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THREAD: Claude Giroux is not accompanying the
@NHLFlyers
to Ottawa. He is staying back while Chuck Fletcher puts the finishing touches on a trade.
A deal is not yet final, but I'm told it's going to be with the Florida Panthers.
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Well, Torts just lit me up in his press conference about Kevin Hayes. Completely unprompted. That ought to be a joy for everyone for the next couple days.
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With that assist, Claude Giroux has 700 points this decade.
Here's the list of players who've done that.
Crosby
Ovechkin
Kane
Giroux
Share with all your Giroux-hating friends.
(h/t
@avappleyard
)
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Thread: Just asked David Dahl when the last time he faced a 40 MPH pitch. He said never in the big leagues. Also said it was the first time he ever faced a position player.
But… the story gets better.
He knows Tucker Barnhart well from the minor leagues. After the homer…
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This trade that the
@NHLFlyers
are pulling off is going to be huge. Hearing several names from the NHL roster involved. Hold your horses people.
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Danny Briere just hit a frigging home run. The
@NHLFlyers
are getting a generational talent. Be happy Flyers fans.
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I’m seeing fans bitching about a conflict between football & baseball Thursday.
If you are truly conflicted between watching the 7-0 Eagles play the 1-5-1 Texans in a mostly meaningless game & watching the
@Phillies
in Game 5 of the
#WorldSeries
you need to turn in your fan card.
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Hi all... I want to take a minute to thank everyone for all the love & support the past 8 days during my COVID-related hospitalization.
Although I'm still here, I'm out of ICU & recovering well.
The thought is I could be home soon & be back talking
@NHLFlyers
with you in no time.
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@NHLFlyers
The Flyers were considering offers from four teams - Florida, Colorado, Boston and the New York Rangers.
It is believed that Giroux nixed offers to New York and Boston.
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I've been told that
@NHLFlyers
center Sean Couturier has a herniated disc in his back that could cost him several months, if not the whole season. I have a story coming very shortly.
@NHL
.
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To hell with the official merchandise, clubhouse DJ Garrett Stubbs found his own World Series hat.
@Phillies
#RedOctober
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Barnhart sent him an autographed ball. It said, “Thanks for breaking my homerless streak. Also, thanks for being an asshole and ambushing a 37MPH pitch.”
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@wyshynski
Wait, so Greg, what are you suggesting here?
Support of the US military is a bad thing?
All military supporters are homophobic?
I’m happy to let you explain further, b/c I would hope that my initial reaction is wrong and that this isn’t you sending out a bat signal of sorts.
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Danny Briere is the new interim GM of the
@NHLFlyers
as Chuck Fletcher has been fired. I’m told an even bigger change is coming at season’s end as the franchise looks to fill “several roles.”
This could well mean a retirement of key individuals at the top. First:
@giana_jade
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In a bit of great news for the
@NHLFlyers
- Alain Vigneault announced that Oskar Lindblom went for his latest scan and remains cancer-free.
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The
@Phillies
finish the season series 7-6 against the Nationals.
In the seven wins, they won by a total of 49 runs.
In the six losses, they lost by a total of six runs.
That’s wild.
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JVR was not traded before the deadline. Unreal. Just absolute awful work by the GM.
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THIS is how you do a retirement ceremony. A full house. A hell of a tribute. Many special guests. No worries about start times. The Phillies just get this right, seemingly every time. Every team in every sport should take notes.
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The
@NHLFlyers
basically just traded Jay O'Brien for the top North American goalie prospect in this draft, Carson Bjarnason.
I'd say that was an upgrade.
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As soon as I have specifics, I PROMISE I will share.
But let's just say, the
@NHLFlyers
blue line is gonna look a hell of a lot different next year.
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Meanwhile, in his first few games, Austin Hays has looked like the Whit Merrifield/Cristian Pache love child at the plate.
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Why do we have replay if replay shows you one thing and you still get the call wrong?
@MLB
that’s not good at all.
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@wyshynski
It’s not nonsense. It’s me asking for clarification. I mean, if your reasoning is what you say, you could have chosen his Stand Up to Cancer jersey to make the same case. But, instead you went with the military one. Why? Because you knew it would be a far more incendiary tweet.
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MIke Milbury just told Keith Jones that he disagrees that Couturier is the Flyers most important player. Just... Seriously? Just go away, you dope. NBC - find a better analyst.
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The Phillies just won a series. The Flyers next generational talent is coming over and on talk radio they are bitching that the Arizona manager was wearing a T-shirt today. What world are we living in?
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Told this snag has been ironed out.
