I'd have said "you're joking, right?" because it is a very famous film for just the reasons you mention.
- bodiva88

Funny, no on at my work that I've talked to had heard of it either.

I guess we're all just not cool enough to know about cult propaganda movies from the 30s.

Probably not the best of ideas for someone who has battled alcohol abuse.
I've been tough on Holmgren as far as his job as a GM. Give him a lot of credit for being able to battle that disease. Not easy.
- PLindbergh31

that's no disease. that's an addiction. but yes credit goes to him

Bill, I always appreciate your objective eye and level-head. I, too, would love Markov on that top pair and to see MacDonald pushed out by better play from a rookie. What would it take to get someone to take MacDonald off our hands? Two 2nd-rounders?

Great to see Rubstov and Myers in for camp. Darn shame about Myers' concussions last year. I hope he can stay healthy over the long-haul. I'm feeling trepidation about his ability to stay on the ice for awhile. Hope and pray that he does for his sake, his families sake, and for Flyers fans. Also, dreaming of a Patrick-Rubstov combo down the middle, although far off, sounds pretty great. Would we keep Giroux around like a Shane Doan on 3rd-liner minutes or as a 2nd-line winger? Where's Cooter fit into that mix?

Had a dream last night that we traded Simmonds and Coots for Draisiatl and I was pretty ok with it tbh.

Funny, no on at my work that I've talked to had heard of it either.

I guess we're all just not cool enough to know about cult propaganda movies from the 30s.
- jmatchett383

My guess is that people with more than a peripheral knowledge of the movie are probably more involved in that "scene" than folks like you and me.

No judgement, just guessing.

Only two players (as far as I can tell) have ever played for all 3 NY-based NHL teams (not counting the Americans). Can you name them?
- jmatchett383

1. Lafontaine.
2. No idea.

My guess is that people with more than a peripheral knowledge of the movie are probably more involved in that "scene" than folks like you and me.

No judgement, just guessing.
- Scoob

Though I have never seen it, its a pretty famous movie.

Though I have never seen it, its a pretty famous movie.
- MBFlyerfan

Right, hence some peripheral awareness on my part.

1. Lafontaine.
2. No idea.
- FlyerFan16

Hint: He also played for the Flyers.

Though I have never seen it, its a pretty famous movie.
- MBFlyerfan

Until recently, I didn't know who Uriah Heep was, either, and apparently they were a fairly big thing back in their day.

I'm guessing that most people aren't aware of certain things that are/were popular for a variety of reasons.

Any thoughts on which number Elliot takes?

He can't wear his normal #1 and I doubt they let him use #31...
- dragonoffrost

69

69
- Giroux_Is_God

If you're us...and we're you...

Hint: He also played for the Flyers.
- jmatchett383

I looked it up. I completely forgot about his stint with the Islanders.

Okay. Sorry I brought this up.
- jmatchett383

I too have never heard of it

I looked it up. I completely forgot about his stint with the Islanders.
- FlyerFan16

Yeah, I thought he may have, but wasn't sure, so I had to do the same.

Lafontaine never played for the Devils


Beezer
Kevin Weekes
Mike Dunham
PA Parenteau
Aaron Asham
Mike Mottau


There are apparently 4 more.
- MBFlyerfan

New York state. Islanders, Rangers, Sabres

Lafontaine never played for the Devils


Beezer
Kevin Weekes
Mike Dunham
PA Parenteau
Aaron Asham
Mike Mottau


There are apparently 4 more.
- MBFlyerfan

The Devils are not based in New York. The Sabres are.

Lafontaine never played for the Devils


Beezer
Kevin Weekes
Mike Dunham
PA Parenteau
Aaron Asham
Mike Mottau


There are apparently 4 more.
- MBFlyerfan

The New Jersey Devils don't play in New York. ;-)

They would need to clear more than what sending MacDonald down would give them. I'd only do it if they can clear MacDonald and a veteran forward to clear the cap space needed.
- MJL

I think Manning would also be claimed which would leave them without a suitable #7 unless they wanted to seat a younger player in the press box. I do agree with Bill that it would really improve how the D is slotted to their capabilities.

Hextall has some work to do with his excess forwards. If he see's opportunities to move some, he should explore Markov .

My guess is that people with more than a peripheral knowledge of the movie are probably more involved in that "scene" than folks like you and me.

No judgement, just guessing.
- Scoob

Nope. Maybe older? I've never smoked anything or taken anything not prescribed for me. And I've been drunk probably a handful of times. Too much of a control freak to feel comfortable altered.

I looked it up. I completely forgot about his stint with the Islanders.
- FlyerFan16

Thanks for the hint. I wasn't sure either but didn't have to look it up because you did.

The New Jersey Devils don't play in New York. ;-)
- Scoob

Neither do the New York Giants and New York Jets.

The Devils are not based in New York. The Sabres are.
- jmatchett383

derp lol

Neither do the New York Giants and New York Jets.
- FlyerFan16

Yes, only one NY-based NFL team now. Sad. Although it does make that Eagles at Giants game easier to attend.

Neither do the New York Giants and New York Jets.
- FlyerFan16

Nope. The NFL is the only league of the big 4 that has only 1 NY-based team.