Finally, a solid 40 minute effort from the Orange and Black. What’s that you say? A hockey game is 60 minutes? Well, that does not matter when you use the Flyers latest strategy: play a solid first period to take a 2-0 lead. Power nap during the second period and allow the opponent to tie [...]

Simon Gagne – Keith Primeau – John LeClair
Eric Desjardins – Kim Johnsson
Roman Cechmanek
Other Nominees: Mark Recchi, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Jeremy Roenick, Peter Forsberg, Kimmo Timonen, Braydon Coburn, Martin Biron, Joni Pitkanen
Reasoning

Simon Gagne: He’s currently the longest tenured athlete in Philadelphia sports. He’s put up over 100 more points than the next closest player. Statistics [...]

“You have no…you have no…marbles!  You have no marbles!” – Isuro Tanaka (Major League II)
Flyers lost to the Panthers 4-1 tonight.  For the what seems like the millionth time this month, the team played with no spark, no energy, no balls.  Not even FOUR FIGHTS could get this group moving. I can’t even complain about [...]

I’m currently away, missing a total of 5!!! games.  When I get back, I’ll review and toss arounda few thoughts and ideas.  As of now, I know we lost to NJ (booo!) and beat Boston (finally a win!), and are currently losning 2-0 to Pittsburgh.  Let’s hope we turn this game around and get something [...]

The Flyers offense stayed in the locker room again, wasting an excellent effort by Brian Boucher and the defense.  The Ottawa Senators got sticks and skates in the way, and every shot that got through was turned aside by Brian Elliot.  The last six game stretch, which includes three shutout losses, is reminiscent of the [...]