Leach27 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Long overdue. Clarke has stated that he wants to shake 88's hand (at alumni game) to officially end the fireworks. This is a great thing imo. So many things happen in the organization in regards to merchandising and 88 is always left out on purpose, hopefully now that will change. I'm not sure if fans realize how huge Lindros was for the organization. I have not forgot him after all these years.http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inqflyersreport/Flyers-getting-scoring-balance-Clarke-will-shake-Lindros-hand.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent05 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It's great that they can end it now. Lindros was great here and gave it his all but his parents are another story. How I wish we could've won atleast a cup with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmac19 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I got mad at both of them for letting it get so ugly. I saw both of their points, but in the end, only we Flyers fans lost. It's about time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach27 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Nice avatar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This is nice to see. About 5 years too late imho. But that is life.The only problem with the whole debacle is that Lindros should never have been captain and perhaps he should had some smarts at some point (perhaps after 3 years in the league), to separate himself from his parents and hire an agent. I mean he was already a multi-millionaire at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It'll be nice when it's officially over. Though I won't be surprised in the least if one (or both) throw a sucker punch as they're shaking hands. Glad you made it here Van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It'll be nice when it's officially over. Though I won't be surprised in the least if one (or both) throw a sucker punch as they're shaking hands.LOL...I was thinking exactly the same thing fc..and it is probably a safe bet that Eric's parents won't be part of that deal. I always liked his (Lindros) style of play when he wore the O&B. If he had ever learned to keep his head up he would have played a lot longer in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 He would have. And more than likely others would have played less, if you catch my drift. Good to see you here too Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags569 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 See how hockey parents can ruin it for their kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 See how parents can ruin it for their kids? Fixed. Hockey has nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pags569 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Fixed. Hockey has nothing to do with it.True, it's doesn't matter what sport or event their kids are involved in. Parents will find a way to ruin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great to hear! I'd love to see Lindros and Clarkie on the same line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 The only problem with the whole debacle is that Lindros should never have been captainAnother problem is that the Flyers didn't learn that lesson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Man Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Yea, this is way overdue. 88 re-invigorated the whole Flyers brand in the 90's, he built WF Center and was just awesome to watch.Too bad they could not have done this in 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorama Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Yea, this is way overdue.88 re-invigorated the whole Flyers brand in the 90's, he built WF Center and was just awesome to watch.Too bad they could not have done this in 1998.that and teach Eric how to skate with his head up. I'd love to know what could've been if Eric maintained his health AND maintained the same dominant level of play that he had up to around 98. Between injuries and management/parents, 99 and '00 can thrown out for what I'm getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguys03 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I love how he says it in his typical Clarke way; "I don't give a **** if he shakes my hand or not". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I love how he says it in his typical Clarke way; "I don't give a **** if he shakes my hand or not". OK, I had to reread the article, thinking that was the way he actually said it. I was shocked when it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguys03 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 OK, I had to reread the article, thinking that was the way he actually said it. I was shocked when it wasn't.He said everything but the "****" part. He said he doesn't care if he reciprocates or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Unfotunately in Minors he didn't have to worry to much about getting "Hit by a Truck", so did not have any threats as he was a giant among youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindbergh31 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It will be nice to see Clarke and Lindros end this and it will be nice to see the Legion of Doom line together again. It's also too bad that Lindros' parents got involved the way they did, makes you wonder if he would have been different if they weren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach27 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Anyone hear if Renberg is officially in or not?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He said everything but the "****" part. He said he doesn't care if he reciprocates or not. Yes, but the "****" gives it a whole other meaning. Example: Close the front door. Close the ******* door. See? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguys03 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yes, but the "****" gives it a whole other meaning.Example: Close the front door. Close the ******* door.See?You know he was THINKING it, he just kept it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedZep Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Clarke has stated that he wants to shake 88's handDid he clear it with Carl and Bonnie first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo 47 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I would love to see Clarke and Lindros shake hands, embrace, and end the animosity. Lindros is one of the greatest Flyers ever and had he remained healthy, likely would have surpassed Clarke as the greatest Flyer of all time.There were mistakes made on both Lindros and the Flyers part but Lindrhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR389em23T8os was/is too big for the franchise to cast out like he never happened.Look at where Eric is on the all time stats leaders of the team.Points - 5th despite only playing in 486 games in the O&B he had 659 points where Clarkie had 1210 in 1144 games.Assists - T5th with Ricky Mac. What's telling is he had 3 more assists then Brindy despite playing in 147 less gamesGoals - 8th with 290 - if he were not so unselfish he easily could have scored more goals but he made players like Brent Fedyk and Trent Klatt 20 goal scorersPIMS - Despite only 486 games, his penalty minute total ranks 12th with 946. It's a testament to his physical styleYou take all that into consideration and add the fact that his presence allowed Ed Snider to build the new arena and being the face of the franchise, it is great that they are burying the hatchet. Even better is that this will hopefully allow Lindros to secure his rightful spot in the Flyers Hall of Fame and have his number retired by the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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