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Forums :: Blog World :: Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: My Take on Rinaldo and Emotion vs. Stupidity
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hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Jan 23 @ 12:06 AM ET
I'm surprised they haven't cancelled the game yet
- Vukota


it's turned into a gong show. they should cancel it.
Aussiepenguin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Sydney
Joined: 08.02.2014

Jan 23 @ 1:21 AM ET
Just to be clear - you are justifying the 'antics' of the Flyers in the Pens game by saying Farnham was brought into the team & Downie (being the 'lunatic' he is), playing?

So get the boxing gloves out every time you play a team that has a 'Downie' type. Box on against the Wild, Blues & Sharks (unless Scott isn't in the team) etc? Didn't see you mention how many penalties Farnham has drawn playing NHL or the positive energy he brings. Downie is not good for anything & has close to zero points this year? How many Zac Rinaldo incidents have we had with Downie this year? Why didn't you box on last game when Downie was in the team?

The leading scorer wants to give energy to the team why wait to get a clean check just line up the guy that fights the least - NEVER, jump him & box on tough guy?

Does this now mean the only way the Flyers can win a game is they have 4 or 5 fights to get 'energized'?

Bad news Bill, you are making excuses for the way you guys played 'hockey' the other night. Congratulations. Now go & have a steak with Claude & his gang.

Edit: Too late to make Rinaldo the scapegoat Bill. But go ahead & crucify him, maybe his steak was too raw but he got the captains message & acted on it.
stayinthefnnet
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 01.12.2012

Jan 23 @ 1:43 AM ET
Just to be clear - you are justifying the 'antics' of the Flyers in the Pens game by saying Farnham was brought into the team & Downie (being the 'lunatic' he is), playing?

So get the boxing gloves out every time you play a team that has a 'Downie' type. Box on against the Wild, Blues & Sharks (unless Scott isn't in the team) etc? Didn't see you mention how many penalties Farnham has drawn playing NHL or the positive energy he brings. Downie is not good for anything & has close to zero points this year? How many Zac Rinaldo incidents have we had with Downie this year? Why didn't you box on last game when Downie was in the team?

The leading scorer wants to give energy to the team why wait to get a clean check just line up the guy that fights the least - NEVER, jump him & box on tough guy?

Does this now mean the only way the Flyers can win a game is they have 4 or 5 fights to get 'energized'?

Bad news Bill, you are making excuses for the way you guys played 'hockey' the other night. Congratulations. Now go & have a steak with Claude & his gang.

Edit: Too late to make Rinaldo the scapegoat Bill. But go ahead & crucify him, maybe his steak was too raw but he got the captains message & acted on it.

- Aussiepenguin


rinaldo is an absolute piece of poop, as has been discussed. but Bill's writing is some of the finest, most unbiased work you could find via any media source.
wilsonecho91
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: A dream to some...a nightmare to others, AK
Joined: 11.13.2007

Jan 23 @ 2:18 AM ET
Just to be clear - you are justifying the 'antics' of the Flyers in the Pens game by saying Farnham was brought into the team & Downie (being the 'lunatic' he is), playing?

So get the boxing gloves out every time you play a team that has a 'Downie' type. Box on against the Wild, Blues & Sharks (unless Scott isn't in the team) etc? Didn't see you mention how many penalties Farnham has drawn playing NHL or the positive energy he brings. Downie is not good for anything & has close to zero points this year? How many Zac Rinaldo incidents have we had with Downie this year? Why didn't you box on last game when Downie was in the team?

The leading scorer wants to give energy to the team why wait to get a clean check just line up the guy that fights the least - NEVER, jump him & box on tough guy?

Does this now mean the only way the Flyers can win a game is they have 4 or 5 fights to get 'energized'?

Bad news Bill, you are making excuses for the way you guys played 'hockey' the other night. Congratulations. Now go & have a steak with Claude & his gang.