The proposed Tony DeAngelo trade to Carolina from Philadelphia hit a snag late last night according to sources. It needs to get worked put or else that deal now doesn’t happen.
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Ok. The latest… and please read the entire thread. Flyers and Blues have talked about several players. Up to four Flyers NHL players were potentially involved in this discussion.
At one point three were part of the deal.
Sounds like at the moment it’s two - Hayes and Sanheim.
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Matvei Michkov proves he could be the equivalent of a position player pitching in the late innings during a blowout.
#LetsGoFlyers
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For all you soccer fans, apparently the entire Liverpool team is bussing over to Citizens Bank Park to take in Phillies-Yankees tonight.
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The postgame clubhouse had a real playoff feel. A lot of celebrating.
Best moment was when Dombrowski walked in, and Turner, Schwarber, Castellanos and Stubbs started chanting his name:
"Dave! Dave! Dave! Dave!"
And then finally, one of them shouts, "Nice trade."
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Just told the Flyers-Blues trade will not be finalized tonight. See you tomorrow with more. There’s a barstool calling my name tonight.
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So since the
@NHLFlyers
will be either the No. 1 or No. 2 seed, does this mean they are considered the Metropolitan Division Champions? 😉
@NHL
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Short thread: For all the criticism of Kyle Schwarber on this platform, with his RBI single in the 7th inning tonight, he became just the 13th player since 1920 (when RBIs became an official stat) to have a season with at least 45 homers, 100 RBI, 100 Runs, and 120 BB. The list:
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Wait, so Buck Showalter managed a team that blew a double-digit game lead & cost themselves the division, forcing them to play a wild card round that they lost, and won Manager of the Year for that?
That might be the most
#LOLMets
thing ever.
Not to mention, it’s an utter joke.
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Through his first 84 games, Alec Bohm had 70 RBIs.
In his last 20 games (including tonight), he has one.
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Nick Castellanos, man. I think fans are going to start to realize just how valuable he is to this team both on and off the field.
One year ago today, Alec Bohm said "I f'ing hate this place." Nick Castellanos approached him afterwards.
He had committed three errors in a game in 2017 when was playing for Detroit.
Castellanos told Bohm that game would make him better. He was right:
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Johan Rojas has had 17 plate appearances so far this season.
He still hasn’t hit a ball past the infield.
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I’ve been told by a Flyers source that they are in the process of trying to figure out if the Michkov rumor is true or not. At this time they truly do not know if it’s accurate. This will evolve quickly though, one way or the other. Stay tuned.
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Hey
@Phillies
fans. I know you're watching the game, but I'd love for you to read a story when you have time, maybe between innings (you'll need a few innings). It's a cool story about an unheralded member of the team - interpreter
@diegoettedgui
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The complication surrounds a Blues player, believed to be Torrey Krug, not willing to waive his NTC to come to the Flyers.
However, Briere is working to see if he can flip Krug to a team for whom he would waive his NTC.
The Flyers would get one of the Blues late first rounders…
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The
@NHLFlyers
have finalized the trade of captain Claude Giroux to the Florida Panthers. Awaiting final details.
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I waited til the first stoppage, b/c that's when things like this usually happen... and who knows, maybe something is still to come, but the fact that the
@NHLFlyers
couldn't take 30 seconds to remember their founder on his birthday tonight is pathetic.
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I'm told the
@NHLFlyers
are really working hard to move JVR's contract today. Told they are talking to a few teams. Seattle was one of them previously, not sure if they are still involved or not. One team to watch though is Buffalo - they may be the best match.
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One thing to note about the Flyers three new players:
Ellis, Ristolainen and Atkinson all wore letters on their sweaters for their respective teams.
If there was an issue with accountability last year (there was) there won't be now.
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Oh look, logos back on either side of the red line. The team might not be good this year, but they are undoing each little mistake of the last regime one step at a time, which will garner them support as the team grows.
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I don't mind the Braun signing for the
@NHLFlyers
- they were going to need another third pair defenseman, any way, especially a right handed one, so going with a guy you are familiar with, who is fine in that third pair role is OK.
But Deslauriers though? Four years? WTF!
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Give the
@NHLFlyers
props... They did this one right. Really great pre-game ceremony with about 17,000 engaged fans as part of it. I'm sure there will be more throughout the game, but this was just classy.
@28cgiroux
#BringItToBroad
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I was just given timeline for Michkov’s arrival:
Step 1. - sign him to a contract - that’s the easy part.
Step 2 - get him a visa.
As such, it’s highly unlikely he will be here for development camp.
But, the Flyers hope he will be able to arrive in town by the end of July.
