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pilldoc Grand Master

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Wow... Stunned.....speechless.....sad.....

 

We all knew he was not well and I think it has been mentioned before he had cancer. Still....this hurts. :(

 

We will all miss you!!!!!

 

RIP my friend.

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My brother and I had heard that things were not good with his situation, but you never know what is true or just rumors.  I was really hoping that it was the latter, but obviously it was the truth.  So while not a complete shock, it still hurts.  

 

We may not have agreed with his approach, but one thing can't be denied; winning was paramount in his organization.  The man simply wanted to win and he was willing to spend a lot of money and make bold moves to do that.  He didn't succeed again after the 2 Cups, but you can never say that it was for anything less than 100% effort.  Never tanking for draft picks, always going for the gold year in and year out.   For that, I have a ton of respect, especially in a business where winning isn't always at the top of an owner's list of priorities.  Again, I realize this attitude did not always breed success and could be quite short sighted at times, but I always loved the fact that winning was #1 to him.

 

Thanks for bringing such a great organization to our city...you will be missed Ed!!!!  :cry:

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Mr. Snider is and was the Flyers, there isn't a replacement.

Lauren Hart got to bring the fans to Ed one last time.  Enjoy!

We'll miss ya Ed.

 

 

 

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Thanks for bringing NHL hockey to Philadelphia, Mr.Snider.  The greatest owner of ANY sports team in Philadelphia history. EVER. I might...OK have disagreed with his methods at times but NO ONE cared more about his team and trying to make them championship caliber and winners. He IS hockey in Philadelphia. Win the Cup for Ed, guys.  What a sad day for hockey, Philly and the Flyers. I sort of feel like I lost a close relative today. 

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If it wasn't for Mr Snider, no Flyers, no Spectrum, and what the Hell would we do all winter??!

 

6 years old and scared shitless at the first Cup parade is one of greatest memories I have with my father. Thanks again Ed.

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He is and was the Philadelphia Flyers. He still will be watching his team succeed and win the cup(s). R.I.P Mr. Snider you will be truly missed thank you for all that you have given us.  Thank you so very much for giving us the Flyers! This team will be a force to be reckon with....

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Rest in Peace, Mr. Snider. He was one of the best owner in sports. So many of us are so glad that you brought the Flyers to Philly. My prayers go out to your family and all of the players and staff who knew him better than the fans ever will. But the fans will be forever greatful for our hockey team.

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4 hours ago, hf101 said:

Mr. Snider is and was the Flyers, there isn't a replacement.

Lauren Hart got to bring the fans to Ed one last time.  Enjoy!

We'll miss ya Ed.

 

 

 

Rest in peace Mr.Snider (aka Mr. Flyer), you will be missed and no Flyer fan will ever doubt how much you cared about the team and fans.

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RIP Mr. Snider. Condolences to his family, colleagues, and players.

 

After reading some of the stuff Clark was saying about him (sending players kids to college, taking care of goalie and his family after heart attack during game, the whole Pelle situation, taking care of his team (good hotels, goof flights, xmas gifts for the wives, etc etc.) it strikes me that this man was a HELL of a human being 1st and HELL of an owner/businessman 2nd.

 

Thanks for taking a risk way back when and providing all of us with a SUPERIOR product and HOURS and HOURS of entertainment....nail biting, fit inducing, but always top notch entertainment!!

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6 hours ago, Adamflyers said:

My brother and I had heard that things were not good with his situation, but you never know what is true or just rumors.  I was really hoping that it was the latter, but obviously it was the truth.  So while not a complete shock, it still hurts.  

 

We may not have agreed with his approach, but one thing can't be denied; winning was paramount in his organization.  The man simply wanted to win and he was willing to spend a lot of money and make bold moves to do that.  He didn't succeed again after the 2 Cups, but you can never say that it was for anything less than 100% effort.  Never tanking for draft picks, always going for the gold year in and year out.   For that, I have a ton of respect, especially in a business where winning isn't always at the top of an owner's list of priorities.  Again, I realize this attitude did not always breed success and could be quite short sighted at times, but I always loved the fact that winning was #1 to him.

 

Thanks for bringing such a great organization to our city...you will be missed Ed!!!!  :cry:

Yeah when we heard this a few weeks ago from another fan at the game I had convinced myself that it was just rumor so I was shocked when I heard the news this morning.  The whole Lauren Hart facetime thing didnt really tip me off that he was near the end because I just thought they were doing it because of the gravity of the game situation, not the gravity of the real life situation.

