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twpguy
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.01.2010

Jul 11 @ 3:38 PM ET
Good luck Homer. Guy probably made the 2nd best trade in Flyers history and gets no credit from the whining part of the fan base. Getting Timmo and Hartnell was the 2nd best trade in Flyers history for me, AND NO THE LINDROS TRADE WASN'T THE BEST. Éric Desjardins and Leclair from Montreal was number 1 for me
Shredder1976
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly / Reading, PA
Joined: 01.09.2009

Jul 11 @ 3:39 PM ET
Agree Ek!
Homer and his wife has done amazing things for Flyers Wives Charities since inception of non profit.
Keep the BS in house boys!
CupOnBroadSt.
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 07.23.2012

Jul 11 @ 3:54 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).
- bmeltzer


Yes, Holmgren did accomplish that, Bill, and he should be congratulated. However, it took Hextall being the one to help truly re-stock the Phantoms with talent, and draft better. Also, whether it was ultimately his decision or not, there were too many times he gave out contracts which tied their hands as a franchise, whether it be money, years or NMCs.
GPerogie
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hightstown, NJ
Joined: 07.13.2010

Jul 11 @ 4:06 PM ET
GOOD CALL BILL! SHAMEFUL EVERYONE KNOWS BETTER THAN THE PEOPLE WHO SEE AND KNOW WHAT IS PUT INTO A JOB. YOU NEVER HEAR ANYONE CLOSE TO THE FLYERS HAVE A BAD WORD TO SAY ABOUT HOMER, BOTH IN HIS WORK ETHIC AND ABOUT HIMSELF AS A PERSON. THE FLYERS FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIS DAILY FINGERPRINTS ON THE TEAM.
jduran10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Regina, SK
Joined: 07.26.2013

Jul 11 @ 4:08 PM ET
and because he loves flyers nation he hired Chuck Fletcher as a parting gift
- Alexzanki


LMAO
jduran10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Regina, SK
Joined: 07.26.2013

Jul 11 @ 4:10 PM ET
Holmgren made some amazing moves when we were dealing with "dry island"...
I was so happy when he traded Carter - Richards shocked me a bit, but the return was incredible...
Bryzgalov, Macdonald... wow!
Forced to trade Bobrovsky because of Bryzgalov....

I will say he has a Flyers tatoo on his ass, not just Hexy.
Thanks for the offer Sheets and trying... in a non Cap world, he was our guy!!!
coohill
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Louisville, CO
Joined: 03.15.2007

Jul 11 @ 4:31 PM ET
Prost!
FlyerFan16
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CT
Joined: 09.21.2014

Jul 11 @ 4:44 PM ET
Good luck Homer. Guy probably made the 2nd best trade in Flyers history and gets no credit from the whining part of the fan base. Getting Timmo and Hartnell was the 2nd best trade in Flyers history for me, AND NO THE LINDROS TRADE WASN'T THE BEST. Éric Desjardins and Leclair from Montreal was number 1 for me
- twpguy

DrunkFan
Joined: 02.26.2018

Jul 11 @ 5:15 PM ET
Eklund: A Big Thank You to Paul Holmgren
- Eklund


Good Riddance, I Could care less.
mattstake
Joined: 07.01.2012

Jul 11 @ 5:26 PM ET
come on EK , i've called you clueless before and you suspended my posting privileges..i suggest you take that comment back or suspend yourself. What's good for the goose...
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Jul 11 @ 5:26 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).
- bmeltzer

And 0 cup wins. Suck it flyerbuzz.
sILKAsSINASALO
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2018

Jul 11 @ 5:32 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).


When bill burns you he makes sure it hurts!

More hurt to a leaf a fan. It's like throwing salt on a leper
SMS4016
Joined: 01.27.2011

Jul 11 @ 5:39 PM ET
Fired Hextall. Yeah we’re clueless. He who defends homer is clueless
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Jul 11 @ 6:05 PM ET
We won't hear this publicly.
- gergeswillems


It would cause bedlam.
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Jul 11 @ 6:06 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).
- bmeltzer


Yeah, you know we get reminded of that every day right?
Mr.Black
New York Islanders
Location: My sources are my thoughts, ON
Joined: 11.09.2007

Jul 11 @ 6:19 PM ET
Wheres this phantom offer sheet Ek?


Thought so.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 11 @ 6:36 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).
- bmeltzer

Who cares?

Trolling Leaf fans about the times you didn't win stanley Cups. Impressive.
Big23Questions
Detroit Red Wings
Joined: 04.11.2018

Jul 11 @ 6:42 PM ET
Yeah, took over the team as GM during their worst season in franchise history, and by the next year had them back in the Eastern Conference Final. Two years later, had them in the Stanley Cup Final (a place, need I remind you, where the Leafs haven't been since 1967).
- bmeltzer


Things I almost did;

1. Dated the hottest girl in high school
2. Went to Harvard
3. Played in the NHL
4. Won the lotto

Man I wish ‘almosts’ mattered in life.
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Jul 11 @ 6:51 PM ET
Who cares?

Trolling Leaf fans about the times you didn't win stanley Cups. Impressive.

- Mentalorgasm5


... You should be more clear that you are referring to other fans trolling Leafs fans, as opposed to "trolling Leafs fans".
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Jul 11 @ 6:56 PM ET
Yeah...that ECF run in 2008 and SCF run in 2010 were terrible on ice products.

Don't worry, I'm sure the Leafs will make it past the first round one day.

- jmatchett383


Let's all pay tribute to one of the dirtiest players to ever lace up the skates in the NHL. And don't worry, the Flyers will soon make the playoffs and finally have an NHL caliber goalie after twenty or so years of garbage.




Sublime55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.24.2012

Jul 11 @ 7:05 PM ET
Let's all pay tribute to one of the dirtiest players to ever lace up the skates in the NHL. And don't worry, the Flyers will soon make the playoffs and finally have an NHL caliber goalie after twenty or so years of garbage.





- winsix



That was quite the non sequitur
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Jul 11 @ 7:09 PM ET
That was quite the non sequitur
- Sublime55


Depends on your point of view I guess
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 11 @ 7:22 PM ET
Nothing like a fan of a team that has never won a Stanley Cup, pointing that out.

In fact, has any major pro sports team from Buffalo ever won anything?

- Aetherial

Thats great, I actually say something defending leaf fans, and then the same leaf fans come in for insult.

Jesus Christ, you wonder why the least two liked fan base are the Flyers and Leafs. Bunch of asshats.
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Jul 11 @ 8:03 PM ET
Thats great, I actually say something defending leaf fans, and then the same leaf fans come in for insult.

Jesus Christ, you wonder why the least two liked fan base are the Flyers and Leafs. Bunch of asshats.

- Mentalorgasm5


Even simpletons like yourself are allowed to express your opinion. Now go play in traffic
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 11 @ 8:23 PM ET
Even simpletons like yourself are allowed to express your opinion. Now go play in traffic
- winsix

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