Nina G: If Crosby plays most of the season I would say Crosby. If he misses a large portion I’ll go with Zach Parise. Bob H: Sidney Crosby, F, Pittsburgh (in absentia) or Chris Pronger, D, Philadelphia. Kim Q: Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Nick D: Since there are so many of them, it’s a tough question to answer as to who will be the best player in the Atlantic Division. Even if you divided this question up into three parts as to the best forward, defenseman and goalie or five parts by adding all three forward positions, this would still …
Alumni game roster wish list
If I had a say in the matter, here’s the lineup I’d like to see Philadelphia ice for the alumni games against the Rangers. John LeClair – Eric Lindros – Mikael Renberg Sami Kapanen – Peter Forsberg – Mark Recchi Brian Propp – Dave Poulin – Tim Kerr Bill Barber – Bobby Clarke – Reggie Leach Kevin Dineen Mark Howe - Eric Desjardins Chris Therien – Kim Johnsson Paul Coffey – Derian Hatcher Brad Marsh Dmitri Yushkevich Derian Hatcher Ron Hextall Roman Cechmanek (unless Bernie Parent is willing to suit up) I’m not suggesting these are the best all time Flyers, …
Danny Syvret’s Winter Classic goal
Defenseman Danny Syvret has three goals in the NHL. His first came in the 2010 Winter Classic. It was the only goal the Flyers scored in the 2-1 loss. Today, he was cut by the St. Louis Blues. So, we pay tribute to him here with this video. Shine on, Danny Syvret. Shine on.
How did the offseason affect the balance of power in the Atlantic Division? Where will each team finish?
Nina G: I am not sure the offseason will greatly affect the balance of power in the Atlantic Division. I think injuries will be the biggest factor as it was a fairly quiet offseason for most of the division. The Flyers took the biggest hit this offseason with their moves, but Pronger’s ability to fully recover from his surgeries will also play a role in their potential success. I think they will take a bit of a step backwards this year. The Rangers made the biggest offseason splash with the signing of Brad Richards. The addition of Richards in place …
Christmas is coming…
It’s already infiltrating stores at the mall. I am not kidding. My nephew is over two years old. I am the doting aunt and he will have the best book collection known to any kid in the free world. Because I’m his aunt. He lives with my brother and sister-in-law in Atlanta, which just lost its hockey team. The chances of him becoming a hockey player in any period of his life is slim, but I’m hopeful. Because I’m his aunt. I already have his Christmas presents bought. 2011 Christmas Present #1 (Photo from Google Images) Hat Tricks Count by …
In a Surpise Move… Not
The Lulz feature was originally inspired by the lolcats site but features hockey pictures with funny, quirky, ironic or just plain mean captions. This feature should run weekly on Mondays, just to try to make your Monday a little brighter.
Pick Your Position
If asked, I admit without reservation that my favorite Flyer is Claude Giroux. The admiration comes from a huge appreciation for his on-ice ability, “Oh my gosh, did he just pass without looking?” And some seriously amazing stick-handling skills. So I definitely enjoy forwards. Defensemen too. Mez’s shots from the blue line, Pronger’s elbows, and Kimmo’s just awesomeness. But if you asked me what kind of girl I was, I’d say simply, “I’m a goalie girl.” It comes from a couple of things. When I played soccer as a kid in AYSO, I was more often than not, a goalie. …
Kick It Into Gear!
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Defending the Flyers
Well, I did it. Brought hockey into my lesson. Not relatable to Henry V, unfortunately. That would have been amazing. I’m making my 10th and 11th graders learn vocabulary. They hate it, I love it, so it’s a win-win. Our word a few days ago was acrimony, which means bitterness or animosity. In an effort to help them learn, I used it in a sentence, making it up right on the spot. “I have a lot of acrimony when I constantly have to defend why I’m a Flyers fan. To everyone.” (Right, so it’s not the most eloquent of sentences, but …
Happy Labor Day!
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