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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    I'm assuming this thread has been busy over the hours....

    yep. crazy day.

    was driving back up from baltimore and my phone started blowing up. I even put on 610 for a little while to see what the F was going on. Is eskin still on there? he wasn't today around 4, which was a pleasant surprise. anyway I heard the carter trade went down and I was soooo fired up. then 15 minutes later they reported that richards was gone too and I was bummed.

    this lefty the phils brought in looks like a spider

    Yeah, I heard it all at once. Then on my drive to class they started talking about Stamkos, and I'm thinking "Jesus Christ, let's easy up here." All I know is thank God the entire douche crew is now out of this city.

    Glad Abreu, I mean Carter, is gone. And I gotta say, I feel pretty much the same about Richards. A little more on the fence about that one, but for what they got in return and having Bryz signed is fine by me. Richards isn't a captain. Great two-way player, but he wasn't built to be the captain, give that shit to Pronger. And there's no way you demote the captain and keep him on the team. I like it all around. I'm thinking there's gotta be another move coming too. Not holding my breath, but it makes sense.

    I know a lot of people feel that way about richards, but I disagree. People weren't saying that shit before the boston series. I thought he was a good captain...maybe a little immature at times, but the dude did whatever it took to win games. He played various roles on whatever line he was put on, killed penalties, played the power play (even the point at times). I also loved the fact that even though he was undersized, he could change a game by making a hit or fighting someone when the team needed a spark (ofen a bigger dude). He was a complete all around player. I think the media portrayed him as a bad dude because he made their job difficult. I just think personality wise he wasn't a dude that liked to talk a lot (like utley).

    sucks he got moved. he will always be one of my favorite flyers. seems like yesterday that richards, dawkins, utley were my mt rushmore of philly sports (last sixer worthy of being named for that is probably aaron mckie). now 2 of those 3 players are gone.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,529
    It's naive to think that this was just an image portrayed by the media. You don't just ship out your captain unless there was an attitude problem. Especially with the coach. And might I add, a coach that isn't going anywhere.
  • 81
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    coach won't be around in 3 years if he doesn't produce annual deep playoff runs.

    although i would assume lavy was involved in the decision tree
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,529
    The 81 wrote:
    coach won't be around in 3 years if he doesn't produce annual deep playoff runs.

    although i would assume lavy was involved in the decision tree

    That's what I mean. Your first statement goes for any coach in the NHL. But Snyder wants a Cup bad, and he's willing to listen to what Lavy says. Of course if he doesn't get at least close he's gone. But this sends a message from the coach - don't fuck with me.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    It's naive to think that this was just an image portrayed by the media. You don't just ship out your captain unless there was an attitude problem. Especially with the coach. And might I add, a coach that isn't going anywhere.

    yeah, unfortunately you're probably right. who knows what went into the decision...contract, injury history, attitude, etc.

    hopefully that stuff comes out. I'd love to know the truth.

    I do like laviolette a lot. 3 of the 4 pro philly teams have great coaches. Ironically the dummy of the bunch is the only one with a title here.
  • 81
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    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    coach won't be around in 3 years if he doesn't produce annual deep playoff runs.

    although i would assume lavy was involved in the decision tree

    That's what I mean. Your first statement goes for any coach in the NHL. But Snyder wants a Cup bad, and he's willing to listen to what Lavy says. Of course if he doesn't get at least close he's gone. But this sends a message from the coach - don't fuck with me.


    makes you wonder about the late season melt down and what role richards played in it.
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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    The 81 wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    coach won't be around in 3 years if he doesn't produce annual deep playoff runs.

    although i would assume lavy was involved in the decision tree

    That's what I mean. Your first statement goes for any coach in the NHL. But Snyder wants a Cup bad, and he's willing to listen to what Lavy says. Of course if he doesn't get at least close he's gone. But this sends a message from the coach - don't fuck with me.


    makes you wonder about the late season melt down and what role richards played in it.

    in his defense, he was playing with a bum wrist. which he never complained about.

    oh well, I guess it's time to move on
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    true...

    i'm not trying to throw Richards under the bus. i enjoyed his time on the team.

    as we all know, it's a good idea to not get overly attached to any single player anymore
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    I honestly think they make a run at Brad Richards before this is all over with

    Wouldn't be shocked if the 8th pick we just got gets shipped for someone either
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  • The Fixer
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    the past vs the future. good one

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov4f3kmZWPo
  • Phantom Pain
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    Why would Sbisa drop the gloves ? :lol:

    Dude cant fight
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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    I honestly think they make a run at Brad Richards before this is all over with

    Wouldn't be shocked if the 8th pick we just got gets shipped for someone either

    isn't brad richards like 50? seems like he's been around forever. that's not a signing that is gonna get me excited
  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    The Fixer wrote:
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    I honestly think they make a run at Brad Richards before this is all over with

    Wouldn't be shocked if the 8th pick we just got gets shipped for someone either

    isn't brad richards like 50? seems like he's been around forever. that's not a signing that is gonna get me excited

    31 years old

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2104

    Not too shabby
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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    I honestly think they make a run at Brad Richards before this is all over with

    Wouldn't be shocked if the 8th pick we just got gets shipped for someone either

    isn't brad richards like 50? seems like he's been around forever. that's not a signing that is gonna get me excited

    31 years old

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2104

    Not too shabby

    a lot younger than i thought. -72 over his career though. I'd rather have laich and gagne...they could prob get both of them for less than what they'd have to give richards

    will be interesting to see what they do this weekend
  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    Schenn is going to be solid, surprised they got of Richards though
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    The Fixer wrote:
    a lot younger than i thought. -72 over his career though. I'd rather have laich and gagne...they could prob get both of them for less than what they'd have to give richards

    will be interesting to see what they do this weekend

    It's going to be interesting

    Laich would be a good fit

    I'd rather sign Laich then Leino honestly
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    smarchee wrote:
    Schenn is going to be solid, surprised they got of Richards though

    All the locker room bs we've been hearing must be true for a GM to trade his captain and top goal scorer

    Alot of shit behind closed doors
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Quote from Lappy after the trade...


    "Well there's clique in every team, the young guys, the veterans. Myself I was more with Pronger's group, not that I'm really a friend of his, but I prefer to follow a guy who won over a guy who never won"
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  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    Schenn is going to be solid, surprised they got of Richards though

    All the locker room bs we've been hearing must be true for a GM to trade his captain and top goal scorer

    Alot of shit behind closed doors

    yeah, I guess so, wow

    I don't like the length of the Bryzy deal though, that's not a good contract on the books in 2015-2016
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    smarchee wrote:
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    Schenn is going to be solid, surprised they got of Richards though

    All the locker room bs we've been hearing must be true for a GM to trade his captain and top goal scorer

    Alot of shit behind closed doors

    yeah, I guess so, wow

    I don't like the length of the Bryzy deal though, that's not a good contract on the books in 2015-2016

    I dont know if you saw the breakdown of the contract I posted it earlier the last 2 years are basically minimal

    I think the average hit is about $6.5 mil for 7 years
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