Well deserved. In his prime, when healthy, he was as dominant as anyone in NHL history.
- BiggE

I always think about how many concussions Brett and E gave each other growing up? My guess is it had to be double digits for each of them.

Retiring #88 Jan 18th
- Trainfellow

Lindros is also the Flyers all-time points-per-game leader as well as the most physically dominant force.

GoT...Wow....what a season finale..somethings I wanted were not in there and some unexpected things were.. Not a fan at all of waiting 2 years to see how it ends though..

Mike Richards..not much else needs to be said..had a great career here, seemed destined to lead us for a long time then something happened and everything went the other way with him.. The way it ended up doesnt take away from he did. I'll take Simmonds over him but that is just preference.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Top 25 in 25: Mike Richards; Quick Hits
- bmeltzer

Richards had a lot of great moments here. I think a lot of pressure was placed on him to be a future captain early and maybe became a captain too soon but overall, he was great here. Maybe he lost some focus.

Bill Meltzer: Flyers Top 25 in 25: Mike Richards; Quick Hits
- bmeltzer

Just reading that we're retiring 88! Great news and about time..

Richards had a lot of great moments here. I think a lot of pressure was placed on him to be a future captain early and maybe became a captain too soon but overall, he was great here. Maybe he lost some focus.
- SuperSchennBros

Maybe.

I do think his dislike for off-ice training is what hurt him more than anything; even moreso than off-ice issues.

WHAT? Don't look now but only 16 days till rookie game....

Can't wait to hear how OL and Myers do today.

Certainly appreciate Richards for what he did while he was a Flyer. The cup run has most of my best flyers memories as an adult. I'm also thankful that he was traded. Its scary to think about where this team could be if we didn't have Simmonds and just gotten several good years out of Schenn before flipping him.

WHAT? Don't look now but only 16 days till rookie game....
- Konalover

Can't wait!
Factored in with the ridiculous Fall like temps we have had in Philly recently has me ready for hockey.

Well, that Lindros Retirement announcement just made it a whole lot more expensive.(prices doubled on Stub Hub)

But I can now confirm my first trip to Philadelphia is taking place. Tickets have been purchased.

Well, that Lindros Retirement announcement just made it a whole lot more expensive.(prices doubled on Stub Hub)

But I can now confirm my first trip to Philadelphia is taking place. Tickets have been purchased.
- Baxter27

Enjoy your trip.

I looked just wondering what I could sell a pair for and

Can't wait!
Factored in with the ridiculous Fall like temps we have had in Philly recently has me ready for hockey.
- opeth_pa

LOVE this weather we've had the past couple of days. Would love it to continue.

LOVE this weather we've had the past couple of days. Would love it to continue.
- johndewar

Just looked at the weather and only 4 times over the next 14 days is the temp predicted to get to between 80 and 85 degrees..

So perfect.

Obligatory Oxybuzz statement

Mike Richards fighting Arron Asham with Islanders a couple of times is how I remember him most.

The shift goes without saying

All his five on three shorthanded goals, most noticeably his first in Toronto, which I saw live.

In honor of Mike Richards's shorthanded prowess, here are some wild and crazy stats!

The Flyers the past 3 seasons have totaled 9 SHGs, which is 2nd worst.

In 3 years between 06/07-08/09, Richie scored 16 SHGs himself, including 7 in a single season. The team scored a league leading 43 SHGs in that 3 year period. 43 > 9.

In honor of Mike Richards's shorthanded prowess, here are some wild and crazy stats!

The Flyers the past 3 seasons have totaled 9 SHGs.

In 3 years between 06/07-08/09, Richie scored 16 SHGs himself, including 7 in a single season. The team scored 44 SHGs in that 3 year period. 44 > 9
- Mononoke

I believe they had 16 in 1 year (08/09 I think). 7 by Richards, 4 by Carter, 4 by Gagne, and 1 by...Hartnell?

This speech still gives me chills!!!