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Here's the
@NHLFlyers
schedule:
Game 1: Wednesday, 08/12: 8PM
Game 2: Friday, 08/14: 3PM
Game 3: Sunday, 08/16: 8PM
Game 4: Tuesday, 08/18: 3PM
*Game 5: Wednesday, 08/19 TBD
*Game 6 Friday, 08/21 TBD
*Game 7 Sunday, 08/23 TBD
(* If necessary)
#AnytimeAnywhere
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Hearing the
@NHLFlyers
have signed 2019 3rd round pick, Defenseman Ronnie Attard today and that he's going to go directly to the Flyers. I'm waiting on official confirmation but it looks like this is the case.
#BringItToBroad
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It looks like the dream is over for
@NHLFlyers
fans for Johnny Gaudreau.
Flyers will pivot elsewhere, and it will likely be much more underwhelming then fans hoped.
They've checked in on Kadri, but so are a lot of teams, and I don't think that's a contract that would make sense.
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After talking to some people, both inside and outside the
@NHLFlyers
organization, it appears Chuck doesn't want to pay the asking price for someone to take on JVR's salary. That's completely understandable. But it would also be the death knell on a potential Gaudreau deal.
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I'm told the
@NHLFlyers
will be interviewing Barry Trotz for the head coaching position on Friday.
Here's the latest.
Updates to come if there are any.
Sources: Flyers Will Interview Barry Trotz on Friday
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Hearing some bad news out of the
@NHLFlyers
. Sources have confirmed that Samuel Morin has once again suffered a significant knee injury. Expect a formal announcement in the coming days. Such a shame for such a good guy who has been through so much.
#Flyers
#AnytimeAnywhere
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I hope people, including those of us who report on hockey for a living, recognize the severity of this Fedotov situation and that it's something dangerous that goes way beyond the Flyers or even the NHL.
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The
#BroadStreetBag
movement is one of my favorite things in a long time. Don't stop,
@NHLFlyers
fans. Let your voices be heard. (Just wish the hash tag was
#BagItToBroad
)
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It’s not just me, right, that believes that the “new”
@NHL
draft lottery system is already broken when a team’s best odds in the lottery are to finish in a worse spot than where they finished, right? I mean, who comes up with this ridiculousness?
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First time in 40 years that the Flyers have gone nine straight games with 35 shots on goal or more.
#LetsGoFlyers
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Flyers twitter stopped reading after your second word, Bill.
Crosby blows past Braun. Shot goes out of play. Still scoreless.
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Just thinking about this:
Imagine if, on St. Patty's Day, someone told you that in August, Michael Lorenzen would pitch a no-no for the
@Phillies
& Bryce Harper would be playing 1B, Rodolfo Castro at 2B, Edmundo Sosa at SS, Wes Wilson in LF & Johan Rojas in CF.
Baseball, man.
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Remember all… this is supposed to be one of the top two umpire crews in the sport. It’s reached a point of absurdity this season.
#RedOctober
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Fans mocking the Braves with a chop.
@Phillies
fans never will relinquish the crown.
#RedOctober
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I don't know if I've ever watched a hockey game where a goalie allowed seven goals on 25 shots and thought - not his fault.
Until today.
Neuvirth has had zero chance on these goals. Zero.
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Just confirmed the prospect the Flyers would get back from Carolina is a center, not another D-man.
And, as has been reported already, it’s a low-level prospect - a lottery ticket more than anything.
Not mentioning the name because I’m told the player won’t be told til finalized
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Here you go,
@NHLFlyers
fans. All of your anger and vitriol guiding my fingers across the keyboard.
The Time has Come to End the Embarrassment that is Flyers Management
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Yep. Even the Snider family is still mad about this two days later. THAT’S how big a misstep this was by
@ComcstSpectacor
and the folks managing the
@NHLFlyers
on the business side.
But, they say it’s just me,
@JoyOnBroad
@ctherien6
and a handful of vocal, disgruntled fans.
#SMH
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The
@NHLFlyers
are acquiring Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo. Robert Hagg going back to the Sabres plus more.
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@wyshynski
Then you need to say that, bud. You know better. You’ve been at this as long as I have. We grew up in this together. Don’t make yourself part of the story.
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With the ovation Drysdale got when Lou Nolan announced him picking up the assist on Frost’s goal, he could be beloved in this city if he pans out as the Flyers hope.
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Owen Tippett knows he has something to prove & is trying to prove it all at once in one game. He's looked excellent tonight. Unafraid to shoot, just made a great pass to Willman for an almost goal. Has looked energized on the power play - one game caveat and all, but impressive.
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The whole team stays on the ice and forces Giroux to take a victory lap to acknowledge the crowd. You know they know what it means.
