Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Rookie Camp Invitees, Hart, No. 31, Alumni

Having heard many of Pelle’s self deprecating interviews when he was playing.. he would most likely be like “ so, what took so long?”

Thanks Bill

i met Pelle several times after games. always willing to stop and chat, sign autographs with that big smile on his face

Those mid 80’s teams were so much fun to be a part of as a fan, they were young and entertaining. For a small guy, which was not uncommon back then, Lindbergh was a pretty agile and that mask was so old school

R.I.P. Gumper, we miss ya.

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Rookie Camp Invitees, Hart, No. 31, Alumni
- bmeltzer

What are the requirements by Flyers standards to stay loyal to a number?

What are the requirements by Flyers standards to stay loyal to a number?
- SuperSchennBros

The Flyers' credo: "We play for the name on the crest, not the front on the back."

What are the requirements by Flyers standards to stay loyal to a number?
- SuperSchennBros

As far as I know, other than the retired numbers, the only one that the team asks players to not wear is Pelle's 31.

Let him wear it. Sentimentality is dumb. Its just a number. It has been 33 years.

Let him wear it. Sentimentality is dumb. Its just a number. It has been 33 years.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Yeah, after all, most of the Flyers' staff and all of their players have been men, and men don't ever have emotional attachments to anything.

Let him wear it. Sentimentality is dumb. Its just a number. It has been 33 years.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Let's be realistic, does Carter Hart really care that much about wearing number 31...probably not. Why force a non-issue.

Let's be realistic, does Carter Hart really care that much about wearing number 31...probably not. Why force a non-issue.
- Glak18

Carter Hart has to win a Vezina and lead the Flyers to the SCF, AND THEN he can wear #31.

Yeah, after all, most of the Flyers' staff and all of their players have been men, and men don't ever have emotional attachments to anything.
- jmatchett383

We do but that doesnt make it any less stupid. Hell some people name their cars, including myself. I still understand it is stupid to do so.

Let's be realistic, does Carter Hart really care that much about wearing number 31...probably not. Why force a non-issue.
- Glak18

I'd be disappointed if I couldnt wear my #52. It is like a part of me.

Carter Hart has to win a Vezina and lead the Flyers to the SCF, AND THEN he can wear #31.
- jmatchett383

Or he can wear another number to define his own identity.

I'd be disappointed if I couldnt wear my #52. It is like a part of me.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Exactly, 31 is not a part of Carter Hart.

Have the Flyers ever created a don't drink and drive initiative?

Have the Flyers ever created a don't drink and drive initiative?
- Scoob

Possibly, but not a public campaign that I am aware of. To be honest it should be a standard practice now a days that shouldn't need too much attention.

We do but that doesnt make it any less stupid. Hell some people name their cars, including myself. I still understand it is stupid to do so.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

what did you name your car?

Let him wear it. Sentimentality is dumb. Its just a number. It has been 33 years.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Then there's this guy

Then there's this guy
- Giroux_Is_God

Being sentimental is dumb, if you're a guy. Remember, men don't really love or care for their children.

Or he can wear another number to define his own identity.
- Glak18

Okay, fine. He can wear #1.

Exactly, 31 is not a part of Carter Hart.
- Glak18

Yes, but the dude's men's league number is part of his immortal soul, apparently.

let him wear it as maybe he brings some stability. No harm really.

Move to the future. He has been “honored” long enough.