ridiculous question...was the stanely cup finals not broadcast nationally back then? why was this game on prism?
and for the record--prism was awesome.
I'm really not sure - in '88 Finals were on ESPN (we were able to get cable in the interim). Remember the Boston Garden blackout? But all the '87 Finals games were on local TV in Philly. And when they replay those games on ESPN Classic it's the Flyers' announcers and all.
I thought it was crazy that the Flyers managed to get Kate Smith's God Bless America played before Game 7 IN Edmonton. Or am I crazy for misremembering this? (thanks for that word Rocket )
We had Prism off and on - when my dad got sick of paying for it we lost it, and when he got sick of my whining we got it back. Then S & SW Philly got the cable chips and we had every channel.
my dad had that magical "black box" so we always had prism.
kind of crazy to think back then people had to pay so much extra just to be able to watch all the home games for sixers, flyers and phils (except the weekend afternoon games which were on phl17 or channel 29 )
1)The Boards with No Ads..so used to seeing them with ads
2)All the non-calls that are calls today..Interference,holding..stuff let go after the whistle
3)How well EDM played defensively even though they were a high flying offensive team
4)The Flyers looked tired
5)How good Gene Hart and Bobby Taylor were at calling a game :(
Bobby Taylor still around he does games for the Lightning
Gene Hart had one of his heartattacks when Hextall coughed it up to Messier with 10 seconds left, and just barely got back to the net to save it.
I had forgotten about
other observations. very few jerseys worn by fans, unlike today where every smuck has to have one. also the goalie pads and player shoulder pads were ridiculously small.
jaegs as for tv i think they were on espn as well but blacked out locally so local channels could do the games.
Uhg...seems like the flyers had the better chances and generally controlled the puck.
Flyers offense is in heibernation right now
I didn't see the game, but they did have 40 shots on goal. Maybe Quick was just a tad bit better today?
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Uhg...seems like the flyers had the better chances and generally controlled the puck.
Flyers offense is in heibernation right now
I didn't see the game, but they did have 40 shots on goal. Maybe Quick was just a tad bit better today?
not a lot of juicy rebounds. la did a nice job clogging up the center lane and not letting the flyers come down the middle of the ice for shots or rebounds. still, seemed like the flyers controlled the game. hit a post and had a few closes ones, but quick made all hte saves. he played a solid game.
seems the last few games, flyers have been coming up short, even when getting sustained pressure.
It was kind of an unlucky game - some hit posts, bad bounces, etc.
That doofus Sheridan in the Inqy was making a BFD out of it. Hey Phil, why don't you try doing some actual reporting for once?
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I'm not saying don't go for it but Versteeg isn't worth a 1st rd pick imo
He's not a guy that pushes you over the top
They wanted JVR so thankfully Homer used his head on that
I don't care what sports you're playing, draft picks are draft picks. Plus, I'm thinking that this is a move for when they know they have to let someone else go down the line.
I'm not saying don't go for it but Versteeg isn't worth a 1st rd pick imo
He's not a guy that pushes you over the top
They wanted JVR so thankfully Homer used his head on that
I don't care what sports you're playing, draft picks are draft picks. Plus, I'm thinking that this is a move for when they know they have to let someone else go down the line.
The only other move I could see would be Zherdev for a pick... if anyone would take him
Sounds like he'll be on Richies line.. should be a good fit
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not many super stars come out of the last first round, not that this guy is a super star, but unless you thought you could get somebody better from anouther team with those picks, not a bad trade. with hte picks, you end up with a couple of players down in the minors for the next 2-3 years before they make a contribution, if they ever make it.
if i can get value for them, i'd trade the next 10 years worth of picks.
I actually think this is a good pick-up for the Flyers. Versteg played with the black hawks last year and has cup experience. So if he does play with Richards who gets dropped from that line?
What's the word on Leino? I read they were having issues getting a contract done. :?
so how comes out of the lineup tonight? My guess is Carcillo since he is a lousy skater, and has rocks for hands (and brains). Why did they trade for him in teh first place. :?:
I actually think this is a good pick-up for the Flyers. Versteg played with the black hawks last year and has cup experience. So if he does play with Richards who gets dropped from that line?
