tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post6861198022450773163..comments2023-09-10T00:44:30.408-07:00Comments on FAUXRUMORS: Team Accountability?FAUX RUMORShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-4675307934929382402007-12-10T12:39:00.000-08:002007-12-10T12:39:00.000-08:00OF COURSE they are linked....The Flyers philosophy...OF COURSE they are linked....<BR/><BR/>The Flyers philosophy is physically based - the good 'ole days of the Broad Street Bullies and the crass 'let 'em eat knuckles' mentality carries on in Philadelphia. Anyone who attends any sports event in Philly will know that you are surrounded by blue-collar fans - a toughness, honesty, and no-holds-barred badge of using your fist. Though hockey fans have softened at the Wachovia, the old days of Black & Orange at the Spectrum were celebrated times. Much of that sentiment still remains with the Eagles in Philly - don't get caught wearing a Giants jersey in Philly. For real!<BR/><BR/>So if anyone feels that the individual is solely responsible, then you don't really understand. Take a trip to Philly, go to South Street, and scream "Flyers Suck" and see what the people around you do...<BR/><BR/>By the way, Flyers suck. Rangers Rock!The Dark Rangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394949785830752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-50896517963932970612007-12-07T11:46:00.000-08:002007-12-07T11:46:00.000-08:00I don't think it's a coincidence, however I don't ...I don't think it's a coincidence, however I don't necessarily believe it's intentional. The Randy Jones hit on Bergeron was dangerous and deserved punishment, however I don't think he intentionally hurt Bergeron.<BR/><BR/>And the leagues tactics in "punishment" are obviously: <B>The suspension length shall be in direct proportion to the amount of public outrage a hit receives. </B> A terrible way to run crime and punishmentJibblescribbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833352311064492403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-83605500040655954622007-12-06T11:33:00.000-08:002007-12-06T11:33:00.000-08:001) Joe: We understand your position, however the F...1) Joe: We understand your position, however the Flyers and the other teams should be given notice PRIOR/NOW of what those additional punitive measures will be.<BR/>2) The knee-jerk method of discipline of the NHL needs to stop. One guy gets 25 games the next 3, and another 1. Sometimes all for the same type of infraction.FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-4886976114056698992007-12-06T11:07:00.000-08:002007-12-06T11:07:00.000-08:00The problem is that in the modern game,there is no...The problem is that in the modern game,there is not precedent, there hasn't been a situation where one team has had 5 major goon shots in little over a month, thus, there are of yet no disciplinary guide posts for the league to follow. This does not mean that the league should pass a blind eye to the Flyers thuggery. If there is another Flyer incident, the league has to react. Suspend the coach, and fine the team, anything less makes the NHL look soft on crime.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899045484063901487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-27405493167352851652007-12-06T10:35:00.000-08:002007-12-06T10:35:00.000-08:001) Ron & Lloyd: Sorry you guys feel that way, but ...1) Ron & Lloyd: Sorry you guys feel that way, but we stick to our original position. We are NOT downplaying the incidents, BUT we object to the leagues handling of them, then and now<BR/>2) If there were already rules on the books allowing Bettman to impose additional fines for a "trend" or a "series" of incidents instead of each individually then we'd be OK with that. We hate the sudden nature of the change(s) to the rule book, and the knee-jerk manner/arbitarary manner that it seems to be done<BR/>3) Zulu: Thanks man. You have it exactly right. The NHL is trying to make an example of the Flyers to mollify media criticism.<BR/>4) yes Scott is soon to be back. We're checking whether your team will be forced to make a trade to shed payroll before he can be officially reinstatedFAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-70345164865654562672007-12-06T10:12:00.000-08:002007-12-06T10:12:00.000-08:00I agree with you boss. I would be angry if the le...I agree with you boss. I would be angry if the league tried to make an example out of my team. We get into a lot of fights so I'd hate it if they all of a sudden said that wasn't OK to do no more. <BR/>hey man, we're getting Niedermayer back! Look out NHL. We're gonna start to whip ya asses agin!Zulu as Konohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883037302318458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-43998556556754134392007-12-06T10:09:00.000-08:002007-12-06T10:09:00.000-08:00You lost me here faux. You seem to be defending t...You lost me here faux. You seem to be defending those bastards but then you say your not a fan? Those SOB's put my teams best player's career in jeopardy and then tried to do it again the other night. I'm sorry but these events are linked. Linked by the thug mentality of the owners on down. Holmgren was a thug player so I wouldn't put it past him to tell his coach what to do. The proof you ask for faux is in the results of their actionsT. Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570608485857270536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024341463089279796.post-86980316661784902372007-12-06T09:54:00.000-08:002007-12-06T09:54:00.000-08:00Come on faux. You must be the only person who sees...Come on faux. You must be the only person who sees this as coincidences. Stevens may not be pulling a Crawford and telling who to hit and when, but there is a definite change in the way the Flyers play from last season. Five dirty plays in 2 months can not be explained away by coincidenceRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292015905572942692noreply@blogger.com