people who would make this up because they think it’s funny or cool, even though any intelligent person would realize that it’s incredibly stupid. That kid also probably couldn’t have afforded to go to the Winter Classic anyway. Either way, he’s now one of the most hated and ridiculed people in America right now and will probably be getting a big fine/jail time for obstruction of justice. You don’t waste a cop’s time like this in an ongoing investigation of a serious violent crime and get off scot-free.

My question is why were there not cops posted at 9th and Passyunk during all this? One of the most populated intersections at a time like that, drunk pissed off people everywhere, it’s such an obvious spot that cops should be at at a time like that.

by DannyMcG on Jan 5, 2012 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

damn a few of those sentences were redundant as shit…

by DannyMcG on Jan 5, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

they were in 4th track, it’s ok to admit it

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Its safe to assume there were cops there, but there might not have been enough cops there.

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by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Argh grad school essays

/off topic frustration

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Allow me to finish that thought for you.

…are easy.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Allow me to finish that thought for you

…for Don :)

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 2:41 PM EST up reply actions  

You’ve now had (presumably) 4 years of your life where, for the first time you are growing as an adult away from, for the most part, the molding hands of your parents. You have so much more life experience to draw from; comparatively (to college essays) I found them to be a piece of cake to write

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

All I’m merely saying is that when you’re out of school the hardest things seem so easy to do.

But when you’re in the moment and you have 1000 other things going on, it can seem like a handful

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions  

But when you’re in the moment and you have 1000 other things going on, it can seem like a handful

That’s basically most days of life as you get older and older. I wrote my college essays while in high school and I wrote my grad school essays while in college; there’s always other stuff going on, there always will be. Everything in the moment can seem like a handful, both essays did at the time, but the grad school one was far easier to get started and have good material for, at least for me. For my grad school essay it felt real, my college essays were mostly struggling to BS my way to something that would make me stand out.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Don, what field are you in for work? I forget.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

For work, nothing that has to do with anything I really went to school for; I’m in parametrics and risk analysis, or if you care to simplify estimating, or if you care to simplify further finance.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Think Ben Stiller in Along Came Polly (without all the Scuba?

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
#FireRoseman
@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m just happy you are for SCUBA.

But kind of, that’s half of my job with a different type of application.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Aw, you're so kind, Don.

I’m more frustrated with the fact that I have no idea if the reviewing committee people will like it. I can write them, but I unfortunately do not have telepathy.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, try not to stress out about things like that, everyone else in your shoes is facing the same issue.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 3:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep, that’s true. I just wish grad schools had common apps. Most of the schools want the same information, but some want parts in your Statement of Purpose, and some want the same info in a Research Essay (while also wanting a statement of Purpose)

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions  

you’re applying too, eh?

I’m in the same rut you are, instead I’m at work for 40 hrs a week and you’re still in school

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 5, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah every university is different, and every school in every university is different. Personally the providing technical stuff never bothered me, I always I had something decent enough I could provide; but I always hated the personal touch kind of stuff because it felt so fake and forced.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Ick, the forcing. I know. I would rather just have an in person interview, almost.

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Get over the “forcing” shit. It’s storytelling, your story.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s like any essay I write…starting takes forever because it sounds so awful, but then I write it much easier once I get going.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish I could talk about hockey in these essays.

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

are there strict requirements?

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty much. Research Essay and Statement of Purpose, generally both have one page limits and I need most of that.

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha I had a technical paper and then something about myself that demonstrated something or other haha. For the something about myself I wrote about a time when I broke my thumb late one night playing street hockey with friends and how it reflected my growth in character, multi-tasking, leadership, and a crap load of other stuff. Best thing I’ve ever written.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I would so write about hockey stuff but there’s too many requirements to put for the ones I have to write.

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Just take some Vonnegut and stick chemistry words in it. Although, personally, I’d go for Pynchon over Vonnegut. Or Richard Brautigan.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I was just thinking…perhaps you need an Rothenboost. That boy can write.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Rothenboost an more Rothenboost

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by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

…….I did, on my application to get into my school (accepted ftw). We have to write thesis papers and annoying things like that, and I make really bad puns and allusions to hockey in them.

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by Cillo stache on Jan 5, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup! My grad research paper, every paper in high school and college, and every post on my blog went the same way. Getting started is the worst.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah hence why I said they’re easy. I had a much better story to tell after college than I did after HS.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Just write the same essay for all of them. It’s not like they’ll notice.