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In my 22 years writing about the
@NHLFlyers
I've seen a lot of great players and covered a lot of great moments, but I have not covered one athlete more than
@28CGiroux
It's been a privilege, especially in such a great sports town like Philadelphia.
Congrats on 1,000 games.
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Gritty trying to fire up 1,000 fans by squeezing whoopee cushions into a microphone is the absolute perfect visual definition of the 2021 Flyers season.
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On a lighter note, ran into Jonesy up here during intermission, he looked at me, cracked a smile and said, “It’s all your fault, Ant.”
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I can't help but be annoyed that
@NHL
would cancel more games b/c of attendance restrictions, but won't cancel them b/c of league mandated protocols resulting in depleted rosters creating unfair matchups on the ice.
It reeks of only caring about the bottom line & not the product.
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Everything Else remains very fluid. Things can still change. Players, picks, money, it’s immensely complicated.
But I am pretty sure the deal won’t fall through and the flyers will get more return.
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I've got to say, I've been to hundreds of
@Phillies
games in the last 46 years.
First, growing up as a fan, and then as a writer.
There are few things I've never seen in person. One was a Phillies no-hitter.
I can now check that off the list.
Pretty cool scene here at CBP.
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Thread: the latest on Michkov from Flyers/league sources:
- negotiation on the termination is ongoing.
- while there is cautious optimism, SKA hasn’t yet agreed to anything (how much they get financially to terminate is the hurdle).
- Flyers can’t do anything but wait and see.
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Kudos to
@charlieo_conn
for asking the brunt of the questions in the presser as he was the only media member present. Eventually they did take zoom questions and we all got one opportunity to ask a question, but Charlie did the heavy lifting.
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Oskar Lindblom playing tonight is one of the all-time comeback stories. Great news for Oskar and his family and the
@NHLFlyers
and their the fans... but I will be the one to ask the hard question - was this the plan all along, or is he only in the lineup because Coots isn't?
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BTW… new
@NHLFlyers
goal song is Van Halen’s Ain’t Talkin’ About Love. Thoughts?
#LetsGoFlyers
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Are the
@NHLFlyers
going to make moves today to clear the cap room needed to woo Johnny Gaudreau?
I'm told a Lindblom buyout is going to happen. It will actually give the Flyers $3.33 million in cap relief because he's under 26.
The other move is more tricky...
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Really nice touch by the
@NHLFlyers
here. Kudos to them for doing the right thing with such a difficult decision.
The Flyers announced today that Flyers Charities will make a donation of $100,000 in Oskar's name to a local organization that supports families impacted by cancer.
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Nice move by the
@NHLFlyers
to offer upper level fans to move down to the lower level considering the weather situation.
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The
@NHLFlyers
just welcomed back Derrick Brassard. He looked stunned that he was getting recognized.
Guy didn't play a full season here.
At what point have the welcome backs gone too far in sports?
#FueledByPhilly
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Hearing this morning that
@NHLFlyers
forward Wade Allison will get back into game action Saturday in the AHL with the
@LVPhantoms
. The plan is for Allison to get a few games with them and then, assuming he’s healthy, be recalled by the Flyers.
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In the last five games, including so far tonight, Kyle Schwarber (1-for-17), J.T. Realmuto (1-for-14), Alec Bohm (3-for-19), and Bryson Stott (1-for 16) are hitting a combined 6-for-66, or .091.
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Rocky Thompson was the coach who took of his shirt in a power play meeting in San Jose and threatened to fight Evander Kane.
He was also removed from his position as coach b/c he has a medical exemption to being vaccinated for COVID-19 and at the time, violated league protocols.
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Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering where all of the "Get rid of Giroux and Voracek" people have gone?
#BermudaTriangleOfFlyersTwitter
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Some
@NHLFlyers
news...
I'm told Valerie Camillo has decided to leave Comcast Spectacor effective July 1.
More to come...
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The Flyers have been trying really hard to trade up to No. 4. They Made a competitive offer. But it sounds like they won’t be able to get there. Another team might have beat them to the punch. I’m hearing it’s Carolina… but we’ll see as the day and evening progresses.
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The
#FireFletcher
chant is starting in the upper bowl... Not overwhelmingly loud, but loud enough to hear by all.
#FueledByPhilly
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Are the
@NHLFlyers
the most likable team to watch in Philadelphia right now?
And even if you argue no, it’s not a crazy question.
Not to mention, can you imagine anyone suggesting that could be the case on 12/1 as recently as mid-September?
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Ranger Suarez becomes the 35th pitcher ever to start a season at least 8-0 in nine starts or fewer. He's the first Phillie to do it and only the seventh pitcher in the last 25 years.
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