 

I concur with my brother's note above.  I was pissed that he didn't adapt quickly to changes in his later years and was loyal to a fault many many times in his personnel decisions but there was no denying that he wanted to win and did anything and everything he thought was right to achieve that.  It was never about winning the cap championship or the profit championship, tanking to win, or just trying to keep the team in town, it was ONLY ALL about winning the Cup.  If things had broken a bit different for us in some of those years (Leon Stickle, Oilers dynasty+Kerr Injury+Pelle Death, Wings Dynasty, Hawks Dynasty+Kane JVR debacle) he might have been able to enjoy a few more banner raisings.   

 

I was so happy to see recently that he seemed to realized his folly and put the Hex / Hacks tandem in charge and was very hopeful that he would get to enjoy the next Cup in a few years, as while nothing is promised to us, we are trending upward sharply.  I didn't realize he had such little time left and  was really gutted to know that he wont be around here to enjoy the next few seasons.

 

No matter what you think of him or the moves he made you have to tip your hat to him for the risks he took in founding this team and then developing them into a historic franchise for us to enjoy (and complain about at times).  Both arenas built for this team were privately funded and he has invested heavily in the area, especially in inner city youth hockey.

 

Finally I will say as a fan, although I never met him personally in the 31 seasons I have watched, I can tell you that as I season ticket holder the last 8 years he has treated me like a king (and I am up in the nosebleeds).  I have been privileged to do so many behind the scenes things with the team and players, coaches, announcers, and have visited many secret spots within the arena.  I feel so blessed as the things I have experieced with the team were all beyond my wildest dreams when I signed on.  If you recall from a recent post, at the last STH meeting a fan stood up and thanked Homer (as the President) for the way the STHs are treated like kings and he said, something to the effect of "you owe it all to Ed Snider, that is the way he wants the team run".

 

He will be missed but as the Flyers are a team built on tradition that is protected relentlessly I think there is little chance they are going to change in the way they do business and will continue to carry on the work that Ed Snider started.  RIP Ed.

 

P.S. Here is a special note from Homer to the STHs regarding Ed's death.

 

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Dear Flyers Fans, 

Today I write to you with a heavy heart. 

As I am sure you are aware, our founder, Ed Snider, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. 

Mr. Snider was a sports legend and an icon. 

It’s important for you to know that this team was everything to him, and he believed that you are a central part to everything the team is, and stands for to this day. 

Mr. Snider was an outstanding leader, and a dear and loyal friend who cared deeply about this city and its people. He was passionate and motivated to give you the best team possible every season in hopes of bringing the Stanley Cup home to Philadelphia. 

Mr. Snider’s goal for this team does not, and never will change. We will keep Ed’s spirit alive by continuing to put the most competitive, hard working and successful team possible on the ice. Mr. Snider believed, as I do, that with Ron Hextall’s vision we are carrying on that tradition not only with you, but for you. 

Having been with the organization for over four decades in nearly every role, from player to President, I’ve seen firsthand Mr. Snider’s love for our players, the staff, but most importantly, you, our fans. 

I know it meant the world to him that he was able to share every occasion, emotion, and memory of our team with you throughout 50 extraordinary years.

We all have a great story or a fond memory of Mr. Snider, and because of the unwavering support and the special bond Flyers fans share with each other, you honor him as a one of a kind person who will forever be remembered and missed. 
 

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President, Philadelphia Flyers

 

 

 

 

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4 hours ago, sarsippius said:

If it wasn't for Mr Snider, no Flyers, no Spectrum, and what the Hell would we do all winter??!

 

6 years old and scared shitless at the first Cup parade is one of greatest memories I have with my father. Thanks again Ed.

What would we do? God help us (gulp)...watch the Sixers??

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@Poulin20

 

Thank you for that very sincere and touching post.  I have been a Flyer fan for over 35 years.  The sadness I feel rivals the type I felt about 30 years ago with the untimely death of Pelle.  Words cannot express enough how grateful I am that Ed brought hockey to Philly.  Thanks for the posting of the letter from Homer.

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i am saddened by this news.  you have all been very eloquent with your words.   He cared, his team gave me hours of entertainment, he wanted to win.  He was Mr Flyer. thank you Ed.  

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