I am starting to question if Gritty is an actual sentient being. There are no fans here. There were no cameras on. (It was a commercial break). And this happened....
To my friends in Canada. Just wanted you to know. You have always been there for us. Never met a nicer group of people in my life. You deserve way better. Know whenever you are on the wrong side of someone who is terrible you are likely not wrong.
#embarrassed
#sorry
Jake Allen
@34jallen
wins the hockey internet today. The way he spoke to young Primeau after a tough night and game. THAT is Class. THAT is leadership. THAT is why this guy is real. If you weren’t a fan of Allen before, you are now. Read this>
Crowd sourcing. Who do you want to win the Stanley Cup? Answer the poll and if you have time,
@reply
why you chose that team and who you favorite team is normally…
Been a magical Christmas for our family. Our son is walking with crutches after months being immobile. Thanks to so many out there who sent your prayers and thoughts! Back tomorrow with a blog. Cheers to all of you!
Wilson only gets fined 5k for TWO infractions that should have been 10 games each at the LEAST. Panarin could have legit been killed or paralyzed. The
@nhl
just released hell’s fury. I’ve already talked to three team GMs who are more angry than I’ve ever heard them. Unreal.
Thanks Les (and others out there who share their kindness) Can’t tell you how much your kindness is appreciated. Means so much to me. I don’t fault anyone for their opinions of me or anyone else. but when your 14 yo son has been sick home with us for 18mos. Kindness matters
@Eklund
hey bud. It disgusts me to see how some losers on here treat you. I can’t for the life of me figure out why they would follow you in the first place. There are many of us, still very much entertained by what you do. Thanks for everything.
Absolutely no excuse for Scheifele leveling Jake Evans. Thoughts are with Jake. He’s a hell of a player. Scheifele should be gone for the series. No question.
A just spoke to an NHL owner who asked me the very legit question, "How is Sheary and Hunwick for a 4th round pick approved as a 'hockey trade' by the NHL?" so true. Has the NHL just stopped caring about that rule?
I’ve always liked Ryan Reaves, but seriously, he should be kicked out of the bubble for this careless headshot on Nick Schmaltz. I know he apologized, but in ANY game, but even more in a meaningless game, there is no place for this crap.
#nhl
The only "logical" conclusion one can make is that Carey Price essentially did what Marc Andre Fleury did and decided he wanted to go to an expansion team...there is ZERO chance that Seattle doesn't take Price.
The Senators are WAY better than people realize and by next season they will be a legit threat for many years forward... They are getting better with every shift. fun to watch.
Thoughts, prayers and deepest of sympathies to the Erik Karlsson and Melinda Karlsson who lost their unborn son today. the hockeyworld is grieving with you...
I am so tired of certain Canadian Media disrespecting less established American teams. They may have less fans, HOWEVER the individual Leafs fan=the individual Blue Jackets fan = the individual Oilers fan = the individual Devils fan.
#getoveryourself
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Fletcher is a class guy, no two ways about it..But guys like Zito are NEVER available. I called Zito's old agency in Chicago for research. Zito tight with Coach Q. Also guys at his agency joke he's a crazy genius. Zito scored a 99% on his Law Board at Yale.
#NHL
#Flyers
#FlyersGM
What a HUGE and impressive win for the Islanders over the Caps. Greiss with the shutout once again shows he is a serious
#1
...and by the way, the Isles are
#1
in the Metro as well.
@NYIslanders
It’s a business and I’ve seen and talked to many players/teams who know the deal about the deadline and all, but never seen a team/player/city more emotional than Philly and Wayne Simmonds. Unless the offers are really great I could see him not moving.
So i just got off a Skype call with an NHLPA source and they have agreed that should the NHL playoffs take place in July and August all games will have a 5 minute 5 on 5 OT and then be decided by a shootout since the ice conditions that time of year won’t support long OTs.
#NHL
I will say this...Kasperi Kapanen should get you something on D that can help. Dubas should be calling the Flyers right now. Kapanen grew up in Philly while his dad was here. He actually lived in the house behind my future in-laws in Cherry Hill. Played street hockey with him.
Honestly, hard to remember a lower point in Flyers history. Years ago my friend scoop cooper, whose been around the Flyers since 1967, coined the line " this is the kind of game that ends men's careers." we have to be there now.
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David Ayres, the Marlies ZAMBONI DRIVER, and emergency goalie from Whitby, huge Leafs fan, going in as Carolina’s emergency goalie against the Leafs in a HUGE game of playoff importance. With half the game to go!
Gotta love this!!
Why are people surprised that a pro like Quenneville will not confirm anything about a team that has yet to fire their coach? Coach’s don’t do that to each other and the Flyers have been traversing North America all day. I will have a blog post up in an bit
The NHL Trade Deadline is not merely analytics. When you see a player like Brenden Dillon break down at the thought of being traded, the reality slams into you like a train
Hey all… my son does an animal conservation youtube channel in the style of the muppets. He also has a rare bone condition that makes dong these videos way harder and more painful than it should be. He filmed his latest video 2 weeks back,
People are forgetting the Leafs could do a 1 year deal for 15M and then start immediately on an 8 year deal. Technically all this could be discussed ahead of time. So he can essentially sign a 9 year deal in Toronto. With a MEGA year one
So awful that they gave that PK to USA soccer women. Whom I totally love and support in everything they do. Totally coincidental contact. Netherlands women have been phenomenal. Awful for the sport
Pretty crazy that in the Blues intros for game 3 they announce. “Interim Head Coach Craig Berube.” Yeh...if taking a team from dead last to the Cup Final in 5 months doesn’t help you lose the “interim tag” not sure what possibly could?
Having a fun night at flyers/leafs with my daughter for my birthday. Haven’t sat in the arena stands in well over a year! Her reaction to the flyers defense……