Lunatic

I see, appreciate and understand what you are saying. Philly is a tough place to play, yes. No denying that. But if you win here, as the saying goes, you will walk together forever.
 
If they want to go out for needlepoint or something less stressful than being paid millions of dollars as a professional athlete they have that option.
 

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.

@Lunatic

 

I believe it's: Akerson, Gustafsson, Alt, Cousins, Alserson, Danis (Ghost, but cannot play since his contract does not kick in till the start of next season)

Thank you

@OccamsRazor

 

This is true.... I just figured I'd get the basics out for Lunatic.

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?

If they don't re-sign Schenn to a multi-year extension, they're nuts.

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!

Leino had a 19 goal/53 point season for the Flyers and was +14.

 

Raffl's on pace for 10/31 (rounded up) - Even.

 

Jus' sayin' I don't think the comparison is as far fetched as a lot of you seem to.

 

Again, I like the player but there is an occasional tendency to overvalue what is in front of us.

 

 

 

So you're saying six years, $4.5M per?

 

I like that number and it should be attractive to Raffl unless he sees himself like a lot of people around here seem to

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've seen you post this a few times, and frankly, it puzzles me to no end. I know you know your stuff, but to say "he never impressed you"....that is rather odd I'd say. He is SUPER quick, very sound positionally and has a great glove hand. Legs are ELITE quick. I just don't get this, the guy literally oozes skill and competitive nature. 

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. 

The kid can play hf... Don't get why he is not in the lineup until now...

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.

He says that Canes want to see the player play some games before moving on the deal, sounds if Mes is the guy 

Canes want, maybe for a pick

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.

@Bakanekimiwa If he breaks out for 30+ goals like I think he will, the asking price will be a lot higher than if he was traded now. Personally, I think they find a way to squeeze him in. He has tremendous speed, prob 3rd to Giroux and Welly in the org, and in the top 10% of all NHL skaters. That kinda speed combined with smarts does not grow on trees. When you find a player like that, you hold on to him. He's one of those guys who makes the Flyers hard to play against, that means a lot to me. I keep him if at all possible. The cap has never held us back from doing things that Homer really wants to accomplish, whether it's an adviseable move or not. For this reason, I believe he stays a Flyers. If he is dealt as a throw in it's a monumental mistake.

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.

Signing Emery to a one year deal for cheap and get rid of Bryzgalov would be great, especially if they don't go after Bernier from LA.

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.

@flyercanuck

I am with you on Orr. I am too young to have watched him but when I watched the dvd's the Flyers put out a few back about their history and cup runs......HOLY SH IT did Bobby Orr stand out in those clips!!

It is funny about a Dman changing the game because during the same time period the exact thing happened in soccer as well. Franz Beckenbaurer was a sweeper that started going forward and created offense. Kind of funny ow two guys came along at the same time and changed their respected sports for the same reason.

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