I don't mind the pick up either he's a nice player to add
I would say Car-Bomb is benched
I just read they Flyers haven't had a 1st round pick since 2008 :?
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What's the word on Leino? I read they were having issues getting a contract done. :?
so how comes out of the lineup tonight? My guess is Carcillo since he is a lousy skater, and has rocks for hands (and brains). Why did they trade for him in teh first place. :?:
I heard they had the structure of the deal done as far as how many years was the hang up
boosh starts tonight...versteeg in the lineup
The Carcillo trade was to break up the frat boys..Carter-Richads-Upshall
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I like the versteeg trade. Their first round pick is gonna be 28-30 anyway. Tough to find an impact player there. They are going for it all this year (and not really risking much for the future)...I think it's the right thing to do. Plus versteeg will be here next year as well.
Just ordered the NHL package. I'll be watching tonight without HD...like going back to the 1990's. Not good times. HD has helped hockey more than any other sport...by far I think.
As a Leaf fan, I think you guys got a good player in Versteeg. I was hoping they weren't good to trade him (we don't have the option of many good players to trade) and keep him around for a awhile. Didn't see much of him last year except for the playoffs, which he played pretty good. I think he has some decent hands, he is small but will go in the corners to get the puck.
Congrats on the trade. So we get your first round pick this yr, I'm thinking big deal, so we pick 30th :(
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Nice to see the Flyers try something different after 15 years of frustration against neutral zone traps. :roll:
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my dad had that magical "black box" so we always had prism.
kind of crazy to think back then people had to pay so much extra just to be able to watch all the home games for sixers, flyers and phils (except the weekend afternoon games which were on phl17 or channel 29
other observations. very few jerseys worn by fans, unlike today where every smuck has to have one. also the goalie pads and player shoulder pads were ridiculously small.
jaegs as for tv i think they were on espn as well but blacked out locally so local channels could do the games.
Flyers offense is in heibernation right now
I didn't see the game, but they did have 40 shots on goal. Maybe Quick was just a tad bit better today?
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not a lot of juicy rebounds. la did a nice job clogging up the center lane and not letting the flyers come down the middle of the ice for shots or rebounds. still, seemed like the flyers controlled the game. hit a post and had a few closes ones, but quick made all hte saves. he played a solid game.
seems the last few games, flyers have been coming up short, even when getting sustained pressure.
That doofus Sheridan in the Inqy was making a BFD out of it. Hey Phil, why don't you try doing some actual reporting for once?
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Damn Jp you're on it !
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Homer trades away draft picks like they're dirty tissues :roll:
I'm hearing a 1st and 3rd
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might be a little steep for him, but what are they going to get in with those selections in the draft????
i'm in.
He's not a guy that pushes you over the top
They wanted JVR so thankfully Homer used his head on that
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I don't care what sports you're playing, draft picks are draft picks. Plus, I'm thinking that this is a move for when they know they have to let someone else go down the line.
The only other move I could see would be Zherdev for a pick... if anyone would take him
Sounds like he'll be on Richies line.. should be a good fit
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if i can get value for them, i'd trade the next 10 years worth of picks.
so how comes out of the lineup tonight? My guess is Carcillo since he is a lousy skater, and has rocks for hands (and brains). Why did they trade for him in teh first place. :?:
I don't mind the pick up either he's a nice player to add
I would say Car-Bomb is benched
I just read they Flyers haven't had a 1st round pick since 2008 :?
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I heard they had the structure of the deal done as far as how many years was the hang up
boosh starts tonight...versteeg in the lineup
The Carcillo trade was to break up the frat boys..Carter-Richads-Upshall
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it'll be interesting to see how he plays without any practice in the system. could be a good thing for which ever line he ends up on.
Just ordered the NHL package. I'll be watching tonight without HD...like going back to the 1990's. Not good times. HD has helped hockey more than any other sport...by far I think.
Congrats on the trade. So we get your first round pick this yr, I'm thinking big deal, so we pick 30th :(
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A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Nice to see the Flyers try something different after 15 years of frustration against neutral zone traps. :roll:
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