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Things have changed. That is for sure. I still love hockey and always will, but It's become a huge money game with huge pressures on all involved. The fans pay a huge price to attend a game so I guess they are corporate partners and have every right to boo. It's just, it does not help their team. The players know when they have missed an opportunity, or made a poor play. If they don't know or care they shouldn't be there. But the booing only helps the opposing team. Ironically the team that walks together forever came from the 70s. I don't think that Clarke, Barber, Parent, Schultz, etc, were out their for needlepoint or something less stressful. The booing is paradoxical. It may allow the fan to vent their angst, but I doubt that it helps the fans' team play better.

I think that this opens the door to another, related observation. Early on 60s' and 70s', I lived in Philadelphia and had season tickets. We (the fans) were not as sophisticated as todays' fans, but there was not a lot of booing the Flyers players or team.We were thrilled that we had a team that might win more games than they lost. I have seen a couple games recently at WFC. It's a very different experience. The fans seemed more self-centered. Their expectations were much higher. Generally,the fans didn't return to their seats until after the period the started. They were also much more sophisticated than during the 60s and 70s. They know their hockey. Along with the cheers for good plays there were an equal number, or, more groans and boos for the poor plays. My impression was that the general response of fans was highly critical, both good and bad. This has to put an incredible amount of pressure on the players.

Thank you

Thanks for the response. I guess I did not word my request very well. I know what the black aces are, I was hoping to know specifically who the Flyers had called up for this years playoffs.

Does anybody know who the black aces are?

Schenn for number one pick Ekblatt?

Why is this thread still alive? Who cares? The action is now, on the ice, and it's great. Crosby is great. He is Crosby. Why should Flyers fans waste their time on him. We own the Penquins with or without him!

It is just this overvaluing the makes players want to play for the Flyers. We love honest, hardworking players, but it is a double-edge sword.

Keith The Thief! Always a gentleman and, one of the best GM's of all times. You took my skilled, tiny Flyers and turned them into the best team in the world. Thank you, and RIP.

You have to love what we've seen at the end of last year and the beginning of this season. Mason has been great, certainly, in your first group, during this period. However the jury is out. My guess is that we will know where he stands amongst goalies by Christmas next year. In the mean time it has been really exciting to see the Flyers first top-notch goalie since Pelle!

I almost cried when the Flyers traded him. He always had and still has elite skills, but is still very young in goaltender terms. He cost them nothing to get, yet they gave him away! If I were GM, he would still be a Flyer.

I'm really surprised that Jay Greenberg would pen such an article. When he was on the beat in Philadelphia, covering the Flyers, he was an excellent journalist.

right or Wrong, I think that the Flyers have tried to showcase Mez, at Gus' expense.

Now, If B Schenn follows suit, it could be a great year.

Excellent signing. At a price lower than expected.

Gervais, wishfully thinking. Realistically though, it is probably Mez or possibly Grossman.

Possible Post Concussive Syndrome? Not Good. I hope for his sake that they hold him out until well-after all symptoms are resolved. He sill has a long life ahead of him.

The Flyers have certainly improved their face-off ability, Vinny, Hall and G. not bad group when it comes to face-offs.

Jammer, I couldn't agree with you more. He has 30+ potential, kills penalties, can play on the power-play, and is a top 6 type forward. Where are the Flyers going to find another player with his package of skills? He is a keeper. I will be royally pissed if they just give/trade him away, without seeing what he can do this coming season!

Understandably.

Problem with that would be that both goalies are UFA's at the end of next year.

The B's have been up 3-0 before and lost the series. The Pens played a great game, best of the series. If the Pens bring their A-game this series isn't over.

Sweden wins! Gustafsson scores goal to tie game! Finally good news from the Flyer's defensive.

I am a Flyers fan, but I respect greatness. I would have loved to see Lemieux stay healthy and have a little bit of Wayne's selfishness. He was am amazing player, maybe the most amazing.

Interesting. I did know about Beckenbauer, but it was truly a time of change.