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The Juggler · February 2011

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

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

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pjhawks · February 2011

Phantom Pain wrote:

Watched the replay of the '87 game

Couple of observations

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.

81 · February 2011

Philly sure looks nice, what with the green grass and the trees in full leaf.

81 · February 2011

Uhg...seems like the flyers had the better chances and generally controlled the puck.

Flyers offense is in heibernation right now

eeriepadave · February 2011

81 wrote:

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?

81 · February 2011

eeriepadave wrote:

81 wrote:

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.

Johnny Abruzzo · February 2011

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?

Jearlpam0925 · February 2011

Ver. Steeg.

Phantom Pain · February 2011

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Ver. Steeg.

Damn Jp you're on it !

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=353885

Homer trades away draft picks like they're dirty tissues :roll:

I'm hearing a 1st and 3rd

81 · February 2011

first and a thrid in this years draft.

might be a little steep for him, but what are they going to get in with those selections in the draft????

i'm in.

Jearlpam0925 · February 2011

Fucking go for it is right. I want more than one parade down Broad Street this year.

Phantom Pain · February 2011

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

Jearlpam0925 · February 2011

Phantom Pain wrote:

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.

Phantom Pain · February 2011

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Phantom Pain wrote:

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

81 · February 2011

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.

fife · February 2011

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?

81 · February 2011

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. :?:

Phantom Pain · February 2011

fife wrote:

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 :?

Phantom Pain · February 2011

81 wrote:

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

81 · February 2011

that's right....forgot about the party stuff.

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.

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