Phillygrump Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Does anyone think that the former teammates of Richards and Carter may use this Cup envy to stay hungry for an entire postseason and bring a Cup Philly?I would imagine that even though the Flyers are probably fairly happy for Mike and Jeff that they are also jealous and feel like they need to answer with their own Cup run.This is just a thought, but the mentality of athletes is to be competitive and I think this whole organization is looking at what LA did and saying to themselves "that needs to be us". Does anyone else think that this may be just the kick in the rear that the Flyers need?I'd appreciate it if we didn't turn this into a Bryzgalov thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 @PhillygrumpNope. The desire to win wasn't the reason why the Flyers lost to the Devils. Injuries play a significant role in the quest for the cup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 @PhillygrumpNope. The desire to win wasn't the reason why the Flyers lost to the Devils. Injuries play a significant role in the quest for the cup.That and most of the remaining roster never played with them:Jagr, Voracek, Simmonds, Schenn, Read, Talbot, Couturier, Rinaldo, Sestito, Lilja, Bourdon (I think), Kubina, Wellwood, Grossman, Harry Z, Bryz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumpi Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 To quote Steven Tyler"Dream On"The Flyers will never win the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 To quote Steven Tyler"Dream On"The Flyers will never win the cupTroll or depressed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumpi Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 not a trollim at the end of my rope with this teami began following them in 85and "they were going to win a cup within the next 3 years every season, ever since" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Ah, depressed. You're certainly not alone on here (I'm not at that point yet myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 To quote Steven Tyler"Dream On"The Flyers will never win the cupnot with bryzgalov in the net... hi yo !sorry @Phillygrump i couldn't resist, this new kid threw a softball, I had to hit it. i'm thinking that at some point the way the management thrashes around mixing things up , the talent and good fortune will align and we'll see the flyers win, they've been close. we have a pile of potential on the roster let's see it finally pan out for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Does anyone think that the former teammates of Richards and Carter may use this Cup envy to stay hungry for an entire postseason and bring a Cup Philly?Watching John Stevens eat cake out of the cup this summer will help the Flyers "stay hungry" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 @PhillygrumpNope. The desire to win wasn't the reason why the Flyers lost to the Devils. Injuries play a significant role in the quest for the cup.If Giroux had not been injured, who knows what would have happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 @PhillygrumpNope. The desire to win wasn't the reason why the Flyers lost to the Devils. Injuries play a significant role in the quest for the cup.I don't mean to allude that effort was the let down this season. Initially I thought that, but it seems like the Devils just got hot at the right time and were able to beat us. What I mean is do you think seeing Richards and Carter win the Cup could be the extra motivation this team needs to stay focused throughout the season and playoffs and get this thing done? Guys like Giroux and Hartnell might be thinking "that will be us next season." I think that kind of hunger can go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I guess it could have the opposite effect and put too much pressure on the Flyers instead.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 not a trollim at the end of my rope with this teami began following them in 85and "they were going to win a cup within the next 3 years every season, ever since"Only started following in '85? You've got at least another 10 years of "dues" to pay!! Hope you can handle that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Only started following in '85? You've got at least another 10 years of "dues" to pay!! Hope you can handle that. No kidding. He's just a rookie as far as being a frustrated Flyer fan goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 im at the end of my rope with this team.Yeah, I coulda told you that you'd be needing a much longer rope. Just ask. I'm here lots. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quigster Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 As long as Bryzo is in net I'm afraid the trend will continue. The Flyers can't seem to find another Keith Allen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange_crush Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 not a trollim at the end of my rope with this teami began following them in 85and "they were going to win a cup within the next 3 years every season, ever since"I feel your pain..the whole next year thing gets very old.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebirdman Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 the flyers have a ton of talent, but its really just offensively at this point. amazing how such a deep D corps looks hollow just a season later.many teams have a ton of "young" talent waiting to blossom. gotta capture your opportunities when you get them. we'll be contenders for the next decade like every decade since ive been born. no cup for me yet though. eff you guys that have seen one other than on the 25 yr anniversary VHS tape and the 40 yr anniversary DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 no cup for me yet though. eff you guys that have seen one other than on the 25 yr anniversary VHS tape and the 40 yr anniversary DVD.I was 6 and 7 when the two Cups were won, so I can't say that I remember them vividly.....except for being scared sh*tless at the first parade. I do have some memories so I guess that's something, but in some ways I kinda feel like I'm waiting for my first Cup too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 @Phillygrump I suppose the guys that did play with Mike, Jeff, Simon and Justin to a lesser extent could use this as additional ammo. This kind of stuff does happen in sports. I firmly believe the Bruins would not have won last year if we didn't come back on them down 3-0. They were pissed and it made them more focused. I'm thinking the pain of losing in that fashion is a bit more severe than watching ex-teammates hoist Lord Stanley, but ya never know....I'll take any kind of edge we can get! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 i'm thinking that at some point the way the management thrashes around mixing things up , the talent and good fortune will align and we'll see the flyers win, they've been close. we have a pile of potential on the roster let's see it finally pan out for us.Kind of like the proverbial blind squirrel finding a nut! Just the law of averages suggests that at some point we have to see this alignment happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Watching John Stevens eat cake out of the cup this summer will help the Flyers "stay hungry"I wonder if he'll crack a smile or show any emotion while doing so....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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