JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Had to happen eventually, you know it's all downhill from here...Flyers chairman Ed Snider gave 24-year-old Claude Giroux the highest compliment by comparing him to the person considered the greatest Flyer of all."I tell everybody he reminds me of Bobby Clarke at a similar age," Snider said before Monday's Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Dinner, where Giroux received the Outstanding Philadelphia Pro Athlete Award. "He looks like he did, acts like he did, played like he did. It's kind of exciting."http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/20120131_Flyers_return_to_the_ice_with_a_few_bumps_and_bruises.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I kind of agree with Snider on this one though..he does remind you of a young Clarkie..Richards screwed himself, he could of had the world but rather get drunk and cry like a baby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I kind of agree with Snider on this one though..he does remind you of a young Clarkie..Richards screwed himself, he could of had the world but rather get drunk and cry like a baby..I kind of agree too, but you're not supposed to say things like that. Wait... I take it back! I don't kind of agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I kind of agree too, but you're not supposed to say things like that. Wait... I take it back! I don't kind of agree!why? you think now Snider called Giroux the next one he'll become a drunk and coach killer? doubtful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The only real curse Giroux faces is the apparently inevitable bestowing of the C...I'm kidding.Sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah the whole Captain thing is a mystery..like the Madden curse..I think the Flyers should do away with having a captain and just keep alternates.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 why? you think now Snider called Giroux the next one he'll become a drunk and coach killer? doubtful..IT'S A JOKE. (sort of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Had to happen eventually, you know it's all downhill from here...Flyers chairman Ed Snider gave 24-year-old Claude Giroux the highest compliment by comparing him to the person considered the greatest Flyer of all."I tell everybody he reminds me of Bobby Clarke at a similar age," Snider said before Monday's Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Dinner, where Giroux received the Outstanding Philadelphia Pro Athlete Award. "He looks like he did, acts like he did, played like he did. It's kind of exciting."http://www.philly.co...nd_bruises.htmlIt is a nice compliment but I think Claude has a lighter demeanor than Clarkie. Clarkie is so intense and competitive and it would have been hard for Clarkie to chatter like Claude when he was carving people and doing some of the other stuff he did his whole career. Claude is very driven though and I guess that's what Ed is talking about. Hope he hasn't jinxed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) It is a nice compliment but I think Claude has a lighter demeanor than Clarkie. Clarkie is so intense and competitive and it would have been hard for Clarkie to chatter like Claude when he was carving people and doing some of the other stuff he did his whole career. Claude is very driven though and I guess that's what Ed is talking about. Hope he hasn't jinxed him.Yeah, you're right. Giroux doesn't seem quite as mean as Clarke was. But I get the feeling that he'd still push an old lady in a wheelchair down the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (the Rocky steps) if meant winning a game. But he'd do it with a smile and probably apologize afterwards. Edited January 31, 2012 by JackStraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 too bad the chairman can't seem to get past 1976...I know Robert Earl is specail in these parts, but man it's almost 40 years ago, Claude is his own guy; kind of bothers me that everytime someone shows a competitive nature and has some skill they're compared to 16,,, how bout let the new "hope' find their own place ? REC's shoes are mighty tough to fill so quit trying...my hope is 28's number hangs in the rafters in philly and his name engraved on the cup 3 times then everyone after gets compared to him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I know Robert Earl is specail in these parts, but man it's almost 40 years ago, Claude is his own guy; kind of bothers me that everytime someone shows a competitive nature and has some skill they're compared to 16,,, how bout let the new "hope' find their own place ?This. It should be strictly verboten to compare any Flyers player to Clarke. Nothing good can come of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkearse123 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 too bad the chairman can't seem to get past 1976...I know Robert Earl is specail in these parts, but man it's almost 40 years ago, Claude is his own guy; kind of bothers me that everytime someone shows a competitive nature and has some skill they're compared to 16,,, how bout let the new "hope' find their own place ?REC's shoes are mighty tough to fill so quit trying...my hope is 28's number hangs in the rafters in philly and his name engraved on the cup 3 times then everyone after gets compared to him...Can't we get his name once on the cup first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Roo reminds me of #16 more every time he steps on the ice.....but this is the first time I've ever said (typed) it out loud, only now because Ed said it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 @jkearse123too funny, yes just once would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalFlyfan Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 @JackStrawThe only difference is that Clarke was surrounded by tough as nails gritty players and Giroux is surrounded by creampuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 @JackStrawThe only difference is that Clarke was surrounded by tough as nails gritty players and Giroux is surrounded by creampuffs.I disagree the Flyers have more toughness this year with Simmonds, Schenn, Talbot, Bourdon, Hartnell, Rinaldo/Sestito I actually like the makeup of the team this year, I think the dmen need to toughen up overall as a group..excluding Kimmo because he's invaluable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
church4lax Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Article on CSNPhilly.com about Jagr wanting to help G win the scoring title. Nothing special, but there is a quote from Giroux that is pretty interesting regarding the locker room culture and the difference from last year.http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagrs-goal-to-help-Giroux-win-NHL-scorin?blockID=641844&feedID=704“He’s been playing well for us this year. He’s one of the reasons why we’re on top. He shows up every game. He wants to play. He wants to win. He’s changed the attitude in this locker room. When you see a guy like that work like that, it’s great to see.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This. It should be strictly verboten to compare any Flyers player to Clarke. Nothing good can come of it.I remember reading how a scout once joked that all pro sports people are Hindu: they believe all players are the reincarnation of someone who played before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I remember reading how a scout once joked that all pro sports people are Hindu: they believe all players are the reincarnation of someone who played before.It does seem that way. Everybody has to be the next somebody. But nobody is ever the next Mike York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It does seem that way. Everybody has to be the next somebody. But nobody is ever the next Mike York.Or the next Roman Cechmanek. Surprising in hindsight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Or the next Roman Cechmanek. Surprising in hindsight.I think some people are actually hoping that Bryz will become the next Chechmanek. Scary in hindsight. And every other kind of sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmarcel1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It does seem that way. Everybody has to be the next somebody. But nobody is ever the next Mike York.Aw, c'mon - who in their right mind doesn't love nachos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Aw, c'mon - who in their right mind doesn't love nachos??I am the next Mike York! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think some people are actually hoping that Bryz will become the next Chechmanek. Scary in hindsight. And every other kind of sight.I would trade our quirky, consistently putrid goaltender for a quirky, inconsistent but occasionally brilliant goaltender any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I would trade our quirky, consistently putrid goaltender for a quirky, inconsistent but occasionally brilliant goaltender any day.Robert Esche must be around somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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