I saw some poor officiating that cost Philly at critical times. Then bad penalties taken by Philly. A sudden absense of break out passes by the Flyers. AND Marty Brodeur.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Two PPG in overtime and two PP, one on a skeptical call on Zajac in game four. The Flyers had the chances with the refs.

Not a ridiculous idea, but he has a NMC I believe.
- MJL

He does

what?

man, who won the conn smythe that season?
please
- wingz4life

True, but he did play an entire series no? Wasn't just the usual backup passenger like Rask last year

just him? u could mention everyone on the team
- wingz4life

oic

Every team left is gassed and injured at this point but find a way to get the job done...
- keatondixon

This!

i only saw the final 5 minutes. thank goodness for that. there aren't enough words to describe how crappy the end of the season was. to go 1-6 in the playoffs when scoring first is literally unheard of, to have the series winning goal happen the way it did, to lose 4 straight after winning the opening game, to allow 3 goals minimum in all 5 games, to have their depth shrivel up and die, to have their best player be unavailable because of a stupid, selfish, and dirty hit...with so many top teams knocked out in the first 2 rounds.

there's a lot of talented youth on the team, and they should improve, but only winning 1 more game than last year doesn't have me thinking about that right now.
- hammarby31

You can bet Messrs Carter and Richards toasted to Mr. Holmgren tonight.

i only saw the final 5 minutes. thank goodness for that. there aren't enough words to describe how crappy the end of the season was. to go 1-6 in the playoffs when scoring first is literally unheard of, to have the series winning goal happen the way it did, to lose 4 straight after winning the opening game, to allow 3 goals minimum in all 5 games, to have their depth shrivel up and die, to have their best player be unavailable because of a stupid, selfish, and dirty hit...with so many top teams knocked out in the first 2 rounds.

there's a lot of talented youth on the team, and they should improve, but only winning 1 more game than last year doesn't have me thinking about that right now.
- hammarby31

Yeah, it seemed like a long way to go for an extra win.

Whooopee.

How about we get on Giroux for his selfish act?

If someone said prior to the season, Pronger's career will be ended in November, and the Eastern Conference Finals would be Devils/Rags, I wouldn't have watched a single game.
- PLindbergh31

I would have watched every game. That's what a true fan does. Whether they are in first place, or last place.

Giroux actually had the balls to go out to the handshake line?

- FlyerGuy

He is all class. Kudos to him.

Could have used some of that hard work in games 2-4
- matman31

Can't argue that but the Flyers still are our team, nice to show the support.

You can bet Messrs Carter and Richards toasted to Mr. Holmgren tonight.
- PLindbergh31

I sure would in their place.

If someone said prior to the season, Pronger's career will be ended in November, and the Eastern Conference Finals would be Devils/Rags, I wouldn't have watched a single game.
- PLindbergh31

Kinda wish you wouldn't have.

tim cheveldae? bob essensa? ya
- wingz4life

corrado micalef? greg stefan? glen hanlon?

Various people just did not look like they do at other times. Hartnell, Kimmo are the two most obvious examples.

However, people need to stop pretending we are 1-2 pieces away from the cup. Its not gonna happen next year either. Then its the post-kimmo era
- PT21

This team has a bright bright future. And no reason why they can't be a contender next year.

Kinda wish you wouldn't have.
- bradleyc4

you no i am gonna get crucified for this but ... and dont get me wrong he has been a warrior for us... but i think we should move Kimmo.... he is getting older and he is a great d-man but his age is showing and these playoff runs are taking its toll on him... teams would jump at him and we could get a good young prospect or even a good pick plus the cap space would allow us to make a huge offer to Sutter
- flyer186

If Timo goes anywhere, it's back to Sweden. He'll play out the string here.

Two PPG in overtime and two PP, one on a skeptical call on Zajac in game four. The Flyers had the chances with the refs.
- _Zippy_

They lost the series in that OT.

Stupidity like that you don't recover from.

tim cheveldae? bob essensa? ya
- wingz4life

bryz out played broduer this series. games 3 and 4 should have been blow outs. wheather you like the guy or not, hes not the reason the flyers lost this series

This team has a bright bright future. And no reason why they can't be a contender next year.
- MJL

Didn't you hear? Bryz will never win a Cup.

You can bet Messrs Carter and Richards toasted to Mr. Holmgren tonight.
- PLindbergh31

they've had little to do with their waltz into the conference final, and i don't expect much from them whether they win or lose.

while i'm aggravated about how this season has ended, i make those trades again, every day of the week.

Two PPG in overtime and two PP, one on a skeptical call on Zajac in game four. The Flyers had the chances with the refs.
- _Zippy_

that was the series

I know when Im here its usually just buffoonery....Ill say this..that was a dignified loss. I would like to credit the Flyers for their professionalism and thank them for not turnng that into Slapshot. Good season gang.

(just one other note...Kimmos best days are LONG behind him...move him...but dont expect much)

Ok move him in a package for a #1. He wouldn't be the only piece obviously.

Speaking of crack...How'd that overpayment for Leino work out in Buffalo?
- Lexington Flyer

Leino at 22 mil will be easier to move than Bryz at 51 million

Devils will do the exact same thing in the next round. Go through the Rags like gas through a funnel.