www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd25WUexiYY


- jak521

vintage FlyersGrace..

vintage FlyersGrace..
- Crimsoninja

Welcome home, Hammar. And congratulations!


- tangent_man

thank you, sir! wonderful, amazing experience and so blessed to be a part of it at my age. i hope to compete again in 2017.

Seconded!
- bmeltzer

- hammarby31

Congrats on the gold. Pretty awesome to be a party of I would assume.

You should really think about doing a little story about it in the my hockeybuzz section.

Congrats on the gold. Pretty awesome to be a party of I would assume.

You should really think about doing a little story about it in the my hockeybuzz section.
- jak521

+1

Congrats on the gold. Pretty awesome to be a party of I would assume.

You should really think about doing a little story about it in the my hockeybuzz section.
- jak521

Funny, I was thinking a similar thought: I'd love to read his account of the Maccabiah Games.

EDIT: alternately, I wouldn't mind a Bill blog where Bill interviews our hero.

Congrats on the gold. Pretty awesome to be a party of I would assume.

You should really think about doing a little story about it in the my hockeybuzz section.
- jak521

Look what I found! (This is great and I hope my sharing it shows Jon how proud we all are.)

http://ingoalmag.com/news...biah-gold-in-leroux-mask/

Funny, I was thinking a similar thought: I'd love to read his account of the Maccabiah Games.

EDIT: alternately, I wouldn't mind a Bill blog where Bill interviews our hero.
- Flyskippy

Unbelievable experience. I went to Boston a number of years ago for basketball. If anyone or their kids have the opportunity to participate in the Maccabi games, definitely do it.

Congrats on the gold. Pretty awesome to be a party of I would assume.

You should really think about doing a little story about it in the my hockeybuzz section.
- jak521

thanks! pm me, and we'll chat.

vintage FlyersGrace..
- Crimsoninja

ty u

- hammarby31

congrats sir

congrats sir
- Don'tForgetTocchet

thank you, sir! wonderful, amazing experience and so blessed to be a part of it at my age. i hope to compete again in 2017.
- hammarby31

I imagine you have moved ahead of Bryzgalov on the NHL/KHL available UFA charts.

The Broad Street Bullies era Flyers also had tremendous local beat writers in Jack Chevalier and Bill Fleischman especially. The 1980s had the likes of Jay Greenberg and Al Morganti. A bit like the Flyers' teams of those eras, those were VERY tough acts to follow for anyone who came afterwards. Also it should be noted that, very quietly, Wayne Fish has been on the Flyers beat in Bucks County since Shero's final season as coach -- he's covered a lot of team history in that time.
- bmeltzer

Personally Bill,

I believe you outshine all current hockey writers in this area....Most of them are hacks....

Happy Birthday Dallas.
- mayorofangrytown

Thanks, AngryTown, but I'm not from Dallas, only enjoying its great weather and booming economy

I imagine you have moved ahead of Bryzgalov on the NHL/KHL available UFA charts.


- Flyskippy

i wish. even for just 1 season. sadly, you can't teach size. don't have it, never will.

Personally Bill,

I believe you outshine all current hockey writers in this area....Most of them are hacks....
- PhillaBully

Interweb fellating coming, but I totally agree. Your articles are the most insightful, level-headed, realistic, but still enthusiastic out there. Enjoy 'em everyday. Thanks Bill

Growing up in the Philly area as a kid in the 70s, Bernie was my idol. His #1 jersey was the first Flyers jersey I ever owned and the first time I met him, I was so nervous, I could barely speak.

Marcus Hayes should be ashamed of himself for disrespecting a legend like Parent. Perhaps a visit with Paul Holmgren in a nice dark alley would set him straight!

Anyhow, my list of the top 5 most beloved living sports figures in Philly would be as follows:
1. Bernie Parent - THE MAN!
2. Brian Dawkins - I'm still ticked the Eagles let him go, shame on them!
3. Bobby Clarke - as a player he was beloved, no one worked harder
4. Julius Erving - like Parent and Clarke, he was never booed here
5. Chuck Bednarik - still adored by pretty much every fan over 60 and respected by all!

And now, the top 5 Flyers who always ticked me off
1. Doug Crossman - so much talent, so little heart, the way he just gave up on that final play against Washington in 88 was just inexcusable.
2. Behn Wilson - seemed like a bright guy off the ice and man could he fight, but he just kept making the same mistakes over and over and refused to learn from them.
3. Bryz - just too damn selfish for my tastes. IT was all about Bryz, not the team.
4. Bill Flett - the Cowboy basically drank himself out of the NHL, just sad.
5. Todd Bergen- another guy with a ton of talent and absolutely no heart whatsoever.

Look what I found! (This is great and I hope my sharing it shows Jon how proud we all are.)

http://ingoalmag.com/news...biah-gold-in-leroux-mask/
- Flyskippy

Thanks for the link Skip.

And warmest congrats for hammarby31 as well!! That had to be an amazing experience, and we're all very proud of you and the rest of the team. Great job.

Wish I could say more, but I've got to get back to work on my campaign to retire Primeau's number*. Please don't tell MOAT

i wish. even for just 1 season. sadly, you can't teach size. don't have it, never will.
- hammarby31

Congrats on your big win, well done!!

Zach Bogosian reups with Winnipeg 7 years at 36 million. 5.14 cap hit

Zach Bogosian reups with Winnipeg 7 years at 36 million. 5.14 cap hit
- Pat MaGroin

Guess we know who's buying the drinks tonight!

Thanks for the link Skip.

And warmest congrats for hammarby31 as well!! That had to be an amazing experience, and we're all very proud of you and the rest of the team. Great job.

Wish I could say more, but I've got to get back to work on my campaign to retire Primeau's number*. Please don't tell MOAT

- BringBack25

shhhhh.... he doesn't suspect a thing*

Look what I found! (This is great and I hope my sharing it shows Jon how proud we all are.)

http://ingoalmag.com/news...biah-gold-in-leroux-mask/
- Flyskippy

Thanks for sharing that Skip, great article and yes we are all very proud. Way to go Jon!