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@iban3z Exactly! What the Blackhawks management did is the perfect example of how to go about creating a championship caliber team. Philly's management could learn a lot by just looking at what they did. But as you said they are too stubborn and stuck in this mentality of "we need a cup now but screw the planning" phase. Nobody ever wins cups without taking a few years to get some bright younger players on the team, getting the chemistry to develop between the players, and then finally after all the players have matured, hit their stride, and developed teamwork together will you then even have a shot at Lord Stanley.

Very nice entry. Interesting to see a break down of why the Flyers have been so ineffective in recent years. Just look at the Blackhawks, they built there team up very well through smart trades and draft picks. Now they have their 2nd cup in 4 years. Clearly, the Flyers could learn something from what they are doing over in Chicago. Because of Chicago management's patience in building their team, they have made the Blackhawks a very potent contender for the cup for many years to come. As you mentioned the Flyers aren't just going to win the cup one year by accident. You have to build the team up for a couple of years through the draft and smart trades. As you mentioned this would require patience which the Flyers' management is clearly lacking. Makes you really wonder just how long it will take for their management to get the hint that almost nobody tries building a team in one year and suddenly has a shot at the cup.

@hf101 @goalnut3133 Thanks guys. I had to do some research for this one. Also had a book on the history of the mask as well I referenced to. Yes, it seems quite strange to think of goaltenders not wearing masks. And yes hf101 women did play hockey back then, another fact that even surprised me!