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Philly1980
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.30.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:13 AM ET
Is an apathetic fanbase better or worse than a often times clueless one that shows up and boos a struggling player when he records a shutout?
- Jsaquella



you know there are a few idiots in all fan bases...
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 12 @ 10:13 AM ET
Then go be a devils fan lol
- Philly1980


I'm a Flyers fan. If I wanted to bail, I could have done so a long time ago.

Just pointing out the sheer stupidity of teasing a team that has had 3 Stanley Cups for holding their parades in a parking lot when the Flyers haven't had a parade since the Ford administration.
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:13 AM ET
The team certainly deserves the Stanley Cups they have earned. They also deserve a more fanatical fanbase. That's not the fault of the team.

I'd trade a fanatical fanbase for 3 Stanley Cups in the past 17 years in a heartbeat
.

- Jsaquella


Wow really. That is what front runners do... Trade thier loyalties for wins... I can see cowboy blue all over you....
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:14 AM ET
I didn't say the team doesnt deserve it... I was talking about the fans...
- RooNosHockey


So because the team lacks attendance it takes away from the fanatical fans like myself that do support the team? Do you think cause your team has more fans that your fans are any more passionate than the fans that do support NJ?
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:16 AM ET
Wow really. That is what front runners do... Trade thier loyalties for wins... I can see cowboy blue all over you....
- RooNosHockey

not sure youre grasping his point
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:16 AM ET
Wow really. That is what front runners do... Trade thier loyalties for wins... I can see cowboy blue all over you....
- RooNosHockey


Are you calling Jsaq a front runner?

That jack wagon lives and breathes Flyers hockey. Get over yourself buddy.
Philly1980
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.30.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:17 AM ET
I'm a Flyers fan. If I wanted to bail, I could have done so a long time ago.

Just pointing out the sheer stupidity of teasing a team that has had 3 Stanley Cups for holding their parades in a parking lot when the Flyers haven't had a parade since the Ford administration.

- Jsaquella


yes they won those three cups in the most boring way possible...the system they used was the clutch grab and trap. Not to mention they had one of the top goalies of all time brodeur....And if your star player managed to do anything then scott stevens would make sure to end his career... it was unbearable to watch.
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:17 AM ET
not sure youre grasping his point
- Crimsoninja


Understatement of the day.
BingoLady
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Ultimate Warrior, NB
Joined: 07.15.2009

Mar 12 @ 10:17 AM ET
So because the team lacks attendance it takes away from the fanatical fans like myself that do support the team? Do you think cause your team has more fans that your fans are any more passionate than the fans that do support NJ?
- WayneZ

Sam Woo is worth at least a dozen Flyer Fans.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 12 @ 10:18 AM ET
Wow really. That is what front runners do... Trade thier loyalties for wins... I can see cowboy blue all over you....
- RooNosHockey


I root for the Flyers. If I was interested in front running, I wouldn't have followed the Flyers closely and rooted for them in good times and bad for the past 30+ years. I wouldn't have defended Bryzgalov here when he was struggling, I would have be complaining about his contract. I wouldn't support Briere during his slump, I'd just ignore the fact that he averages more than a point per game in the playoffs and call him worthless.

Saying I'm jealous and respect what the Devils have done over the past 17 years is a lot different than rooting for them. Front runners are the morons that are using Bryzgalov avatars now and proclaiming their love for him when a month ago they were looking at using an amnesty buy out on him.
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:18 AM ET
yes they won those three cups in the most boring way possible...the system they used was the clutch grab and trap. Not to mention they had one of the top goalies of all time brodeur....And if your star player managed to do anything then scott stevens would make sure to end his career... it was unbearable to watch.
- Philly1980


I picture you saying this, teary eyed, and red cheeked, pounding your fist on your table.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:19 AM ET
same with Kovalchuk for turning himself into the player he is right now. no longer just a one-trick pony. An offensive force and a decent defensive player.
- bradleyc4



so the three 8 year olds behind were saying. ..


all game.

at the top of their lungs.

interspersed with more hoarse screams about who sucks.

for 2.5 hours.

while kicking my chair.




good times


RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:19 AM ET
How about showing a shred of class or decency?

Your poop-talking doesn't even make any sense. I'd rather be in an empty arena with 5,000 decent fans than in an arena jam-packed with people like you.

