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jak521
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Buckle Up.
Joined: 02.19.2008

Jul 9 @ 12:22 PM ET
"Then came the, uh, flatulence. Heavens to Murgatroyd, the sounds, like trumpets calling the demons back to Hell...the stench, like 1,000 rotten corpses vomited. I couldn't stand to stay in one room for fear of succumbing to my own odors."

Best paragraph I've ever read regarding food.

- benjichronic

It was like trying to funnel Niagara Falls through a coffee straw.
benjichronic
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Wheaton, IL
Joined: 09.22.2014

Jul 9 @ 12:22 PM ET
Dude, were I ripped like that I wouldn't wear a shirt either.
- Scoob


That's the truth brother.
PhiFaninEdm
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Edmonton
Joined: 11.21.2011

Jul 9 @ 12:26 PM ET
So I have faith in his system--he has blueliners who *try* to model their games after Orr (Ghost), Pronger (Morin), and Lidstrom (Provorov)--and that doesn't include Sanheim.
- sdrowkcab


Could you imagine if 100% of this came true
WarriorHockey21
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.09.2012

Jul 9 @ 12:27 PM ET
Read the comments about Haribu low sugar gummies on Amazon.


http://www.amazon.com/Har...Gummy-Bears/dp/B008JELLCA

Guaranteed to make you laugh until you cant see.

- MBFlyerfan





That reminds me, my wife being pregnant, mentioned she wants a "snoogle"... I read some of the reviews and lost my crap..

http://www.amazon.com/rev...96011&store=baby-products

http://www.amazon.com/rev...96011&store=baby-products

I was sold.. lol
Steelmanpa
Joined: 08.31.2008

Jul 9 @ 12:28 PM ET
Read the comments about Haribu low sugar gummies on Amazon.


http://www.amazon.com/Har...Gummy-Bears/dp/B008JELLCA

Guaranteed to make you laugh until you cant see.

- MBFlyerfan


They also make the fantastic happy cherries, similar to gummy bears
Found them in a supermarket on Bonaire of all places...
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jul 9 @ 12:31 PM ET
Omg they just keep getting better and better. Omg.

Well MB, you're officially the reason I get nothing done at work this afternoon

- benjichronic



MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jul 9 @ 12:33 PM ET
I think the word need is a bit much. That type of d-man still exists, but is rapidly dying out. Less and less teams structure their defense around physical grinding d-men. The sport is to fast and skilled for that type of guy any more.


However, while hockey is still evolving, you will continue to see these guys, albeit fewer and fewer in numbers. They remind me a lot of true enforcers. There really isnt a need for that type of player anymore.

- jak521



I don't think it's about the sport evolving at all. I think it's about the available talent pool. Every team would love to have 6 defenseman that are mobile, can handle the puck, and have the physical size and ability to play in all situations. It's just not available for every team. So they look to defenseman that can play roles. Also some teams have a young defense, and want some veterans for the short term to do some of the heavy lifting, to not place too much responsibility on the younger players. Still need to defend, and play in the corners and around the net. There will be less jobs available to limited players such as Grossmann, but there will always be a spot for the good ones, of that kind of player, in the NHL.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jul 9 @ 12:34 PM ET
Phoenix got that player in Pronger
And still felt the need to go after grossman too
Guess that explains why their a dumpster fire

- Just5

im still awaiting the elaboration on this.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jul 9 @ 12:37 PM ET
It was like trying to funnel Niagara Falls through a coffee straw.
- jak521



I never knew I had innate psychic powers until I it was time for the Haribo Bears to exit my body. The stress on my cranium from the final "push" awakened something deep within me. The mental energy shock wave I released upon finishing destroyed most of the bathroom - especially the few feet around the toilet - but I can't seem to be angry. These little guys just taste too good. Thanks Haribo.
Feanor
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DE
Joined: 02.13.2013

Jul 9 @ 12:51 PM ET
Matt Clavert signed for 3 years, $2.2m AAV in CBJ. He's a LW I was hoping the Flyers could trade for.
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Jul 9 @ 12:55 PM ET
Matt Clavert signed for 3 years, $2.2m AAV in CBJ. He's a LW I was hoping the Flyers could trade for.
- Feanor

but i thought we had the awesomest left wingers ever, already?!
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jul 9 @ 1:03 PM ET
Could you imagine if 100% of this came true
- PhiFaninEdm


Ghost will never even sniff Bobby Orr. He's more like a Mike Green type, who was a poor man's Paul Coffey.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jul 9 @ 1:06 PM ET
Ghost will never even sniff Bobby Orr. He's more like a Mike Green type, who was a poor man's Paul Coffey.
- jmatchett383

Brian Leetch.
J35Bacher
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.03.2014

Jul 9 @ 1:08 PM ET
Matt Clavert signed for 3 years, $2.2m AAV in CBJ. He's a LW I was hoping the Flyers could trade for.
- Feanor



I like him too.

I was hoping if they couldn't sign del zotto maybe they flip him for calvert since CBJ needs defense.

I think calvert would be a good winger with Laughton on the 3rd line.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:11 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jul 9 @ 1:29 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja

If he's sitting in the Suite next to you how badly do you heckle him? Bad enough for him to get up and come over so you can get his autograph?
Scoob
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: love is love
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jul 9 @ 1:33 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja


Clean slate for everyone.
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Jul 9 @ 1:45 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja


50/45/95 and the Art Ross
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:45 PM ET
50/45/95 and the Art Ross
- jmatchett383

oh you and that patented sarcasm
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:46 PM ET
im serious though, i dont think its impossible for the new coach to get a decent season out of him
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:46 PM ET
Go Felix Go!

EDIT: Taylor Leier

- Glak18


Are you confused?
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:47 PM ET
before we were criticized for taking useless plugs now we're criticized for being too small
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:47 PM ET
im serious though, i dont think its impossible for the new coach to get a decent season out of him
- Crimsoninja


Explain in detail please
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jul 9 @ 1:47 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja

then we trade him for 2nd round picks and he wins the cup
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Jul 9 @ 1:48 PM ET
bounceback year for vinny under hakstol #dontsleep
- Crimsoninja

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