Yes, which is why I notice, and allow it to frustrate me so intensely. Outside of that I cant say I have ever said anything negative about him. Lets both watch for it over the next few games and then we can re-discuss it. A lot of times the only thing it does is kill the flow, but it has hurt us on the scoreboard occasionally (pens game).
- jak521

I feel it is a weakness, not just of kimmo but of all the point guys. No one seems to be in position on the point to keep a clear along the boards in.

but do they know where the net is?
- nastyflyergirl

Or what end?

From what I've heard from jsaq and others is that he's actually a very nice guy off the air
- funmaster18

that is what I was told too

So Bryz is getting his hand x-rayed from taking a shot in the morning skate...it just never stops.

Or what end?
- phi1671

ask Coatsie, he is the expert

I feel it is a weakness, not just of kimmo but of all the point guys. No one seems to be in position on the point to keep a clear along the boards in.
- bodiva88

the ice has looked really bad to me at the WFC recently. Pucks bouncing every which way. that certainly doesn't help.

Cataldi looks like Philadelphia A's pitcher Chief Bender. I hate to mention them in the same sentence because Bender is in the Hall of Fame while Caltaldi is a merely well paid buffoon.

I feel it is a weakness, not just of kimmo but of all the point guys. No one seems to be in position on the point to keep a clear along the boards in.
- bodiva88

Don't know where your post on Ang went, but I was going to say, "If the 'deep end' is Providence, RI, where he is from, I wish he'd go back."

Cataldi looks like Philadelphia A's pitcher Chief Bender. I hate to mention them in the same sentence because Bender is in the Hall of Fame while Caltaldi is a merely well paid buffoon.
- 2731color

And one-time Pulitzer finalist. Hard to imagine. He once was a legitimate journalist with some chops.

Don't know where your post on Ang went, but I was going to say, "If the 'deep end' is Providence, RI, where he is from, I wish he'd go back."
- Flyskippy

Felt I was oversharing.

Felt I was oversharing.
- bodiva88

Ah. His ex work(ed?) at the same mortgage company I did. Never met her, but she was a mini-celebrity in the company.

Felt I was oversharing.
- bodiva88

about farting 14 times aday, I agrEE.

Morning all,
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- Hextall271

Wow, Mark, that is really cool. Have fun.
I hope they beat the snot out of Boston too while you are there.

I will never forget when Larry Bowa -- not without justification -- profanely ripped the fair-weather nature of Philadelphia fans, saying they are the worst fans in sports and that, for such allegedly knowledgeable fans, knew nothing about the working of a baseball team. That happened in 1980.

Bowa got booed the rest of the regular season. He got booed when he was introduced before Game 1 of the NLCS against the Astros. He got booed before Game 1 of the World Series against Kansas City.

Then Bowa went on to have a great WS and the Phillies won their first championship in 97 years of existence. Suddenly all was forgiven by the same fans who even booed Bowa when he stole a base in a key September game against the Pirates.

When all that heat fell on Jimmy Rollins 32 years later for saying basically the same thing, it was deja vu. Rollins was one of the few Phils position players who had a good playoff series against St. Louis, too.
- bmeltzer

Schmidt could hit a home run in the 2nd inning, the strike out later in the game and get booed.

Philly fans are a 'special' breed of fans.

Schmidt could hit a home run in the 2nd inning, the strike out later in the game and get booed.

Philly fans are a 'special' breed of fans.
- Marc D

YAY!!!!!!!
- Crank Yankers

Schmidt could hit a home run in the 2nd inning, the strike out later in the game and get booed.

Philly fans are a 'special' breed of fans.
- Marc D

I don't remember the player, but a couple of years ago I was at a Phillies game where the guy had a hit in his first four at bats (one or two of them home runs) and stuck out in his fifth AB to a chorus of boos. Yeah, you can call them passionate fans, but I'd prefer the more accurate "moron."

Wow, Mark, that is really cool. Have fun.
I hope they beat the snot out of Boston too while you are there.
- Marc D

Thanks man.. I hope it works out as well. If the Flyers win, I can see me getting killed.. St Patricks Day in Boston+ afternoon game+ Flyers win+ ,me wearing a Flyers jersey= me running for my life down an alley with Shelaly carrying Bruins fans in hot pursuit..

And one-time Pulitzer finalist. Hard to imagine. He once was a legitimate journalist with some chops.
- bodiva88

I thought he was a good Flyers beat writer. But on the air his accent and loudmouth became insufferable. For goodness sake, who calls Clarkie "Bobby Clock".

Thanks man.. I hope it works out as well. If the Flyers win, I can see me getting killed.. St Patricks Day in Boston+ afternoon game+ Flyers win+ ,me wearing a Flyers jersey= me running for my life down an alley with Shelaly carrying Bruins fans in hot pursuit..
- Hextall271

Just make sure your aggressors post their exploits on Facebook when they're done.

I thought he was a good Flyers beat writer. But on the air his accent and loudmouth became insufferable. For goodness sake, who calls Clarkie "Bobby Clock".
- 2731color

New Englanders, who pahk their cahs near Hahvahd Yahd, say "Bobby Clahke."

Lucky Bastard!

I ran into Matt Read's family at the Red Wings Game in Detroit. There were a group of 4 heading into the Joe and they were all wearing Matt Read jersey's. I said to them as we were heading in "Big Matt Read fans eh?" This really pretty lady of the group replies "Yes, these are Matt Read's Parents" with a big smile. I have a certain shyness about not wanting to bother anyone so they can enjoy their game (and their lives LOL) so I I wished them good luck. They thanked me and I walked away.

Some people don't get it though. Maybe I don't push enough but others might push too much. A couple hours before the game I had nothing to do so I headed to the Joe 2 hours early. I found a small group of people in Flyers jersey's waiting for the bus to show. So I waited with them to see the Flyers play. Moments after waiting, Cars and Cars of people showed up looking to get their stuff signed as if it was owed to them. The bus shows up, the players get off the bus and head directly into the Joe (most wearing headphones). Jagr was the only one who looked up and smiled (It was only half the team not the whole team). People took it so personal that they didn't sign anything. They don't seem to understand that we lost the night before and they have to keep their heads into the games.

I guess this is a statement of the difference between myself and some fans. You're very lucky though. If you're lucky to get noticed and get this sort of chance, run with it.

Good Luck to you.
- roenick97

We'll see how it shakes down, but if I get to meet Matt, get his autograph and say thanks, that would be a big thrill. I enjoy watching him play. I also am the type that doesn't want to freak anyone out.

We'll see how it shakes down, but if I get to meet Matt, get his autograph and say thanks, that would be a big thrill. I enjoy watching him play. I also am the type that doesn't want to freak anyone out.
- Hextall271

My son played with the sons of a couple Flyers last season. Just treat them like you did us weirdos at the BuzzGate and you'll be fine.

Thanks man.. I hope it works out as well. If the Flyers win, I can see me getting killed.. St Patricks Day in Boston+ afternoon game+ Flyers win+ ,me wearing a Flyers jersey= me running for my life down an alley with Shelaly carrying Bruins fans in hot pursuit..
- Hextall271

You should take Lukin to the game with you, sounds like his kind of fun.

- Deasr1

This site really needs a sarcasm smiley.

New Englanders, who pahk their cahs near Hahvahd Yahd, say "Bobby Clahke."
- Flyskippy

That's cool and as a Philadelphian I can appreciate other accents. It's just that I find it ironic that the oracle of Philly sports opinion has a thick New England accent. "Clockie" for god's sake.