I don't hold it against him, just stating that, while he gave everything he could, he just wasn't very good as an NHL player., although he made it. Not belittling the guy, because he was able to work his way to the NHL, which is actually pretty damn commendable.
- jmatchett383

I know...not accusing you

I wonder where Richards would be right now if he used marijuana instead of pills

Another quiz: What was the last season where Giroux and Voracek weren't the top two Flyers in Points per game?
- Feanor

Jason Akeson in 13-14

My favorite Gagne memory was being at MSG and watching him win the game like 8 seconds into OT. The Garden was not pleased.

I know...not accusing you

I wonder where Richards would be right now if he used marijuana instead of pills
- YuenglingJagr

Probably still getting 4th line duty for NHL teams a la Matt Cullen and Dominick Moore.

Jason Akeson in 13-14
- YuenglingJagr

Aside from studs like Akeson, probably 11/12 would be my guess.

And that's fine, but they've also played on some teams without much offensive pop (which has been part of the issue). But simply being the tallest midget doesn't make you tall.

My favorite Gagne memory was being at MSG and watching him win the game like 8 seconds into OT. The Garden was not pleased.
- Pixote Andolini

Kent manderville is also Avaible to ease the captains burden

My favorite Gagne memory was being at MSG and watching him win the game like 8 seconds into OT. The Garden was not pleased.
- Pixote Andolini

choice - he made the choice to play
- Scoob

Yes and no. He wanted to play, true, but it's mighty hard to say no to Hockey Canada when they come calling. They are good at the high-pressure appeal.

Great piece on Giroux Bill, thank you. If anyone doubted that Giroux was giving anything less than 100% when he was on the ice, they're nuts. With an improved team around him, and if he stays healthy, I see no reason why he can't bounce back. He may not be a top 10 player in the game anymore, but 22-25 goals and 67-75 points should be reachable.

Re Gagne:
One of my all time favorite Flyers, he excelled at all facets of the game and he was a guy you wanted on the ice in the last minute of a close game whether leading, trailing or tied. He would be 4th on my list of all time Flyers left wings, behind only Bill Barber, John Leclair and Brian Propp.

And, finally, IT'S SEPTEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Akeson in 13-14
- YuenglingJagr

My favorite Gagne memory was being at MSG and watching him win the game like 8 seconds into OT. The Garden was not pleased.
- Pixote Andolini

Awesome, I was at that game too, wearing my Flyers jersey and taking abuse all night. When Gagne scored that goal, I stood up, turned around and just smiled.

Not really sure why everyone there kept suggesting that my parents weren't married though.

I know...not accusing you

I wonder where Richards would be right now if he used marijuana instead of pills
- YuenglingJagr

Golden Corral?

Yes and no. He wanted to play, true, but it's mighty hard to say no to Hockey Canada when they come calling. They are good at the high-pressure appeal.
- bmeltzer

Peer/public/organizational pressure is rough for sure, but it was still ultimately his choice. And in this case the consequences of his actions were significant for his employer.

Golden Corral?
- BiggE

Awesome, I was at that game too, wearing my Flyers jersey and taking abuse all night. When Gagne scored that goal, I stood up, turned around and just smiled.

Not really sure why everyone there kept suggesting that my parents weren't married though.
- BiggE

They aren't used to things like that

Peer/public/organizational pressure is rough for sure, but it was still ultimately his choice. And in this case the consequences of his actions were significant for his employer.
- Scoob

His decision gave us Nolan Patrick

Yes and no. He wanted to play, true, but it's mighty hard to say no to Hockey Canada when they come calling. They are good at the high-pressure appeal.
- bmeltzer

I wonder if Giroux would have tried to play World Cup if he was on the Canadian roster for the Olympics.

- BiggE

it's true

His decision gave us Nolan Patrick
- YuenglingJagr

Yup. No sense in micromanaging last year's bore fest. A new season is right around the corner.

If Ryan Malone can try to make a comeback, I don't see why Mike Richards can't.

His decision gave us Nolan Patrick
- YuenglingJagr

Nope

Yup. No sense in micromanaging last year's bore fest. A new season is right around the corner.
- fls13

A new 13th place will give us the number 1 or 2 seed in the draft

A new 13th place will give us the number 1 or 2 seed in the draft
- Landsbergfan

Could be. There are a couple reasons the Flyers could be fun to watch even if they don't improve much in the standings.

1: Seems at least 4 rookies make the team plus we'll see more kids in exe season and throughout the year.

2: If Morin does make the team, it'll give the Flyers their scrappiest blueline in a long time especially on nights Manning dresses too.

3: Shootouts! Elliot is better than Mason in the shootout and the Flyers will need every point they can scratch out if they want to make the playoffs.

I'm sure there are some others.

Could be. There are a couple reasons the Flyers could be fun to watch even if they don't improve much in the standings.

1: Seems at least 4 rookies make the team plus we'll see more kids in exe season and throughout the year.

2: If Morin does make the team, it'll give the Flyers their scrappiest blueline in a long time especially on nights Manning dresses too.

3: Shootouts! Elliot is better than Mason in the shootout and the Flyers will need every point they can scratch out if they want to make the playoffs.

I'm sure there are some others.
- fls13

- Seeing Provorov continuing to emerge
- Hopefully a bounceback, on both sides of the puck, from Ghost
- Nolan Patrick