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by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

If only.

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

It seems you only have one course of action. Be yourself.

by j reed on Jan 5, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

2 O Clock Number: 2.3

According to google maps the most direct root from CBP to Geno’s is 2.3 miles.

So all crimes within 2.3 miles of MSG are the sports teams fans faults?

All crimes committed within 2.3 miles of Yankee Stadium or Citi Field should be attributed to their awful fans? Every criminal arrested wearing a NY hat is a huge Yankee fan and therefore should be painted across the news as such?

Must we put up with yellow journalism? Jerry Garcia

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@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions  

jerry garcia would hate todays msm

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MICHAEL!

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by reaper1221 on Jan 5, 2012 3:02 PM EST up reply actions  

But what is that teams cap situation?

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."
#FireRoseman
@boknows71

by boknows71 on Jan 5, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

So Richie wears UGGS?

@MRichie_10 Michael Richards
Have I gone totally cali on everyone if I wear my UGGs everyday? #socomfortable #myfav

"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"

by PraiseMartyMoose on Jan 5, 2012 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha… interesting.

by Flyers#13 on Jan 5, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, the good news is now I don’t miss him anymore. :-p

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Is it totally fair-weather of me that I thought the same thing for about 5 seconds after initially reading it?

"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"

by PraiseMartyMoose on Jan 5, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Are we sure a teenage girl hasn’t hacked Richie’s twitter?

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Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

…It wasn’t me.

by Flyers#13 on Jan 5, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, so many places we could go with this…is it the girl he brought home from the bar?

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I hate uggs. So much.

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by Cillo stache on Jan 5, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, I’m not a fan of them either.

by Flyers#13 on Jan 5, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

You two just made my day.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

And chem and hh, too. Girls who hate uggs. This is truly the best blog ever.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions  

The only Ugg-like shoes I own are some off brand clog-looking shoes that I wear around my dorm or if I have to go downstairs to open the door (since the entryway floor is tile and gets freezing)

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

LL. Bean Moccasins are a whole ’nother story. I love them so much (I have yet to wear them in public, though). And Minnetonka boots with fringe.

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by Cillo stache on Jan 5, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Samsies. With the white hot intensity of 1000 suns.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Uggs or crocs?

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Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

C. All of the above

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by Cillo stache on Jan 5, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey twin, hope you have fun at the game. Yes, we both know it’d be 32882754 times better if Carcillo wasn’t suspended…. but it will be a good game anyway.

by Flyers#13 on Jan 5, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Reading the PD comments

On how the PS call was BS because he did not “grasp” the puck only goes to show they really do not have a clue. Even when it was pointed out falling on the puck in the crease=PS, they did not “get” it, apparently IMO because Eddie-O and McDouchebag used the word grasp on the Broadcast.

SBN is so much of a gooder place to actually learn and read good hockey stuff!

Preemptive Palomino, lets talk political stuff elsewhere .
Recovering rec whore, and SCH's resident troll and lemming.

by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 5, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions  

Torts thought it was all a conspiracy and people lurve their conspiracy theories. Torts now gets to pay a pretty hefty fine for his comments and issued the best apology ever: “I tainted the WC with my mouth.”

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn’t realize falling on the puck in the crease was a penalty shot. I thought it was because he closed his hand on the puck. (and I thought it looked like he did) Cool.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 5, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

They’re both illegal, you can’t grasp the puck in the crease either. That won’t help the morons figure it out though.

Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."

by Ubiquitous on Jan 5, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Reading the PD comments

Mistake #1.

"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"

by PraiseMartyMoose on Jan 5, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Not if you enjoy laughing at your stupidity of your fellow Man! lol

Preemptive Palomino, lets talk political stuff elsewhere .
Recovering rec whore, and SCH's resident troll and lemming.

by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 5, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Sometimes the laughing gives way to intense anger, however.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 5, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Bye bye, Backlund.

The Flyers have announced that goalie Johan Backlund has been assigned to a team in Finland, Oulun Karpat.

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Matt Read for Calder!

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 5, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions  

Huh

Gone the Huet route?

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Recovering rec whore, and SCH's resident troll and lemming.

by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 5, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

was he ever really gonna make the roster though? are any of them any more with bryz and bob around?

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by reaper1221 on Jan 5, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  


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