"I'm gonna hang up and let you guys talk about it."
- jmatchett383

"First time, long time"

to me you have to be in the HHOF and spent the vast majority of your career as a Flyer and be associated as a Flyer if that makes sense.

Outside Lindros who will have the honor this season, I honestly can't pick out one Flyer who was on that level in Philly to Match the Players in the rafters already. I think it will be a long time before we see another number raised up.
- Pyzik

No one.

Lindros is much pretty much it.

to me you have to be in the HHOF and spent the vast majority of your career as a Flyer and be associated as a Flyer if that makes sense.
- nastyflyergirl

Recchi may not even associate himself as a Flyer, maybe one of the 3 teams he won a Cup with, despite playing the bulk of his career here. And I agree with you.

No one.

Lindros is much pretty much it.
- johndewar

If Giroux rebounds to have a few 75+ point seasons, moves into top-5 scoring on the team, and captains us to a Cup, he would have his number retired. But that's the only one that I can see in the next 10-15 years.

In 3 years it will be:

#WhyDidWeTradeAllThosePicksForThatScrub
#RememberWhenRyhsHoskinsUsedToHitAHomeRunEveryGame
#LetEmbiidPlayMoreThanTenGames
#ShouldHaveTaken(insert player name here)

Because Philly...
- jmatchett383

In all seriousness I turn the phillies on when I see Williams and Hoskins are coming up to bat. Been years since I've done that. they seem to have real pieces up and almost ready to come up but man that pitching. Outside of Nola has any of the pitching prospects panned out yet?

to me you have to be in the HHOF and spent the vast majority of your career as a Flyer and be associated as a Flyer if that makes sense.
- nastyflyergirl

Makes total sense.

I liked Recchi, but does any hockey fan really associate him with being a Flyer?

He was passed around the league like a joint at a Phish show.

If Giroux rebounds to have a few 75+ point seasons, moves into top-5 scoring on the team, and captains us to a Cup, he would have his number retired. But that's the only one that I can see in the next 10-15 years.
- jmatchett383

Provorov

ttt

Provorov
- nastyflyergirl

I expect him to still be in the league in 15 years.

In fact, there are many who still associate the number more with tough guy Dave "the Hammer" Schultz than with prolific scorer Recchi.
- bmeltzer

Count me in that group. The first name that comes to mind with the Flyers #8 is Schultz.

I agree with you that the number should not be retired for Recchi.

Count me in that group. The first name that comes to mind with the Flyers #8 is Schultz.

I agree with you that the number should not be retired for Recchi.
- Scoob

No love for Matt Walker?

#yuenglingjagrwasrightabouthoskins
- YuenglingJagr

No HR last night. Word is he was DFA'd after his last at bat during the game

In all seriousness I turn the phillies on when I see Williams and Hoskins are coming up to bat. Been years since I've done that. they seem to have real pieces up and almost ready to come up but man that pitching. Outside of Nola has any of the pitching prospects panned out yet?
- nastyflyergirl

Nope, they have some very promising arms in single A, but those guys are likely 2-3 years away from the Majors at best.

edit: the franchise has deep pockets though and payroll will be even lower next year. If they feel that the everyday lineup is ready to compete, I think they would open up the checkbook and sign a pitcher or 2 and/or move some prospects to acquire a top notch starter as well.

Count me in that group. The first name that comes to mind with the Flyers #8 is Schultz.

I agree with you that the number should not be retired for Recchi.
- Scoob

Ditto

Nope, they have some very promising arms in single A, but those guys are likely 2-3 years away from the Majors at best.

edit: the franchise has deep pockets though and payroll will be even lower next year. If they feel that the everyday lineup is ready to compete, I think they would open up the checkbook and sign a pitcher or 2 and/or move some prospects to acquire a top notch starter as well.
- BiggE

They should get Pujols.

No HR last night. Word is he was DFA'd after his last at bat during the game
- Giroux_Is_God

The nerve of that kid, not hitting a homerun last night. He should know better by now.

They should get Pujols.
- jmatchett383

There are already plenty of poopholes on that team, most of them are pitchers.

No love for Matt Walker?
- jmatchett383

No. Hated that trade.

The nerve of that kid, not hitting a homerun last night. He should know better by now.
- BiggE

Should have traded him before yesterday's game, his value will never be higher.

No. Hated that trade.
- Scoob

Jealous?

Should have traded him before yesterday's game, his value will never be higher.
- jmatchett383

someone gets it

Jealous?
- jmatchett383

Of Gagne's stunning good looks?

Yeah, a little.

Of Gagne's stunning good looks?

Yeah, a little.
- Scoob

no love for matt walker?

As much as I love recchi I agree he shouldn't have his number retired. The other player I might consider is Desjardins.
- twotoekenn

As big of a fan of Rico as I am I don't even consider him worthy of jersey retirement. Of course if Toronto does at some time make that call then I might sway my opinion. I just wonder if he does ever get the call from Toronto.