- bradleyc4


So now your saying the Devils have a better fan base? Or are you just insulting me? I really dont care what you think... When you have a team that wins, and you can't get any support... its complete BS... Its insulting to the players, the team owners, and the entire NHL. I can understand why the Islanders cant fill a 50 year old arena with a team that hasnt made the playoffs but once in 15 years or whatever... But seriously... Your going to defend the Devil's lack of fans... Sure the few guys that are devils fans are good fans...I'm sure... But everyone else in that area could give 2 craps... Maybe they should higher the Jersey Shore cast and the Jerseylicious cast to come to games and get the GTL crowd to stop in....
Philly1980
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.30.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:19 AM ET
So because the team lacks attendance it takes away from the fanatical fans like myself that do support the team? Do you think cause your team has more fans that your fans are any more passionate than the fans that do support NJ?
- WayneZ



Are you sir ready to learn french and move to quebec along with the rest of your orginization.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:20 AM ET
Whether we have one or not, does not change the sad state of the fan base in Jersey. They really dont deserve the team, or the Cups they have.
- RooNosHockey



Cetainly, the Devils have some dedicated, and faithful fans, regardless of how man of them there are. They most certainly deserve the team and the Cups they have won. What about if you were one of those faithful Devil fans? How would you feel about your statement?
Philly1980
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 12.30.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:20 AM ET
I picture you saying this, teary eyed, and red cheeked, pounding your fist on your table.
- WayneZ


i was a young lad and yes i did cry like any other passionate fan would do.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 12 @ 10:21 AM ET
yes they won those three cups in the most boring way possible...the system they used was the clutch grab and trap. Not to mention they had one of the top goalies of all time brodeur....And if your star player managed to do anything then scott stevens would make sure to end his career... it was unbearable to watch.
- Philly1980


Did they win three Stanley Cups? Are the Flyers Stanley Cups cheapened because they had the best goalie in the game and literally beat the living poop out of anyone on an opposing team that looked sideways at Bobby Clarke?

I'm not a fan of trapping hockey and sitting on a 2-1 lead for 40 minutes either, but that was the game back then. It was successful.
RooNosHockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bear, DE
Joined: 10.25.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:21 AM ET
So because the team lacks attendance it takes away from the fanatical fans like myself that do support the team? Do you think cause your team has more fans that your fans are any more passionate than the fans that do support NJ?
- WayneZ


I'm sure your a great fan... but New Jersey does not deserve a team like the Devils... If they cant get more then 30k people to show up for a Stanley Cup Parade... There are many more places that deserve a franchise...
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:21 AM ET
Are you sir ready to learn french and move to quebec along with the rest of your orginization.
- Philly1980


Oui, je parle francais.

At least if NJ does head to Canada, those sorry SOB's may finally see a cup victory.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:22 AM ET
How about showing a shred of class or decency?

Your poop-talking doesn't even make any sense. I'd rather be in an empty arena with 5,000 decent fans than in an arena jam-packed with people like you.

- bradleyc4



you are making some incorrect assumptions...

last night was so bad adge said he'll go with me on thursday and then that's it. he will not attend a game in this area ever again.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:22 AM ET
so the three 8 year olds behind were saying. ..


all game.

at the top of their lungs.

interspersed with more hoarse screams about who sucks.

for 2.5 hours.

while kicking my chair.




good times

- Don'tForgetTocchet



you just gotta stop going to road games lol. seems like you always have a terrible experience
JoeRussomanno
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: me bitter? F-no i think it's hilarious
Joined: 12.14.2011

Mar 12 @ 10:23 AM ET
I root for the Flyers. If I was interested in front running, I wouldn't have followed the Flyers closely and rooted for them in good times and bad for the past 30+ years. I wouldn't have defended Bryzgalov here when he was struggling, I would have be complaining about his contract. I wouldn't support Briere during his slump, I'd just ignore the fact that he averages more than a point per game in the playoffs and call him worthless.

Saying I'm jealous and respect what the Devils have done over the past 17 years is a lot different than rooting for them. Front runners are the morons that are using Bryzgalov avatars now and proclaiming their love for him when a month ago they were looking at using an amnesty buy out on him.

- Jsaquella

sadly these people do exist
WayneZ
New Jersey Devils
Location: Yay we're relevant again, VA
Joined: 01.28.2008

Mar 12 @ 10:23 AM ET
I'm sure your a great fan... but New Jersey does not deserve a team like the Devils... If they cant get more then 30k people to show up for a Stanley Cup Parade... There are many more places that deserve a franchise...
- RooNosHockey


There are several teams allot worse off than NJ regarding fan bases. You are just lashing out at NJ, cause they happened to beat your team last night. If you are truly a crusader for the people and looking to dole out justice, go take a look at a Dallas Stars game, they habitually fall under 9k in attendance.
Don'tForgetTocchet
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ground Zero Brooklyn
Joined: 02.08.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:23 AM ET
also of note: the jersey fans have added pauly D's "hey buddy" to their repertoire
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Mar 12 @ 10:24 AM ET
not sure youre grasping his point
- Crimsoninja


Maybe youarewrong could log in and explain it to him
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