Edit: Too late to make Rinaldo the scapegoat Bill. But go ahead & crucify him, maybe his steak was too raw but he got the captains message & acted on it.

- Aussiepenguin


Oh, shut the (frank) up
Aussiepenguin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Sydney
Joined: 08.02.2014

Jan 23 @ 2:45 AM ET
rinaldo is an absolute piece of poop, as has been discussed. but Bill's writing is some of the finest, most unbiased work you could find via any media source.
- stayinthefnnet


Hence my surprise.
Gandhi
Joined: 01.22.2015

Jan 23 @ 6:52 AM ET
Just to be clear - you are justifying the 'antics' of the Flyers in the Pens game by saying Farnham was brought into the team & Downie (being the 'lunatic' he is), playing?

So get the boxing gloves out every time you play a team that has a 'Downie' type. Box on against the Wild, Blues & Sharks (unless Scott isn't in the team) etc? Didn't see you mention how many penalties Farnham has drawn playing NHL or the positive energy he brings. Downie is not good for anything & has close to zero points this year? How many Zac Rinaldo incidents have we had with Downie this year? Why didn't you box on last game when Downie was in the team?

The leading scorer wants to give energy to the team why wait to get a clean check just line up the guy that fights the least - NEVER, jump him & box on tough guy?

Does this now mean the only way the Flyers can win a game is they have 4 or 5 fights to get 'energized'?

Bad news Bill, you are making excuses for the way you guys played 'hockey' the other night. Congratulations. Now go & have a steak with Claude & his gang.

Edit: Too late to make Rinaldo the scapegoat Bill. But go ahead & crucify him, maybe his steak was too raw but he got the captains message & acted on it.

- Aussiepenguin


You have great hate in your heart and poor reading comprehension in your brain. May love persevere.
Aussiepenguin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Sydney
Joined: 08.02.2014

Jan 23 @ 6:57 AM ET
You have great hate in your heart and poor reading comprehension in your brain. May love persevere.
- Gandhi


May love persevere - you aren't married Ghandi.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 23 @ 7:22 AM ET
The all star break sucks, I want games.
3flyerkids
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 02.27.2013

Jan 23 @ 7:54 AM ET
The all star break sucks, I want games.
- BiggE



Tell me about it. The biggest sports story is Brady's deflated balls. I guess mine would be too if I was married to Gisele
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 23 @ 8:05 AM ET
Tell me about it. The biggest sports story is Brady's deflated balls. I guess mine would be too if I was married to Gisele
- 3flyerkids

Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 23 @ 8:15 AM ET
Just to be clear - you are justifying the 'antics' of the Flyers in the Pens game by saying Farnham was brought into the team & Downie (being the 'lunatic' he is), playing?

So get the boxing gloves out every time you play a team that has a 'Downie' type. Box on against the Wild, Blues & Sharks (unless Scott isn't in the team) etc? Didn't see you mention how many penalties Farnham has drawn playing NHL or the positive energy he brings. Downie is not good for anything & has close to zero points this year? How many Zac Rinaldo incidents have we had with Downie this year? Why didn't you box on last game when Downie was in the team?

The leading scorer wants to give energy to the team why wait to get a clean check just line up the guy that fights the least - NEVER, jump him & box on tough guy?

Does this now mean the only way the Flyers can win a game is they have 4 or 5 fights to get 'energized'?

Bad news Bill, you are making excuses for the way you guys played 'hockey' the other night. Congratulations. Now go & have a steak with Claude & his gang.

Edit: Too late to make Rinaldo the scapegoat Bill. But go ahead & crucify him, maybe his steak was too raw but he got the captains message & acted on it.

- Aussiepenguin


Sir, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jan 23 @ 8:20 AM ET
Tell me about it. The biggest sports story is Brady's deflated balls. I guess mine would be too if I was married to Gisele
- 3flyerkids


JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jan 23 @ 8:24 AM ET
flyers vs pens.... the battle rages on hockeybuzz
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